What happened to The Simpsons? [more inside]
posted by schmichael on Oct 19, 2009 - 51 answers

I’m looking for quality, durable mens clothing, what are your recommendations? [more inside]
posted by racingjs on Sep 3, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm looking for an affordable, but still good quality camera to use for nighttime shots. My current camera is a Canon SD1000, which has an incredibly good macro mode, and takes decent pictures otherwise, but the nighttime mode leaves much to be desired. [more inside]
posted by linzenoonoo on Jul 16, 2009 - 17 answers

They say you should never skimp when buying: coffee, shoes, wine. What else should you never take the cheap route when buying, where quality definitely is worth the high price?
posted by heather-b on Jul 15, 2009 - 134 answers

Is the Quality Coffee Shop in LA -- where this scene in Ghost World takes place -- still open? [more inside]
posted by eschatfische on Jun 27, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm tired of dealing with bad customer service / tech support. What are some ways I can find out the quality of customer service of a company before I give them my hard earned cash? Are there some not weirdo sounding questions or things I could say to a customer service / tech support rep to evaluate the quality of thier service? [more inside]
posted by bigmusic on Jun 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Does anyone have any experience with Canopy brand furniture (sold by WalMart)? [more inside]
posted by swilkerson on Jun 8, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I convince a document management vendor to stop embracing 100 DPI / JPG as a universal format for scanned documents? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2009 - 13 answers

Inexpensive standalone (non-computer) DVR solution for in-line video game recording? Preferably RCA in, RCA out, with 10+hours record time uncompressed/highest quality. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Apr 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Fitness 2.0 quesiton: I'm a big fan of Fuelly. It's one of the few Web 2.0 tools that I've stuck with. I want to be as disciplined with tracking my workouts as I am my gas usage. For me, a user-friendly tool makes a big difference. Can anyone recommend a high-quality Web 2.0 fitness tracking tool (preferably a free one)? [more inside]
posted by scblackman on Apr 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Knowing when to stop (fiddling with video) - MPEG-1 to (Mac) desktop [more inside]
posted by jet_silver on Mar 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for professional resources in quality assurance and control. [more inside]
posted by nanojath on Mar 4, 2009 - 0 answers

Is there a website or anything with high quality art images? All kind of artists, from Picasso to Hundertwasser. I think there should be a torrent tracker or anything related to art/artists.
posted by Leech on Feb 27, 2009 - 11 answers

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to improve the colour quality on a Canon MP-series printer? This is printing from Photoshop/Illustrator CS (both CS and CS3) and Mac (Panther and Leopard). [more inside]
posted by purephase on Jan 7, 2009 - 4 answers

Can you suggest some replacements for standard, everyday household items that are far superior in terms of usefulness, luxuriousness and quality? [more inside]
posted by Balonious Assault on Dec 2, 2008 - 98 answers

Help me extract more quality from the quantity of the Information Age, especially as regards my leisure time. [more inside]
posted by antisocialstudies on Oct 31, 2008 - 14 answers

Talented people making high quality goods (belts, wooden objects, pens, misc leather items , clothes, manuscript books, etc) at reasonable prices. [more inside]
posted by dance on Oct 20, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I find high-quality, downloadable music videos for free? [more inside]
posted by sunimplodes on Aug 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Why does TV video appear so different than that which is produced with normal video camcorder? [more inside]
posted by torpark on Jul 27, 2008 - 18 answers

I just had a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE experience with a doctor. This is the reason most people do NOT go to doctors. It kinda makes me not want to go to a doctor. Let me give you the whole story so you can assess the situation, get really mad, and provide me with constructive advice. If you don't feel like reading it all, scroll to the bottom and tell me what I should do if I am unsatisfied with the quality of care from a doctor. [more inside]
posted by hal_c_on on Apr 15, 2008 - 41 answers

Where can I learn more about professional (or semi-professional) equipment for testing the levels of indoor air toxins like carbon monoxide, radon, mold, VOCs, etc.? Here's a Talk of the Nation show that addresses the need, if it helps.
posted by glibhamdreck on Feb 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I find no-nonsense, scientific analysis of important issues, practical advice, and forecasts for the future? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Feb 17, 2008 - 15 answers

Source for better-quality womens' Roman toga-type costumes? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Feb 14, 2008 - 6 answers

Another chapter in the ongoing saga of "what should notjustfoxybrown do with her law degree since she really, really doesn't want to retake the bar exam but feels societal pressure to do so." [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Jan 5, 2008 - 18 answers

