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I’d check the actual product listing before ordering, since some bundles include a card and some don’t. The console itself doesn’t need one to turn on, but most of the games live on the card.
I actually like giving guests a bit more than just the wall switch. When my cousin stayed over, I shared a couple of lamps and a plug with her and she figured it out in a minute without touching my scenes. It was less annoying than me having to turn things on for her every night.
Mine doesn’t click at all, it just starts blowing warm air after a few seconds. Not saying yours is broken, but it’s not something every unit does. Maybe it depends on the batch or how the internal switch is set up.
iPhone 11 should be totally fine then. Podcasts and calls are basically all I use mine for and that part has never given me trouble, it just connects when I put them on and stays put until I take them off. The one thing I’d say is if you’re used to your earbuds dropping for a second when you walk past certain spots, mine haven’t done that at all, which was the main thing I was worried about coming from cheap buds. The app stuff being slow is real but it sounds like it won’t be in your way. If you do end up wanting to try translation later it still works, it’s just not instant, more like a couple seconds of waiting before it catches up. For podcasts and calls though I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised compared to what your earbuds were doing.
My experience has actually been the opposite of what some people are saying here. I paired mine with an iPhone XR and the Bluetooth side has been rock solid, no lag at all when I’m listening to podcasts or taking calls. Audio stays in sync with video too, which surprised me since my old earbuds were a mess on this phone. Where I notice the age of the phone is more on the translation side, the app takes its sweet time loading sometimes, but the glasses themselves connect fast and stay connected. So if your main concern is the wireless connection feeling smooth, I’d say you’re fine. The phone being older hasn’t been the bottleneck for me at all. Curious what iPhone you’re on though, since that might change things.
I had a similar setup at work for about a month, with the heater sitting on the corner of my desk near my monitor and a few folders, and nothing ever felt warm or looked off. I did start leaving a couple inches of space around it after a while, but that was more of a habit thing than because anything happened. The one thing I noticed is that it does put out a decent amount of warmth for its size, so I figured a little breathing room was just common sense. It’s been running most days since and the desk setup hasn’t changed. If you’ve already been using yours for a couple weeks without anything odd, that’s probably a decent sign it’s fine where it is.
I mostly care about whether the basic stuff still works without the app. If the feeder can’t dispense on a schedule without wifi, that’s a no from me. I like the app features but I don’t want them to be the only way to use the thing.
Battery for sure, I don’t want to mess with gas cans and oil mixing for a small yard. That notebook trick is smart though, I’ll probably steal that once I actually have something to write in it.
Mine actually sits a little high too and I just left it. I get more sky in the frame but the birds are still clear enough, and I’d rather not loosen anything and have it drift later.
I keep my power bank in the little side pocket of my personal item so it’s easy to pull out at security, and that’s honestly been the main thing that helps. The rules themselves seem pretty similar wherever I go, so I don’t do a ton of digging. I just glance at the airline’s page while packing and call it good.
I’ve had mine hardwired for about a year and honestly the cable thing bugged me way less than I expected once it was gone. But if hiding the cord is your only reason, a decent cable clip does the same job for basically nothing. The parking stuff is where it actually gets worth thinking about.
I’m pretty bad about checking apps too, so what actually helped was writing the expiry date on a sticky note and putting it on the back of my phone. Sounds silly but I see it every time I pick the phone up. For stacked plans I just note which one ends first so I don’t mix them up.
I have a magnetic snap on my everyday bag and my Guardality card has been in there since spring with no issues. I honestly never even thought about the magnet until now. Still works the same as day one for me.
Mine sits wedged between leftovers half the time and it still keeps things from getting that stale smell. It’s not magic if something’s already rotting in there, but I noticed a difference within a few days.
I had a totally different experience with the whole “buy direct for support” thing. I ordered straight from their website and when I had an issue about two months in, it was a pain to get anyone to respond. Ended up just fixing it myself.
If your main goal is a backup for home internet, the roaming stuff is just a bonus you won’t touch much. Mine sits in a drawer until I need it and it’s been handy for that. You’re not really wasting anything since it still works as a normal hotspot.
I did the transfer thing for a while but got tired of washing the container every time I refilled it. Now I just keep the kibble in its bag and stick the whole thing in a tall trash can with a lid, bag and all. The bag does most of the work and the can just keeps my cat from chewing through it.
Mine started skipping walks around that age and it turned out his nails were way too long and it hurt to walk on hard ground. I felt dumb but the groomer caught it, not me. So it can be a really small thing. A quick once over might give you an answer without a whole vet workup.
If I were in your spot I’d honestly just try rotating a few small things instead of leaving everything out at once. Mine gets bored of the same toys within a couple days, so I swap them around and it’s like new stuff again. Takes two seconds and no floor space.
I actually disagree that it needs to be dead silent. I’m a pretty light sleeper and the low fan sound from mine is actually kind of nice, like white noise. It’s the sudden clicks and beeps from other units that wake me up, not a steady hum.
I still haven’t pulled the trigger on this one but the replies helped. I keep going back and forth but the mixed answers are probably realistic for a screen like this. Might just grab one and see for myself.
I’d look at the actual instructions for the specific unit before trusting forum answers on this one. Bathrooms are one of those rooms where manufacturers get weird about it. Some small heaters are fine in there, some explicitly say not to use them in damp areas even with shutoff features.
That said, ten minutes before a shower is a pretty short window. I’ve used a little plug-in heater in my bathroom during winter and never had an issue, but I also kept it on the counter away from the tub and didn’t leave it running while things got steamy. The shutoff stuff is mostly about overheating and tipping, not moisture, so that part doesn’t really cover the bathroom concern.
If the manual says bathroom ok then you’re probably fine for that short burst. If it doesn’t mention it at all, that’s what would give me pause.
I don’t own one yet but this thread is kinda making me want to grab one anyway. The whole reason I’d buy it is so I stop freehanding and getting wonky teeth, so a little wiggle on the bar wouldn’t bug me much.
That would bug me too. If there’s no built-in spot, it’s basically guaranteed to vanish in my house. Curious if anyone actually keeps track of theirs long term.
My experience was kind of the opposite of what you’d expect with a shaped pillow. I figured I’d have to fight it all night since I flip from side to back constantly, but it actually made me settle down more. Not because it traps you or anything, it just felt less comfortable to sprawl out with it under my head, so I stayed more in one lane than usual. Weird side effect honestly. I still move some, but way less than with my old flat pillow. So for me it kind of worked by making the tossing less appealing, not by forcing me to stay put. If you really thrash around though, that might not be your experience at all. Bodies are different.
