refactor(tazjin/blog): Update the 'best tools' post

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@ -42,19 +42,32 @@ list. I own several of them and there will probably be more in the future. They
last forever and your wrists will thank you in the future, even if you do not last forever and your wrists will thank you in the future, even if you do not
suffer from RSI yet. suffer from RSI yet.
Kinesis have announced a split version of the Advantage. Once that is
easily available, I will buy one and evaluate it.
[advantage]: https://kinesis-ergo.com/shop/advantage2/ [advantage]: https://kinesis-ergo.com/shop/advantage2/
## Speakers ## Speakers
The speakers that I've hooked up to my audio setup (including both record player There are two sets of speakers I use, unfortunately one pair has been in storage
& Chromecast / TV) are the [Teufel Motiv 2][motiv-2]. I've had these for over a since I left the UK.
decade and they're incredibly good, but unfortunately Teufel no longer makes
them. My original favourite speakers are the [Teufel Motiv 2][motiv-2], usually hooked
up to a Chromecast and a record player. I've had these for over a decade and
they're incredibly good, but unfortunately Teufel no longer makes them. Mine are
currently in a warehouse somewhere in London, and I don't know when I will see
them again ...
It's possible to grab a pair on eBay occasionally, so keep an eye out if you're It's possible to grab a pair on eBay occasionally, so keep an eye out if you're
interested! interested!
In my Moscow flat, I have a pair of [Wharfedale Diamond 12][diamond-12]
connected to a Philips amplifier older than myself. These provide an excellent,
balanced, "Wharfedale-sound". Some people find it needs some getting used to,
but don't want to go back after that initial phase.
[motiv-2]: https://www.teufelaudio.com/uk/pc/motiv-2-p167.html [motiv-2]: https://www.teufelaudio.com/uk/pc/motiv-2-p167.html
[diamond-12]: https://www.wharfedaleusa.com/collections/diamond-12
## Headphones ## Headphones
@ -85,40 +98,37 @@ flat.
## Phone ## Phone
The best phone I have used in recent years is the [iPhone SE][se]. It was the My current phone is the [Unihertz Atom L][atom-l]. It is a rugged, small-screen
*last* phone that had a reasonable size (up to 4") *and* a 3.5mm headphone jack. smartphone with a 3.5mm heapdhone jack. This phone is *weird* looking, getting
one of these means you will constantly be asked what kind of device you have
there. It does everything I need, and survives being thrown against a wall when
the software misbehaves. As the Swedes would say, this phone is solidly *lagom*.
Unfortunately, it runs iOS. Despite owning a whole bunch of SEs, I have finally The ruggedness is an additional bonus as it survives things like sauna / banya
moved on to an Android phone that is only moderately larger (still by an trips just fine.
annoying amount), but does at least have a headphone jack: The [Samsung Galaxy
S10e][s10e].
It has pretty good hardware and I can almost reach 70% of the screen, which is Up until a few years ago I used the original [iPhone SE][se]. This was the last
better than other phones out there right now. Unfortunately it runs Samsung's truly good phone anyone made, but unfortunately it was discontinued and is iOS
impossible-to-remove bloatware on top of Android, but that is still less only.
annoying to use than iOS.
QUESTION: This is the only item on this list for which I am actively seeking a
replacement, so if you have any tips about new phones that might fit these
criteria that I've missed please let me know!
[atom-l]: https://www.unihertz.com/products/atom-l
[se]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_SE [se]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_SE
[s10e]: https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S10e_id11114
# Other stuff # Other stuff
## Toothbrush ## Toothbrush
The [Philips Sonicare][sonicare] (note: link goes to a newer generation than The [Philips Sonicare][sonicare] is excellent and well worth its price.
mine) is excellent and well worth its money.
I've had it for a few years and whereas I occasionally had minor teeth issues I've had it for a few years and whereas I occasionally had minor teeth issues
before, they seem to be mostly gone now. According to my dentist the state of my before, they seem to be mostly gone now. According to my dentist the state of my
teeth is now usually pretty good and I draw a direct correlation back to this teeth is now usually pretty good and I draw a direct correlation back to this
thing. thing.
The newer generations come with flashy features like apps and probably more It has an app and stuff, but I just ignore that.
LEDs, but I suspect that those can just be ignored.
I first got one of these in about 2014, and it lasted until 2020, at which point
I upgraded to whatever the current model was.
[sonicare]: https://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-pe/electric-toothbrushes [sonicare]: https://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-pe/electric-toothbrushes
@ -126,10 +136,12 @@ LEDs, but I suspect that those can just be ignored.
The [Philipps SensoTouch 3D][sensotouch] is excellent. Super-comfortable close The [Philipps SensoTouch 3D][sensotouch] is excellent. Super-comfortable close
face shave in no time and leaves absolutely no mess around, as far as I can face shave in no time and leaves absolutely no mess around, as far as I can
tell! I've had this for ~5 years and it's not showing any signs of aging yet. tell! I've had this for ~7 years and it's not showing any serious signs of aging
yet.
Another bonus is that its battery time is effectively infinite. I've never had Another bonus is that its battery time is effectively infinite (in the order of
to worry when bringing it on a longer trip! months of use per charge). I've never had to worry when bringing it on a longer
trip!
[sensotouch]: https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/1250X_40/norelco-sensotouch-3d-wet-and-dry-electric-razor-with-precision-trimmer [sensotouch]: https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/1250X_40/norelco-sensotouch-3d-wet-and-dry-electric-razor-with-precision-trimmer
@ -146,15 +158,26 @@ The one I settled on is the [Waterfield Muzetto][muzetto] leather bag. It's one
of those things that comes with a bit of a price tag attached, but it's well of those things that comes with a bit of a price tag attached, but it's well
worth it! worth it!
**Unfortunately**, just like my speakers, this bag is now in storage somewhere
in the UK since I left the country.
After moving to Moscow I quickly ran into the same problem as in London when
using the metro, but getting another Muzetto was kind of impractical.
I couldn't find any other vertical messenger bags that I liked, and ended up
going for a more traditional one: The [Brialdi Ostin][ostin].
[muzetto]: https://www.sfbags.com/collections/shoulder-messenger-bags/products/muzetto-leather-bag [muzetto]: https://www.sfbags.com/collections/shoulder-messenger-bags/products/muzetto-leather-bag
[ostin]: https://www.brialdi.ru/shop/handbags/brialdi_ostin_brown/
## Wallet ## Wallet
My wallet is the [Bellroy Slim Sleeve][slim-sleeve]. I don't carry cash unless My wallet is the [Bellroy Slim Sleeve][slim-sleeve]. It's near indestructible,
I'm attending an event in Germany and this wallet fits that lifestyle perfectly. looks great, is very slim and fits a ton of cards, business cards, receipts and
whatever else you want to be lugging around with you!
It's near indestructible, looks great, is very slim and fits a ton of cards, However, now that I'm spending a lot of time in Egypt (where cash is still
business cards, receipts and whatever else you want to be lugging around with king), not having a place to stash cash is a bit of an issue. So far, no
you! solution!
[slim-sleeve]: https://bellroy.com/products/slim-sleeve-wallet/default/charcoal [slim-sleeve]: https://bellroy.com/products/slim-sleeve-wallet/default/charcoal