Two Purchases Worth Making
I wouldn't say that I'm anti-consumerism... let's just say my wife and I have very little impulse to buy “things.” Naturally, then, most of the things purchased are purchased only after I'm sure that I really need said item for whatever reason. Two such items that I can't say enough good things about are my headsets, which allow me to talk on the phone and computer hands free.
About a year ago I picked up a Logitech Stereo Headset at Fry's for like $35. It plugs right into my computer's soundcard and I use it to talk to friends, family, and clients using Skype. I have had spotty service with Skype at times when calling another person's phone, so oftentimes when talking with client's while “on the clock” I'll call them using a landline. Until recently, though, I didn't have a hands-free telephone headset, making my telephone consulting - which can, at times, be upwards of two hours - a pain, especially considering that much of the time I need to type things in the computer. Eep.
A few weeks back I picked up the $40 RadioShack brand hands-free headset for a standard telephone. This product has worked great and made any phone meetings far more enjoyable. I've even taken to using it when on the phone for personal calls. Why hold a phone to my ear when talking with friends or family? Just plug it into the cordless phone, stuff the cordless phone in my pocket, and I'm wandering around the house doing whatever while chatting away.
Two purchases whose only regret was that the purchase wasn't made sooner!