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I’ve got a fairly bulky sherpa hoodie that the strap handles fine, but the massage action feels a lot weaker through it. Cold shoulder days I just pull the hoodie down a bit instead of wearing it under the thing.
I get why it feels vague, but I think the offline thing is getting a bit overstated as some kind of hidden flaw. When I looked into these devices before buying, the language list was always split into online and offline groups. That’s just the nature of the hardware, not Enence trying to pull a fast one. Nothing on the box promised all 68 languages offline. For me the offline mode is a backup for basics anyway. If I’m somewhere with no signal I’m not expecting full conversations, just enough to order food or ask directions. The online mode is where the real use is. So I don’t really see it as a vague claim, more like people expecting too much from a pocket gadget.
I upgraded once and used the baseline thing for a few months. It was fine but I didn’t get much out of it, mostly just confirmed what I already figured out on my own. If your current app already shows you the general trend, I don’t think the fancy version adds a ton.
I actually think a first flush diverter is worth having, mostly because of what collects in the barrel over time. I’ve seen the water coming off a roof after a dry spell and it’s not just a little grit, it’s dark. That stuff sitting in a barrel for weeks gets pretty rank, and then you’re pouring it on your garden. I get the whole “it’s just dirt” argument, but there’s a difference between dirt and whatever’s been baking on the shingles. A diverter doesn’t have to be complicated, it’s basically a small pipe that takes the first bit of rain and dumps it. I’d rather deal with that than scooping sludge or smelling the barrel every time I open it. Not saying everyone needs one, but for me it’s less about the plants and more about not having a nasty barrel sitting there.
I’d actually check how she acts after you take it off. If she shakes off and goes right back to normal, that tells me more than the freeze itself. A harness that’s genuinely bugging a dog usually leaves some kind of lasting change in how they move or act around it.
Older Androids are hit or miss with these camera apps in my experience. I tried running a similar mini cam app on a 2017 Samsung and it flat out refused to install. Check the required Android version before you buy anything.
I just toss mine in the main card slot and forget about it. Been doing that since I got it and nothing weird has happened with my taps. If it ever starts acting up I’ll move it, but so far so good.
I’ve taken a different approach with mine. I don’t clean it on any kind of schedule at all, just whenever I notice it’s not zapping as much. There’s a difference between some buildup and a grid that’s actually blocked, and I think people jump the gun cleaning it constantly.
Mine’s been running on and off since spring and I’ve only really cleaned it properly maybe three times. The rest of the time I just let it do its thing. The buildup on mine tends to dry out on its own and flake off after a while, so half the time it kind of self cleans if you leave it alone.
Only thing I’d say is if the zapping slows down noticeably, that’s your actual signal. Not some calendar reminder. Cleaning a grid that’s still working fine is just wasted effort in my book.
I’ve used it a couple times on a slow shower drain and it did seem to break the hair down rather than just shove it along, the water ran clear after. Honestly I’d rather use this stuff than snake a drain myself, that’s just a personal thing. Maybe run it once more if it’s still a little slow.
My experience was kind of the opposite of what people usually worry about. I grabbed a Glokore mostly because the water at my old apartment was leaving that faint pool smell on my skin, and it did cut the chlorine smell down a lot for me. Not gone completely, but enough that I stopped noticing it halfway through a shower.
The part that surprised me was the rust. I didn’t even know my building had rusty pipes until I swapped the cartridge the first time and saw how gross it looked. So the smell thing worked out for me, but the bigger change was just not feeling like I was rinsing off in dirty water.
I will say this though, if the chlorine is really strong in your building, a showerhead filter can only do so much. A buddy of mine has the same one and his water still smells like a YMCA pool because his building probably overdoes the treatment. So it kind of depends on how bad your starting point is.
For me it was worth it just for the smell going away. If yours is mild, you’ll probably be happy. If it’s strong, it might just take the edge off.
Mine ended up getting pushed off the bed most nights when I was rolling around, so I stopped using it. The shape just didn’t stay put for me once I started moving.