How can I match the sound quality of Quicktime and Itunes? [more inside]
posted by DudeAsInCool on Dec 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Given that the company making the vitamin is trustworthy (i.e. they are sold at major retail outlets) and the tablet contains what it says it contains on the side of the bottle, what are the factors that make "organic" or "food based" vitamins better? [more inside]
posted by plecong on Dec 4, 2007 - 22 answers

Has anyone had any success doing radio-quality interviews with Skype or Vonage? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Nov 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Local Knowledge: Looking for an application that can tell me if a road is paved/dirt/unmaintained. [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Oct 7, 2007 - 7 answers

I want engaging general interest podcasts with high production values. Lots of them. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Sep 22, 2007 - 16 answers

Skype Sound Quality: Why does everyone think I'm in a horrible muffled echo chamber when I call them on Skype? Can I do something about this? Is there an alternative to Skype that would allow me decent quality calling to a land-line? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Sep 6, 2007 - 15 answers

Is there a video sharing site that offers better visual quality than YouTube? [more inside]
posted by bbranden1 on Jul 21, 2007 - 12 answers

Any tips on troubleshooting my new slingbox connection? [more inside]
posted by keep it tight on Jul 12, 2007 - 5 answers

Help me revamp my wardrobe. I need suggestions for the best quality clothing and accessories in each category, i.e. t-shirts, suits, sandals, umbrellas, whatever. [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess on Jun 14, 2007 - 14 answers

How can I reduce CO2 levels in my house? [more inside]
posted by bjrubble on Feb 14, 2007 - 11 answers

For which products or services is it worth it to buy name brand instead of generic brand? When will brand X do just as well, or even better?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Jan 3, 2007 - 69 answers

JobTitleFilter: What would be your suggestion(s) for a job title for a quality manager + process improvement manager position? [more inside]
posted by MrToad on Dec 19, 2006 - 5 answers

Are Sony Ericsson phones bad news or is it just in my head? [more inside]
posted by trinarian on Nov 25, 2006 - 29 answers

I'm about to buy a new pair of eyeglasses. For my prescription I want high index progressive lenses. I want the high index so the lenses will be as thin as possible. I keep hearing that Zeiss lenses are better than other brands and would like to know if this is true before I spend my money. Costco does not sell Zeiss. Is whatever Coscto sells as good optically?
posted by dclawyer on Nov 17, 2006 - 8 answers

Clothes Shopping Advice: I did it again. I bought what I thought was a quality knit top on sale and the damn thing is now "twisting" on me. Are there any tips or tricks to spotting whether a piece of clothing is well-made before you buy it? [more inside]
posted by web-goddess on Nov 2, 2006 - 5 answers

What's the best video compression format for reviewing single frames? [more inside]
posted by metaculpa on Oct 15, 2006 - 10 answers

Air Quality @ Work and migranes - What to do if I think there might be a problem? [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Oct 5, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I try out a Filco Majestouch keyboard? Inspired by an earlier question today, I looked it up on the web, but most of what I could find was Japan-centered. Any ideas about how I could find one to try, or even to order? I'm in the US (Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina).
posted by amtho on Sep 16, 2006 - 4 answers

I need an ultra-high quality stethoscope that can endure the rigors of third-world country medical usage. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on Jul 29, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a company that can print a custom T shirt design and that will ship to Europe. [more inside]
posted by TheDonF on Jun 16, 2006 - 7 answers

So I've been doing a watch-a-thon of Dead Like Me (theme) and would really like to get my hands on one of those reaper costumes, but all the ones I've found all look really cheap. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on Jun 8, 2006 - 5 answers

Why is freshly brewed coffee so much better than coffee that's been sitting around for awhile? [more inside]
posted by junkbox on Apr 27, 2006 - 32 answers

Why are some YouTube videos so much better quality than others? What video specs and file format (AVI, MOV, MPG) produce the best results?
posted by JudgeBork on Apr 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Why is it that when I sleep with an open window at night, I wake up way more energized? [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Feb 15, 2006 - 23 answers

DV video compression question - Do I have to recapture all these tapes?! [more inside]
posted by squirrel on Dec 21, 2005 - 9 answers

Fact or fiction : All (or most) NYC restaurants get their fish deliveries on the same day every week. [more inside]
posted by afroblanca on Oct 16, 2005 - 25 answers