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I actually think the ID is worth having if you’re new to birds. Without it you’re just watching clips of random birds and guessing. I had it for a few months and it was nice opening the app and seeing “house finch” instead of just a blurry brown blob.
I went the other way after trying one. I liked the convenience but my car’s factory system seemed to handle the wired signal better, so the wireless version felt a little flat on the low end. It wasn’t terrible, just noticeable enough that I went back to the cable for longer drives.
I grabbed a 32GB card beforehand just to be safe. Better than waiting around if one is not in the box.
I’ve worn mine around a busy shopping district during some kind of street festival, which was honestly about as chaotic as it gets for sound. Lots of chatter, music from different stores spilling out, cars honking. The noise reduction does something, but for me the bigger factor was how close the other person was standing. If they were right next to me and speaking at a normal pace, it picked things up fine. If they were a bit farther away or talking over their shoulder, it started guessing wrong.
What threw me off was that it handled the constant rumble of crowd noise way better than sudden loud bursts like a siren or someone yelling nearby. Those seemed to punch through and confuse it for a second. Also, I noticed I had to speak a little more clearly myself. I tend to mumble when I’m distracted, and in a loud place that habit caught up with me. When I made an effort to talk a bit slower, the translations got noticeably better.
I wouldn’t say the noise reduction is a miracle or anything, but it’s not useless either. It just buys you a bit more room to work with. If the airport cafe is mostly steady background noise, you’ll probably be okay. I’d just keep your expectations in check and maybe have your phone ready as a backup if you’re translating something important.
I just toss them wherever and don’t really pay attention to the scent until I’m close to the pouch. They’re not gonna make the whole garage smell like anything, but you’ll know when you’re near one. That’s about all I need from them.
I’ve had mine hanging in a basement for a few months now with just some clips along the top and it’s been fine. The fabric has a bit of give to it, so as long as you pull it snug when you hang it, it stays pretty flat. I do notice a small wave near the bottom corner, but once the movie’s on you really don’t see it.
I’d go with a decent class 10 just to be safe. The camera itself isn’t super picky, but 4K footage adds up fast and a slow card can stutter or stop recording at the worst moment. I’ve had that happen with other cameras, not this one specifically, but it’s just not worth the hassle when cards are cheap now.
I had the same worry before grabbing one. I mostly run a Stihl chain on a pretty standard 18″ bar, and it fit fine. I’ve also used it on a smaller electric chainsaw with a different pitch, and that worked too. I think the main thing to look at is the actual tooth size and the gauge of the chain, not so much the brand. If you have something really odd or a super low-profile chain, that’s probably where you’d run into trouble. I checked the specs against my chains before buying just to be safe. It’s not a universal tool, but it covers the common stuff most homeowners are running. If you’re on a standard setup, I wouldn’t overthink it. If you’re running something weird, maybe measure the chain first.
Pups that age tend to grow out of the noise sensitivity anyway, so you might not even need it for long.
I sized up for mine so it wouldn’t dig in, and honestly it just feels like a thicker base layer under my jeans. The straps are the only part I notice if I’m sitting weird, but for walking around doing errands it’s fine. I wouldn’t wear it with anything super tight, but regular pants are no problem.
The spinning brush definitely helps with old buildup, but you’re still going to have to put some elbow grease into it. I found it works better if you let it sit on a spot for a few seconds instead of just gliding over the whole grate. It won’t be a one-and-done miracle, but it’s a lot less work than a regular brush.
I think you’re overthinking it a bit. If the plug fits, it should work, and 2008 is well within the OBD2 era. Maybe some really old cars have weird pinouts, but yours is probably fine.
I haven’t had that issue with mine, but I also don’t really think about the vents much. They’re probably just there so you don’t panic if your mouth falls open. As long as I’m not snoring, I’m happy.
I only use fan mode when I want a little air movement while I sleep, and it’s definitely not going to replace a box fan or anything. For me it’s fine, just a light breeze to keep the air from getting stuffy. Maybe it depends on how close you sit to it?
I put mine right in the middle of the middle shelf and honestly I still can’t tell if it’s doing much. I keep forgetting to charge it too so that probably doesn’t help.
Pretty common with these plug-in devices while they figure out your driving style. I wouldn’t worry about it.
I skimmed the thread and honestly, if you’re mostly staying in one country, the global roaming is just a bonus you might never touch. I think data saver mode is still handy for stretching your plan when you’re out and about, not just for switching countries.
I mean, access point mode is pretty standard across most brands, so you should be fine. I’ve used extenders from other companies with non-matching routers before and never had a problem. The only thing is the app might nag you a bit during setup if it detects a different brand, but it still works. You could always just return it if it gives you trouble.
I haven’t tried the Clip 5 yet but I saw one in a store and the carabiner does look a bit wider than the old one. Not totally sure if it’s a huge difference in practice though. Might depend on how thick your backpack straps are.
I think mine gets a little warm too, but I only really notice it if I pick it up right after charging. Not totally sure if that’s normal but it hasn’t caused any issues with the collar working or anything. Still tracks my dog fine.
I think mine might have a tiny bit of movement too but I honestly never really noticed until I saw this thread. It still clicks into each speed fine so I haven’t given it a second thought.
I think it’s supposed to be more of a gentle warmth than anything intense. I kind of prefer it that way since I don’t like it too hot.
I haven’t swapped mine yet either, but it feels solid enough that I’m not worried about it getting loose later. It clicks on pretty firmly and hasn’t popped off during use, so that seems good enough for me.
I think people get too hung up on the ice thing. I’ve run mine with just tap water plenty of times and the fan itself is still nice to have on a warm desk.
