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1366 points aleksi | 2 comments | 14 Oct 24 15:19 UTC | HN request time: 0.41s | source
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dankwizard ◴[14 Oct 24 23:14 UTC] No.41843204[source]▶
First the Nintendo alarm clock and now a sign that says "busy" - But it's hackable!

You nerds will buy anything

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1. leokennis ◴[15 Oct 24 07:03 UTC] No.41845729[source]▶
On the one hand I love single-focus nicely designed hardware. On the other hand I have a https://getfocustimer.com/ gathering dust, because a timer is just easier to set from the computer + screen I am already looking at...

The only product in this category I still use on the regular is https://boomkat.com/products/buddha-machine-special-edition-... and its predecessors.

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2. Ciantic ◴[15 Oct 24 09:32 UTC] No.41846713[source]▶
Yes, my experience as well. That's why having an alternate small display (8" or smaller) for your laptop/desktop is better. You can then drag any application on it and use it as a timer or busy sign or whatever. It's way more convenient than an extra device you have to reach and fiddle with.