What toys did Santa bring you this year? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Jake · 2011-12-28, 10:07 AM

The only toy of note on my end was a Blueant S4 Hands-free Voice Controlled Car Speakerphone. I was tempted to pick up an android tablet but resisted.

Those Boxing Week Flyers are calling out to me.

Danster · 2011-12-28, 10:56 AM

I am waiting for Asus Prime....

ksk223 · 2011-12-28, 11:06 AM

Ditto on the Prime

reddwarf · 2011-12-28, 12:33 PM

Blackberry Playbook.

scrooloose · 2011-12-28, 12:53 PM

It's a Christmas present to myself, but I'm getting a 16Gb Playbook tonight. A friend of mine works at RIM and I was able to get it for $166 (all in).

-Mike

BGY11 · 2011-12-28, 01:02 PM

Samsung BD-D5100 Bluray player. Now I can finally watch Netflix on my TV.

eljay · 2011-12-28, 01:07 PM

santa eljay just bought me a Polk AM1055-A (a.k.a. PSW10) subwoofer. He knew that I've been waiting for a deal on an inexpensive sub to pair with my ChaseHT WAF-3s in a modest two-channel set-up, and when he saw today's F.S. flyer, he sprang into action!

JohnnyCanuck · 2011-12-28, 01:14 PM

For the apple hater in me, my wife got me an iPod Touch ... actually, it integrates into my car audio much better than anything else, so it was a welcome gift.

pharsyde · 2011-12-28, 02:12 PM

Yayyy .. a thread dedicated toward the cause ! thanks Jake !

Playbook
HDP 2500 by Monster @ FS. Was $ 499, purchased $ 199 (used $ 50 giftcard)

And for being such a good boy this year

I purchased a demo model JL Audio Fathom f110 (few weeks ago) ..

Some BR's ..

Oh, socks and underwear (Thanks Mom)

Jake · 2011-12-28, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Oh, socks and underwear (Thanks Mom)

Hehe. I got knitted socks. Thanks Nan.

magnet · 2011-12-28, 05:40 PM

A $200 Kindle Fire under my tree...
Very impressed by the battery life and once I found instructions of Facebook on how to get Apps for it from north of the 49th - it is even better.

57 · 2011-12-28, 05:53 PM

Long ago we decided not to get caught up in the Christmas hype. We have no kids and purchase what we need during the year. If there's something we want/need around the end of the year, we wait for the boxing day sales. There is a "no parking" sign on our roof to preclude reindeer damage.

We did some online shopping and in-person shopping of the boxing day sales and got a wine aerator, an immersion blender (great for soups which we make often) and some chocolate. All items were 1/2 price or less. We are happy and enjoy the Solstice.

cooper83 · 2011-12-28, 06:17 PM

57, did you get the Vinturi aerator? If so, let me know what you think of it. I got one for my gf and we look forward to a taste test.

Nothing too techy on my list this year, surprisingly. Ordered a Jabra Bluetooth car visor speaker on "Boxing Day" (I love how December 24th is now Boxing Day according to the Internets).

Tezster · 2011-12-28, 06:27 PM

90% of the time, I'm my own Santa. This year, I bought myself a new-to-me Denon AVR-790 on Boxing Day

57 · 2011-12-28, 06:33 PM

coooper83, I got the Trudeau Aroma one that attaches to the bottle and acts like a spout. I haven't had the chance to try it yet, but I have tried others (various makes/models - mostly requiring a second hand to hold) at friends and they seem to work for younger red wines. The Vinturi requires two hands (or a tower) and was expensive, so I gave it a pass. The base will not be used and will be stored with the box elsewhere, while the aerator will be kept with my wine opener until both are needed.

http://www.trudeaucorp.com/ca-en/pro...a-0979003.html

2011-12-28, 10:07 AM	#1
Jake Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gatineau and Ottawa Posts: 10,236	What toys did Santa bring you this year? The only toy of note on my end was a Blueant S4 Hands-free Voice Controlled Car Speakerphone. I was tempted to pick up an android tablet but resisted. Those Boxing Week Flyers are calling out to me. __________________ Tip: See an offending post? Don't reply, report it by clicking on the 'Report Post' icon.

