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That box label being that bare is kind of what I expected, not gonna lie. If the listing itself doesn’t spell out the storage or preloaded stuff, I’d just plan on grabbing a card separately so you’re not stuck with whatever tiny amount it ships with.
I’m in the same boat, trying to figure out what’s actually in the box before I commit. My guess is the games are already on there and the card slot is just for adding more later, but the listings are vague enough that I’d rather know upfront. Does the box say anything about included storage or preloaded titles?
For a couple hours out and back, I’d say the extra app juggling is probably not worth it yet. That’s basically one charging stop at most, and you can just glance at the station’s own app the night before rather than planning the whole route around it. What I’d actually do is look at whether your regular weekend destinations even have chargers nearby, since that matters more than the app situation.
I’d push back a little on treating the car’s built-in nav or a phone app as the whole plan. From what I’ve seen with friends who run EVs, the regular map is fine for getting you there but it doesn’t really know if a charger is working or if it’s going to be free when you roll up. One guy I know got routed to a station that turned out to be behind a gate at a hotel, which is the kind of thing a generic map won’t tell you. The separate apps are annoying to juggle but they carry the live status stuff. I’m still weighing whether that hassle is worth it for me, since most of my driving is local anyway. Curious whether the newer cars handle that automatically now or if you’re still stuck checking two things.
I mostly care that a mosquito lamp doesn’t flicker or buzz right next to where I sit, and the rechargeable part matters to me since I’d rather not run a cord across the balcony. One unit on a half-open space is probably a coin flip though. How many evenings a week are you out there?
The offline bit caught my attention too when I was looking at one of these. What I noticed from digging around is that the language count on the box is the online total, and the offline set is a smaller chunk that isn’t really spelled out anywhere obvious. Kind of like buying a toolbox and finding out the drill only works on certain screws. I’ve mostly been comparing it to just using my phone since I always have that on me anyway, but the appeal of not fumbling with a screen mid conversation is real. Curious whether the languages that do work offline cover the ones you tend to actually run into on trips, or if it’s a random assortment.
Codes in the database are only half the story. My old Sony VCR took a code from a $10 remote on the first try, but the remote couldn’t learn the TV’s power toggle, so I ended up with two remotes anyway. If your gear is that mixed, a cheap learning remote might beat a pure code-list one.
I’ve had decent luck just doing a quick once-over at the start of each season and then leaving it alone. Pull the starter a few times before refueling and you’ll usually catch anything off before it becomes a real problem.
I checked one out at a friend’s place and on low it was basically a faint fan noise, nothing I’d call a hum. But his place has some background noise from a street, so a dead silent bedroom might be a different story. If you’re that sensitive, I’d try to hear one in person before buying.
A regular board is fine for veg only. I’ve used a cheap plastic one for years just for onions and carrots and never had issues with smell sticking around. The Vanotium seems like a lot of board for someone who isn’t dealing with raw meat.
I don’t own one yet but I’ve been reading up on these and that heat thing actually makes sense to me. My old heating pad did something similar where it felt mild at first and then really kicked in once it got going. Kind of nice if you ask me, since you get the gradual warm up instead of it hitting you all at once.
I’m in the same boat, still deciding whether to buy one, so I don’t have patio results to share. The thing I keep coming back to is that you’ll be refilling the tank more often outside since it’s probably working harder. If you’re already hauling it out there, maybe just try one evening before making it a routine.
Probably not worth it if the bedroom one already felt kind of weak. Afternoon sun in a small room is a different beast than nighttime cooling, and a second wall unit won’t magically fix that. I’d put that money toward something with more actual cooling power.
I’m still deciding on one of these too, and the dishwasher thing is the part I keep going back and forth on. For me it would mostly be a backup option since I prefer hand washing my boards anyway, just feels like they last longer that way. Curious how it handles the heat over time though.
I just don’t stop the job. If the chain is dull enough to notice mid-cut, I’d rather swap to a spare and deal with sharpening later. Pulling out the tool in the middle is more hassle than it’s worth for me.
I got closer to 35 hours before the case needed charging, and that was with ANC on maybe half the time. The 50 hour number is definitely a stretch unless you’re listening super quietly the whole time. Still decent for the price though.
Still on the fence myself but for a different reason. I mostly watch stuff with subtitles already, so the earbuds would just be a backup when subs aren’t available. Curious if anyone’s tried them on older films where the audio isn’t as clean.
I actually use mine mounted up high and the remote reaches fine from the kitchen, which is around a corner. Weird that yours won’t go through a hallway. Maybe it depends where the fan is sitting.
I actually doubt it would be that bad unless you’ve got a pile of loose paper sitting right in front of it. I’ve been looking at these bladeless ones and the airflow seems way more spread out than a normal desk fan, so it shouldn’t send stuff flying the same way. But I haven’t bought one yet so I’m mostly guessing from what I’ve seen.
Interesting, I was actually wondering about that before buying one. Battery life is kind of a dealbreaker for me since I’d probably want to move it around the house and yard. I don’t mind charging things every few days, but if it’s becoming a daily thing that would get old fast. Curious what the average is for everyone else.
If I were in your shoes, I would not buy these specifically for that one uncommon language. I would check the list first in the store or on someone else’s phone, but honestly, if my main need was a smaller language, I would probably just grab a dedicated translation app and keep my regular earbuds. It is a cool gadget, but I would not want to depend on it for something that important.
Mine do the same when I’m near a road, but I found it gets way better if I switch the call to the other earbud, the left one seems to handle noise differently than the right for me. Not sure if that’s a real thing or just my pair, but worth trying before you give up on them.
It lasts me a couple days but only if I turn the alert notifications off, otherwise the app itself drains my phone battery too.
I found the Nunawave a bit heavier in the front, but it never bothered my gums like the cheap ones did.
One thing I noticed right away is how the trigger feels. My regular nozzle has that cheap plastic squeeze handle that kind of fights you after a while. The Jetterix has a smoother pull, so you can hold it for longer without your hand getting tired. That matters more than I thought it would when you’re doing a whole driveway.
The spray itself is definitely more concentrated, but I wouldnt say it feels like a pressure washer or anything. Its more like the water is actually working instead of just dumping out. I used mine on some mossy pavers and it got most of it off without me having to scrub. The car was fine too, but I kept the wider setting for that.
If your house has decent water pressure, youll notice the difference. If your pressure is low, probably not worth it.
I switched from a regular tower fan to the PolarBreeze about three weeks ago, and honestly the comparison is still kind of fresh in my head. The old fan I had was one of those cheaper ones that just blasted air in a straight line, so you had to sit right in front of it to feel anything. With the PolarBreeze, the air feels like it wraps around you more, if that makes sense. It’s not a hard hit of wind, but I notice I don’t have to sit directly in front of it to stay cool.
I use mine in my living room while I’m watching TV, and it does a decent job of keeping the whole area comfortable instead of just one spot. The old tower fan would cool my face but my back would still be sweating. This one just feels more even. It’s not going to replace a real AC on a brutal day, but for regular use it holds up fine. I actually prefer the softer airflow now.