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Title: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:20:06: I need some help making this decision. I need a new bed. I also desire the µTron keyboard. Which should I get?

(http://deskthority.net/w/images/8/88/Mtron1.jpg)

or

(http://www.hamburgerbed.com/img/hamburger_bed.jpg)
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: Tym on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:22:33: (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47872.0;attach=33561;image)
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vun on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:22:35: As droolworthy as the µTron is, a good bed is seriously nice. I would probably go for a bed, really, but I'm sure other members here will convince you that µTron would be right. And I can't really disagree with them either.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: GeeGee on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:35:59: Quote from: Tym on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:22:33
Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47872.0;attach=33561;image)

^This is so ture.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: abdulmuhsee on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:42:35: You know, I was going to say get the keyboard and tough it out for another month or two, but I changed my mind as soon as I saw the hamburger bed. Looks like a fun cure for insomnia.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vun on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:44:20: Quote from: abdulmuhsee on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:42:35
You know, I was going to say get the keyboard and tough it out for another month or two, but I changed my mind as soon as I saw the hamburger bed. Looks like a fun cure for insomnia.
This is way more better novelty bed
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/182o5gnf0xjl2jpg/original.jpg)
I'd take that over a keyboard anyday
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: keymaster on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:51:49: uTron. That thing looks glorious.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: Larken on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:59:58: as stated. you need a new bed. you desire a utron.

the choice is clear.

take the utron.

(no, seriously, take the bed. I'll take a good night's sleep over a keyboard any day.)
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 01 September 2013, 12:04:57: Quote from: vun on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:44:20
Quote from: abdulmuhsee on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:42:35
You know, I was going to say get the keyboard and tough it out for another month or two, but I changed my mind as soon as I saw the hamburger bed. Looks like a fun cure for insomnia.
This is way more better novelty bed
Show Image
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/182o5gnf0xjl2jpg/original.jpg)

I'd take that over a keyboard anyday

I agree, that bed looks more convenient. I don't know how you will deal with that sandwich bed--the top part needs to be moved and stored every night? Otherwise if you sleep on it, doesn't look very good for your back. I'd go for a normal good mattress and a cool throw / pillows for fun effects.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: mauri on Sun, 01 September 2013, 13:21:58: get utron sleep in a hammock
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: eth0s on Sun, 01 September 2013, 14:43:51: Quote from: mauri on Sun, 01 September 2013, 13:21:58
get µTron sleep on µTron

FTFY.

somnus ergo sum.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: Michael on Sun, 01 September 2013, 14:47:12: in b4 ergodox evangelism.

But we all buy things we know we probably don't need. But hell, if you have the extra digits to buy one, I say go for it. And buy the bed later :P
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 01 September 2013, 14:48:08: need>want
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: eth0s on Sun, 01 September 2013, 14:51:18: Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 01 September 2013, 14:48:08
need>want

Well here is what I need to survive, in order of life and death:

1. Clacks
2. Bro-bots
3. HHKB Pro 2
4. Moar keyboards
5. Food
5.1 Sex
6. Sleep
7. Money
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:16:19: This thread has helped me realize the ridiculous of this habit. I think that I will go for the bed. I looked at some more novelty/theme beds, and there were some great options that came with a slide
from the top bunk. Unfortunately, they only fit a twin bed.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: GeeGee on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:20:47: Quote from: eth0s on Sun, 01 September 2013, 14:51:18
Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 01 September 2013, 14:48:08
need>want

Well here is what I need to survive, in order of life and death:

1. Clacks
2. Bro-bots
3. HHKB Pro 2
4. Moar keyboards
5. Food
5.1 Sex
6. Sleep
7. Money
I love how Clacks are the most important thing you need to survive.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: sth on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:30:47: Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:16:19
This thread has helped me realize the ridiculous of this habit. I think that I will go for the bed. I looked at some more novelty/theme beds, and there were some great options that came with a slide
from the top bunk. Unfortunately, they only fit a twin bed.

you could build a bunk bed for pretty cheap! there are lots of loft bed patterns online you could adapt for slides and stuff.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:31:44: How about this one?

(http://www.thebeanbagstore.com/Nattingham%20Castle%20Loft.jpg)
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: tipo33 on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:40:48: I vote for the KB as well.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 01 September 2013, 16:20:29: You must be young.

