Just a discussion to see what peripherals and accessories you would buy again. There's always something new coming out that claims to be the best, but what products have you put through there paces and you would buy again over everything else on the market.

Mine are: Audio technica AD-700 headphones. These are great for gaming and are extremely comfortable, the only reason i'd think of changing is to get the AD-900.

edit* Also what products after owning would/will you avoid in future.

cheers

Senneheiser HD448 headphones. They're fantastic, nothing more needs to be said.

personally i have always used a razer diamondback even back from my (pro)gamer days, it survived many years of cs and a trip to singapore, mwheel died 2 days ago, will have to replace after 5 odd years..

My Ultrasone proline 650's have been pure awesome since day 1. Bought them when I got the $900 bonus and they're still going strong, would buy again. People overlook these over the Audio technica series. I've owned the ath 700's previously and they were good and probably more comfortable, but the build quality and sound quality of the Ultrasones are way better.

The Audio Technica ATH-AD700 are half the price of the Ultrasone Proline 650. They're hardly overlooked if they're not in the same price range.

I got me a pair of Audio Technica ATH-A900's and they are epic. Best headphones i've ever used and comfy as hell. Would buy another pair if they ever broke in a heartbeat.

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wish i saw one of these beforehand though - SteelSeries 63022 Iron Lady Ikari

Oh man i'm so buying one of these. I need a new mouse.

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Having my canal phones fitted with custom moulds. Was unsure if I was wasting money when I paid, but totally worth it.

Good Morning Sir alarm clock. Not a peripheral but sits next to my computer so eat it.

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trog those were the mouseman+ or mm+ it was a ball maus if that's the one you are talking about.

they were uber back in the day

my iphone & mac mini

tried to move to a razer cause i like their mousepads, thought they might make a good lasermouse... but no, quickest waste of $70 i ever spent on a Razer Lachesis NERDS

so going back, for the 3rd time to a MX-518 (Logitech)

Really? I've had that mouse for a good 9 months or so now. It's been great. What happened with yours?

My previous mouse was the MX-518. Lasted me about 5 years, maybe 6. Only reason I replaced it was because the mouse wheel stopped working, then started going haywire at random. It was awesome up until then though, and I'd still have it now if that hadn't happened.

personally i have always used a razer diamondback even back from my (pro)gamer days, it survived many years of cs and a trip to singapore, mwheel died 2 days ago, will have to replace after 5 odd years..

the cable snapped at the point where it entered the mouse after maybe 6 months of hardcore q3 RA3 action. Maybe you snipe too much (don't move the mouse much). I'd never buy one again.

I'd buy the logitech mx510 again.. i did it's called like the g5. The first one died after 3 years and this one has survived for the last few.

I'd buy the G25, because i have a logitech something pro steering wheel, and it's awesome. But the G25 is its superior.

I just got some plantronics headset. Big ear cups, USB 7.1 sound. I don't know about that stuff but for 70 dollars it wasn't bad. Quality seems good and they're comfortable for hours (spent 5 hours playing SC2 today).

Really? I've had that mouse for a good 9 months or so now. It's been great. What happened with yours?

it stopped being able to be moved, i would be able to click and wheel/everything but move the mouse around... i was going to take it back one day before the qld floods hit brisbane cbd... didn't end up bothering going out that day and by the time umart opened again it wasn't worth my time explaining 'the floods made me wait' cause umart has atrocious street cred in support.

hm, that doesn't actually answer your question does it... i chucked it after all that and used another mx518

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G5 gaming mouse/intellimouse explorer v3 (gotta be v3)
MS natural keyboard.

Both of these, only if they're the same as they were when I'd bought them in the past and hadn't been "improved".

edit* Also what products after owning would/will you avoid in future.

Monitors made by asus
Logitech Momo steering wheel. Technically there's nothing wrong with it but it's motor driven using gears and it's REALLY noisy and rather distracting. Also the clip thing that holds onto the desk is quite flimsy and not large enough for my forrest killer of a desk (but it is large enough for 99% of computer desks).

audio technica adh900
razor destructor mousepad
razor diomandback mouse

im still using my v3 from a good 10 years ago!

Beyonwiz

They're less than half the price I paid for mine 5 years ago, and double the HDD capacity. But I love my Beyonwiz, it's a set top box with dual tuners and 200Gb HDD for recording (the new ones are 500Mb) can stream downloaded content over the network or off a USB drive. Plays 95% of the formats I throw at it flawlessly.

I know you can get TVs that record to USB and stream off network\usb. But nothing beats the dual tuner, being able to record one channel, watch another or play a game at the same time, the beyonwiz can ever record 2 channels and watch another, on top of the usual pause\rewind live tv stuff.

Just had a look, mine model (DP-P1) looks to be superseded now for the DP-P2 (500Gb) and the DP-P2TB (2Tb) models

Logitech 525 universal remote

I picked mine up about 2 years ago for $50 and have never looked back, before that I had a clunky touchscreen remote and it was a pain in the arse, slow response and having move to the next page when all the buttons didn't fit on one.

Nothing beats a remote with buttons so you can just learn when your fingers go to press things without looking at it.

I'm sure the Logitech Harmony One or higher models are even better but I've been more than happy with my little 525.

Samsung Monitors

Best monitor I've ever had, I want another now to replace my 2nd monitor, an old benQ 19"

-my audio technica AD900s

-2x widescreen monitors (cannot imagine using 1 anymore)

-front case USB drives (both are now broken) makes me cry a little every time i need to go to the back of my pc

I have had a few razer products, and they can really be hit and miss.

My mouse is the razer copperhead, and the mouse itself is pretty straight forward, but what I love about it is the grip and shape. The rest of the features are pretty standard though.

I had a Razer Lycosa (keyboard) and I would definitely not recommend them. They keys got gummy to type on and the black paint wore off the keys. A very cheaply made keyboard.

I would however highly recommend the Razer BlackWidow. I'm currently using one and its fucking awesome. It's a clicky keyboard, so probably should be avoided if the noise is going to be a problem. The action on the keys is flawless and the back lighting is great. My wife regularly uses my PC now because she loves the keyboard and she has her own PC :/

Another vote for the AD700 headphones!

Logitech THX speakers. Got Z-5400's and Z-2300's. Shop around and they make extremely good value PC speakers. Have always had Logi mice too. Currently on an old MX518 - still an excellent mouse.

Apart from those everything I have is pretty good but wouldn't rave about them.

my $15 Microsoft corded Intellimouse. It's just awesome. Light and precise. Can't go past it.

A vibrating cock ring

My Audio Technica AD700s just arrived today. I and very impressed. Not only do they sound awesome, but they're easily the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. The build quality on them is superb too. Definitely recommended.

My Audio Technica AD700s just arrived today. I and very impressed. Not only do they sound awesome, but they're easily the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. The build quality on them is superb too. Definitely recommended.

if you believe in "burning in the headphones" then they just get better and better =)