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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Wildcard on Wed, 18 December 2013, 09:11:34
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So I purchased a lottery ticket while I was visiting in San Jose, and it looks like I might have won.
So since money is no longer an issue, what keyboard should I buy?
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The best. HHKB Type-S.
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I have a pristine Model M that I'll let go for $4.5m... just shoot me a PM.
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pay off all your bills and taxes first :p
And if you have enough left over, one of everything :thumb:
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I have a pristine Model M that I'll let go for $4.5m... just shoot me a PM.
Hmm seems a bit high, I've seen some kishsavers go in the 2.3m range lately. Just sayin'
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Please. You don't have time for keyboards now that you are rolling in the $$$$. Focus on the high class things like expensive wine cellers, yachts with heli-pads and multiple high rise buildings.
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Since money is no longer an issue, what keyboard should I buy?
Buy your buddy CPTBadAss a Kingsaver and a G80-5000. :P
Seriously though? I think you should get a custom like a KMAC2 or LZ-GH if you're into MX. A Realforce 10AE if you're into Topre. A Filco Zero/Kingsaver if you're into Alps. An 1391401, SSK, or AT F if you're into Buckling Springs. Binge's M15 looks cool as well.
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The best. HHKB Type-S.
I hear Topre is pretty good, so will the HHKB Type-S really do it for me, or is there something else I should go after?
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You could have "won" with a ticket at $5 how much did you win?
I have a Dell RD for apprx. 5.6$
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On the way to work this morning I was actually thinking "what would happen if a GHer won the lottery?"
My suggestion:
Buy Unicomp. Make SSKs.
If money left over, buy every mechanical you can get your hands on.
EDIT: And plz, buy me a Model F AT, a Topre board, and a Korean custom! :))
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You could have "won" with a ticket at $5 how much did you win?
I have a Dell RD for apprx. 5.6$
That remains to be said, but for now I'm shopping for a nice a$$ keyboard
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I hear Topre is pretty good, so will the HHKB Type-S really do it for me, or is there something else I should go after?
The Topre I liked best was the Realforce 10AE. I'm not that familiar with Topre but I think the Realforce 55g Uniforms would be similar.
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I have a pristine Model M that I'll let go for $4.5m... just shoot me a PM.
Hmm seems a bit high, I've seen some kishsavers go in the 2.3m range lately. Just sayin'
Ok, ok, I can drop it down to $2.1m
( sorry, I have nothing real to contribute to this thread :( )
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Buy the HHKB hg and raffle it :thumb:
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On the way to work this morning I was actually thinking "what would happen if a GHer won the lottery?"
My suggestion:
Buy Unicomp. Make SSKs.
If money left over, buy every mechanical you can get your hands on.
We're on the same thought plain, the first idea that popped into my head was "hey I wonder if unicomp is for sale?"
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The best. HHKB Type-S.
I hear Topre is pretty good, so will the HHKB Type-S really do it for me, or is there something else I should go after?
Well you could buy a Type-S, a regular HHKB a couple realforce 55g boards and give them all a spin and if you decided you could mod them also.
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Well good luck woldc a rd, have fun! :D
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On the way to work this morning I was actually thinking "what would happen if a GHer won the lottery?"
My suggestion:
Buy Unicomp. Make SSKs.
If money left over, buy every mechanical you can get your hands on.
Yes, I like this. Buy Unicomp, hire CPTBadAss to work for you. We'll take over the world, one SSK at a time :P
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Datahand.
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On the way to work this morning I was actually thinking "what would happen if a GHer won the lottery?"
My suggestion:
Buy Unicomp. Make SSKs.
If money left over, buy every mechanical you can get your hands on.
Yes, I like this. Buy Unicomp, hire CPTBadAss to work for you. We'll take over the world, one SSK at a time :P
World domination had been a thought, and I like your angle!
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Also if serious be careful who you tell you actually won the lottery and watch out for scammers.
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The best. HHKB Type-S.
+1!!
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I have a pristine Model M that I'll let go for $4.5m... just shoot me a PM.
Hmm seems a bit high, I've seen some kishsavers go in the 2.3m range lately. Just sayin'
Ok, ok, I can drop it down to $2.1m
( sorry, I have nothing real to contribute to this thread :( )
Sounds like if money is no object, I should be looking for something in the Topre realm, however that Datahand sounds promising
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The best. HHKB Type-S.
