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MrMastodonFarm · 03-22-2013, 06:09 PM

How does anyone even know what their microwave is?

pylon · 03-22-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

How does anyone even know what their microwave is?

Mine's a Sunbeam.

MrMastodonFarm · 03-22-2013, 06:13 PM

Weird.
I'd have to check.

jayswin · 03-22-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

How does anyone even know what their microwave is?

Well I'll be damned. My first thought was "MFF, you idiot, how do you not know what brand your microwave is? You see it everyday."

Then I thought about it for a second and realized the only appliance I could think of off the top of my head in my kitchen is the GE dishwasher.

FanIn80 · 03-22-2013, 06:23 PM

Now that I'm home from the office and have time to expand on this a bit...

I'm a huge proponent of brand loyalty. There's so much crap out there to choose from, and I don't really have the time or patience to mess around with stuff that doesn't work the way it should (or at least the way I expect it to anyway). When I find something that works well, and I'm pleased with it, I go back to that same company when it's time to replace or upgrade it (or whatever). There are a great many benefits in being able to know what you're getting and trust where you're getting it from. A lot of people seem to be loyal to whatever does something the cheapest. I'm not like that. I value my time and my sanity much more than I value my money.

With that said... here's my list:

General stuff

Watches: Citizen
Household electronics: Panasonic or Samsung
Car audio: Pioneer
Shoes: Nike
Laundry: Tide (both detergent and dryer sheets)
Appliances: Maytag
Deodorant: Old Spice
Shampoo: Pantene or Dove
Soap: Irish Spring
Toothpaste: Colgate
Mouthwash: Listerene

Computers and computer components

Business laptops: Apple, ASUS or Lenovo
Personal laptops: Apple
Desktops: Apple or custom-built (see following)
Operating systems: OS X for home and development use, Windows for home and office use, Linux for utility and development use (shocking, I know)
Processors: Intel
RAM: Corsair
Power supplies: Corsair
Hard drives: Western Digital or Seagate
SSDs: Intel for reliability, OCZ or Samsung for performance
Motherboards: ASUS
Graphics: Don't care about ATI vs NVIDIA, but I'll only buy ASUS or HIS cards
Mice and keyboards: Logitech or SteelSeries

Portables

Phones: Apple, RIM, Nexus (regardless of manufacturer)
Tablets: Apple, ASUS, Samsung
Music players: Apple

Edit: I should add that it's not like I'm a robot about this stuff. Everything is entirely experience-based. If something from one company ends up frustrating me enough, I don't have any issues with switching to a different company. My overall point is that when I find something that works well for me, I'll give that manufacturer another chance with the next go-round. The longer they go without disappointing me, the longer I'll continue to buy their stuff.

puckluck2 · 03-22-2013, 06:23 PM

Mine is a Samsung.

My crayon tastes like purple.

HotHotHeat · 03-22-2013, 06:27 PM

Socks from Costco.

All others are negotiable.

I prefer Apple over other computers and tablets at this point, could change.

jayswin · 03-22-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FanIn80

Now that I'm home from the office and have time to expand on this a bit...

I'm a huge proponent of brand loyalty. There's so much crap out there to choose from, and I don't really have the time or patience to mess around with stuff that doesn't work the way it should (or at least the way I expect it to anyway). When I find something that works well, and I'm pleased with it, I go back to that same company when it's time to replace or upgrade it (or whatever). There are a great many benefits in being able to know what you're getting and trust where you're getting it from. A lot of people seem to be loyal to whatever does something the cheapest. I'm not like that. I value my time and my sanity much more than I value my money.

With that said... here's my list:

General stuff

Watches: Citizen
Household electronics: Panasonic or Samsung
Car audio: Pioneer
Shoes: Nike
Laundry: Tide (both detergent and dryer sheets)
Appliances: Maytag

Computers and computer components

Business laptops: ASUS or Lenovo
Personal laptops: Apple
Desktops: Apple or custom-built (see following)
Operating systems: OS X for home and development use, Windows for home and office use, Linux for utility and development use (shocking, I know)
Processors: Intel
RAM: Corsair
Power supplies: Corsair
Hard drives: Western Digital or Seagate
SSDs: Intel for reliability, OCZ or Samsung for performance
Motherboards: ASUS
Graphics: Don't care about ATI vs NVIDIA, but I'll only buy ASUS or HIS cards
Mice and keyboards: Logitech or SteelSeries

Portables

Phones: Apple, RIM, Nexus (regardless of manufacturer)
Tablets: Apple, ASUS, Samsung
Music players: Apple

Yeah, I have a similar brand loyalty breakdown when it comes to computers.

Computers and computer components

The one that comes packaged with a nice monitor for a decent price

MrMastodonFarm · 03-22-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

Socks from Costco.

All others are negotiable.

I prefer Apple over other computers and tablets at this point, could change.

Wearing costco socks right now, seriously great things.

FanIn80 · 03-22-2013, 06:40 PM

I always buy my socks from Costco too. I didn't realize they were "Costco" socks, I just like that I can get a lot of them for (relatively) cheap, and they don't wear out as quick.

rayne008 · 03-22-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by para transit fellow

a little known fact is that heinz ketchup comes in a canadian and an american formulation.

so which kind? LOL

calgarywinning · 03-22-2013, 08:30 PM

I agree that loyalty is something that is not undying, but companies that consistently deliver. That when a company changes and competition delivers a better product you have to move on from the comfort zone.

Branding is about checking your brain out because you know you are going to get a great product without doing the proper research. A brand is only as good as it's last F-Up.

Look at the Lululemon storm. A quality product that is highly compromised and de-constructed by cheap off-shore manufacturing.

Anyways, the brands that have served me well by exceptional products:

Rolex
John Varvatos
Allen Edmund
Rotel
B&W Speakers

Thor · 03-22-2013, 08:34 PM

Hasn't let me down yet!

puckluck2 · 03-22-2013, 08:44 PM

Really? So it has Viagra in it?

JonDuke · 03-22-2013, 09:31 PM

Man, I think I really need to check into these Costco socks

Anduril · 03-22-2013, 09:42 PM

Don't really have a preference other than for Asus/Samsung in the way of electronics, and AE for clothing.

Not.

Swayze11 · 03-22-2013, 09:56 PM

Excedrin for headaches, although is has been on recall for almost 8 months. It is magic.

This might be a long shot but does anyone know if they have re-stocked anywhere? I know they started shipping but I haven't been able to find it anywhere.

sa226 · 03-22-2013, 10:00 PM

You can pretty much get what you get with Excedrine by taking a Tylenol, aspirin and having a cup of coffee.

puckluck2 · 03-22-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JonDuke

Man, I think I really need to check into these Costco socks

They're amazing. If they're the ones that I buy with the red stitching. Forgot what brand.

sun · 03-22-2013, 10:46 PM

Man, it's a good feeling when you find a product that you like so much, it's not even a choice anymore.

Recently: Charmin Extra Strong toilet paper.

Clothing-wise, if I find something I like, I will stock up. Recently purchased 6 shirts all in identical cut - 2 white, 2 blue, 1 grey, 1 pink. I also know what colours work best for me, so I am loyal to - white, navy, light blue, burgundy, tan, and grey. I have a dozen pairs of burgundy socks ha.

The quest continues: Humus, hair product