Buy the bed.

You can type on anything and you can sleep on anything, and you may even spend more hours per day on your keyboard that you do on your bed, but you need a really good bed and solid reliable sleep. And go for a hard mattress, find the hardest one you think you could be comfortable with, and then buy at least one level harder.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: abdulmuhsee on Sun, 01 September 2013, 17:11:25: Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 01 September 2013, 16:20:29
...And go for a hard mattress, find the hardest one you think you could be comfortable with, and then buy at least one level harder.

This one works for me:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B-LJAIvD1dc/TgYL_HPCXaI/AAAAAAAAACU/BV_Sot02D7k/s320/DSC07272.JPG)
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 01 September 2013, 19:06:41: You're all Nutso'

Neglecting to ask what CPU the OP is using.

CPU before all else.

(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_095_.gif)
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 01 September 2013, 19:46:18: Get the µTron keyboard and put a racing car bed on the credit card(s)!
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: jwaz on Sun, 01 September 2013, 19:51:39: definitely the mooTron, sleep on a cot or futon :cool:
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: demik on Sun, 01 September 2013, 20:13:46: Quote from: jwaz on Sun, 01 September 2013, 19:51:39
definitely the mooTron, sleep on a cot or futon :cool:

jesuswasarapper
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: jonathanyu on Sun, 01 September 2013, 20:15:34: Quote from: Tym on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:22:33
Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47872.0;attach=33561;image)

damm, so true for me.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 01 September 2013, 21:04:49: hamburglar bed
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 01 September 2013, 21:06:28: Not gonna lie guys, I had a racecar bed when I was a kid?

Ferrari red race car bed > all my boards :p
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: sth on Sun, 01 September 2013, 23:34:11: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sun, 01 September 2013, 21:06:28
Not gonna lie guys, I had a racecar bed when I was a kid?

Ferrari red race car bed > all my boards :p

oh you fancy hah
i grew up on futons.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: demik on Sun, 01 September 2013, 23:51:31: Hammock son
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 01 September 2013, 23:53:36: I'm like Sifo sth, I'm #legitballin
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: ninjadoc on Mon, 02 September 2013, 00:12:36: Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:20:06
I need some help making this decision. I need a new bed. I also desire the µTron keyboard. Which should I get?

Show Image
(http://deskthority.net/w/images/8/88/Mtron1.jpg)

or

Show Image
(http://www.hamburgerbed.com/img/hamburger_bed.jpg)

New bed. I have a tie for the worse two places I've slept - on a pile of newspaper in Saudi Arabia in a parking garage during Desert Shield or under a bush wrapped in a space blanket in Iraq during Desert Storm. Given those facts I say buy a bed! Just giving you my opinion.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: sth on Mon, 02 September 2013, 00:18:08: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sun, 01 September 2013, 23:53:36
I'm like Sifo sth, I'm #legitballin

lurk moar breh, LEGITBALLIN is legitballin. everyone else just wishes their vtec had kicked in, yo.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: eth0s on Mon, 02 September 2013, 02:59:27: Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:16:19
This thread has helped me realize the ridiculous of this habit. I think that I will go for the bed. I looked at some more novelty/theme beds, and there were some great options that came with a slide
from the top bunk. Unfortunately, they only fit a twin bed.

Dude, seriously, how are you going to get laid in a hamburger bed? Or a bunk bed with slides? Think man, think! You're too young (and too single) to turn celibate.

All the ladies love teh µTron. µTron gets you laid. It says so on the box.

Plus where are you going to put your Clacks? Hamburger bed or µTron?

Again it's a no-brainer. µTron FTW.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: jwaz on Mon, 02 September 2013, 03:13:54: Quote from: eth0s on Mon, 02 September 2013, 02:59:27
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:16:19

This thread has helped me realize the ridiculous of this habit. I think that I will go for the bed. I looked at some more novelty/theme beds, and there were some great options that came with a slide
from the top bunk. Unfortunately, they only fit a twin bed.

Dude, seriously, how are you going to get laid in a hamburger bed? Or a bunk bed with slides? Think man, think! You're too young (and too single) to turn celibate.

All the ladies love teh µTron. µTron gets you laid. It says so on the box.