I hear Topre is pretty good, so will the HHKB Type-S really do it for me, or is there something else I should go after?
It doesn't matter. If you don't like it buy something else and give me the Type-S
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Datahand.
Ok so that's 2 for the HHKB Type-S. Are they really solidly built, or should I buy a few thousand just in case one of them breaks?
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You just invest your money wisely: Pay someone to create a custom case and pcb to make a new Model F with the layout of your choice. you could make one with a 60% layout, one with an ergodox/acidfire/ergosplithandniceness and maybe one with a bigger layout. For sure, the built quality should be AT LEAST as good as an original model F and weight at least 6 pounds for the 60%.
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Oh and just a suggestion, so please don't take this the wrong way, but maybe you can donate some money to GeekHack? :D
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Unless he won 200$ lol. He never said he won a lot :p
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Datahand.
Ok so that's 2 for the HHKB Type-S. Are they really solidly built, or should I buy a few thousand just in case one of them breaks?
Well if you wanted to you could buy out the MOQ and get us some realforce numberpads....
Also please run some group buys for GMK key sets....
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Oh and just a suggestion, so please don't take this the wrong way, but maybe you can donate some money to GeekHack? :D
x2. Donate a few mil, enough to buy everyone a Clack at street price. :))
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You just invest your money wisely: Pay someone to create a custom case and pcb to make a new Model F with the layout of your choice. you could make one with a 60% layout, one with an ergodox/acidfire/ergosplithandniceness and maybe one with a bigger layout. For sure, the built quality should be AT LEAST as good as an original model F and weight at least 6 pounds for the 60%.
So if money were no object, how does everyone feel about some Model F development. I have to agree the Model F's I own are much better to type on then my Model M's IMO.
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Unless he won 200$ lol. He never said he won a lot :p
This is true. Let us in on the details!! :D
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You just invest your money wisely: Pay someone to create a custom case and pcb to make a new Model F with the layout of your choice. you could make one with a 60% layout, one with an ergodox/acidfire/ergosplithandniceness and maybe one with a bigger layout. For sure, the built quality should be AT LEAST as good as an original model F and weight at least 6 pounds for the 60%.
So if money were no object, how does everyone feel about some Model F development. I have to agree the Model F's I own are much better to type on then my Model M's IMO.
Model F = F yeah!
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Oh and just a suggestion, so please don't take this the wrong way, but maybe you can donate some money to GeekHack? :D
x2. Donate a few mil, enough to buy everyone a Clack at street price. :))
I might have enough to commission some new works perhaps? I wonder if we could get CF on a retainer?
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So if money were no object, how does everyone feel about some Model F development. I have to agree the Model F's I own are much better to type on then my Model M's IMO.
Yes please!
Also, add this to our Unicomp business plan. :P
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So if money were no object, how does everyone feel about some Model F development. I have to agree the Model F's I own are much better to type on then my Model M's IMO.
Yes please!
Also, add this to our Unicomp business plan. :P
World domination, and business sense, the complete package!
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So if money were no object, how does everyone feel about some Model F development. I have to agree the Model F's I own are much better to type on then my Model M's IMO.
Yes please!
Also, add this to our Unicomp business plan. :p
World domination, and business sense, the complete package!
It would be a good opportunity to get rid of guns, everyone would be armed and dangerous anyway, carrying their model F around. So you could also win the Nobel for peace, and another one for Health, getting rid of RSI and other "typing" diseases!
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When someone receives a windfall of a huge amount of cash, they don't spend it, they invest it. At that point, they no longer have to work for money - their money works for them. They can probably live comfortably off the dividends of their wise investments, without the expenditure of the original sum. :)
When it comes to investments, more risk = greater potential reward, but with the caveat that the original asset may be lost, if there is a downturn. That's why you diversify your investment portfolio, with investments of varying degrees of risk.
FYI, keyboards probably aren't a great investment opportunity. Keyboard manufacturing could be, at least in the short term.
As to the original question, get a custom tuned keyboard. Metal housing, individually selected switches, etc.
