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Re:Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy? by bhoomit on Monday September 16, 2013 @03:01AM (#6391990)
I only have a smartphone, and a point and shoot camera(I love taking pictures).
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Re:Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy? by lwhalen on Monday September 16, 2013 @03:33AM (#6392056)
You're fine. If you MUST spend that money, put it towards DOING something rather than acquiring a thing. Maybe put it towards night school, or online courses. Or, craziest of crazy ideas, sock it away in the bank or your sock drawer.
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Re:Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy? by sheldor on Monday September 16, 2013 @03:34AM (#6392057)
Invest in photography then. Buy a brand new DSLR with decent lens or one of the new hot mirrorless micro four thirds.
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Re:Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy? by ISL on Monday September 16, 2013 @03:50AM (#6392100)
That and a masterful course on photography. Stay cheap with the hardware until you know what you want.
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Re:Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy? by lasercat on Monday September 16, 2013 @03:32AM (#6392051)
If you find yourself running out of battery power, an extra powerpack can come in handy. I ordered one earlier from newtrent.com this year and use it a lot more than I thought I would. Lots more other manufacturers too if you do a quick search.
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