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The sensitivity slider is the only control, and it’s pretty coarse. Mine still picks up moving shadows at the lowest notch, so calling it a real fix is generous.
Mine did fine on a bottle I’d had open for a couple weeks, cork came out in one piece. It’s not magic though, if the cork is already crumbling nothing is saving it.
Freezing can also be a fit issue, not just unfamiliarity. My last dog stood like a statue in one harness and it turned out the strap was sitting right on his shoulder. Once I loosened that bit he moved around fine. Worth checking where the straps actually land before assuming it’s just newness.
Scissors being faster is one of those things that sounds true until you actually time it. I used to keep a little pair in the bathroom cabinet for exactly that reason, quick swipe before heading out. Problem was I’d always miss a few because you can’t really see what you’re doing up there, so I’d end up going back for a second pass, then a third. That’s what actually ate the time.
Got one of these rotary trimmers last year, different brand but same idea. Once a week is basically how I use it, Sunday night usually, takes maybe fifteen seconds. You just poke it in and move it around a bit. The thing that sold me is you don’t have to aim. With scissors you need a steady hand and decent lighting and a mirror angle that doesn’t make you look like you’re trying to solve a puzzle.
Battery thing is the only real annoyance. Mine sat in a drawer for a couple months, I grabbed it in a hurry and it was dead, so I had to fall back on the scissors anyway. Charge it every few weeks and you’re fine, forget and you’re not.
Weekly use isn’t going to wear it out fast, that’s nothing for a motor. Whether it beats scissors for you depends on how good you are with the scissors. I wasn’t.
Not sure I buy the whole “you’ll fry your phone” thing. I’ve used an old 18v pack with one of those cheap buck converters for a couple camping trips and my phone is still fine. The bigger issue for me was that the pack just doesn’t hold much. Two nights and it was basically dead, and I wasn’t even charging much. So it works, but it’s not some magic free power source. The cells in those drill packs are old and tired. If you’re expecting it to replace a real power bank you’ll be disappointed. Fine for a quick top up, not much else. And you do need something to step the voltage down, can’t just wire it straight to USB.
Comparing them is pointless if you ask me. The ratings don’t translate between brands, and most people won’t notice the difference anyway. Just pick one with a return policy and try it. If it feels too weak on your legs, send it back.
I’d be more worried about the closet itself than the cord. UV-C needs direct line of sight to actually do anything, so a cramped closet packed with clothes and boxes is basically a maze of shadows. Anything tucked behind a jacket or in a corner isn’t getting hit no matter how long the timer runs.
I used a similar lamp in a small spare room and it did help with that musty smell after a few cycles, but that room was mostly empty and open. A cluttered closet is a different situation. You’d have to clear it out completely every time you run the thing, which kind of defeats the convenience angle.
So no, I don’t think it’s automatically a waste, but the outlet is the smaller problem. If you can empty the closet and run a cord for 20 minutes here and there, fine. If not, the lamp is just going to sanitize the air and whatever happens to be facing it.
Mine actually drains a bit if I leave it in, so I pull it out between uses. Not a big hassle but it’s one more step. The click itself is fine, no fumbling.
Cool surface makes a difference, I tried mine on a warm hood once and the cloth just dragged and left a smeary haze I had to wipe off. Early morning or shade works way better. Just clean the spot first and don’t expect miracles on anything you can feel with a fingernail.
A 10×10 room with afternoon sun is exactly the kind of space where a second unit makes sense, not overkill. I don’t buy the “one is enough” thing people say. Sun beating on a window for two hours can undo whatever cooling you had going.
I don’t care about apps either, which is why I gave this a shot. But if you’re hoping to avoid the manual completely, I’d say that’s optimistic. The controls work, but I still keep the little card around for the modes.
The “no subscription” claim is easy to make at launch. What matters is whether it survives the first year or two once they’ve got enough people locked into the hardware. I haven’t seen the P1 specifically, but I’ve watched plenty of these apps start free and then quietly move sleep scores or trends behind a paywall later. If the listing doesn’t spell out what stays free long term, I’d treat that as the real question, not whether it’s free today.
The light on mine only goes off if I take the watch off entirely. Otherwise it’s on whether I’m moving or not, so I stopped expecting the settings to fix it.
Save states worked when I bothered testing them, but I don’t trust them for anything long. One power cut and I lost a couple hours in a platformer, so now I just leave the stick running if I’m mid game.
Mine actually got close to that on a few short greetings, so I don’t think the number is total nonsense. It was French and Spanish though, both pretty common. The moment I tried anything with names or numbers it went right past 3 seconds.
I remolded mine after a botched first try and it worked, but the plastic got noticeably softer after that second round. Still fits, just feels less solid than day one. So you get a redo, but don’t plan on five.
A week is barely enough to know anything. I’m a side sleeper too and the Derila actually worked better for me once I stopped expecting it to feel like a regular pillow. My preference is a thinner profile though, so if you’re used to something taller this thing will feel off for a while.
The wall thing is the real issue. I had a similar setup where the dog was outside and the device was inside, and it barely picked anything up unless the window was open. Drywall and glass kill it. If your dog is out in the yard and the unit is sitting on a shelf indoors, I wouldn’t count on it triggering much.
The outside vs inside thing matters too though. Out in the open, there’s nothing to bounce the sound back, so it’s more of a straight shot at the dog. Inside, it bounces around and hits them from everywhere, which some dogs find way more annoying. Mine didn’t care much either way after a couple weeks, but the first few days outside got a reaction, then nothing.
Ten meters is a best case number. With anything in the way, cut that in half at least.
Setup is basically nothing. Mine was ready after a charge, tips were already in. The learning curve is real though, and it’s not about assembly. It’s your hand. I still get wobbly lines on metal after a few weeks.
Keeping a card in your back pocket is asking for it to get sat on and bent anyway. Mine survived a few months there but ended up with a nice curve to it. Function still seemed fine, but a warped card is annoying.
Good to know Im not the only one dealing with the occasional Bluetooth hiccup. Sounds like the usual tradeoff.
I move mine around a lot too. The 20 minute guideline seems like a maximum, not something you have to hit. I’d rather do shorter bursts on different spots than sit there forcing myself through the pins and needles feeling. Nobody’s timing you.
The size has never been the problem for me. It’s the battery that decides how long you’re willing to carry it around, since once that dies the whole thing is dead weight anyway. For patio furniture and a bike you’ll be done before your arms get tired.
Never felt handle-heavy to me. I just grab it and cut, no issues. Maybe your grip is further back than mine or something.
