Mike in NYC

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    I don’t know if anyone actually sat there and counted every single one, but the number definitely includes a lot of duplicates. I picked one up a few months back and noticed the same game showing up multiple times with slightly different names or in different language versions. You’ll see like five versions of the same sports game and a bunch of hacked roms that are basically the original with a different character sprite.

    That said, there’s still a solid chunk of playable stuff in there. I found most of the classics I remembered and a bunch of random ones I’d never heard of. The filler is annoying but it doesn’t really take away from the experience since you can just scroll past it. If you’re the type who needs to know the exact number then yeah you’ll be disappointed, but if you just want to throw something on and play for an hour it does the job.

    in reply to: Enence Translator battery life when traveling? #7282
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    Honestly I’d just carry the power bank. Not because the battery is terrible, but because it’s one less thing to think about when you’re out all day. I’ve had mine die on me once after a long afternoon of hopping between shops and asking directions, and that was with regular use, not constant talking. Since then I just toss a small bank in my bag and don’t stress about it. The device charges fast enough that even a quick top-up over lunch helps. It’s a small thing to carry and it saves you from that awkward moment where you need it and it’s dead.

    Mike in NYC
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    That’s pretty normal from my experience. The steel wires are stiff so they don’t give like nylon, they just chop and launch whatever they hit. I noticed a lot more debris when the ground was dry and loose, so that might be part of it too.

    in reply to: Does the GrillWizz work on really old caked-on grates? #6777
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    It’s a solid scrubber, but old crust might test your patience.

    in reply to: Does SynGas need a specific type of OBD2 port? #6511
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    OBD2 has been pretty standard for a long time, so a 2008 model should be fine. I think as long as the port is there, it works. Not something I’d stress about honestly, the plug is the plug.

    in reply to: TrimZa for kids? #6503
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    The safety guard helps, but I still found myself hovering over my kid the whole time. It’s more about the angle you hold it at than anything else, and the small nails do fit fine, it’s just slow. I think it works, but don’t expect it to be a set-and-forget thing.

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    I’m not totally sure if the trends are the selling point or if it’s just the novelty of seeing all those numbers. I got it mostly because I was curious about the segment stuff, like whether my left arm was somehow different from my right, which sounds dumb now. But the app does keep a clean little graph for weight and body fat, and it’s kind of nice to scroll back a few months and see that things are moving in the right direction even if the daily numbers bounce around.

    The one thing I’ll say is that if you skip a week, it doesn’t punish you or make the graphs look weird. It just picks up where you left off. That’s more than I expected from a scale at this price. I wouldn’t base any health decisions on the exact readings, but as a way to keep an eye on things without thinking too hard, it does the job.

    in reply to: AerioQ timer clicks when it turns off? #6190
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    Mine makes that click too, I noticed it the first night. Doesn’t really bug me though, I just figure it’s the unit finishing up whatever it needs to do. It’s quiet enough that I barely hear it anymore.

    in reply to: Clima Pest Guard battery life actually 14 hours? #5765
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    I’ve been using mine for a few weeks now and I’m getting pretty close to the 14 hours. I think it depends a lot on how often you run it on the higher setting or if you leave it outside in cooler weather.

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    Not totally sure about automatic switching every single time. I’ve seen it miss a language change if someone speaks pretty fast or mumbles a bit. Still works fine for the most part, just something to keep in mind.

    in reply to: Does the Qinux WarmPro really heat up that fast? #5528
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    I can’t really say for sure since I haven’t used it in a big room, but in a small office space it should be fine. The whole instant heat thing is probably a bit of marketing, but if it’s warm within a couple of minutes that’s good enough for me.

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    I think the size thing gets blown out of proportion a bit. I got bigger hands and they never really bothered me, just feels like a standard smaller pad.

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    I used a manual scraper for years and the DappSmile took a minute to get used to, but honestly I don’t think it’s that deep. It cleans fine, the vibration is whatever, and my teeth feel the same either way. People overthink this stuff.

    in reply to: Can the Nunawave Oral Care Pro be used if you have braces? #5206
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    I’d lean toward using it now if you want. The mouthguard is flexible enough that it should fit over braces without much trouble, and the red light can still get through to your gums. I think the bigger question is just whether it feels comfortable to you with the brackets poking out a bit.

    in reply to: ResQVac suction strength question for anyone who’s used it #4906
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    I get what you mean. I haven’t used mine on a real blockage either, but I figure if it can pull hard enough to leave a mark on my arm it’s probably doing something. I’d still rather have it and not need it than wonder during an actual emergency.

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    I think it’s legit for mosquitoes. I’ve got one in the kitchen and another in the living room, and I’ve noticed way fewer buzzing around at night compared to last summer. Not saying it’s a force field, but it definitely took the edge off for me.

    in reply to: GrillWizz battery life on high speed? #4417
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    I figure if you’re mostly worried about it dying mid-clean, you’re probably fine. I’d just charge it up before you start and not overthink it.

    Mike in NYC
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    Honestly, I think people overthink these things. I’ve got one in my apartment and it definitely makes a difference if you’re sitting near it, especially on a humid day. It’s not gonna cool the whole room like an AC, but for the price and noise level, it does what I need it to.

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    I wouldn’t worry too much about the brightness, it’s pretty low-key. If you’re really sensitive to light while sleeping you could always just face it away from the bed.

    in reply to: Is the WellHeater supposed to be silent when it’s running? #3907
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    It’s not completely silent, but I’d call it quiet enough that it wouldn’t bug me in an office. The fan makes a soft whir, but it’s more of a background sound than a constant hum. I’ve had mine running while on calls and nobody noticed.

    in reply to: How well does the Qinux Talkbuds handle fast speakers? #3862
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    I’m not sure it’s as smooth as people say. Had a call with a friend who talks a mile a minute and it kept cutting out mid-sentence. Could’ve been my connection, but it wasn’t great.

    in reply to: Glacier Breeze battery life claim with the ice chamber? #3571
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    I doubt the ice chamber is doing anything to the battery, it’s literally just ice sitting in a tray. The fan does all the work, so the battery drain is probably just from running it on a higher speed without realizing it.

    in reply to: NanoPolix okay on matte paint? #3564
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    I’d probably just try it on a hidden spot first, like under the seat or inside the fairing. That way if it does mess up the texture, you’re not stuck looking at it.

    Mike in NYC
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    Honestly I think it depends more on your car than the camera itself. Some cars have 12V ports that stay live even when the engine is off, so that’s where the drain would happen. I don’t think the DashOne Pro pulls enough to be a problem unless you’re leaving it for days without driving.

    in reply to: How do the LumaGlasses handle in bright sunlight? #3392
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    I just wear mine with sunglasses underneath on really bright days, which looks a bit silly but works fine. Audio cuts through city noise alright for me as long as it’s not a construction zone or anything.

    in reply to: BareEarth Grounding Mat for better sleep or just placebo? #3223
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    I’ve had mine for a while now and honestly never really noticed much either way, but I did stop waking up with restless legs as often. Could be a coincidence though.

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