What should I get for my B-day? [Archive]

BabyJesus

11-07-2008, 01:22 PM

Bithday is coming up next weekend and am having a tough time coming up with what to asks for.

I have gotten a lot of good shit the last few years. Now I'm stuck.

The last few years I have gotten or bought:
a 42" TV
a Zune
a PSP
a DS Lite
a 5.1 surround system
a 360
a million games, including all the new big releases
a HD-DVD player
a ton of Ravens NFL stuff
a wii
a pretty good PC(nothing needed)

Things I know I do NOT want:

a PS3
a Blu Ray player

Any suggestions.. Don't know what to tell the fiancee except for the obvious.

Should be about the $200 range. I'm stumped, there are no new gadgets out there that I can think of.

Bingley Joe

11-07-2008, 01:30 PM

a surprise? ;)

rinichanraar

11-07-2008, 01:43 PM

Maybe some gold, frankincense, and myrrh? ;)

Hmm, sounds like you have pretty much all the awesome important fun stuff there is (that you want). Toughie. I'll think about it and let you know if I come up with anything awesome.

Troggles

11-07-2008, 01:46 PM

A nice, big waffle maker.

crazyD

11-07-2008, 01:52 PM

You are just bragging. Last year for my birthday, a coworker bought me a beer.

biosc1

11-07-2008, 01:53 PM

BabyJesus

11-07-2008, 01:55 PM

You are just bragging. Last year for my birthday, a coworker bought me a beer.

Not really. I want one of the new Google phones really but I am stuck with verizon because my whole family uses them.

BabyJesus

11-07-2008, 01:59 PM

Sooo...you have an HD-DVD player, but you don't want a Blu-Ray player? Can I assume that you just don't feel the need for high definition movies? 'Cause....you know...James Bond movies on Blu-Ray are a marvelous thing :)

Otherwise...another 360? Attached to your pc monitor? Then 2 copies of Crackdown and a willing participant to join you in hours of carnage over system-link. :)

Another 360 would be a good suggestion if it were easy to use my single account without having to move my account and HD back and forth. Would not mind having one on my PC monitor.

I won't go blu ray on principle and because the last thing I need is another console to support and as you know the best player is the PS3 due to its upgradeablility.

Bad Buddha

11-07-2008, 02:00 PM

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/3049/12347d11923322982008monxb4.jpg

I got nothing!

biosc1

11-07-2008, 02:10 PM

Another 360 would be a good suggestion if it were easy to use my single account without having to move my account and HD back and forth. Would not mind having one on my PC monitor.
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Memory card. I got one for going to my buddy's house and it works seamlessly. You just store your account on it and you're golden. Of course, it can be a hassle with save games.

..."blah" to your "principles" :p

Purple Santa

11-07-2008, 02:16 PM

And here I thought we were suppose to bring gifts to the new born king...not the new born king ASKING for gifts ;)

hunterx280

11-07-2008, 02:18 PM

I have two suggestions. One wholesome and another not so much.

Option 1) Have her take that money and donate it to Child's Play (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/) in your name.

Option 2) Find her measurements and hit up Victoria's Secret and ask her to wear whatever you pick out.

Either option is win-win.

Rock Bandit

11-07-2008, 02:21 PM

http://www.myspaceantics.com/images/funny/coke-whores.jpg

Kelegacy

11-07-2008, 02:29 PM

PSP. I'd say 360 but you already have one. Just get it fixed instead.

My birthday is tomorrow and all I'm asking for is dinner at Red Robin and a new pair of shoes. I'm buying Gears of War 2 tonight at Circuit City though (the 1600 pts card seals the deal).

I bought Gears 1 two years ago on my Bday, two years later for this one is sweet too. I'm not TOO excited for it for some reason, but I know I need to play it.

DoctorFinger

11-07-2008, 02:30 PM

200 Tacos? Belly jewelery? Donation to the Human Fund?

How about one of those touch screen remote controls? They look pretty cool, and it sounds like you have a large enough home theater to warrant one.

$200 probably isn't enough for a nice recliner in which to enjoy all of that stuff. How about a nice speaker set for the PC, or a new monitor?

You could get a sweet leather jacket for 2 bills if you need one.

Then there's the ultimate: the Bacon of the Month Club (http://www.uncrate.com/men/culture/food/bacon-of-the-month-club/).

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

11-07-2008, 04:18 PM

Get a nice Toaster oven.

I want a toaster oven.

Widgetcraft

11-07-2008, 04:22 PM

Well, if you handed me that money right now, I'd probably go buy a PSP.

