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Rank: First Time Flinger
Joined: 5/19/2008
Posts: 2
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zenisu wrote:The batch of Philips cables is actually pretty decent quality and a few of them will get used right away (I did not have a DVI to HDMI cable yet). The cables are not HDMI 1.3 rated, but that's okay by me for computer use. The DVI-HDMI cable wouldn't be 1.3 as it doesn't carry audio and cannot meet that part of the specification. As for the actual HDMI cables, I wouldn't worry about that too much. The cable should still work with your 1.3 devices and carry every signal as even a spokesperson for HDMI (the group that established the standard) states that over 90% of cables (prior to the embrace of spec 1.3) do regardless of whether or not the cable states it will. LINK (last paragraph) I've been using generic HDMI cables for my HT setup for a while now and have never had any problems with them (and I use 1.3[a] components). I'm inclined to say that a name-brand cable would at least match a generic in quality. At the very least, an HDMI cable that fails in this capacity was the victim of shoddy manufacture.
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Rank: Serious Thing Flinger
Joined: 4/26/2008
Posts: 46
Location: Dayton, Ohio
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My three MB arrived yesterday, and I also received the same fun stuff as everyone else. I was very happy to receive the shower radio, and my husband is going through the cables to see if he should replace any of the ones we already have with something better. The flashlights were quickly grabbed by the kids, and Gavin has weekend plans that involve Jesse and late night cricket collecting in our backyard.
*side note...he caught four crickets yesterday and one little bugger kept me up all night despite the fact I relocated the cricket container to my garage*
I am sure a few of the items (like the yahoo phone and antenna) will be given to friends or sold through ebay or Craigslist. What we will use, though, totally outweighed the few items that we won't.
Very pleased with everything...as always. Thanks TF!!!
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Rank: Serious Thing Flinger
Joined: 2/24/2008
Posts: 36
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I received my 2 boxes yesterday. I received the Yahoo phone (which I used to replace my landline phone in my home office), the antenna stand (which will go to my nephew), the lighted USB cable (which I plan to use), the set of 4 flashlights (nephews and others) and the shower radio (don't know who will be getting it yet). I'm happy with mine! 
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Rank: Newbie Flinger
Joined: 6/19/2007
Posts: 1
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ClaireLA wrote:I received my 2 boxes yesterday. I received the Yahoo phone (which I used to replace my landline phone in my home office), the antenna stand (which will go to my nephew), the lighted USB cable (which I plan to use), the set of 4 flashlights (nephews and others) and the shower radio (don't know who will be getting it yet). I'm happy with mine! I got the same thing but It only came in 1 box but I ordered 2 boxes. Should I expect to get another box in the mail? Nevermind. I read the sheet in my box. Thanks TF.
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Rank: Serious Thing Flinger
Joined: 4/27/2007
Posts: 8
Location: Michigan
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Ordered the three and got the same items as the rest. When I opened the first bag (oh no not more wires!) it got me wondering why I ordered them, but the other two weren't bad (the phone looks good). Course, they'll probably end up as gifts more than anything else. Overall it wasn't too bad, but I think I'll just stick with the "almost" mystery boxes, since at least I know I'm getting one thing I want.
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Rank: Casual Flinger
Joined: 3/4/2008
Posts: 11
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Yahoo Phone, lighted USB cable. Sounds like the common setup
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Rank: Crazy Flinger
Joined: 2/18/2008
Posts: 189
Location: Texas
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I got mine today, a bit suprised it showed up on Sat. Fed Ex usually waits til Monday and the last several packages shipped through them have showed up a day late. I've built up a huge box of cables at this point.  Was kinda hoping someone would have slipped one of those "girly" pillows into my MB, but oh well. Really happy about what I got for what I paid. Can always use flashlights and the kids are excited about jammin in the tub. Has anyone used thier Yahoo! phone yet? I'm wondering if I should open it up and try it out or not. I forgot to mention that I received the standard stuff. Did anyone else notice that the paper about leaving feedback has shrunk, and so has the coupon amount for leaving it?
