Every .NET developer should have the following: Infragistics NetAdvantage Telerik RAD Controls Suite DevExpress (Suite or Reports) Infragistics, by far, has the best control set - they solved the component "craddle to grave" approach nicely meaning that you get an installer that does the job right, utilities that support project updating and vs.net toolbox installation. The help and support is also very good. Telerik (asp.net) are almost as good as Infragistics, focusing mostly on asp.net - the only annoying features are the installation, project updating, toolbox installation and in some cases the help. DevExpress - I've only used the Reports component, and it p^sses over alot of reporting components such as Crystal Reports, ActiveReports and ComponentOne to name but a few. Easy to use, flexible and a great reporting component. Get subscriptions with these components - it pays in the long run trust me :-D You should haven't have to invest much more the £1,500 to £2,000 (GBP) in all the products mentioned in this post. I also use the Xceed, ComponentArt Web.UI suites - but mainly for some web presentation, ZIP and FTP capabilities. Hope this helps :)

Firstly, the key to a good coffee, is a good coffee machine - I recommend a Gaggia coffee maker (a model that will grind coffee beans). If you can't afford a Gaggia machine, go for the alternative - a coffee grinder and a cafitere. Secondly, abeit a possible myth, keep your coffee beans in the refrigerator - apparently, this will keep the beans fresh and make for a better cup of coffee. As to were you purchase, Starbucks is good but you can't seem to order online with them. Having said that, I prefer coffee from 'Has Bean' http://www.hasbean.co.uk - you can buy both coffee beans and equipment. Thirdly, some head-ache tablets - in case you drink too much coffee ;P Hope this helps