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I get the same thing on overcast days too, not just bright sun. The sky holds up fine but anything in the shade just sort of disappears. I mostly film early morning rides now and that seems to help a bit.
I had mine on a shelf for a few months and got maybe half the channels I get now that it’s near a window. If the kitchen is your only option, I’d just try it there first.
Mine just lives in a regular case and I never bothered hunting down anything special. The shape means it looks a little odd, but it still does the job.
I had mine plugged into a lower outlet near some storage shelves and honestly couldn’t tell it was doing anything after a few weeks. Moved it to a higher spot on the opposite wall and noticed a difference within days. Could be coincidence, but I’d lean toward getting it off the floor if you can.
I think the wall mount helps more than people give it credit for in that kind of room, but the real question is how big the bedroom is. If it’s a standard small bedroom, I’d say go for it. If it’s on the larger side, you might be fighting a losing battle once the sun really hits the glass.
What worked for me in a sun-heavy room was pairing the unit with blackout curtains, even just for the afternoon hours. That alone made a noticeable difference in how hard the AerioQ had to work. The unit itself does a decent job of moving air around and keeping things comfortable, but it’s not going to create a cold cave if the window is acting like a radiator.
For what it is, I think it’s a solid option as long as you’re not expecting miracles. It takes the edge off and makes the room usable, which is probably what you’re after anyway.
I think a little variation is pretty normal, honestly. I have a cheap older chain that I use for practicing and the teeth still come out looking slightly different no matter what I do with the guide. On my newer chain it’s much less noticeable, so I guess part of it is just the condition of the chain itself.
The “buried in a bag” thing is where I start to tune out. I had mine in a backpack compartment and it took a solid ten minutes to update once. I was already home by then, so it didn’t even matter. But for the times I’ve used it at the grocery store or in a parking lot, it got me close enough to the right area that I wasn’t wandering around clueless. It’s not a pin on the exact spot, more like a general radius. I’d say if you’re hoping to find it within a few feet, you’ll be disappointed. If you just need to know which room or which side of the lot, it’s fine. The delay is the bigger annoyance for me than the accuracy itself.
I found short sentences worked fine, but the voice recognition got confused with my accent more than I expected.
I think people get too hung up on the exact spot. I have mine on the floor near my desk chair and it does the job fine. As long as it’s not touching anything and has some breathing room, you’re good. The cord is decent but I wouldn’t plan on running it across the room.
I had the same issue at first, especially when I was wearing it over a thin tank top. It would slide forward every time I reached for the remote or shifted in my seat. I got so annoyed one evening that I almost put it away for good.
Then I realized I was wearing it too far back on my neck. I moved it a bit higher up, more like how a scarf sits when you pull it snug, and that helped a lot. I also started wearing it over a slightly thicker t-shirt rather than on bare skin, which gave the straps something to grip. It still moves a little when I get up, but it holds fine for normal sitting and leaning.
I do think there is a break-in period with the straps. Mine felt stiff for the first week or so, and then they seemed to soften and sit more naturally. I have had mine for about a month now, and I barely think about the fit anymore. It is still not something I would wear while walking around, but for watching TV or reading, it stays put well enough. The massage part is the main reason I keep using it, and once I got the placement right, the sliding stopped bothering me. Hopefully that helps, but it might just take a bit of fiddling to find where it wants to sit on your shoulders.
I use mine without ice most of the time and it’s still decent for direct desk cooling. Ice does make it feel colder for a bit, but it levels out pretty fast once the water warms up. I only bother with ice if I already have some on hand.
I would skip relying on the light to do any of the heavy lifting. It might catch a raccoon’s eye for a second, but the sound is what actually makes them leave. For me, the light is just a nice extra for spotting the unit in the dark, so I would treat it as that and not expect more.
I noticed it more with my hair than with my skin, honestly. The first few showers I didn’t really think much of it, but after about a week I realized my hair wasn’t as frizzy when I got out. It still air dried kind of wavy, but it felt less straw-like. I wasn’t expecting that at all, I mainly got it because our water smells heavily of chlorine and I wanted to do something about it. That smell is definitely toned down now. As for the water feeling softer on my skin, I can kind of tell, but it’s not like a night and day thing. More like a subtle difference that you only notice when you go back to a regular shower somewhere else.
I noticed the opposite actually. Mine felt looser during the day but would tighten right back up once I was asleep and my jaw relaxed. The morning tightness was more about my jaw position than the material itself.
I tested mine pretty quickly after setting it up and the alert did fire, but it was more like “oh hey, it left” a bit after the fact. Not a split second thing, but good enough to catch someone walking off with your stuff. I would not rely on it like a security alarm, just a backup.
I think the cold water thing is kind of a mixed bag. The one time I tried it, the initial airflow did feel a bit sharper for maybe the first half hour or so. But then it just becomes room temp water anyway, so whatever difference there was kind of vanished.
I mostly just use tap water now because I don’t want to keep running to the fridge every couple of hours. The cooler still does its job for my office, especially when the air gets dry. I can see why people swear by it, but for me it’s not worth the extra effort unless I happen to have cold water sitting around anyway.
Mine has a bit of movement too, but it’s never caused any problems. I just make sure to push it in until it clicks and leave it alone. Probably not worth worrying about unless it starts acting up.
I think it handles normal desk sitting fine, but if you’re someone who fidgets a lot or leans to one side, you’ll probably be adjusting it now and then. Not a huge deal, just something to be aware of.
I haven’t tried jeans yet but I’d be surprised if it struggles with them that much. It’s basically a warm air closet, so thicker stuff just takes a bit longer, that’s not really a flaw.
I’ve got one and I don’t really stress about save states, but the few times I’ve used them they just worked without any issues. Seems fine for casual play.
I’d give it a couple more weeks before making up your mind. I’ve seen some trackers settle into a different battery pattern after the first few charges.
Honestly I think it’s one of those things where you just have to try it and see if it works for your space.
I’ve never used a rabbit-style one, but I’ve seen the WineCork Pro at a store demo and it was just a short buzz. Nothing that would turn heads at a dinner table.