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Rank: Casual Flinger
Joined: 6/12/2008
Posts: 13
Location: Minnesota
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First time flinger and just received my 10.00MBx3 today and boy was I excited when I opened the box to find out that I got shagged!!!  Here are the shagged items that I received: Monster Home Theatre Power Protect (I definetely needed this) Tokina AA Battery Charger w/ 4AA (2000mAh) (another I definitely needed this) Ionic Tooth Whitening System (probably won't use but can always use as a white elephant gift) Here is bag #1: Gemini 6' Lighted USB A/B cable (will use) Linksys Dual-mode cordless phone for yahoo messenger (will use/sell) Here is bag #2: Linksys Antenna Stand (might use) Box of 4 Emerson Flashlights (will use) Shower Radio (will use...scrub-a-dub-dub) Here is bag #3: Philips 12' DVI Cable (gold plated ends) Philips 12' Stereo Audio + Video Component Cable (gold plated ends) Philips 6' HDMI/DVI Conversion Cable (gold plated ends) 2x Philips 3' Digital Video rg6 coax cables Seems like I always need a cable for something! Big shout out to the Royal Court!!!  I'll be sure to tell all my friends about TF!! I definitely will buy another MB(s) down the road. Thanks ShaggyFling...you made my weekend! Sweeeeeeeeeeet!  
Fling #1: The Return of the $10.00 Mystery Box (x3) Fling #2: Keep Cool (Downz) 24 Sets (as others have stated, "Set of 24"  Fling #3: 3 LED Strips with 4 Lithium Batteries FREE (x3) Fling #4: $8.59 Mystery Item - One item, one mystery
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Rank: Royal Flinger
Joined: 1/20/2007
Posts: 236
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Well My MB showed up today, got most of what others got. No shower radio in there and did hope to get one of those.  Missing other things that were supposed to be shipped in the same box, so I sent in ticket about that. No too worried as TF does correct that problem. Nice batch of stuff that is well worth the price and then some.
50+ Flings over $1000.00
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Rank: Serious Thing Flinger
Joined: 10/20/2007
Posts: 10
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Got mine today. Only ordered one and got the Yahoo! phone and the headset, The headset is ok. The phone looks pretty neat though. Now to find out if it will unlock and work with Skype... Thanks ThingFling.
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Rank: Royal Flinger
Joined: 12/31/2006
Posts: 31
Location: Pretty close to the Gateway Arch.
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warrenzevon wrote:I'm going to need a new keyboard from pressing F5 so frequently... I use the Wootalyzer software and get notified almost immediately of changes here, at Woot, and at other sites too. You can download it at http://www.wootalyzer.com/. It may save both your sanity and your F5 key. It worked for me. Okay, it saved my F5 key anyway. 
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Rank: Royal Flinger
Joined: 12/31/2006
Posts: 31
Location: Pretty close to the Gateway Arch.
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debspurpledragon wrote:kellyree wrote:dracovon wrote:kellyree wrote:marlee083 wrote:Hi Kellyree! I just bought my first box yesterday so I am new too.
I have read all over this forum and have only seen some very happy people. There was one incident but TF took care of their customers.
Take the plunge and you will be hooked like I am.
Eastern time zone.....I HOPE...lol
Not sure if getting hooked is a good thing or bad thing. lol I'll take my chances and see how it goes. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? I did first order couple months ago. I have been shagged already and have had no bad exp. from them yet way better than "bag o crap" from woot I'm English and I can't tell you how much I giggle about the whole "getting shagged" business. NOT going thr...anyone?? I agree fully, don't go there! England and America are two countries separated by a common language. George Bernard Shaw Irish dramatist & socialist (1856 - 1950)
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Rank: Hot Flinger
Joined: 2/3/2008
Posts: 115
Location: Missouri
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Dang mine is is my town. Has been since 2:30 this morning. They won't be delivering it till monday. Dang Dang Dang. They could have brought it to me today.I would not have told anyone. So far i have managed to stay out of the forums. Hope I can do it for a couple of days. I have to work monday so i won't know what i got till then.
THINGS FLUNG
Altec lansing in motion im4 portable audio system (x5 two diff orders) Keep Cool (Downz) 24 set (x1) The Infamous ThingFling MB (x3) 4 Pack of 2.5mm Hands free Head Set(x1) Two 4 GB MP3 Players for Tuesday (x1) Left Over MB III (x1)
6 GE electroluminescence night lights for free (x1) Philips 12 Ft. HDMI to Home Cable (x1) 10 pack of Digital Sport Bud/Ear Hook Headphones (x1) Sunday Mystery Box (x1) 36 Tubes of Super Glue - Free! Just pay the shipping (x1) The Return of the $10.00 Mystery Box (x3) Almost Mystery Box - Only $9.99 (x1) Still Flinging and Still Happy P.S. I'm a girl. Just so you know. Unless my hubby gets on under my name.
