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I actually think people are overestimating what their TV does on its own with older games. I have a fairly nice TV and when I plugged other retro stuff into it directly, the picture came out looking way softer and almost smeared, like the TV was trying too hard to clean it up. The BitBip at least sends a signal that the TV doesn’t fight as much, so the pixels stay looking crisp instead of turning into a blurry mess.
That alone made it worth it for me. I wasn’t expecting anywhere near real 4K quality, but the image does look noticeably sharper than just plugging an old console into the same port. It’s not going to turn a 16 bit game into something that looks modern, but it also doesn’t look like someone smeared Vaseline on the screen. For the price, I think that’s a fair trade.
Honestly I think it depends on what you’re comparing it to. If your current nozzle has a jet setting, the difference isn’t night and day. But if you’re just using a regular spray pattern, yeah, it’s way more concentrated. I wouldn’t expect pressure washer magic though.
I didn’t track mine at first either, but I ended up just making it part of my showerhead cleaning routine. Every time I deep clean the bathroom, I give the cartridge a quick look and if it’s looking discolored or like it’s seen better days, I swap it. For me that’s been landing around every 4ish months, but I’m on municipal water that’s not crazy harsh.
I will say, the water pressure kinda changes slightly when it’s getting close to done, or at least I notice the flow feeling a bit different. Not dramatically, but enough that it’s a nice little heads up. I’d rather change it a little early than let it go too long, mostly because I have no clue what the water actually looks like without it. 😅
I usually don’t even think about it, I just grab it once I’m done eating and the grill has had a few minutes to chill. Not like right off the flames hot, but definitely still warm. That’s kinda the whole point for me, the gunk is still soft enough that it doesn’t take forever.
I did try it once when the grates were really hot, like right after I pulled the food off, and it felt wrong. Nothing broke or melted, but I could tell it was just pushing the grease around instead of actually picking it up. So now I just wait until I can hold my hand over the grates without it being unbearable, if that makes sense.
I think as long as you’re not using it on a screaming hot grill, it’s fine. The brush head seems sturdy enough for warm grates. I definitely wouldn’t stress about it too much.
At first I thought something was wrong with mine too, but honestly now I kind of prefer the short beeps. It gives me a second to look at the screen and see what’s actually going on before the loud alarm starts. With my old detector, it was just instant chaos and I’d be running around the house trying to figure out what set it off. At least with this one, those few short beeps are enough for me to check if it’s a real issue or if I accidentally burned some toast and it’s just being dramatic about the smoke.
The loud alarm does still kick in though, so it’s not like you’re going to miss it. I’ve had mine for a couple months now and I’ve gotten used to the pattern. My old one was definitely louder and more jarring, but I think the tradeoff is worth it since this one actually tells me what it’s detecting. My old one just screamed and I had to guess if it was CO or smoke or whatever.
I wouldn’t say yours is weird or defective. It’s just a different style of alerting you. Once you’ve had it for a bit, you’ll probably stop noticing the difference. I know I did.
I put mine near the foot of the bed on the floor and it warms the whole room pretty evenly. The cord from my outlet reaches without any weird stretching. I didn’t pay much attention to clearance honestly, just kept it a few inches from the bed frame and it’s been fine.
I’d have to disagree with the folks saying it’s a dealbreaker for small mouths. I’ve got a pretty narrow jaw and I was expecting the worst, but the flexibility of it surprised me. It’s not like you forget you’re wearing it, but it didn’t feel like a hunk of plastic jammed in there either. I’ve worn it for the full session a few times now without needing to take it out early.
I hung mine up with just a couple of command hooks and it’s been fine for the few times I’ve used it. There’s a tiny bit of wave near the bottom edge but honestly you only notice it if the screen is totally white. Once a movie is playing I forget it’s even there.
I’m someone who prefers using it with a bucket just because it feels less hassle than dragging a hose around. I’ve done it plenty of times for a quick bike rinse and some patio spot cleaning and it never gave me trouble. You do have to keep an eye on the water level, but that’s about it.