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When it comes to investments, more risk = greater potential reward, but with the caveat that the original asset may be lost, if there is a downturn. That's why you diversify your investment portfolio, with investments of varying degrees of risk.
fwiw bitcoins are low right now :))
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Don't listen to JD. Unicomp is a good buy :))
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When someone receives a windfall of a huge amount of cash, they don't spend it, they invest it. At that point, they no longer have to work for money - their money works for them. They can probably live comfortably off the dividends of their wise investments, without the expenditure of the original sum. :)
When it comes to investments, more risk = greater potential reward, but with the caveat that the original asset may be lost, if there is a downturn. That's why you diversify your investment portfolio, with investments of varying degrees of risk.
FYI, keyboards probably aren't a great investment opportunity. Keyboard manufacturing could be, at least in the short term.
As to the original question, get a custom tuned keyboard. Metal housing, individually selected switches, etc.
I'm actually a licensed broker, however I don't really do anything with it (I work in IT now). Presently, I'm mainly wanting to "invest" my time in keyboards.
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When someone receives a windfall of a huge amount of cash, they don't spend it, they invest it. At that point, they no longer have to work for money - their money works for them. They can probably live comfortably off the dividends of their wise investments, without the expenditure of the original sum. :)
When it comes to investments, more risk = greater potential reward, but with the caveat that the original asset may be lost, if there is a downturn. That's why you diversify your investment portfolio, with investments of varying degrees of risk.
FYI, keyboards probably aren't a great investment opportunity. Keyboard manufacturing could be, at least in the short term.
As to the original question, get a custom tuned keyboard. Metal housing, individually selected switches, etc.
I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
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When someone receives a windfall of a huge amount of cash, they don't spend it, they invest it. At that point, they no longer have to work for money - their money works for them. They can probably live comfortably off the dividends of their wise investments, without the expenditure of the original sum. :)
When it comes to investments, more risk = greater potential reward, but with the caveat that the original asset may be lost, if there is a downturn. That's why you diversify your investment portfolio, with investments of varying degrees of risk.
FYI, keyboards probably aren't a great investment opportunity. Keyboard manufacturing could be, at least in the short term.
As to the original question, get a custom tuned keyboard. Metal housing, individually selected switches, etc.
I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
I gave my boss the finger this morning and he just laughed it off. WTF?
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i vote for world domination. just remember whiteduck was on your side from the start!
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I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
IF I won millions, I'd buy my way into a party college and have fun.
Then I'd buy a house, and a trip to the moon.
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I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
IF I won millions, I'd buy my way into a party college and have fun.
Then I'd buy a house, and a trip to the moon.
haha millions just don't cut it anymore...I want billions
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You know your fellow friend Air tree over here would really like a clack.. *Hint Hint*
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I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
IF I won millions, I'd buy my way into a party college and have fun.
Then I'd buy a house, and a trip to the moon.
haha millions just don't cut it anymore...I want billions
Idk, 999 mil would be enough for me... I'm not too greedy. :))
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Also if serious be careful who you tell you actually won the lottery and watch out for scammers.
You know your fellow friend Air tree over here would really like a clack.. *Hint Hint*
:p
I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
IF I won millions, I'd buy my way into a party college and have fun.
Then I'd buy a house, and a trip to the moon.
haha millions just don't cut it anymore...I want billions
Idk, 999 mil would be enough for me... I'm not too greedy. :))
would definitely have to be hundreds of millions to be worth my time
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Oh, and for a mere $95,000, you can buy a ticket (pre-order) for a ride into (sub-orbital) space. XCOR will be moving to our neighboring city, Midland, TX.
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I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
I'd quit my current job and do crazy Elon Musk ****. Or open up a machine shop. Just do passion projects for my job and be happy :P. Anyways, on a serious note, congratulations Wildcard!
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Oh, and for a mere $95,000, you can buy a ticket (pre-order) for a ride into (sub-orbital) space. XCOR will be moving to our neighboring city, Midland, TX.
Space travel sounds fun, but I'd probably need a pretty stiff spring to make up for the lack of gravity.
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Oh, and for a mere $95,000, you can buy a ticket (pre-order) for a ride into (sub-orbital) space. XCOR will be moving to our neighboring city, Midland, TX.