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Rank: Power Flinger
Joined: 4/17/2008
Posts: 20
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Wahoo......my neighbor drives the FedEx truck and I got Flings yesterday and today. My $10 MB's showed up yesterday and I got the same things you all did. Various cables and the Antenna Stand...Yahoo IM Phone...Shower Radio..Flashlights....stuff I can use and sell and give as gifts....today the stuff showed up from the HelpFlinger to correct a shipping error from before. I love you guys, and gals that run the fling. I got lots of laptop goodies and mini back packs and my portfolios. Great customer service rulers of flingdom, and I can not wait to get my new orders! Keep them coming folks! And I have to recover from the two day woot! off that well left me wondering why......
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Rank: First Time Flinger
Joined: 3/16/2007
Posts: 3
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I got mine in on Friday- YAY! I love surprises.
My order consisted of 1 $10 MB, 1 $31.99 MB and one order of the free 10 Magnavox Headphones (just pay shipping)..
Here's what was in the box-
Set of four flashlights
Dreamshock Pro PS2 Controller
Cd holder
Linksys Yahoo cordless phone
Cardio Health Kit
Linksys Antenna Stand
Light up USB data cable
shower radio
Family Health CD bundle
Philips Noise Cancelling headphones
Alas no shag... BUT a great value ($41.99 + shipping). Still trying to figure out what I'll actually use. Here's what I'm thinking so far-
Headphones (earbuds & noise canceling) will come in handy on an upcoming vacation..
PS2 Controller will probably go to my godson..
I needed a new CD holder.
Flashlights, well at least two will go into the "Ready Box" that I'm getting together... and I'm thinking of throwing the "shower" radio in there (it's waterproof)..
I see the Yahoo cordless phone, the antenna stand and CD bundle going to ebay...
Thanks TF for a great Friday afternoon surprise!
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Rank: First Time Flinger
Joined: 3/16/2007
Posts: 3
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I use the Wootalyzer software and get notified almost immediately of changes here, at Woot, and at other sites too. You can download it at http://www.wootalyzer.com/. It may save both your sanity and your F5 key. It worked for me. thank you thank you...I was wondering how in the heck I was going to keep track of my new habit....
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Rank: Casual Flinger
Joined: 3/31/2008
Posts: 4
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I got today, as everyone. Thank TF !!!! Very good ones...
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Rank: Serious Thing Flinger
Joined: 1/2/2008
Posts: 5
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got mine... same as standard package. More than $36 of stuff in the box, but not worth $36 to me. (I lose) I don't use Linksys routers, so can't use the antenna extender (I bet a small percentage of mystery box folks can use it!) I don't use HD, so the HDMI cables just take up space. The Yahoo phone doesn't do me much good... I could theoretically use it as a standard cordless phone, but I already have a multi-phone system with spare phones. I *can* probably use the flashlights, but will probably be spending a bundle on batteries. I don't know what 6V cells cost now-a-days. They are not LED lights. I *can* probably use the component cable, but will probably only use 3 of the 5 leads. I *may* use the shower radio... we'll see how well it works. I *can* use the "digital" RG-6 cables.. but at 3' could be longer. I did enjoy opening it live on wootTV ( http://justin.tv/woottv). I doubt I'll buy a mystery box again. Robert
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Rank: Casual Flinger
Joined: 4/29/2008
Posts: 3
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I got 3 of the 10 dollar mystery boxes.
I think I got my moneys worth. The cables are all high quality and they'll be useful, if not now later. I needed flashlights anyway, and I think they all use standard batteries.
The linksys stuff is more of a novelty, but fun none the less.
I'll probably try my luck again.
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Rank: Serious Thing Flinger
Joined: 10/23/2007
Posts: 12
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sakanagai wrote:
I've been using generic HDMI cables for my HT setup for a while now and have never had any problems with them (and I use 1.3[a] components). I'm inclined to say that a name-brand cable would at least match a generic in quality. At the very least, an HDMI cable that fails in this capacity was the victim of shoddy manufacture.
I did a lot of research about 6-12 months ago when I was building a new entertainment center. The general concensus that I could find from legitimate testing and normal people's observations was that the cheap 1.3 rated cables were just as good if not better then Monster et al. I got mine from monoprice, but bluejeanscables are supposed to be just as good. I believe the difference in the quality comes with the length. If it's a 3' or a 6' cable you probably won't see anything. But if you're running a projector or something from 40 or 50 feet away you better get the 1.3a ones. As for all the people who are saying they don't have a linksys router so they can't use the antenna, that's not true. The antenna is for tnc connectors which is just about the most common antenna connector on a wireless AP. Most brands can use it. If someone wants to get rid of one anyway, I'll take an extra!
7 A/MB and 1 'standard'
I've Flung $377.39
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