Since we are sometimes asked about certainthings, then I decided to put a list of what we use here. And then he lies with me in Evernote and does not bring any benefit, and I, in any case, always write down all the models so that I can quickly find what I already bought, for advice to friends or re-purchase, it is very convenient. Of course, something here is already outdated and not for sale, but most of the things are still in stores.
All products, especially appliances, I choose with a specialthoroughness. And it does not matter, this kettle is for 800 rubles, or a macbook for 50 thousand. It so happened that I can’t do otherwise, be sure to read the reviews and compare. Therefore, for many years no one gives me anything without my knowledge, they simply do not guess. On the other hand, I do not consider myself a guru either, especially the requirements and budgets are different for everyone. Nevertheless, I can recommend all of the above to purchase, since we use it ourselves and almost never have to change something.
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Computer and other equipment
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Laptops
Asus 1015PE
HP PAVILION dv6-3030er (gave to mom, still alive)
Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830TG (I used to have it, now Darya)
MacBook Pro 13 Retina (i5 2500 Mhz / 8Gb / 128Gb SSD, my review)
Telephones
Nokia 1100 (survivable battery)
Samsung witu
Samsung GT-E1081T (used as a second, durable battery)
Lenovo IdeaPhone P780 (given to mom, inexpensive and with full functionality, but there is a nuance with frequencies)
Nokia Asha 200 (I use as a second, 2 sim cards, a durable battery)
Samsung Galaxy S3 (my, with the new firmware pauses)
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini duos (Daria, 2 sim cards, works fine)
Bluetooth headset
Nokia BH-609 (Daria, works well, everything is heard perfectly)
I haven't chosen myself yet
The tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 16Gb (not bad, but already brake)
Mirror cameras
Canon EOS 500D Kit
Canon EOS 7D Body
Planned transition to mirrorless
Lenses
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6 II (great combination of price and quality, think 10 times before spending money on more expensive ones)
Canon EF 24-105mm f / 4L
Tokina AT-X 116 Pro
Mirrorless Cameras
Canon PowerShot A720 SLIK Sprint Pro II 3W (weight 1 kg, load 2 kg, in principle withstand 7D + shirik)
Hard with external power Samsung ML-2015 (broke the paper feed mechanism) D-link DSL-2640U (a year later began to fail)
Sony HX5V (perfectly shot the video)
Sony Nex-6 or Sony Alpha A6000 (to replace the SLR)
Tripod
External hard drive
Samsung HX-M101UAB 1TB
Hitachi Touro Mobile MX3 1TB
Western Digital WDBU6Y0020BBK 2TB
Printer
Brother HL-2132R (bought mom, laser, BW, fast, inexpensive, no problems with refilling toner)
Brother DCP-7057WR (MFP, Wifi, laser, BW, no problems with cartridges)
Wifi router
From Onlaym put Upvel UR-315BN (a year later began to fail)
TP-Link TL-WR841N (I bought my mother, I will buy myself soon, it works fine)
Computer speakers
Genius SP-HF1255A (gave to my mother, inexpensive, in a wooden case)
JBL Micro Wireless (Daria, simple, wireless, compact)
Headphones
Sennheiser CX-300 (the second in a row, serve a long time)
Sony MDR-EX50LP (inexpensive but sound like it)
Mp3 cassette player
Sony ZS-RS09 (Grandma)
Rolsen RBM-411 (Egor)
Travel gear
Wrist Watch
Casio BG-1201-2B (Darya, waterproof 10 atm, peeling off paint for 2 years)
Casio AQF-100WD-9B (mine, waterproof 10 atm, have a thermometer, glass is easily scratched, 5 years I do not remove)
Waist Bags
Urban Tool HipHolster (bag on the hip, essentially just like pockets)
Deuter Belt II (2 Pack)
City backpacks
Samsonite Debyte U18 * 006 (dear, after 2 years the lightning broke)
Quechua Arpenaz 27 - 2 pieces (inexpensive, externally compact, but breaks in a lot)
