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Ask HN: What are the most "upvoted" things you can buy here? Here are a few

2 01-_- 0 6/16/2025, 6:39:45 PM

I've seen several threads over the years with physical or digital products that have generated hundreds of upvotes and discussions. I decided to put together some of the most mentioned - tools, gadgets and books that have a practical impact and that you can actually buy.

Here are a few that I've seen highly recommended or discussed:

1. The Art of Unix Programming (book) - Discussion of Unix philosophy, widely quoted here. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0131429019)

2. PinePhone - Smartphone with Linux. Loved by those who defend free software and privacy. (https://www.pine64.org/)

3. Sony WH-1000XM5 - Noise-canceling headset. Appears in all productivity threads. (https://www.sony.com/)

4. ErgoDox EZ - Split ergonomic keyboard, customizable and often used by full-time devs. (https://ergodox-ez.com/)

5. Raspberry Pi 5 - Tiny computer with a thousand possibilities (servers, personal projects, etc). (https://www.raspberrypi.com/)

Do you have any others that you bought on HN's recommendation that were really worthwhile? If so, add them here (https://wishtogether.xyz/insertgif?id=68504cf34b) I want to expand this list based on what really worked for you.

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