BuyItForLife

Hello,

I've been using a pair of $20 no-name BT earbuds from Amazon for the last few years and they worked well enough for me, but the quality is starting to show in physical problems. The electronics still work fine but the charging ports have come loose etc. It's time for new earbuds and I would appreciate input.

I use the earbuds only with an Android phone (Google Pixel 6 Pro), and I don't use the assistant or AI or voice commands. My current earbuds have a terrible microphone so I can't make calls with them - improving this would maybe be nice but is not a big deal.

Features:

• Price - Under $150 maybe? Soft limit I guess

• Touch controls of some kind - mandatory. (start stop, volume)

• Wireless charging of the case/battery pack - very cool, would be nice. Not mandatory

• Case charging connector - USB-C I guess but Micro USB is fine. No Proprietary chargers because I tend to lose cables

• Built-in assistant / AI / voice control - I won't use it and I don't want it. As long as I can ignore it I don't care what features of this type are included

• Noise cancelling - Some is better than none but I don't need ultra-deluxe sound deadening 2000 pro 2.0

• Sound quality - don't care. I'm not an audiophile, and I can't tell the difference between bitrates. I mostly listen to spoken podcasts and audiobooks, only occasionally music

• Toughness - I won't wear them in the pool or in a sandstorm. I dropped the current ones only vary rarely

• Shape - I prefer the replaceable rubber ear tips (what are they actually called?) to the hard nubs

A few weeks ago, I sent my 1985 Swiss Army Knife back to Victorinox for a broken blade replacement.

It came back today, fully repaired, cleaned, polished, lubricated and in a new box.

Total cost: £10 + return postage.

They sent the knife back with an invoice. I didn't have to pay a penny before the job was done.

A product that's been out of production for almost 40 years, repaired at very little cost by the original manufacturer.

I'm stunned. Happy, impressed, grateful and stunned.

I have at least a couple of victorinox Swiss army knives, I will keep this in mind!

cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/22922783

Does anyone know of a mouse that can be used wireless, with a replaceable battery and that can be connected to the PC via USB-C to recharge the battery? Obtainable in Europe.

The reasoning is that I do not want to get into the situation where I do not have a charged replacement battery at hand and am therefore unable to use the mouse.

Currently I am using a mouse without a replaceable battery which got so old that the battery only holds for 1-2 hours without being connected to the cable.

I know I could simply go with a wired mouse, however, I like the cleanliness of minimal cables on my desk. Thanks for suggestions.

cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/2412000

So I was searching for a BIFL rainjacket that can do it all (as far as thats possible ofc ;)). Of course I stumbled upon the Patagonia Torrentshell, but when I went to try it on, it felt "saggy" and a bit short on the arms. As I plan to commute by bike, I prefer longer arms.

Is there any rain jacket with a narrower fit, somewhere in the same price range as the Torrentshell?

Currently only have experience with a cheap Shark steam mop that pulls double duty for walls, but the capabilities are impressive!

We're looking for something more versatile, nooks and crannies are difficult, and the steam mop can't be lifted past a certain point or gravity becomes a problem.

Any recommendations for something more professional and long term? Thank you ahead of time <3

I bought a Black and Decker dustbuster 2 years ago, and it was great for the first year. After that, it will only run for about 45 seconds and then dies. I've just kind of dealt with that, only using it for occasional small cleanups rather than actual use. The batteries are impossible to replace without also destroying the battery holder and circuitry (I tried).

Basically looking for a recommendation for a good dustbuster that sucks in the good way and, ideally, has batteries that can be replaced when they go bad.

Willing to consider alternate styles such as parkas, as long as it includes a head covering

Hi Everyone!

I recently broke my Ray-Bans and was curious about recommendations for sunglasses. I understand they're commonly considered a consumable item, but was hoping to find some solid and/or sustainable options.

Thanks for weighing in :)

So I recently got into this community and as Winter is slowly approaching I am looking to buy and keep following items for quite some time:

• a jacket: should keep me warm enough to around -5°C but as I cycle my commute should keep be too warm on its own, it does rain a lot (snows less often) so that should be kept in mind as well

• a pair of shoes that fit the same criteria mentioned for the jacket.

Also, my budget for both items is not too high (~100€) per product.

If this does not fit any rules for posting, please tell me so & if this is the wrong Subreddit tell me too :)

I use these alteast 3 times a week while mountain biking. Fits my foot like a glove and still holds water. Hands down the best shoes I've ever had.

One thing to note though is that these are not for winter use. The rubber gets hard in cold weather and has zero grip on ice and I truly mean zero. Ask me how I know lol

cross-posted from: https://startrek.website/post/502744

Such a blow for a BI4Ler. When budget allows I always pick up physical media of my favourite movies and shows.

I have never had a pair of shoes that could last more than a few years. I've even paid for expensive shoes that claimed to be super durable and they fell apart faster than a cheap ass $10 pair from Walmart.

I'm at a point where I have very little hope that anyone, anyone, makes good, comfortable shoes that aren't made of paper mache.

Looking for recommendations on coffee makers. Preferably a drip coffee maker. I've been using a percolator for years and while it usually works fine, it doesn't always brew thoroughly if the water isn't cold enough.

I’m looking for a buy-new quality floor lamp. When it comes to desk lamps, I’ve found a few bankers lamps but I don’t know which company makes the best one.

Floor lamps though, I don’t know where to begin. I’ve heard “Build your own” a few times but I’d prefer a prebuilt or kit rather than buying the parts and making it myself.

Bought these earbuds originally in 2019 and I have not been disappointed.

I have tried several other types and brands but none of them come close to the sound quality or durability of these bad boys!

The noise cancellation is also fantastic on them as well as the battery life.

They're a bit hard to track down now as Samsung have stopped selling them and only sell the newer versions, unfortunately.

Be aware that some of the newer versions do not fit airtight in the ears, which means no noise cancellation.

I've also recently tried Google Buds and the difference between the audio quality is night and day. Where the Google Buds are tinny with no noise cancellation, the Samsung Buds are deep and rich, with fantastic noise cancellation.

Overall, highly recommended!

Hey y’all! Using data from my Google Doc, I’ve built a pre-alpha version a Buy It For Life wiki! Check it out!

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/209191

Love recliners, hate cheap-feeling ones, hate the aesthetic of the overstuffed ones. Stressless is a popular rec but I'm not into their separated ottoman design, and my wife doesn't like the looks of the powered ones. Is R&B the next best choice, or any other brands that stick out as BIFL?

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/121681

I guess "for life" probably won't apply here with obsolescence being what it is, I'd settle for longer than a year. Anyone know of good usb-c cables that actually last?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/142359

Hey there! Remember me? I'm the dude who made the post on the 600-item BIFL bible of the highest quality assortment of items from frying pans to bras to chainsaws to rocking horses to sink disposals. If you were curious about an inclusion, would like to add or remove something, or would just like to give your thoughts, please tell me! I’m in rapid pursuit of the best, and I’m willingly to hear anyone and anything out.

This is mostly just so that people can keep accessing this fount of knowledge I've continued to curate over the past almost year now. Have fun!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/164693

Does anyone have a good suggestion for a manual coffee grinder? I have heard folks discuss the Peugeot grinders, but I want to see about alternatives.

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/139403

All that I have tried fall apart so quickly