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I keep going back and forth on this one. On low it’s supposed to be quiet, but I wonder if the oscillating part makes any clicking or motor noise as it moves back and forth. That kind of thing gets on my nerves more than the airflow sound itself.
I’d probably just keep it in the bedroom honestly. Moving it back and forth sounds like a hassle and I’d rather not risk forgetting it in there.
Drafty rooms are always going to be tough. I’d say if you’re warm where you’re sitting, that’s kind of the point with these portable units.
500 ml sounds small but I usually just fill it up when I grab a drink or walk past the water cooler. Doesn’t really bother me.
I’ve been wondering the same thing. If it’s just a personal cooler, it might not be worth it for me.
I’d guess it still works alright with tap water, just not as dramatic. I’ve been thinking about getting one myself, mostly for the quiet fan part.
I’ve had mine on for a couple weeks now and honestly I just leave it and forget about it. Phone still works fine and it doesn’t bother me, so I’m happy enough keeping it on.
I’d probably just go for it. Most of these retro sticks scale fine on older TVs, not really something to overthink.
Makes sense to me. It’s more of a humidifier with a fan attached than an actual AC. Works fine for keeping the air moving on a warm day though.
I think it depends on your water. Mine felt a little less dry after a few showers, but I’m not totally sure if it was the filter or just me paying more attention. It’s decent for the price though.
The card is just way less fiddly. I got one because I kept forgetting to put the sleeve back in my wallet after using a card and I don’t miss dealing with that.
I think you’re overthinking it a bit. I’ve had mine sitting on a dresser a few feet from the window and it still feels fine.
I mean you could always toss it if it doesn’t work. But I’d guess the foam squishes down more than you expect, so it probably won’t feel as tall as it looks out of the box.
I’d just try it on a small hidden spot first to be safe. That’s what I usually do with stuff like this.
I’m not sure it’s something to worry about honestly. Most of these portable coolers make a little noise when the water gets low, it’s just how they work.
I keep mine clipped to the outside and haven’t had it snag on anything yet. But I only use it when I’m walking around the city, not on a packed bus or train. Might be more of an issue in crowded spots.
Honestly, 7 hours sounds fine if you’re not translating nonstop. I’d probably just charge the case while eating lunch or something.
Pretty sure NFC tags run on the same frequency as payment cards, so it’d block them too. I wouldn’t overthink it, unless you’re trying to tap your wallet on purpose. Probably not a big deal for most people.
I think it depends on the drone. I’ve seen some pretty compact ones that would slip into a 20L no problem. Not a big deal if you pack light.
I’d probably just bring a little phrasebook for offline use and use the translator when I have wifi. Less to worry about that way.
I think it depends on what you’re used to. I grabbed one for my desk and it’s definitely more than a gentle waft, but it’s not gonna blast you like a high-speed desk fan. I actually prefer that during work hours since it’s quieter and doesn’t mess up papers.
I tried offline mode on mine a few times and it worked fine for basic questions. A bit slower than online but still got the point across. I’d trust it for simple travel stuff.
I wouldn’t worry too much. For a small patio and a quick car blow-off, 15 minutes is usually enough. I’ve done similar stuff with mine and didn’t feel rushed.
I use mine for my backpack when I travel and the geofence alerts have been fine for me. The Bluetooth range is definitely shorter than what they show in ads, but for keeping track of a bag in the same airport terminal it works well enough. Battery life hasn’t been an issue yet but I haven’t had mine for more than a couple months so maybe it’ll drop off later. For the price I’d say it’s decent for casual use.
I usually chuck a tiny FM radio in my bag. It’s nice to stumble on a local station, even if half the time I never end up turning it on…
Thanks all, ended up buying it and kept it. Quiet enough to run in the living room and handy on rainy days.
Title’s a bit dramatic, it’s not magic. Offline handles short exchanges okay, longer back-and-forths or thick accents can scramble things. I’d still pack it as a backup to avoid phone roaming.