Plus where are you going to put your Clacks? Hamburger bed or µTron?

Again it's a no-brainer. µTron FTW.

How are you not going to get laid on a hamburger bed?

Would a CF key even fit on the µTron? It uses different sized stems than normal Topre plungers.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 02 September 2013, 04:28:37: Consider the µTron only if you have girlish hands. The caps are smaller than normal (http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/modifying-a-utron-t6162.html#p119853). Clacks won't fit the µTron either because of size and different key stem.

Get a proper large, comfortable bed. Chicks prefer larger beds.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: sth on Mon, 02 September 2013, 05:05:27: Quote from: jwaz on Mon, 02 September 2013, 03:13:54
Quote from: eth0s on Mon, 02 September 2013, 02:59:27
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:16:19

This thread has helped me realize the ridiculous of this habit. I think that I will go for the bed. I looked at some more novelty/theme beds, and there were some great options that came with a slide
from the top bunk. Unfortunately, they only fit a twin bed.

Dude, seriously, how are you going to get laid in a hamburger bed? Or a bunk bed with slides? Think man, think! You're too young (and too single) to turn celibate.

All the ladies love teh µTron. µTron gets you laid. It says so on the box.

Plus where are you going to put your Clacks? Hamburger bed or µTron?

Again it's a no-brainer. µTron FTW.

How are you not going to get laid on a hamburger bed?

first thing i thought when i read that quote... you would have to actively try to not get laid on that bed.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: AGmurdercore on Mon, 02 September 2013, 05:35:58: Dude srsly get the bed. I am damn sure that you will like it almost as much as you would like a new keyboard but this is still pretty much! :D
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: cactux on Mon, 02 September 2013, 07:34:33: If you have the hot girl already get the bed, other wise get uTron lol
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 02 September 2013, 09:38:26: Quote from: jwaz on Mon, 02 September 2013, 03:13:54
Quote from: eth0s on Mon, 02 September 2013, 02:59:27
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 01 September 2013, 15:16:19

This thread has helped me realize the ridiculous of this habit. I think that I will go for the bed. I looked at some more novelty/theme beds, and there were some great options that came with a slide
from the top bunk. Unfortunately, they only fit a twin bed.

Dude, seriously, how are you going to get laid in a hamburger bed? Or a bunk bed with slides? Think man, think! You're too young (and too single) to turn celibate.

All the ladies love teh µTron. µTron gets you laid. It says so on the box.

Plus where are you going to put your Clacks? Hamburger bed or µTron?

Again it's a no-brainer. µTron FTW.

How are you not going to get laid on a hamburger bed?

Would a CF key even fit on the µTron? It uses different sized stems than normal Topre plungers.

Thanks for talking some sense into me guys. The path is clear: get the µTron because the ladies will love it, and steal the hamburger bed from the Hamburger Museum.

The way that the ladies will react to the hamburger bed will determine if I continue to date them.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: yasuo on Mon, 02 September 2013, 10:05:13: finally bought µTron :thumb:
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: histevenhere on Mon, 02 September 2013, 23:38:09: Hamburger bed without a doubt. Food and women at the same time and place!
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:13:28: An update. I bought the mattress. 100% natural latex. Most expensive purchase of my entire life.

MicroTron will have to wait until another day.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:17:00: Quote from: prdlm2009 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:13:28
An update. I bought the mattress. 100% natural latex. Most expensive purchase of my entire life.

MicroTron will have to wait until another day.

?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Vacuum_bed_17.jpg)
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:23:10: Quote from: prdlm2009 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:13:28
I bought the mattress. 100% natural latex.

Would be interested to see a review after at least a week or a month of regular use.

I was intrigued by these until several people told me that they are clingy and hot. I am a restless sleeper, and prone to getting overheated, so those are important issues to me.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 30 September 2013, 10:18:42: Quote from: esoomenona on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:17:00
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:13:28
An update. I bought the mattress. 100% natural latex. Most expensive purchase of my entire life.

MicroTron will have to wait until another day.

?

Show Image
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Vacuum_bed_17.jpg)

Yea, that looks about right.

When I told people that I bought a latex bed, they thought it was so I could prevent pregnancies.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 30 September 2013, 10:40:59: Quote from: fohat.digs on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:23:10
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 09:13:28
I bought the mattress. 100% natural latex.

