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I’ve had the opposite experience, honestly. I picked one up expecting it to be a direct replacement and it just didn’t move the air the same way. It’s fine for sitting right next to it, but I found myself missing the old fan’s reach across the room. I ended up using it more as a desktop thing than a room cooler.
I’d say don’t let the window thing decide for you. The antenna doesn’t care where it sits as much as what’s around it. I’d just grab one and run a channel scan in a couple of spots before you give up on it.
I’ve used mine with sink water since I got it, both at home and at the gym. Never had a problem with the UV part doing its thing. The only thing I’d keep in mind is that it’s not going to change how the water tastes or remove anything weird that’s already in your tap water. If your water’s fine to drink as is, then the bottle’s just adding an extra layer on top. If you’re on well water or something with a funky mineral taste, you’re still going to taste that. So I’d say it works, but don’t expect it to make bad tap water taste better. It’s more about keeping the bottle itself from getting gross after a few days of use.
Drops on the glass are kind of their own thing no matter what you wear. I was more bothered by the spray coming off trucks on the highway than the rain itself, and the glasses handled that glare noticeably better. A proper downpour is just rough visibility for everyone I think.
I had mine for about three weeks before I even remembered it had an SD slot. I bought it mostly for checking on some noise around my backyard at night, not for recording anything. The first few nights I just took it out, switched it on, and looked through it like a normal monocular. It worked fine. The screen lit up, the IR did its thing, and I could see what I needed to see.
It wasn’t until I wanted to show a friend a photo of a raccoon that kept knocking over my trash that I actually put a card in. Before that, I didn’t even think about storage. The device never mentioned it, never flashed a warning, nothing. It just operated like a regular viewer.
One thing I will say, though, is that if you do decide to get a card later, make sure it’s formatted before you use it. I thought mine was ready to go straight out of the package and the first few shots I tried to save just didn’t appear anywhere. Ended up having to format it through the device menu and then it worked fine. So the card is really only for when you want to keep something. For just walking and looking, you’re good with nothing in it.
I would still pick one up eventually because you never know when you’ll want to capture something, but it’s not a blocker for basic use.
I had the same worry before I got mine, but honestly the fit surprised me. I don’t have a particularly small mouth, but I do have a narrow palate and most mouthguards feel like they’re pushing my teeth apart. This one is flexible enough that it kind of molds to your bite after a few uses. The first time I put it in it felt a bit like wearing a thick retainer, but by the third or fourth session I sort of forgot it was there. I can wear it for the full 10 minutes without jaw fatigue.
The only thing I would note is that it does add a bit of bulk in the front, so if you have a strong gag reflex that might take some getting used to. But it’s not like those bulky sports mouthguards at all. I would say try it and give yourself a couple of days to adjust before deciding.
I have zero patience for setup fuss and mine hangs fine with just a couple of hooks. No wrinkles that matter during a movie, and I’m not gentle with it. I think people who complain are expecting it to behave like a rigid TV, which it’s never going to be. If you’re okay with that, it’s fine.
I have a feeling the mirroring gets pretty dependent on whatever phone you are using. Some devices cast much smoother than others. I would try it at home on your own TV first before relying on it at a hotel, just so you know what to expect.
I think it might just be how the surface is. I haven’t tried one myself, but the non-porous thing has to feel different from plastic. Maybe a damp paper towel under it would help, but I’m not totally sure if that’s a common thing.
I tried mine in a room with afternoon sun and it didn’t really cut it for me. Had to move it closer to the bed to feel any difference.
Oh I noticed the same thing on my hardwood floor after about two weeks. It’s not really a stain or anything, just a faint outline that wipes off if I move the mat around. Seems pretty normal to me.
I kind of doubt the hydrophobic part lasts that long based on what I’ve seen in other products. Seems like more of a marketing gimmick to me.
I figure if it works with just water, that’s probably fine for most people. The ice chamber seems like an extra thing to deal with more than anything else.
I’ve been looking at this too. Hard to tell from specs alone if it’ll really help on the hottest nights.
I have a different take honestly. The AiraBreeze actually helps a bit in my humid room, it’s not making things worse for me. I think the moving air still feels cooler even if the moisture level goes up a little.
I only use the handle maybe twice a week, so maybe that’s why it hasn’t bothered me. Feels fine for a quick scan.
I’ve only tried it with a thin cashmere blend, so I can’t really speak for thick wool. It seemed fine for what I used though.
I’d still give it a shot. Even with no ceiling insulation, it’ll cool down the area right around you.
I think any decent class 10 card should be fine for 4K on that camera. I wouldn’t bother with an old one you have lying around though, just grab a new one to be safe.
I just use tap water in mine and it’s fine for a little airflow. I actually prefer it that way because I don’t have to mess with ice.
I’m curious about the shape more than the cooling, honestly. The butterfly contour looks like it might help with my neck.
I was wondering the same thing before I got mine. It’s really just Bluetooth, so once the bag is out of that range you won’t see anything live. The last location is usually enough for me though.
Huh, I never really thought about phone position causing it. Maybe it’s just the cable getting bumped or something.
Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like it might be hit or miss, but I think I’ll give the TV mode a try and just see how it goes for me.