Product Recommendations...

[Winnebagel]

I thought it would be fun to have a thread where people can recommend useful products that they have personally used.

It could be anything from an "As Seen on TV" product that actually works or just something that someone randomly found that is helpful.

The only pseudo-rule is people should post pictures of the helpful item.

---------- Post added at 06:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:16 PM ----------

Okay, I'll start. The item that inspired me to make this thread is this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dSyMODJKL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

NAP Massaging Bed Rest

It just arrived a half hour ago, and I just started trying it out. It's glorious. It's a great bed rest for watching TV in bed or in a chair, but it also has three massage modes, a built in book lamp, cup holders, and firm support arm rests. It's heave!!! :angel:

[CatalystiCam]

Fighting the stress' of life? :P

[Winnebagel]

Fighting the stress' of life? :P

I don't know, but it's awesome either way. :)

[Dudebro]

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00hvOTalyBrqoe/Heel-Tastic-AS-Seen-On-TV-.jpg

Works awesomely, highly recommended.

[Kugyince]

What the hell is it?

[Dudebro]

My bad, it's a product that heals the horrible skin on peoples heels(or other rough skin). It honestly works extremely well, almost too well. I had to stop using it because my feet lost traction and I was sliding on the hard wood floor. I thought everyone heard of it by now.

[Tails]

My bad, it's a product that heals the horrible skin on peoples heels(or other rough skin). It honestly works extremely well, almost too well. I had to stop using it because my feet lost traction and I was sliding on the hard wood floor. I thought everyone heard of it by now.
Now you can "bust-a-move" with ease. :D

@WB: I'm interested in that, how much is it?

[Winnebagel]

@WB: I'm interested in that, how much is it?

Unfortunately, it's not super cheap. It's around $99.00, but it is really nice. The construction is great too, so it won't be falling apart anytime soon.

Here are a couple of other nice features:

- 3 levels of massage (different intensities)
- Fairly firm arms for better support
- Cup holder
- Adjustable reading light

It's a chunk of change, but from looking online it is much cheaper than most other items in this category. I highly recommend it.

[Tails]

I seriously may buy this. It sounds like what I used to do.

[Winnebagel]

I seriously may buy this. It sounds like what I used to do.

Cool! I'll send you a PM with the details of where I got it and stuff. :)

[Tails]

Big question? Armchair have room for mouse?

[Winnebagel]

Big question? Armchair have room for mouse?

Do you mean the mouse on the armrest itself? I wouldn't recommend that only because the controls on on one arm and a cup holder ont he other. You could have a mouse in front without the arms getting in the way, though.

[Tails]

Crud! :p

[Winnebagel]

Crud! :p

Yeah it's more designed for a bed or a couch, not really a chair unfortunately.

[Mareeps]

I found one of these PS3 controllers at Wal-mart for about $20. They can also be used as a controller on RU, since they are wired. They work really good.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/multimedia/Products/300x300/101/10144/10144495.jpg

[Winnebagel]

Very nice Brawl. I like the design too.

[CrispyChicken]

That's pretty cool Brawl :p

[Tails]

Looks like a fusion of PS and GCN.

[joz]

http://img.en.china.cn/0/0,0,8,17720,640,480,b18e5739.jpg

[Winnebagel]

http://img.en.china.cn/0/0,0,8,17720,640,480,b18e5739.jpg

Very nice. What brand/model is that?

[joz]

Very nice. What brand/model is that?

I don't know what particular brand those up in the picture are, but I got me a 156 piece set of craftmans. They are essential for every man who is the man of his house. HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting some tools if you don't already have them.

[Josephjo]

Unfortunately, it's not super cheap. It's around $99.00, but it is really nice. The construction is great too, so it won't be falling apart anytime soon.

Here are a couple of other nice features:

- 3 levels of massage (different intensities)
- Fairly firm arms for better support
- Cup holder
- Adjustable reading light

It's a chunk of change, but from looking online it is much cheaper than most other items in this category. I highly recommend it.

Hold on there just a minute W.B!! These things are seriously bad for you! It seems a good idea at first.........
http://i54.tinypic.com/111km0y.jpg

But Give it 6 months and the chair takes over your soul................



http://i51.tinypic.com/2j0k381.jpg




Send it back Buddy before it's too late................:nailbiting:

[RU Joe]

That's great, JJ.
+1.

[Winnebagel]

+1 Jojo. That made me :lol: so hard I threw up the KFC I was eating. ;)

[Gamenguru]

+1 Jojo! :lol: Yeah, you should see WB right now. Chicken vomit everywhere...xxp:sick:

[Bluej]

Oh JJ, That was good! :lol: +1

[Tails]

LMFAO Jojo epic!

[Seahawk]

At least with that X-Arcade TankStick he'll still be able to keep all his high scores =P.

[DrunkN]

My god. I actually have one of those controller boards and they are massive. Speaking of which;
http://www.vendor21.com/xarcade_top.jpg

They are fully indestructible. Great for RU.

[Seahawk]

Jojo, I hate to say it but I found a huge error in your photo. Since we're talking six months ahead of time we have to take the future into account.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4822/bageltime.png
Fixed :D.

[Dudebro]

Nice touch, adds realism to the hypothetical situation.

[Tails]

why would Chun-li be facing away from his face? :)

[Slime Slayer]

why would Chun-li be facing away from his face? :)

You can't just stare into a 3-d Chun Li Tails, you just gotta take quick glances now and then.

