Grand Total

A respectful follower of mine had made a suggestion to make a post about all of my window shopping yearnings and to compile the total cost of everything. You know what? Great suggestion, so here it goes:

Apple iPad 3 - $499
Forge blow off valve - $175
Adidas Running Supernova Riot 3m - $65
AMD FX-8150 Zambezi 8-core CPU - $199
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens - $1600
Weber Genesis S-310 Liquid Propane Grill - $849
Ray Ban Highstreet Sunglasses RB 4057 - $104
GoPro HD Hero 2 - $299
EdgeStar Deluxe Mini Kegerator - $160
Minecraft Legos - unknown; estimating $40
Burton Blunt Snowboard 2012 - $265

The JackRack - silver package; $236
Fossil Mens Machine Chronograph - $99
Logitech 920-000914 Illuminated Keyboard - $79  
AeroForce Interceptor 52mm Gauge - $239
Porter-Cable 7424XP polisher - $119
Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ-C Telescope - $199
Samsung 55" Class LED 8000 Series Smart TV - $3499
CDI 3/8-Inch Digital Torque Wrench - $365
Honda Ruckus - $2499
Sennheiser HD 800 headphones - $1499
iPro Lens System - $189
Zaino Total Protection Show Car Kit - $85
Sony HDR-CX190/B HD Camcorder - $258
Alienware M18X Laptop Computer - $2599

Grand Total: $16,219

Good thing I am not a compulsive buyer, otherwise, my credit card would be maxed out. Thank goodness for self control and itch relievers!

Alienware M18X Laptop Computer

Item: Alienware M18X Laptop Computer  (image source)

My very first and only gaming laptop I've ever owned was an ASUS G73JH laptop. It played Modern Warfare on high settings quite nicely. I never had any real issues with it other than a few software glitches. I ended up selling it to piece together my current rig which is a desktop. Overall, I'm getting better performance now out of my pc but that can be expected when comparing desktops to laptops. However, those tides are rapidly shifting as gaming laptops are becoming more efficient and more powerful with each new model to come. I have no plans on selling my current setup but I would love get my hands on this - an Alienware M18X Laptop Computer. This beast isn't too mobile as it boasts a whooping 18.4 inch WLED WideFHD display with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080, but I'm sure anyone can manage taking this to a LAN party.. just dust off your old duffel bag and stuff it in there!

Itch reliever: DashHawk for sale

I stopped being lazy and finally got some pictures up of my DashHawk. It's for sale now and I'm not expecting it to last too long on the forums. Once sold, I am putting the money towards an AeroForce Scan gauge. If you have been keeping up on the posts, you will know that this had been mentioned before. Wish me good luck on the sale!

Sony HDR-CX190/B HD Camcorder

Item: Sony HDR-CX190/B HD Camcorder (image source)

I have a very nice Canon digital camera that takes great pictures. My iPhone 4s takes some pretty amazing pictures as well. It also has the ability to capture 1080p video. But as time goes on and my son grows older, I'd like to capture those father & son moments with something more suitable than a smart phone; maybe something along the lines of this - a Sony HDR-CX190 HD Camcorder. It's very compact and has a decent size LCD display. With this particular model, however, the LCD isn't a touch screen but you can always pay a little more for the next model up for one that does. I also like the fact that it uses memory cards to record on. Just make sure to use high quality cards that have a speed class of 6 or higher.

Itch reliever: Windows 8

I still remember the day when Windows 7 was released and all the hype that it created. I think Microsoft did a really good job with Windows 7. Now comes more hype as Windows 8 is just around the corner. Windows 8 Consumer Preview is available for download for those of you who want to get a sneak peak as what this new OS has to offer. I think for now, I'll pass. But once Windows 8 is officially released, I can't wait to hear about what everyone has to say about it.

Zaino Total Protection Show Car Kit

Item: Zaino Total Protection Show Car Kit (image source)

I'm sure there are a lot of car-care products out there that will bring out that new car shine again, but every other car forum I read up on has car buffs who live and die by Zaino products. Whether it's from your average Joe or from the life-long professional car detailer, Zaino products are highly recommended. I like a product that is very easy to use and doesn't entail a lot of step-by-step processes. This kit here totally fits the bill and won't burn a hole in your wallet. When it comes time to stock up on waxes and polishers again, Zaino will very likely be on the list of items to replenish with.

Itch reliever: Avengers official trailer

I went and watched The Avengers last night with some buddies and we didn't expect it to be so crowded. You wouldn't expect the entire theater to be filled on a Monday evening but it was. Even after 15 minutes into the movie, crowds of people were still coming in looking for seats. It felt as if it were an opening weekend but it must have been everybody thinking the same about trying to avoid the weekend rush.

