I keep hearing about cool and cheap new gizmos obtained from Asia via ebay and other online sources out of the mainstream - inexpensive IPS monitors, Android set-top boxes, etc. Is there a good resource that covers these no-name wonders shipped to your doorstep from abroad? Articles, posts or blog entries about what's out there, how they actually work, and where to order them from would help... as would a guide to how to tell a scam from a steal, and dangers in ordering stuff this way.
posted by Slap*Happy
on Feb 15, 2013 -
10 answers
Currently seeking a safe, reliable courier through which I can order medication online on the cheap and with little hassle.
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posted by Mach3avelli
on Oct 29, 2012 -
3 answers
Calendar scripting to create a generic Week 1-10 structure and then mapping the generic to actual calendar dates. What tools can I use for this?
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posted by yellowcandy
on Oct 11, 2012 -
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When it comes to skin care products, are CVS/Walgreen's (or generic of your choice) brands the same as L'oreal, Olay, etc.?
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posted by kinetic
on Mar 18, 2012 -
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I'm another Mefite who was prescribed Adderall. I've been on it for 5 years. Lo and behold is the shortage of 2011-2012. What meds should I discuss switching to with my doc at my upcoming appointment.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2012 -
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Hormonal birth control question: Lo Loestrin Fe has no generic, and even with my crappy insurance is unaffordable for me. What are other ultra-low-dose birth control pills that DO have generics?
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posted by fiercecupcake
on Oct 11, 2011 -
21 answers
Is there a dictionary of prescription and OTC drug names, which has an open license or can be licensed cheaply?
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posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Apr 14, 2011 -
8 answers
There's a board game I enjoy, and I've been considering programming a web version of it to play online. How different must my knock-off version be from the "real" one to avoid trouble?
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Jan 31, 2011 -
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Zyflo is a drug that makes my nose and lungs work better. It's currently ridiculously expensive, but the patent's running out. How can I find out when someone will make it generic?
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posted by condour75
on Nov 12, 2010 -
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Can anyone recommend an internet retailer who carries the latest in "generic" wares from China? I'm looking for a HD radio, and I can see that they are being manufactured in China for the export market, but cannot find anyone offering them at retail. I'm not interested in the "brand" radios offered by Best Buy, Amazon etc.
posted by ackptui
on Jul 12, 2010 -
3 answers
I'm looking for a first-hand book recommendation that will give me a better understanding of generic collections. The language doesn't matter but I'd prefer it be in Java or C#, if possible.
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posted by mcarthey
on Apr 16, 2010 -
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Apparently, I'm "the guy who's always in business casual", to the point where people joke about the shirtsleeve tats I must be hiding and my room-mate was surprised to discover I actually owned T-shirts. What kind of outfits can comply with business casual but then, by taking off a shirt or untucking it, become more appropriate for a college student?
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posted by d. z. wang
on Dec 17, 2009 -
40 answers
[AnimeCostumeFilter] What are some elements that could make up a 'generic anime costume'?
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posted by jacalata
on Oct 25, 2009 -
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I stupidly updated and installed iTunes 8 on my Win XP Home laptop. Now some icons have turned "generic." This annoys me and I would like to go back to an earlier version of iTunes
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posted by nomad73
on Sep 14, 2008 -
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Any tips on "floater" (e.g. check out generic laptop #6 for the day) laptop policies and procedures?
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posted by bartleby
on Aug 25, 2008 -
7 answers
Help me make my own bumper sticker please! Do you know where I can find plain white bumper sticker material that I could write on?
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posted by willie11
on Jun 17, 2008 -
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Seasonal allergy relief: I've read a bunch of the previous questions, but was wondering about allergy medicines that have gone prescription to over-the-counter or brand-name to generic since last spring. I know there's a
generic Zyrtec now, but was wondering if there are any others that might be more affordable/available than they were last spring.
posted by mediareport
on Feb 7, 2008 -
6 answers
Is it wise to take Pantocip, an Indian "generic" proton-pump inhibitor, instead of Protonix?
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posted by washburn
on Jun 29, 2007 -
6 answers
Is it possible for me to experience different side effects on a generic drug vs. its brand name equivalent? The drug in question is neurological.
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posted by samh23
on Jun 13, 2007 -
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Yes, I'm hungry and poor. So, how can I eat like a King but pay like a pauper?
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posted by ZackTM
on Apr 25, 2006 -
43 answers
OnlinePharmacyFilter: My doctor has prescribed a drug that my insurance will not cover. I can purchase a one-month supply of the drug for full-price from my local pharmacy for about $300. It seems I can purchase a generic version of the drug
online for about $100 (without a prescription, even). [MI]
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posted by funkbrain
on Nov 15, 2004 -
13 answers
This is an extremely subjective question...In an earlier thread I mentioned that I couldn't find memory below $150, but several members here found it for much less. However, much of the cheaper RAM is generic. Does it matter? Is generic vs. brand name a big deal when dealing with RAM?
posted by BlueTrain
on May 12, 2004 -
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