[Winnebagel]

Jojo, I hate to say it but I found a huge error in your photo. Since we're talking six months ahead of time we have to take the future into account.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4822/bageltime.png
Fixed :D.

+1 That's a great point Hawk. If I become the new Baron Harkonnen (Shameless nerdly reference) at least I will always have Chun Li. :in-love:

My god. I actually have one of those controller boards and they are massive.

At least with that X-Arcade TankStick he'll still be able to keep all his high scores =P.

I have one of those too. They are epic! Actually, I have to say my most recent best purchases have been recommendations from friends. Jojo convinced me to buy an X-Arcade Stick and Guru told me about the Bedrest. Thanks guys! :victory:

why would Chun-li be facing away from his face?

You can't just stare into a 3-d Chun Li Tails, you just gotta take quick glances now and then.

@ Tails, Steven is correct. It's kind of like the Ark of the Covenant in Raiders of the Lost Ark. You can't look at the picture in 3D for too long or your head *ahem* mind could explode. :redface:

[joz]

My god. I actually have one of those controller boards and they are massive. Speaking of which;
http://www.vendor21.com/xarcade_top.jpg

They are fully indestructible. Great for RU.

It may be huge, but it looks small on WB's future belly.

[Seahawk]

So EVERYONE is using this X Arcade stick?
I feel kind of silly with my crappy gamepad now >_>;.

[joz]

So EVERYONE is using this X Arcade stick?
I feel kind of silly with my crappy gamepad now >_>;.

Not I. I use the keyboard. I would be able to fend off you damn trophy thieves if I had at least a controller. So don't feel too bad there bub.

[Josephjo]

So EVERYONE is using this X Arcade stick?
I feel kind of silly with my crappy gamepad now >_>;.

Yeah, but I wouldn't get one 'Hawk - they're rubbish!http://i56.tinypic.com/2nkjuxe.jpg

Not I. I use the keyboard. I would be able to fend off you damn trophy thieves if I had at least a controller. So don't feel too bad there bub.

:oYou only use a keyboard! Blimey Joz, you'd better not ask Santa for one either.

[Seahawk]

I've mastered (http://retrouprising.com/game-menu/user/10191/#mastered) quite a few games (http://www.youtube.com/user/Seahawk0027?feature=mhsn#g/p) without one, so maybe I can stick with this gamepad. Although under my (ab)use it doesn't last very long XD. But it's cheap ($15).

[joz]

Yeah, but I wouldn't get one 'Hawk - they're rubbish!http://i56.tinypic.com/2nkjuxe.jpg

:lol:

[Josephjo]

I've mastered (http://retrouprising.com/game-menu/user/10191/#mastered) quite a few games (http://www.youtube.com/user/Seahawk0027?feature=mhsn#g/p) without one, so maybe I can stick with this gamepad. Although under my (ab)use it doesn't last very long XD. But it's cheap ($15).

I sound like a salesman but I bet if you got one your scores would rocket. That's quite a scary thought.:nailbiting:

[joz]

:oYou only use a keyboard! Blimey Joz, you'd better not ask Santa for one either.

Santa always forgets to stop by my house :( I wonder why...

http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/bad_santa.jpg

[Tails]

I use straight keyboard too.

[Winnebagel]

So EVERYONE is using this X Arcade stick?
I feel kind of silly with my crappy gamepad now >_>;.

I use a combination of things. I really like a game pad for most console systems, but I use the X-Arcade stick for a bunch of the classic arcade games. There is nothing quite like it for those types of games.

[Dudebro]

Time to bump this. I wanted to let you guys know about a great product, I can't get enough of it.
http://400caloriesorless.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/v8-bottle.jpg
I drink it straight from the bottle and I have to force myself to stop. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Try it, totally worth it unless you hate vegetables. Even then, just try it.

[joz]

@DB: I've tried it. It's good. But I got tired of it.

Here's another great product.


This thing is just awesome! Makes hot meals over night from barbacoa to soups.
http://www.rivalcrockpots.org/images/Rival%202.5qt%20Crock%20Pot.jpg

[Dudebro]

I thought everyone had a crockpot?

[Slime Slayer]

I have one. I got a bottle of the low sodium and thought it was disgusting, went right back to the regular.

[Dudebro]

Uh, I only linked that for the pic. I don't care either way but I'll go for the regular if it's on the shelf.

[RU Joe]

Just be sure to keep away from any with a Teflon coating.
I know most are ceramic bowls but I did see one that had Teflon, I think it was a rice cooker.
{it's a known carcinogen = a cancer - causing agent, for those yet unaware}

But slow cookers are great and make for a 'no fuss, no muss' meal no matter what you decide to throw in there.
You can put your dinner on in the morning and enjoy it when you get home, and they're more energy efficient than stovetop cooking.
Great deal!
... but now I'm hungry ..

[joz]

My wife was out shopping and brought me this http://www.bbqsauce.be/image.axd?picture=Tabasco%20Chipotle.jpg Whoa momma! This stuff is really good! It's smoky and tangy with just the right amount of sugar. It's not very spicy compared to the regular Tabasco, but the flavor is simply amazing. I put it on some pizza last night and my chorizo and eggs sandwich this morning. If you ever find this thing, grab a few bottles.

[alohaex]

Hmm sounds interesting Joz I see this at the Taco Del Mar here never tried it though but now I'm interested.