Most useless thing that money can buy?

Duras

Here is my proposal:
I was just browsing dell.ie and trying a random lappy configuration when I found this uber idiotic rip-off. Check it out:

Dell's Offer: Systems Management Software wrote:

Outlook Express Remove [add € 5.00]
Games Remove [add € 5.00]
Legacy Communications Remove (Chat, Dialer, Hyperterminal, Sound Recorder and Windows Messenger) [add € 5.00]
Dell Wallpaper Remove (black) add € 0.00
Enable Wake-on-LAN [add € 5.00]
Enable Auto-On [add € 5.00]

The most intruiging part is that they EVEN explain what they are trying to charge for:

Dell's Learn More SW Configuration wrote:

Remove Microsoft® Outlook Express will permanently remove the Outlook Express application and associated icon from the client system.

But... if you read the note you find out that...

Dell's Learn More SW Configuration wrote:

The application will not be uninstalled, because elements of the programme are required for proper functioning of other Microsoft® applications. The application's executable is marked as hidden, but could be launched from the command line and could be added back to the Start Menu.

Do you think there will be any sane person on this planet that will pay €5 just to have someone from dell removing OutlookExpress from Start/Programs and making the file hidden??

P.S.
If you plan to buy a lappy from dell soon don't forget to go for "Dell Wall Paper Remove" option while it is still free!

Ruu_Old

No charge for the Dell Wallpaper Remove? I think I'll go for it so, looks like a smashing deal.

Smellyirishman

Yeah it's been there a while I think, but if your silly enough to buy from dell then you might pay for that kinda stuff (A laptop purchase is OK I guess ).

Anyway, to answer the original question, check the f00kin' link.

Femelade

A banana holder.
http://picnic.ciao.com/uk/1612318.jpg

Guy:Incognito

Femmy wrote:

A banana holder.
http://picnic.ciao.com/uk/1612318.jpg

So where else are you supposed to put your bananas?

Femelade

do you have a banana holder?

Sofaspud

Stekelly wrote:

So where else are you supposed to put your bananas?

Well you could . . . .

Nahh, I won't say it.

Guy:Incognito

Femmy wrote:

do you have a banana holder?

Not yet, but it could be the answer to me losing all my bananas.

The Free Man

that banana holder would look rather suspect in you lunchbox when its closed up :eek:

Femelade

well the way i see it is, not all bananas are shaped exactly like that..so not all bananas would fit in it, imagine going to buy a few bananas in the shop and having to bring your holder with you , just to check that each banana would fit....

Useless if you ask me.

Ruu_Old

The Free Man wrote:

that banana holder would look rather suspect in you lunchbox when its closed up :eek:

At least it'll keep your workmates from nicking your lunch all the time (you hope anyway).

Steoob

Femmy wrote:

A banana holder.
http://picnic.ciao.com/uk/1612318.jpg

what? thats genius.. man bananas are always squashing and **** im sure to some people that is invaluable.. they'd have to develop some way of making it shape to different bananas yet squash-retardent..

biko

Stekelly wrote:

So where else are you supposed to put your bananas?

Why, in your banana hammock of course

Lust4Life

Aw, biko, I was just gonna say that!!!!! ROFL!!!!

L4L

Lust4Life

Aw, biko, I was just gonna say that!!!!! ROFL!!!!
You took the words right out of my mouth!

L4L

GerryRyan

Sofaspud wrote:

Well you could . . . .

Nahh, I won't say it.

AH, g'wan. You know you want to...

Adam

Lust4Life wrote:

Aw, biko, I was just gonna say that!!!!! ROFL!!!!
You took the words right out of my mouth!

L4L

Twice? Two hours later?? Are you "special"?

Capt'n Midnight

WOW - you used to be able to have a system without Norton for 1c extra.

Microsoft Office OEM. ( unless you are happy to buy a new copy ever time you change your PC )

Bottled water if you live in an area with decent tap water. Plastic bottles and transport costs - not good. AND it don't have a great track record. Ballygowan 800 years to make - but only lasts 3 months in the bottle ! (plasticisers and other nasties in the packaging) CocaColaTM were selling tap water Dasani and they couldn't even do that properly :rolleyes: Perrier have lost a leading brand for similar reasons. Makes you wonder just how good others are. Oh yeah and the price is a rip-off compared to countries abroad where they pack it in easily recyclable cartons like milk.

pred racer

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/07/06/usb_missile_launcher/

completely useless! But imagine the fun in work if everybody had them:p

Ruu_Old

The only purpose of this item is to make your water look l33t.



/me buys

\m/_(>_<)_\m/

try this
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/irlstore.woa/6264042/wo/2L2u0hcFIizA2ImXtUjxSJPAreV/2.?p=0

Donegal Lass

i think this is just ridiculous!:eek:

believe it or not- a quote!

"Burberry now has their own alcohol-free eau de toilette for babies. The scent is described as an essence of citrus fruit rind, wild mint and rhubarb jelly blended with orange blossom petals, jasmine, lily of the valley and base notes of tree moss, vanilla, plus a drop of milk"

burberrybabyperfume.jpg

pclancy

That rocket launcher is class

pred racer

Ruu wrote:

The only purpose of this item is to make your water look l33t.



/me buys

gotta get me one of those:)

Terry

one of those things for your car that makes it go 'tssst' every time you change gear. or anything that makes your car go faster. you have a 120k/ph maximum limit on crappy Irish roads. why would you want something that goes 250k/ph?
or a brand new people carrier that loses 30% of its value once you drive it out of the garage.

Femelade

Ruu wrote:

/me buys

me too!!

although it does say:

Not recommended for faucets outside of the USA.

But i want it!:( :mad:

Femmy

Femmy wrote:

me too!!

although it does say:

But i want it!:( :mad:

Me too...shiny...