Sub-orbital, ew...
I'd want to be at least in standard orbit, but the moon is where I'd truly love to go.
Either that, or I'd invest all my money into researching FTL travel.
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I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
I'd quit my current job and do crazy Elon Musk ****. Or open up a machine shop. Just do passion projects for my job and be happy :P. Anyways, on a serious note, congratulations Wildcard!
Between the lottery and your contest CPT I'm on a roll. And don't think this means you can back out on sending me that QFR :)
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I've often thought IF I won millions I would still come to work just like always....I'd go crazy being at home.
I'd quit my current job and do crazy Elon Musk ****. Or open up a machine shop. Just do passion projects for my job and be happy :P. Anyways, on a serious note, congratulations Wildcard!
Between the lottery and your contest CPT I'm on a roll. And don't think this means you can back out on sending me that QFR :)
For the small shipping cost of a Kingsaver, this QFR can be yours! :P
Yes I'll be sending it to you, don't worry!
Edit: I'm pretty sure that you winning the lottery > my giveaway lol
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If I won millions, I would first make sure to never run out of money for the rest of my life (so investing it wisely, more secure than risky for the most part).
I would make sure to never have a debt as far as possible.
And most of all, I would try to decide how I want to spend all my time. You will have more time because of not working, but still would lack enough time to do all you want. And anyway, you don't want to get bored so you could decide to make trips, find new passion (learning martial art, learning to drive a race car, going to hunt,raise a family, whatever you want to do).
Just my point of view of it!
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I would commission some Koreans to make me a solid gold KMAC.
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I would commission some Koreans to make me a solid gold KMAC.
I would rather commission some American's to get off their arse's and get in the game. We put a man on the moon, that solid gold keyboard should be made by us.
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http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/south_bay&id=9364732
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http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/south_bay&id=9364732
Like I said, dollar dollar bill yo'
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http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/south_bay&id=9364732
I admit that I was skeptical at first, but… wow. I wish you all the best, Wildcard :). Don't spend it all in one place.
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You could also fund geekhack for the next 10 years :P
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Moons not real guys, it was made up in a joint effort between FOX and the Daily Mail to sell you newspapers.
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I would commission some Koreans to make me a solid gold KMAC.
I would rather commission some American's to get off their arse's and get in the game. We put a man on the moon, that solid gold keyboard should be made by us.
Challenge accepted!
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Solid gold 87u case. ;D
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Moons not real guys, it was made up in a joint effort between FOX and the Daily Mail to sell you newspapers.
hey there is only one way to find out.......road trip!
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Moons not real guys, it was made up in a joint effort between FOX and the Daily Mail to sell you newspapers.
hey there is only one way to find out.......road trip!
I'll bring crackers just in case the moon really is made of cheese.
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Moons not real guys, it was made up in a joint effort between FOX and the Daily Mail to sell you newspapers.
hey there is only one way to find out.......road trip!
I'll bring crackers just in case the moon really is made of cheese.
mmmm moon cheese....
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I just saw the it on the news! Congrats man!
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Moons not real guys, it was made up in a joint effort between FOX and the Daily Mail to sell you newspapers.
hey there is only one way to find out.......road trip!
I'll bring crackers just in case the moon really is made of cheese.
Can I come??? PLEASE???
Also, I heard on the radio that one of the two winners donated $40 million to charity. Was that you Wildcard?
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Moons not real guys, it was made up in a joint effort between FOX and the Daily Mail to sell you newspapers.
hey there is only one way to find out.......road trip!
I'll bring crackers just in case the moon really is made of cheese.
Can I come??? PLEASE???
Also, I heard on the radio that one of the two winners donated $40 million to charity. Was that you Wildcard?
You'll have to ask iMav about that one. And yes you can come, we need a chief science officer.
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Moons not real guys, it was made up in a joint effort between FOX and the Daily Mail to sell you newspapers.
hey there is only one way to find out.......road trip!
I'll bring crackers just in case the moon really is made of cheese.
Can I come??? PLEASE???
Also, I heard on the radio that one of the two winners donated $40 million to charity. Was that you Wildcard?
You'll have to ask iMav about that one. And yes you can come, we need a chief science officer.
Sweet. I'll bring my Tricorder...
