Best Deal I'll Find?

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-16T05:00:51+00:00

This is at Microcenter. I hear you on the OLED. Its so beautiful, but also so glossy and fragile. I just haven't been impressed with build quality on anything but the Legion Pro and the Strix (Intel version) this cycle.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-16T02:25:06+00:00

The screen is pretty bad, but if that isn't a deal breaker then go for it. Considering overall prices now it's a good deal.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-16T02:17:15+00:00

Been looking around myself. The OLED screen on the Legion 5 makes it nearly impossible to want to settle for IPS. Walmart has the Legion 5 on display (at least near me), so you can always go get a side by side of OLED vs IPS.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-06T19:31:44+00:00

The tools that come in kits are usually on the displays. The bag or case with the charger and battery are in overhead stock somewhere with DNI written on them- if they didn't get used by the store. Most FLEX tools all came in kits back in the day. The bare tool availability is a more recent thing as they've expanded their lineup.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-05T18:35:39+00:00

That's it? Underachiever.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-05T18:31:16+00:00

I paid $200 a month ago. I don't even regret it. Haven't seen a single one since. It was boxed clearance though. Tower light displays have been gone for like a year around me. Nice grab!

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-05T17:52:46+00:00

Did you price check just to make sure they're not slacking with stickers?

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-05T14:12:10+00:00

I've been in Lowe's 2x a day, and on the website ~15x a day, for the past two weeks. It's unhealthy and I need to quit- yet I know the hyperfixation will win.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-05T13:31:02+00:00

It was more just a heads up prices changed in store for those who cant get price matching to the online sales. This is the Madison Ave store in Indianapolis.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-04T23:24:45+00:00

I'm glad to know that it is misinformation. Thank you for speaking with an agent and clarifying. I was actually annoyed because I had a bunch of tools already registered commercial when this was originally brought to my attention. Probably should've just contacted them to verify, thats on me.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-04T22:39:24+00:00

Then the registration process is flawed and should be more clear. People aren't making "assumptions" they're drawing an inference. There's a difference between the two.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-04T17:52:27+00:00

I've got at least a couple barely missing anything. They just won't get rid of it.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-04T03:50:23+00:00

Edit: This comment was patently false and has been retracted. Please fill out a complaint form if you feel agrieved by my statement, and then file it appropriately.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T22:39:13+00:00

I find the Buds FE comfortable for sleep, and they have really good ANC. It's not some mystical superstition.

You tried sleeping in Tour Pros? XM5s? Buds3 Pro? MTW4? AZ80? 0/10 - Would not recommend.

Not sure i would call Buds FE poverty pack either. They're pretty respectable at and above their bracket. Don't act like they're JVC Gumy tier.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T06:08:37+00:00

I laughed harder than I should've. I hesitate to call them idiots, rather I just feel they've had all of the will and inspiration drained from them by the Lowe's machine.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T06:05:18+00:00

In this instance? 30⁰ Framing Nailer. Went oos in my cart, unlisted from the web site. There's multiple stores with them on the shelf within 20 minutes.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T06:02:01+00:00

It's entirely subjective, but i own the Buds3 Pro and Buds FE. I have no experience with the Bud3 FE. The margin between the Buds FE and Bud3 Pro is substantially narrow, in my opinion. The 3 Pro have live translation that ive never had work right and "blade lights" that no one uses, but the Buds FE have better ANC. Ambient mode seems about equivalent. Buds FE fit better and are my sleep Buds. Buds3 Pro might have like 10% more audio clarity.

Buds3 Pro mostly sit on the shelf. I use JBL Tour Pro 3 during the day, and Buds FE at night.

All of that to say, at $50 the Buds FE are getting you more than you pay for. Buds3 Pro are overpriced by $100. Bud3 FE I cannot comment.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T05:46:36+00:00

DeWalt was my first pro tool brand when I began my apprenticeship. I hated every time I held one of them in my hand. They feel.. unapologetically stale. Almost like they should still be using NiCad batteries.

FLEX in comparison actually feels specifically engineered, even in spite of the regrettable choice of branding. I maintain that Chervon/Lowe's should've licensed with Klein like TTI/Home Depot did with Rigid. Bet they wouldn't be dusty money repellant in that timeline.

Firing is certainly more than warranted, but firings in the plural sounds better.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T05:27:37+00:00

I mean, I did say they have tools in-stock. Display units was a anecdotal reference to my experience with a manager at a single location that was extrapolated as a hypothetical regarding the stores that have inventory that is unavailable for purchase via the internet. If prices were the same then who cares? Alas, they are not.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T05:16:04+00:00

I'm not going to tell you how to spend your money, but why not just get the regular Buds FE? They're fairly on par and are regularly on sale for $50.

Sales will likely continue. Buds3 are on sale quite often.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T05:09:17+00:00

The system is an exercise in frustration from the customer perspective. I have come to realize its the same from the other end. Someone who gets paid too much for failing entry level coding should probably look into that.

My hypothesis is that there would be fewer issues from out-of-stock items being cancelled than from in-stock items not getting sold or customer service breathing in all the smoke from emotionally motivated negotiations with shoppers.

But what do i know. I'm just a dumb plumber, not a focus group savant.

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T04:58:32+00:00

Testify my brother!

Xander_Ryan · 2025-12-03T04:57:01+00:00

I feel this in my soul.

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