Purple Santa

11-07-2008, 04:39 PM

Well, if you handed me that money right now, I'd probably go buy a PSP.

But we aren't. Cause you spend it foolishly ;)

atomic_burrito

11-07-2008, 08:08 PM

Our country is in the worst recession in 75+ years, and you want gift suggestions after your long list of "toys"? Give it to charity.

Widgetcraft

11-07-2008, 08:20 PM

Our country is in the worst recession in 75+ years, and you want gift suggestions after your long list of "toys"? Give it to charity.

Welcome to CoG, we're a forum community dedicated to the hobby of video games (luxury items that serve no purpose but to entertain).

Codicier

11-07-2008, 08:30 PM

Our country is in the worst recession in 75+ years, and you want gift suggestions after your long list of "toys"? Give it to charity.

Wouldn't buying these things be good economic stimulus for you guys? I was under the impression that part of the problem is people hoarding their money and cutting back on stuff.

Grifter

11-07-2008, 08:33 PM

Our country is in the worst recession in 75+ years, and you want gift suggestions after your long list of "toys"? Give it to charity.

Congratulations you win the obnoxious poster of the month award!

Knightsaber

11-07-2008, 09:15 PM

My birthday is tomorrow also, and what the heck, I don't have a list :(
Also no money, sob story sob story etc etc etc. :)

Generation ABXY

11-07-2008, 09:35 PM

Should be about the $200 range. I'm stumped, there are no new gadgets out there that I can think of.

Tell her, even though it may be worth more than she was expecting, you’d just like to share the evening in her company, basking in her radiance – that is, after all, priceless. ;)

atomic_burrito

11-08-2008, 07:23 AM

Congratulations you win the obnoxious poster of the month award!

Ok, maybe I was a bit tired. But the OP just screamed spoiled a bit much for me. My bad.

LarsenNET

11-08-2008, 07:27 AM

Buy stocks, they are all pretty much on sale. :cool:

Sl1pstream

11-08-2008, 07:34 AM

Our country is in the worst recession in 75+ years, and you want gift suggestions after your long list of "toys"? Give it to charity.

Look, it's the one person on these forums least likely to give to charity himself!

KingGorilla

11-08-2008, 10:55 PM

I know I am not the only one wondering this but; what kind of asshole give a list of demands like that for a birthday or holiday?

Bad Buddha

11-09-2008, 06:50 AM

I know I am not the only one wondering this but; what kind of asshole give a list of demands like that for a birthday or holiday?

If I read the OP properly, it appears that that list is things that he has received in the past.

You know, sometimes people ask for suggestions so that they can give you things that you will like and enjoy.

KG, we're all pitching in to get you a copy of Mortyr 2 for your birthday! :p

(Notice that nobody had to be called an asshole to get this idea across!)

atomic_burrito

11-09-2008, 03:01 PM

I know I am not the only one wondering this but; what kind of asshole give a list of demands like that for a birthday or holiday?

I see I was not alone, at least.

violent

11-09-2008, 03:09 PM

The ability to be more decisive.

Norse

11-09-2008, 03:36 PM

I guess I'm getting old, but I don't really want to ask for anything for my birthday. I actually enjoy getting things like socks or other stuff I think is boring to buy. I'll rather buy the "toys" myself.

Ok, maybe I was a bit tired. But the OP just screamed spoiled a bit much for me. My bad.

That was my first impression as well, but it was more to do with the way it was worded. I've gotten many great gifts over the years, but those have been surprises. Those are the greatest gifts IMHO.

LongStepMantis

11-09-2008, 03:42 PM

You get shit like that for your birthday? I'm not trying to be a dick, but jeebus! :p

My parents used to give me $10 for my birthday when I was living at home, now, I don't get anything. My wife and I don't even give gifts to each other on our birthdays. I'm not trying to hate on you (maybe a little because I'm jealous ;)) but I don't know anyone who gets gifts that nice on any occasion. It tops out around the "Here's a DVD" $20 range.

Evewalker

11-09-2008, 03:44 PM

The best gift of all! Another fun-filled year of not being worm food. :)

evilgoodwin

11-09-2008, 03:52 PM

Burn the money in front of the homeless.

DangerousDaze

11-09-2008, 04:07 PM

atomic_burrito

11-10-2008, 07:23 AM

The best gift of all! Another fun-filled year of not being worm food. :)

Amen to that brova.