2011-12-28, 10:56 AM	#2
Danster Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln.NB Pop 465,123 Posts: 5,342	I am waiting for Asus Prime.... __________________ Home Theatre: Yamaha HTR-6190, Klipsch Speakers, SANYO PLV-Z4, TOSHIBA HDDVD, LG BD555C, Cerwin Vega HTS12 Sub, VIP2300, XBox 360, HTPC.

2011-12-28, 12:53 PM	#5
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,120	It's a Christmas present to myself, but I'm getting a 16Gb Playbook tonight. A friend of mine works at RIM and I was able to get it for $166 (all in). -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2011-12-28, 01:07 PM	#7
eljay Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa (Orleans), ON Posts: 8,373	santa eljay just bought me a Polk AM1055-A (a.k.a. PSW10) subwoofer. He knew that I've been waiting for a deal on an inexpensive sub to pair with my ChaseHT WAF-3s in a modest two-channel set-up, and when he saw today's F.S. flyer, he sprang into action! __________________ MY HT SET-UP (PICS & GEAR LIST)

2011-12-28, 02:12 PM	#9
pharsyde DHC Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St John's Posts: 604	Yayyy .. a thread dedicated toward the cause ! thanks Jake ! Playbook HDP 2500 by Monster @ FS. Was $ 499, purchased $ 199 (used $ 50 giftcard) And for being such a good boy this year I purchased a demo model JL Audio Fathom f110 (few weeks ago) .. Some BR's .. Oh, socks and underwear (Thanks Mom) __________________ Anthem MRX500 [Processing] \| Audio Refinement Multi 5 \| OPPO BDP93 \| Focal Chorus \| JLAudio F110 \| 50" Panasonic Plasma \| Primacoustic Wall Panels

2011-12-28, 11:06 AM	#3
ksk223 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 57	Ditto on the Prime

2011-12-28, 12:33 PM	#4
reddwarf Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 819	Blackberry Playbook.

2011-12-28, 01:02 PM	#6
BGY11 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 3,182	Samsung BD-D5100 Bluray player. Now I can finally watch Netflix on my TV.

2011-12-28, 01:14 PM	#8
JohnnyCanuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4,645	For the apple hater in me, my wife got me an iPod Touch ... actually, it integrates into my car audio much better than anything else, so it was a welcome gift.

2011-12-28, 05:40 PM	#11
magnet Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 4,014	A $200 Kindle Fire under my tree... Very impressed by the battery life and once I found instructions of Facebook on how to get Apps for it from north of the 49th - it is even better. __________________ When it comes to humility, I am the greatest!

2011-12-28, 05:53 PM	#12
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,340	Long ago we decided not to get caught up in the Christmas hype. We have no kids and purchase what we need during the year. If there's something we want/need around the end of the year, we wait for the boxing day sales. There is a "no parking" sign on our roof to preclude reindeer damage. We did some online shopping and in-person shopping of the boxing day sales and got a wine aerator, an immersion blender (great for soups which we make often) and some chocolate. All items were 1/2 price or less. We are happy and enjoy the Solstice. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-12-28, 06:17 PM	#13
cooper83 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 2,537	57, did you get the Vinturi aerator? If so, let me know what you think of it. I got one for my gf and we look forward to a taste test. Nothing too techy on my list this year, surprisingly. Ordered a Jabra Bluetooth car visor speaker on "Boxing Day" (I love how December 24th is now Boxing Day according to the Internets). __________________ Panasonic TH-42PE7U plasma, Toshiba HD-D3, PS3, Shaw DCX3400, Yamaha HTR-6160, Polk 6.1, Belkin PF30, Harmony 700

2011-12-28, 06:27 PM	#14
Tezster Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mississauga Posts: 1,985	90% of the time, I'm my own Santa. This year, I bought myself a new-to-me Denon AVR-790 on Boxing Day __________________ My Living Room HT setup

2011-12-28, 06:33 PM	#15
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,340	coooper83, I got the Trudeau Aroma one that attaches to the bottle and acts like a spout. I haven't had the chance to try it yet, but I have tried others (various makes/models - mostly requiring a second hand to hold) at friends and they seem to work for younger red wines. The Vinturi requires two hands (or a tower) and was expensive, so I gave it a pass. The base will not be used and will be stored with the box elsewhere, while the aerator will be kept with my wine opener until both are needed. http://www.trudeaucorp.com/ca-en/pro...a-0979003.html __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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