Would be interested to see a review after at least a week or a month of regular use.

I was intrigued by these until several people told me that they are clingy and hot. I am a restless sleeper, and prone to getting overheated, so those are important issues to me.

I heard the same complaints, but the comfort of latex that I tried at the store, compared with any syntehtic foams or inner springs, and the potential life of the mattress sold me. The mattress cover contains a layer of wool to help with temperature regulation.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:18:31: So I got the latex mattress. It arrived Friday. INCREDIBLE. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING MY ENTIRE LIFE? OMG, OMG, OMG.

µTron will have to wait. Next question: µTron or car maintenance?
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: tipo33 on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:20:39: Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:18:31
So I got the latex mattress. It arrived Friday. INCREDIBLE. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING MY ENTIRE LIFE? OMG, OMG, OMG.

µTron will have to wait. Next question: µTron or car maintenance?

The car you drove to the meetup? No offence, bro. Maintenance. lol.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: eth0s on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:52:50: Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:18:31
So I got the latex mattress. It arrived Friday. INCREDIBLE. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING MY ENTIRE LIFE? OMG, OMG, OMG.

µTron will have to wait. Next question: µTron or car maintenance?

hmm. I'm looking into a latex mattress now. I might get one too. But they're $2K+ for a king size. I guess it's cheaper than tempur-pedic. And it's cheaper than my #1 choice, which is a sleep number bed, but they're priced at around $5K, for a king.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: esoomenona on Sun, 27 October 2013, 17:11:45: Where can I buy a mutron?
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 27 October 2013, 18:25:35: Quote from: tipo33 on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:20:39
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:18:31
So I got the latex mattress. It arrived Friday. INCREDIBLE. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING MY ENTIRE LIFE? OMG, OMG, OMG.

µTron will have to wait. Next question: µTron or car maintenance?

The car you drove to the meetup? No offence, bro. Maintenance. lol.

If I baby the Plymouth Breeze for another 9 years, which will make it 25 years old, I can get a "historic car" license plate in Indiana, assuming that option still exists in 9 years.

http://www.in.gov/bmv/2407.htm

On second thought, I should move to a state with a 20-year historic car requirement.
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 27 October 2013, 18:29:06: Quote from: esoomenona on Sun, 27 October 2013, 17:11:45
Where can I buy a mutron?

Japan. And get an import service to by it for you from Japan. That's about it. Save up those airline miles!
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 27 October 2013, 18:55:12: Quote from: eth0s on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:52:50
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:18:31
So I got the latex mattress. It arrived Friday. INCREDIBLE. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING MY ENTIRE LIFE? OMG, OMG, OMG.

µTron will have to wait. Next question: µTron or car maintenance?

hmm. I'm looking into a latex mattress now. I might get one too. But they're $2K+ for a king size. I guess it's cheaper than tempur-pedic. And it's cheaper than my #1 choice, which is a sleep number bed, but they're priced at around $5K, for a king.

Yea, these babies are not cheap. A good mattress in general is not cheap. I tried out a tempurpedic at the store and my folks have one, but I preferred the bounciness and quicker return to form with the latex. I felt the Tempurpedic molded to my body a little too much.

In addition, I preferred the all natural materials in the latex mattress.

Isn't a sleepnumber just a glorified air mattress?
Title: Re: New Bed or µTron keyboard?
Post by: iri on Mon, 28 October 2013, 04:09:39: Quote from: eth0s on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:52:50
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 27 October 2013, 16:18:31
So I got the latex mattress. It arrived Friday. INCREDIBLE. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING MY ENTIRE LIFE? OMG, OMG, OMG.

µTron will have to wait. Next question: µTron or car maintenance?

hmm. I'm looking into a latex mattress now. I might get one too. But they're $2K+ for a king size. I guess it's cheaper than tempur-pedic. And it's cheaper than my #1 choice, which is a sleep number bed, but they're priced at around $5K, for a king.
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Mattresses/Latex,/mattress-type,/2019/subcat.html

also, here (http://www.sleeplikethedead.com/mattress-reviews-latex.html) i see that latex mattresses aren't good for sex, which rules them out for me.