I got one for pretty much the same reason, no way I was drilling into my walls lol. It’s fine for my tiny bedroom, but it is the kind of thing you’re better off sitting close to. The heating side is what actually surprised me though.
The case thing is a total non-issue, honestly. I don’t use one either and mine has been sitting loose in my crossbody bag for months now. It pings off other people’s phones all the time when I’m out, which is the whole reason I got it in the first place. I only really need my own phone when I’m the one actively looking for it, and even then it just uses Bluetooth to find it nearby.
I’ve had it drop off the map a couple of times in weird spots, like underground parking garages, but that’s just how Find My works with anything. It’s not like it needs a direct line to your iPhone or anything. As long as there are other Apple devices somewhere around, you’re good. I wouldn’t overthink the case part, just toss it in your bag and forget about it.
I think it does soften a bit but nowhere near dramatic. Mine took about three weeks before the morning tightness went away. Now it just feels normal, not loose. If it’s still uncomfortable after a month I would probably remold it instead of waiting for more give.
I like having options, so I’d probably get it anyway even with the holder. If I’m being lazy and just grab my wallet to run out, the Guardality is already there doing its thing. The holder protects the passport, the card covers everything else. Feels like a cheap backup to me. 🤷♀️
I will say the spray has a more immediate kick when you first put it on. With the pouch it is more like a constant background thing. I guess it just depends on whether you like the ritual of spraying stuff or literally just tossing a pouch somewhere and forgetting about it. I kind of like not having to think about mine, but that is just me.
I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Every heater I’ve ever used dries the air out a bit. Mine’s been running fine and it’s not like I’m waking up parched or anything.
I think the trend tracking is actually the one part that makes sense to check. The daily numbers can be all over the place, but seeing the line over a few weeks gives you a much better idea of what’s happening. I mostly use it for that and ignore the rest most days.
Honestly I hadn’t really thought about it until I read this. Mine does it too but I’m usually half asleep when the timer kicks in so it just blends in with everything else lol. I kinda like it though since it lets me know it actually shut off.
Masks are tricky like that, sizing never seems to cover everyone. I feel like the child mask would probably be a better fit for a petite face, even if it feels a little odd at first. Either way, having it around seems better than not having anything at all.
I’ve only used mine a handful of times so far, but I did try a pair of fairly thick cargo pants in it, not exactly jeans but close enough in weight. It took a while, I’m not gonna lie, but I just set it before bed and by morning they were completely dry. No damp spots or anything.
I think the key is not to expect it to be as fast as a regular dryer. For me, the tradeoff is worth it because I don’t want to shrink my stuff or deal with the noise. I’d rather toss them in before I go to sleep and wake up to dry clothes than stand there waiting on a cycle.
I’d say if you’re patient with it, you’ll be fine. The only thing I’d note is to make sure you’re not overloading it, because that’s when thicker stuff seems to take forever.
I’d probably just let the app do its thing and see how it goes. If it misses a switch here and there, tapping the app once isn’t that big of a deal in a work setting. Sounds like it handles most of the heavy lifting anyway.
Honestly, I barely skimmed the replies, but seems like you’re good to go with a converter box. The antenna doesn’t know what kind of TV it’s plugged into, haha. I’d just make sure your converter box has a coaxial port and you should be set. Easy peasy.
Honestly I had the opposite experience with mine. They never felt that secure to me even with the different tips, so I don’t really trust them for running. Maybe my ears are just weird shaped though 😅
Honestly, I think people expect too much from it. It’s a rag with some stuff on it, not a full respray.
Oh I’ve wondered the same thing honestly. The display on mine is definitely always on, but it’s not super bright or anything. I have it in a hallway and it’s fine, but I could see it being a little distracting in a dark bedroom.
Honestly, I had a totally different experience with mine. It kept dropping the connection in access point mode with my old router, and I could never get it to stay stable. Ended up just returning it.
I’ve got one of those and honestly, I’m still not 100% sure if I’m using it right for my laptop. It charges my phone super fast, but when I plug it into my laptop the battery percentage barely moves unless the laptop is asleep. Might just be my settings though.
