A video reviewing the Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 could be really interesting. It seems well built, large 3D printing area (400x400x400), but also a 200W CNC, and a 40W laser. Not a lot of reviews on it, but if it's good it could be great for a hobbyist without a lot of space.
For the entertainment aspect, find some crazy projects that need 2 or 3 of those things and build them using the Artisan:
- A knife/dagger: Etch & cut some leather, then use the CNC to mill out the rough profile of a knife, and 3D print holder/case for it?
- An acrylic side panel that's cool for those who can see and someone who's blind? The panel can be etched/engraved with the laser, but also has a 3D milled out image?
- Something actually useful like making some components of a table/PC/shop. Need to make 100 coasters for a wedding? Or making a book separator and need to pre-drill the same exact holes over and over, maybe use a CNC so you don't have to mark and do it by hand.
I'm sure there are more ideas, but the prospect of a 3-in-1 device (if it's actually good) could be amazing for hobbyists. Downside is that while 400x400 for a laser etcher/cutter is kind of small, but still not bad.
It feels like it's right up LTT's alley, but haven't seen them look into it.