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
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Moons not real guys, it was made up in a joint effort between FOX and the Daily Mail to sell you newspapers.
hey there is only one way to find out.......road trip!
I'll bring crackers just in case the moon really is made of cheese.
Can I come??? PLEASE???
Also, I heard on the radio that one of the two winners donated $40 million to charity. Was that you Wildcard?
You'll have to ask iMav about that one. And yes you can come, we need a chief science officer.
Sweet. I'll bring my Tricorder...
Seems like the logical thing to do!
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
but the original single winner amount advertised was what like $636 million?
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
but the original single winner amount advertised was what like $636 million?
2 winners @ $318m each (annuity), or $170m cash option.
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
but the original single winner amount advertised was what like $636 million?
Correct, 2nd largest winning in lotto history I believe. Dem taxes though, especially in CALI
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
but the original single winner amount advertised was what like $636 million?
Correct, 2nd largest winning in lotto history I believe. Dem taxes though, especially in CALI
Hence the $40m charity donation. :)
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
but the original single winner amount advertised was what like $636 million?
Correct, 2nd largest winning in lotto history I believe. Dem taxes though, especially in CALI
Hence the $40m charity donation. :)
This really nice bald guy convinced me to donate to his "human fund", sounded promising.
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
but the original single winner amount advertised was what like $636 million?
Correct, 2nd largest winning in lotto history I believe. Dem taxes though, especially in CALI
Hence the $40m charity donation. :)
This really nice bald guy convinced me to donate to his "human fund", sounded promising.
Happy Festivus!!
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
but the original single winner amount advertised was what like $636 million?
Correct, 2nd largest winning in lotto history I believe. Dem taxes though, especially in CALI
Hence the $40m charity donation. :)
This really nice bald guy convinced me to donate to his "human fund", sounded promising.
Happy Festivus!!
Time for the feat of strength, how do 200g springs sound.
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The best. HHKB Type-S.
he said the best, not the most expensive.
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The best. HHKB Type-S.
he said the best, not the most expensive.
Thanks Nikietube for getting us back on track.
Ok so, HHKB Type-S is the best keyboard money can buy? Does everyone agree on that?
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The best keyboard money can buy is whatever you think the best keyboard is for YOU!
#logic
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Proof of donation (http://www.webpageaboutnothing.com/viewCert.php?date=December%2018,%202013&recipient=iMav&occasion=Festivus&amount=%2440%2C000%2C000&sig1=From%3A%20Wildcard&sig2=&image=http%3A//www.webpageaboutnothing.com/portrait.jpg&location=Left&borderStyle=solid&borderWidth=4&textFont=Verdana&textSize=14&textItalic=0&textBold=0&titleFont=Times%20New%20Roman&titleSize=30&titleItalic=1&titleBold=1)
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From the 2 payouts, if taken in lump sum, $170 million doll hairs. Oh mama
but the original single winner amount advertised was what like $636 million?
Correct, 2nd largest winning in lotto history I believe. Dem taxes though, especially in CALI
Hence the $40m charity donation. :)
This really nice bald guy convinced me to donate to his "human fund", sounded promising.
Happy Festivus!!
Time for the feat of strength, how do 200g springs sound.
those titanium spacebars won't know what to do.....
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sidestepping the humanitarian donations and investment ideas discussion.
bypass the type-s, pry the HG from a collector(hoarder) and rule like a boss
http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/hhkbprohg/hg_j.html
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i see a lot of people praising topre but i see others complaining that they just feel like a really distinct rubberdome. i guess he would have to find out what switch he wants first. if that happend to be topre he should maybe go for the hhkb s. If he only likes to game and never ever writes then maybe a super luxus cherry mx red is the way to go.
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The best. HHKB Type-S.
he said the best, not the most expensive.
Thanks Nikietube for getting us back on track.
Ok so, HHKB Type-S is the best keyboard money can buy? Does everyone agree on that?
I was sure you were on the track for a custom model F :o
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The best keyboard money can buy is whatever you think the best keyboard is for YOU!
#logic
Good answer.
Slightly confusing, but it will do. Thanks everyone!
Also, Demik told me I should try to double my money by putting everything on black in a game of roulette. I'll let you know how that goes.