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The app connection is the only part that takes any getting used to, but after the first couple flights you stop thinking about it. I personally just like that I can pack it in a backpack and not feel like I’m hauling a whole production kit around.
I like the concentrated stream for the car, but I prefer my old nozzle for everyday watering. The Jetterix is just less comfortable for that, in my opinion.
I had the opposite experience actually. Mine stays pretty neutral even after a full day in Boost. Maybe it depends on where it’s sitting in the fridge or how much stuff is packed around it. If yours is just slightly warm, that could be normal, but mine honestly never gets past room temp.
I’m one of those people who likes to keep the earbuds in even when I’m not translating, so I’ve worn mine in some pretty loud spots. The noise reduction definitely helps with the constant hum of a busy place, but for me the bigger thing is how I hold the conversation. If I angle myself away from the main crowd and keep the phone closer, it does a lot better. I also try to speak a bit slower than I normally would, because the buds seem to handle that better than trying to catch fast, overlapping speech. I wouldn’t say it’s perfect in an airport cafe, but it’s not a lost cause either. I’d just go in expecting to do a little work on your end too.
I’m right around the three month mark with mine and I’ve noticed the same thing, but it doesn’t really bother me. I think part of it is that I use the heat function a lot more now than I did at first, and that seems to chew through the battery faster than just the regular pulse modes. The charge itself still holds fine, it just doesn’t stretch as far.
I’ve also noticed the pads don’t stick as well as they used to, so I’m probably re-positioning them more and leaving the unit on longer than I need to. That might be part of it too. I figure if I’m still getting a few full sessions out of a charge after a couple months, that’s good enough for me. These little devices all do this eventually. I wouldn’t call it a problem yet.
I think the screen is the real culprit for most people. Mine drains faster if I keep checking the display after every shot, so I just let it sit and only wake it up when I actually need it. That alone made a noticeable difference on my last outing.
I’ve had mine for about two months and only swapped batteries once. I use it for a protein shake every morning, sometimes a second drink later. The battery drain seems super gradual, not like it dies all of a sudden. Light use definitely stretches it out, but even regular use has been fine for me.
I just angled mine toward the driveway where the neighborhood cats wander in and left it. It’s been fine for a few months now, no complaints.
I had the same thought before I bought mine, so I get where you’re coming from. For me, it’s been okay but you definitely have to adjust your expectations. The alert isn’t going to hit your phone the second you step out of range. I’ve had it take a couple of minutes before, especially if I’m moving around a lot or in a busy area with lots of Bluetooth interference.
What I’ve noticed is that it works better when the tag has been sitting still for a while. If I leave my bag on a chair and walk to the other side of a store, it catches it reasonably fast. But if I’m walking around with the bag and set it down briefly, the notification can lag behind a bit.
For travel I’d say it’s useful as a safety net, just don’t treat it like something you’ll rely on in the moment. It’s more of a “check your phone when you realize your stuff isn’t with you” kind of thing than an instant alarm.
I grabbed a regular pillowcase just to see and it went on fine. The corners end up empty and it wrinkles a bit, but I honestly never notice once I’m lying down. I wouldn’t buy special ones just for the shape.
I think it just comes down to what you’ll actually keep doing. I had a panel years ago and it collected dust because I needed to sit in one spot and I just couldn’t bring myself to do it regularly. The Glokore is easy enough that I actually use it, which matters more to me than perfect coverage.
That said, I do notice I have to be more intentional with the mask for the lower face and jawline. The panel hit everything at once, no question. But the mask has that flexibility where you can shift it a bit if you want to focus on an area, which I don’t think people mention much.
I wouldn’t say the timing changed for me, but the consistency definitely did. Ten minutes a few times a week versus twenty minutes once a week, if I even remembered. I’ll take that trade.
Wide nozzle and lowest setting has worked fine for me. Just don’t hold it too close and you’ll be good.
It doesn’t need a window since there’s no exhaust hose, but it’s more of a personal cooler than something that’ll chill the whole apartment. I use mine on my desk and it keeps me comfortable, just don’t expect it to feel like a real AC across the room.
It only does full hours, so two is fine. I use mine for a quick warm up before bed and it shuts off without me thinking about it.
I’ve only had mine for a short time, but it seems to charge fine even in partial shade. I’m not totally sure how the battery handles a fully cloudy day yet though.
Mouth taping and a humidifier are solving two different things in my opinion. The humidifier adds moisture to the air, but the tape actually keeps your mouth shut so you breathe through your nose. I do both and notice better sleep quality with the tape even if my throat isn’t dry anymore.
I think it probably depends on how hot your laptop actually runs. Mine gets warm but not scorching and the sticker is still holding up fine after a couple months.
Figured I’d pop back in and say thanks for the replies. Hooked mine up to an old converter box and it picked up channels just fine, so no issues there.
