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I’m in the same boat, comparing a couple of these before committing. My worry is less the full day out and more the shorter evening walks adding up through the week, since charging it every night feels like a chore I’d forget.
The part I keep coming back to is whether the schedule actually lives on the feeder or only in the app. If it’s stored on the device, a dead app is annoying but not fatal. If the thing needs the cloud just to remember when to drop food, that’s a different story for me.
I used warm water from the tap and it barely did anything, so I ended up heating a kettle anyway. Kind of defeats the point if you have to boil water every time.
I’m in the same spot, still using an old cheap one and trying to decide if the swap is worth it. The “feels less harsh” thing could just be the new spray pattern honestly. Curious what people say after a couple months.
I’d probably put something under it just to keep the carpet from getting that damp cardboard smell. Even if it hasn’t leaked, the tank sits there full of water for hours. I’ve seen that happen with other water based stuff and it’s annoying to deal with later.
I’d stay put for now. I upgraded once for more stats and ended up ignoring most of them after a couple weeks. The only number I still check is my resting heart rate, and my old tracker already showed that just fine.
I tried a set schedule for my two for about six weeks and honestly it just meant they started bugging me way earlier in the day. The food part was fine, it was the waiting around that got old. I went back to a loose routine and everyone settled down again.
I actually just leave mine in and run the session anyway. My retainer is thin enough that the mouthguard still sits over it fine, and I haven’t noticed any weird issues after a couple months. Not saying it’s officially fine, but it worked for me.
For veg only I’d probably stick with a decent wood or plastic board. The Vanotium is nice for the no-smell and easy rinse thing, but if onions are your main concern, a cheap board plus a quick wash does the same job.
I’ve been comparing a few options for the same thing and the leaf blower route still seems like overkill to me. Not saying it can’t work, but most of these blowers are built to move leaves across a yard, so a keyboard is kind of the opposite situation. I tried a small rechargeable blower on my setup once and it mostly just rearranged the dust rather than getting rid of it. The crumbs ended up wedged along the edges of the case and I had to wipe everything down anyway. What I’m leaning toward instead is something with a brush tip or a lower powered duster made for electronics. The leaf blower seems handy for a garage or patio, but for keys specifically I think it’s a bit of a mismatch. Curious if anyone here actually sticks with it long term though.
I’m not convinced wider bottles are a real problem for these. I’ve opened a few thicker ones at friends’ places and the opener grabbed them fine, so maybe some folks just have older or cheaper units. Keeping a manual one around is still smart though, not because of width but because any electric opener can act up eventually.
I’ve had mine about six weeks and the buildup gets kind of crusty after a while, so I just tap it against the trash can every few days and that keeps it from getting too bad. Still not sure if I’d buy another one though, the zapping noise bugs me at night.
The light on mine is pretty weak too, I mostly just use it to double check the front area after I’m done. For the back teeth I still have to rely on the mirror and a regular bathroom light. It’s a nice extra but not something I’d buy the tool for.
I went from a phone-only cam to one with a screen and the weight difference was honestly not something I noticed. The screen itself I mostly ignore unless I’m setting up a shot before a ride. During the ride it’s useless anyway since I can’t exactly stare at it.
I’ve been comparing both setups lately since I’m still deciding what to buy. The dedicated monitor sounds easier for quick glances, but the app means fewer gadgets on the counter, so I get the tradeoff. I don’t think I’d miss the separate screen much once the alerts are working.
I don’t think heat kills them off that fast. I’ve had a couple pouches in my shed since spring and they still had a noticeable smell when I checked last week. Two to four weeks sounds about right though, so I’d probably swap them monthly in summer rather than every couple weeks.
I’ve run mine off a power bank a couple times when camping and the light was totally normal, no flicker or anything. It does get a bit warm around the charging port after an hour or so, which is the only thing I noticed. I still unplug it before bed though, mostly out of habit.
I’ve used mine on a few Zoom calls with a client in Chile and it handled the Spanish side better than I expected. The bigger issue for me was that I kept glancing at the app instead of just listening. For short calls it’s fine, but I’m still not sure I’d rely on it for anything where the details really matter.
I mostly got mine for the washer and dryer, but I did notice my little desk fan doesn’t have that faint buzz anymore. Could be a fluke, but it’s been consistent for a couple months now. Small stuff might benefit more than people expect.
I’ve been looking at this one too and ended up messaging their support because the listing really does make it sound like you’re tethered to a cord the whole time. What they told me is that the wire is basically just for charging the control pack, and the mask itself runs off that pack once it’s topped up. So in theory you can wear it and move around, but the control pack is a separate little thing you clip on or hold, not built into the mask. That part isn’t super clear on the product page and it’s the main thing holding me back. I don’t love the idea of a dangling pack while I’m trying to do stuff around the house, even if it’s technically wireless. Curious if it actually stays put or if it’s annoying in practice.
No pillow actually handles all three positions well, and that claim is mostly marketing. I roll around constantly too and mine only feels right when I’m on my back. Once I end up on my stomach it’s just awkward.
Might be a fit thing, but I also think the rigid feel is just the tradeoff you accept with these. I tried one on at a friend’s place before ordering and the side stabilizers were noticeable the moment I sat down on their couch. I didn’t get the digging so much as a constant pressure that made me want to shift around. That said, I almost returned mine after the first day because of it. Then I realized I had the straps cranked way tighter than needed. Loosening them just a bit helped a lot when I’m seated, and they still felt secure enough when I stood up.
I will say, if you spend most of your day in a chair rather than moving around, a brace with stiffer side supports might never feel truly comfortable. It’s kind of the nature of having rigid stays against a bent knee. For me, the support when walking outweighs the sitting annoyance, but I get why it would bother someone.
I remember the first time I used mine, I kept trying to hold it like a pen because that’s how I assumed you were supposed to grip something that small. That felt a little awkward for the first couple of minutes, especially since I was being extra careful around my nose. But once I stopped overthinking it and just held it the way it naturally sat in my hand, it was fine. I’ve got smaller hands too and I never felt like it was going to slip out.
The thing that actually took me longer to get used to was the vibration. It’s not loud, but you feel it in your fingers more than you’d expect. That made me grip it tighter at first, which made my hand feel stiff. After a few uses I relaxed and realized you don’t need to hold it firmly at all. It’s light enough that a loose grip works better and feels steadier.
I’d say give it a couple of days before judging the feel. The first time was a bit clumsy for me, but by the third use I wasn’t thinking about the grip at all. Just start slow and don’t squeeze it like you’re trying to keep it from flying away.
I’ve been doing mine after cleansing on bare skin and then layering everything on after, same as you. I did try using a thicker cream before the mask once because I thought it might help the light absorb better or something, but I honestly couldn’t tell any difference. Sticking with your current order seems like the safe bet.