Backpacks and bags
Lowepro Nova 180 AW (lightning broke a year later)
Tenba Mixx Small TopLoad (compact and lightweight, fits exactly 7d + 24-105)
Think Tank Photo Digital Holster (lengthened bottom, heavy, my review)
Kata 3N1-33 (everything is well thought out, my review)
Hiking backpacks
Nova Tour Slalom 40
Nova Tour Canyon 70
Loop Broad Peak 60-100 - 2 pieces
Tatonka Luna 40 (gave to mother)
Tatonka Isis 60
Deuter AirContact Pro 65 + 15
Tents
Normal Neva 5 (large)
Salewa Khamsin II (light 2 kg, not strong, and the bottom must be soaked)
Normal Troubadour 2 (spacious, 3 thin, large vestibule, medium weight)
Sleeping bags
Nova Tour Headrest Blanket
Nordway Ultralight (0.9 kg, very compact, up to +15 degrees)
Loap Alaska 2 pcs (1 kg, left / right, up to +10 degrees)
Loap St.Anton 2 pcs (2.1 kg, there is a left right, up to -5 degrees)
Head Torch
Cheap Chinese
Petzl tikka xp 2 pcs (water protection, long running, light, different modes)
Kids' things
Chair for feeding suspended
Chicco 360 (heavy, under any table)
Inglesina Fast (light, compact, quickly assembled, for traveling itself, but not on every table)
Sport center
Early start (my review)
Bed
Bed playpen Jetem C2 (foldable, suitable for travel, complete with changing table)
Slings, ergorkuki
Sling with rings (SSC) from Didimos Aqua
Babysabye Luk Keo Sling Scarf
Hipsit Pognae
Sling with rings Medley
Indio Slate Sling Scarf
Didimos Waves Lind Sling Pocket (Lime)
Ergo-backpack Koala Carrie Baby
Scarf backpack brand Karaush from a scarf Girasol 24
Baby Sling with Rings (SSC) Babysabye
Scarf backpack brand Karaush from the scarf Yammy Mammy MoonLight
Mum’s Era Ring Sling
Ergo-backpack Ponje
Ergo-backpack Manduka
Sling with rings Manon Rouge
Strollers
Peg-Perego Uno (they gave us, did not choose, very tenacious)
Hauck I’COO Peak Air (expensive, 2 in 1, shock absorbers, turning and tilting wheels, all-terrain vehicle, too heavy)
Compact walking stick
Appliances
Air conditioning equipment
Weather station with projection clock RST 32507
Air cleaner Energy - "Breeze" MK-2
Ultrasonic humidifier FANLINE GS398-B
Cleaner humidifier FANLINE Aqua VE500 (gave to mother)
METEOMASTER T-262213 hygrometer (there is a wired sensor for the street)
Erisson EC-P10A3 mobile air conditioner (reduces by a couple of degrees for sure, there is a heat and fan mode, my review)
Cleaner-humidifier FANLINE Aqua VE500 (performance, like an ultrasound)
Water filter
Water doctor (we didn’t like the water, the feeling of not filtering)
Jug Barrier (rather to calm the filter, not to clean)
AquaPro AP-600P (reverse osmosis under the sink, fine, but more advised to take Atoll A-550m STD, almost the same, but better at the same price)
Mixer
Braun M 1070
Moulinex HM 615130 Powermix (the most stationary, a large bowl of 3 liters!)
Juicer
Panasonic MJ-W171 (great stuff, squeezes until dry, there is a blender in the kit, the model is very old, but still on sale)
Multicooker
Hitachi RZ-RMA18Y (brought from Thailand, so it looks a little different, inexpensive, enough functionality)
Teapot
Supra KES-1801 (drove to the cottage, very cheap, but good, there is a thermostat, the lid sticks from the scale over time)
Bosch TWK 3 A 011 (just good and inexpensive)
A vacuum cleaner
Cheap cyclone
Samsung SC5155 (compact, pipe handling, but the bag is small and needs to be changed often, it works for more than 5 years)
Fridge
Bosch KGS 39X61 (large, 2 compressors, has been operating for more than 5 years)
Radiotelephone
Panasonic KX-TG2511 (mom)
Panasonic KX-TG6611 (us)
P.S. If anyone has questions on these or other things, ask. Tips, too, accept
P.P.S. Everything that is in blue will still be refined before purchase, that is, I cannot recommend it yet. But in the future I will update the list, so there will always be a fresh infa.
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