Widgetcraft

11-10-2008, 08:58 PM

My parents offered to get me something good for Christmas, so I asked if they'd be cool with getting me a PSP and a new SUMO. That's not just a good chair and a handheld, that's a whole layed back experience. You can get a pretty huge SUMO (a SUMO Sac Sultan (http://www.sumolounge.com/sumosac.php)) for $250, shipped. You say you have a fiancee, and from my experience, girls love cuddling up on these things.

evilgoodwin

11-12-2008, 12:30 AM

Ignore my idea. Get the chair. I'd LOVE one of those.

Atepsflame

11-12-2008, 02:16 AM

Be like my grandparent's and have people donate money to your favorite charities in your name. No gift humbles the giver quite like that, especially at Christmas-time.

BabyJesus

11-16-2008, 01:52 AM

Our country is in the worst recession in 75+ years, and you want gift suggestions after your long list of "toys"? Give it to charity.

I give at least several hundred dollars a year to charity and also some time via various orgs. I get gifts on 2 occasions Birthday and X-Mas and I do sometimes ask for big ticket items. Sue me.

Oh, by the way. I got a Kindle and Mirror's Edge. The only thing I even remotely hinted about was the game. My GF rules.

BabyJesus

11-16-2008, 01:56 AM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/Dangerousdaze/oris.png

How about an Oris Artelier Date? Quality Swiss craftsmanship but at a price point below that of the more usual luxury timepiece. These retail at around thirteen hundred which might sound like a lot but it's comparable to Omega, Breitling etc. who use the same Swiss movements but cost considerably more.

The only downside to buying an Oris watch is that you soon want to start a collection. ;)

I love watches, have a bunch I have collected over the years. That one looks nice, but I have been on a kinetic and solar kick for a while. The last one I got was a casio that I use to beat up at work and a Citizen for dress casual. I really hate having to replace batteries, especially when I hav trouble finding a shop that wont beat the shit out of the damn thing.

Ancalagon

11-16-2008, 02:16 AM

A digital camera? I got a Panasonic Lumix TZ5 yesterday, its pretty cool.

Raen

11-16-2008, 02:24 AM

Oh, by the way. I got a Kindle and Mirror's Edge. The only thing I even remotely hinted about was the game. My GF rules.

How's the Kindle? Would you use it over actual books?

DangerousDaze

11-16-2008, 05:28 AM

I love watches, have a bunch I have collected over the years. That one looks nice, but I have been on a kinetic and solar kick for a while. The last one I got was a casio that I use to beat up at work and a Citizen for dress casual. I really hate having to replace batteries, especially when I hav trouble finding a shop that wont beat the shit out of the damn thing.

You're in luck then because all ORIS watches are automatic (Kinetic is Seiko's trademark for the automatic movement).

This one's mine. :)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/Dangerousdaze/1.jpg

And showing the automatic movement...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/Dangerousdaze/4.jpg

BabyJesus

11-16-2008, 09:42 AM

How's the Kindle? Would you use it over actual books?

Don't have it quite yet, due to Oprah saying it was the best gadget ever or something, its backordered.

Will post my thoughts once its here. I hope for it to replace the paper books I buy.. Although I still have a 2 foot stack of them I havent got to yet.. One of them 900+ pages of the latest Stephenson book. Looks to save me some ash as well as most new releases are $10.

BabyJesus

11-16-2008, 09:43 AM

You're in luck then because all ORIS watches are automatic (Kinetic is Seiko's trademark for the automatic movement).

This one's mine. :)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/Dangerousdaze/1.jpg

And showing the automatic movement...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/Dangerousdaze/4.jpg

Damn, you had to show me that! Thanks, now I know what to ask for at X-Mas. :)

BabyJesus

12-01-2008, 09:04 PM

Well after many weeks of waiting(they were back ordered) I finally got my kindle today. Thing rocks! That is if an electronic book can do such a thing.

Pros:
-Most Books are cheap, new releases are generally $9.99, although I found lots of super cheap ones.
-You download books and browse the store directly from the device via their wireless whispernet service which is free(I think it uses sprints evdo cell service)
-Its super light
-Screen really does look like paper
-Has FREE but somewhat basic web browsing
-Some newspapers and magazines can be subscribed to for fairly cheap prices and they are delivered automatically.
-Downloads are surprisingly fast
-Despite the screen being 4 grayscale colors it displays most pictures pretty well.
-Many font size choices

Cons:
-Initial cost
-A slight bit sluggish at times, especially when paging to a page with a picture on it.
-Due to the tech used for the screen there is a whole page black "flicker" every page change
-So sold out now, you can't get one for 11-13 weeks. So forget XMAS and probably Valentines day.
-You need a light just like a book to read the screen.

Anyway I give it a B+.

I said I'd post a "review" when I got it so here it is.