I don’t wear glasses and mine felt off for driving. The over-glasses shape sat too wide on my face, so I ended up passing them to my dad. Not saying they’re only for glasses wearers, but they weren’t a great fit for me without them.
I mostly noticed the litter box smell creeping into the hallway, and after a couple weeks of running mine in that spot it wasn’t doing much for me. Could just be my setup though.
Setup was quick for me. Charging took longer than anything else, but pairing and getting it on the collar was maybe ten minutes.
I’d probably stick with the hose for light dirt. A battery unit is another thing to charge and maintain, and for a small patio that doesn’t seem worth the hassle. If the grime really bothers you, that’s a different story.
The overheating shutoff is the one thing I’d actually trust on these little plug-in units. I’ve been around enough of them over the years, and the ones that failed were the old cheap ones without any sensor in them. Anything built in the last decade cuts out when it gets too hot, that part isn’t really the risk.
My take is the plug and cord matter way more than the heater itself. Most people I know who had a scare had it at the outlet, not the unit. Old loose socket, extension cord, that kind of thing. Plug it straight into the wall and you’ve eliminated most of the drama.
So unplugging every night doesn’t buy you a whole lot honestly. I’d still switch it off before bed just because I don’t like hearing the fan, but that’s a noise thing, not a safety thing.
The save state side has been fine on mine. I mainly play older platformers and a bit of arcade stuff, so I mostly lean on save states rather than in game saves. I’ve turned mine off at the wall plenty of times and the states were still there when I came back, even after a couple of weeks of not touching it. The only thing I noticed is that it doesn’t always tell you clearly when a state actually got written, so I got into the habit of loading the state right after saving just to make sure it stuck. Bit paranoid maybe, but it takes two seconds.
That’s the part I’d focus on if you’re worried about losing RPG progress. In game battery saves are a different story and I’ve seen enough mixed results on these sticks in general that I wouldn’t treat them as reliable. For quick pick up and play sessions though, the save state thing has done what I needed. I don’t really mess with the menu much beyond that, so I can’t say how it behaves if you’re swapping games a lot or messing with settings. Mine just sits on one TV and gets used a few times a week.
Left mine hooked up by the spigot through a whole heatwave last year and the spray patterns still switch like new. Only thing I noticed was the water coming out of the hose was hot for the first few seconds, which makes sense. No lasting issues on my end.
Clumping doesn’t seem like a big deal to me. Mine got a few hard spots but I just break them up with the scoop and keep going. If it still foams, the stuff is doing its job.
Mine doesn’t do that at all and I run it with the tank filled. I’ve had it going for a few hours at a time in my office and the air just feels cooler, not damp. If your room is getting clammy, that’s more about the space than the unit itself.
My dad had trouble with regular clippers after his stroke, and the electric one was easier since he didn’t have to squeeze anything. It’s slower than clipping but gets the job done on normal nails. For your mom’s situation it might be worth a shot.
I don’t think pitch black is necessary at all. Mine sits near a window with light coming through and it still catches stuff. The UV is just meant to stand out against whatever else is around, not be the only thing in the room. I’d say go ahead and use it.
I’d just keep the app closed and use the tap and talk thing for quick stuff. For anything longer I still pull out my phone, but that’s fine with me. Not really looking for it to replace full conversations anyway.
Mine does the same thing and I just leave it. I tried messing with the exposure once and then everything looked washed out, so I put it back. It’s a tiny camera, there’s only so much it can do with a bright sky and dark shade at the same time.
I get why they split it, but for me the subscription is the part I’d actually skip. I don’t need a name popping up on the screen every time something lands on the feeder. Half the fun is grabbing a coffee and trying to figure out what it is myself, then flipping through a guide later. If it were included, sure, I’d use it. Paying monthly just to have an app tell me a house finch is a house finch doesn’t do much for me.
Without it you still get the camera, alerts, and clips, which is honestly the main draw. The ID is a nice-to-have, not the reason I’d buy the thing. Some people probably love having everything auto-labeled, and that’s fine, but I’d rather keep it simple and not add another subscription to the pile. If you’re on the fence, I’d try it without first. You can always add it later if you find yourself really missing it.
