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Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
December 08 2010 03:18 GMT
#1
Having incredibly considerate relatives (well, not my parents lol) they are spamming my email asking what I want. Well, the question is: WHAT DO I WANT?

There are quite a few things I'd sort of like, but none are really that important, and I'd like to get input on what models are good, and what I should prioritize?

Alright, here come the items

1) some sort of a good/decent mouse. My current mouse is a GENERAL ELECTRIC mouse using that super old input port. Any advice on like a $30-40 mouse good for gifting
2) Same with keyboard, although preferably cheaper, some equivalent to that samsung keyboard they use in korea.
3) Some sort of cheapish but decent mic/headset

My parents are ripping into me over not getting back to thme quickly, so help me TL!

*
Cofo
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States1388 Posts
December 08 2010 03:21 GMT
#2
When in doubt, ask for money.
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Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
December 08 2010 03:24 GMT
#3
On December 08 2010 12:21 Cofo wrote:
When in doubt, ask for money.

I think that's a tad offensive, but maybe that's just me?
ilovezil
Profile Blog Joined August 2006
United States4143 Posts
December 08 2010 03:26 GMT
#4
For their eternal love and affection.
javy_
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1677 Posts
December 08 2010 03:26 GMT
#5
On December 08 2010 12:24 Froadac wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2010 12:21 Cofo wrote:
When in doubt, ask for money.

I think that's a tad offensive, but maybe that's just me?


say you want to save up for school
♪~( ̄。 ̄)
Eiii
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2566 Posts
December 08 2010 03:28 GMT
#6
World peace.
:3
kingjames01
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Canada1603 Posts
December 08 2010 03:30 GMT
#7
On December 08 2010 12:24 Froadac wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2010 12:21 Cofo wrote:
When in doubt, ask for money.

I think that's a tad offensive, but maybe that's just me?


For Chinese it's the norm... =)
Who would sup with the mighty, must walk the path of daggers.
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
December 08 2010 03:30 GMT
#8
For a mouse, you can get a Logitech mx518. Keyboards will never be as cheap as 30-40. You can get a nice altec lansing headset for like 30.
iGrok
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States5142 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 03:31:28
December 08 2010 03:31 GMT
#9
Well, on topic, the Kinzu Optical Mouse is pretty good for that price.

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newvsoldschool
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
428 Posts
December 08 2010 03:39 GMT
#10
Just ask them for gift card(s)?
"I was so surprised when I first played StarCraft 2. I couldn't believe that such an easy game exists... I guess the best way to attract people these days is to make things easy and simple." -Midas, Brood War Progamer
Torenhire
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States11681 Posts
December 08 2010 03:39 GMT
#11
On December 08 2010 12:18 Froadac wrote:

My current mouse is a GENERAL ELECTRIC mouse using that super old input port.




Is this the part where I start to worry about my age cause people dunno what the PS/2 connector is?! D:
SirJolt: Well maybe if you weren't so big and stupid, it wouldn't have hit you.
0mgVitaminE
Profile Joined February 2009
United States1278 Posts
December 08 2010 04:02 GMT
#12
On December 08 2010 12:30 Chairman Ray wrote:
For a mouse, you can get a Logitech mx518. Keyboards will never be as cheap as 30-40. You can get a nice altec lansing headset for like 30.

You can get a ton of quality keyboards for less than 30 dollars, as long as you don't want a mechanical or one with a ton of flashy lights and macro keys.
Hi there. I'm in a cave, how bout you?
emperorchampion
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada9496 Posts
December 08 2010 04:19 GMT
#13
Bypass the keyboard and mouse as parents will inevitably get you the "wrong" one, ask for a TL shirt (make that two, you need one to wear while one is in the wash)! If you already have at least 3 TL shirts ask for comic books, those always make great nerd presents!

Surely you will get money from your grandparents or something, you can use that to later buy a desired mouse

Happy Holidays!
TRUEESPORTS || your days as a respected member of team liquid are over
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
December 08 2010 04:30 GMT
#14
Gracias. I can't stand comic books t.t
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
December 08 2010 04:31 GMT
#15
On December 08 2010 12:39 Torenhire wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2010 12:18 Froadac wrote:

My current mouse is a GENERAL ELECTRIC mouse using that super old input port.




Is this the part where I start to worry about my age cause people dunno what the PS/2 connector is?! D:

Naw, it's ps2. I was too lazy to try and remember, plus i was trying to make fun of my mouse. But in any case...
tree.hugger
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Philadelphia, PA10406 Posts
December 08 2010 04:34 GMT
#16
Understanding, unconditional love, and a good book.
ModeratorEffOrt, Snow, GuMiho, and Team Liquid
fOrQQ
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Hong Kong321 Posts
December 08 2010 04:42 GMT
#17
If theres nothing that you want that's really important, ask for them to make a charitable donation
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
December 08 2010 04:46 GMT
#18
sounds aboutj right tree hugger

Apart from that, might be good to just choose a mouse/keyboard for myself. I have like 5 grand in the bank :/
Firereaver
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
India1701 Posts
December 08 2010 05:16 GMT
#19
DT-35 FTW!
"They drone drone drone , me win" - JangMinChul(Iron/oGsMC)
Wolf
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Korea (South)3290 Posts
December 08 2010 05:57 GMT
#20
I'm in the same situation... Probably going to ask for a good camera so I can show my lovely face to viewers during shows every now and then.
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