Overall, I'd say that this Super Hero flick is a must see for Marvel comic book fans. I'm not going to add any spoilers here but this movie is jam packed with fist pumping action and has a nice touch of comedy that will make you laugh out loud in some scenes. I can't wait for the sequel!

iPro Lens System

Item: iPro Lens System (image source)

A buddy of mine had made a suggestion to look into a lens for the iPhone. I actually had no idea that such a contraption existed. I did a quick search and was amazed to see how many different styles & manufacturers there were. These kits range from the simple wide angle and fish eye lenses as shown above by iPro all the way to full on DSLR lens kits. To be honest, I think the DSLR kits are a bit too over exaggerated for an iPhone but the concept is pretty cool. Although you won't see me waste money on a 50mm lens for my iPhone, I might pick up the iPro lens kit or something similar to add some flamboyance to my iPhone snap shots!


Itch reliever: Mini Hamburger


Another buddy of mine thought it would be really cool to show off this Japanese mini hamburger kit. So here you have it - edible combo #1 in a box. To my surprise, it even comes with soda! Now only if you could super size this tiny bite size meal..

Sennheiser HD 800 headphones

Item: Sennheiser HD 800 headphones (image source)

I'm not really in the market for another set of headphones but I Googled "audiophile headphones" and came across this - Sennheiser HD 800 headphones. At first glance, these look just like a normal set of headphones. Then I looked at the price tag and thought to myself, these cannot be a normal set of headphones. But then again, I'm not a true audiophile so I couldn't really tell you the difference between these and a set of Pioneer Pro DJ headphones. I wonder if these would sound proper when listening to your favorite Dubstep jams. Somebody buy a set and let me know!

Itch reliever: Skrillex concert in Paris

First, I would like to give thanks to the person that shot this video and for posting it on YouTube! Next, I would like to give thanks to Skrillex for putting out some of the greatest Dubstep beats I have ever heard. I would also like to add that this video was shot with an iPhone 4s. Not too shabby. My favorite track on this set is at the 21:26 mark; Avicii - Levels (Skrillex Remix)

Honda Ruckus

Item: Honda Ruckus (image source)

I've always wanted to own some sort of motorcycle but I can't see myself riding a full sized sport bike. The first reason being.. well, I'm a small person so no matter what size bike I'm on, it would look as if a child were riding it. The second and more serious reason would be that sport bikes are fast, and speed kills. Don't get me wrong.  I'm not saying that riding motorcycles will kill you, but given the fact about how fast motorcycles can go and mixing that with my curiosity for speed, I think that's a disaster waiting to happen.

So why not simmer down with a Honda Ruckus! I have several friends that own a Honda Ruckus and you hear nothing but good times to be had when cruising on one of these. Part of that reason being is because they have modded them with bigger motors and other performance parts that allow for more horsepower and faster speeds. Sure, I mentioned earlier that speed can be dangerous, but the top speed on even a highly modded Ruckus is nowhere near the speed of your average sport bike. I'm sure I'd have a nice adrenaline rush riding one of these!


Itch reliever: Guild Wars 2

Ok, so this may very well turn into an itch, but I've heard great things about this game from beta testers. Best part about it, PVP at level 1. Oh, and no monthly subscription fee so you can play at your own pace and not have to worry about the grind. This might have to hold me over until another great FPS comes out... once it is released, of course.

CDI 3/8-Inch Digital Torque Wrench

Item: CDI 3/8-Inch  Digital Torque Wrench (image source)

A really handy tool to have in one's arsenal is a torque wrench. It has a great use for a variety of different applications ranging from automotive to doing fixer uppers around the house. When browsing through a selection of wrenches, I came across this one - a CDI 3/8-Inch  Digital Torque Wrench. What appealed to me the most was the fact that this is digital. With that being said, it displays real time torque values which you won't get from a standard torque wrench. There is one thing I wonder about this though. It plays an audible sound when the desired torque setting is reached, but does it have that "click" to it as well? Either way, I still wouldn't mind having one of these mounted nicely in my hatchback ready to go into action at a moments notice!

Itch reliever:  Tragic loss of Junior Seau

For NFL fans all around the world, today is a sad day as we mourn the loss of a legendary linebacker, Junior Seau, in an apparent suicide. The news of this tragedy comes as a shock to Junior's family as they cannot make any sense of this. My heart goes out to his family and friends - he will truly be missed.

Samsung 55" Class LED 8000 Series Smart TV

Item: Samsung 55" Class LED 8000 Series Smart TV (image source)

Not even 6 months ago, I made a purchase on a 40" Samsung LED Smart TV. It was an upgrade from a 37" Vizio. Now, less than a year later, I think I'm ready for an upgrade. Not because I'm having issues or I no longer like the picture quality but because I just moved and my current living area is much larger than before. What once looked like a nice size tv now looks a bit out of place surrounded by so much empty wall space. This Samsung 55" Class LED 8000 Series Smart TV will fill up that empty space nicely! This tv would make great for those PPV fighting events or Sunday Night Football once the season starts up again. You know what would make this even better? Having two of these.. one for the living room and the other for the bedroom!

Itch reliever: Cat Breading

No. This site doesn't condone serving up your feline as a main dish for a romantic dinner for two, but it does make for a nice chuckle to spark up some conversation if you were on a date (if your date likes cats, of course). There is even a Breaded Cats app for iPhones.. who would have thought?