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I have one in a south facing room that gets hammered by sun until around 6pm. It handles it, but I wouldn’t say it makes the room cold, it just stops it from getting miserable. If you’re expecting a blast of arctic air the minute you walk in, you’ll be disappointed. Fine for keeping things comfortable, not for dramatic temperature drops.
Mine has been pretty quick honestly. The alert usually lands within a second or two of him stepping out, at least on my phone. I did notice the app itself sometimes takes a moment to refresh the map, so the notification is fast but the live location can look a bit laggy right after.
Outdoor mode helped with voices for me, but I never expected it to fully kill wind. I found that the breeze noise comes and goes more than it used to, which was good enough for my purposes. If your dad is standing in a really open windy spot, nothing is going to fix that completely. It’s more about whether the tradeoff is worth it for him.
I’d just grab one before you open the box. I picked mine up without checking and ended up sitting there with the camera in my hands scrolling through my phone for an hour. These things basically never show up with a card included, no matter what the pictures on the listing suggest.
I’d just grab one anyway. Even if it does come with a factory film, those are usually more for shipping than actual protection. A cheap glass one will save you the headache later.
I found the non-slip backing is fine on hardwood, but the bigger issue is that dust and crumbs get under it over time and make it shift a bit. A quick sweep under it every couple weeks fixes that. Other than that it stays put during normal use.
Depends what you’re mixing honestly. I use mine for protein shakes after the gym and I’m already on my second set of batteries after about two weeks. The thicker stuff seems to make the stirrer work harder. Light matcha use probably won’t drain them as fast but I wouldn’t count on it lasting forever.
I got a full day out of mine but I wasn’t exactly chattering nonstop. I’d say it was around 8-9 hours of on-and-off use with it sitting in my bag between conversations. If you’re planning on using it heavily all day, I’d still toss a power bank in your bag just to be safe.
Foam that high seems like a lot honestly. I get that it shows it’s working, but when mine did that I figured I just dumped in too much powder. Next time I used less and it still bubbled up but not as crazy. So yeah, you probably used more than needed.
The adhesive will be fine, I wouldn’t sweat that part. But honestly, if you’re putting it on a TV that’s in a cabinet or right against a wall, just double check it’s got some airflow. I had one on a receiver that got pretty warm and it stayed stuck, so the TV should be no problem at all.
Different pads on different units is pretty normal I think. I had a cheap no-name TENS years ago and the pads were almost spongy, these ones are definitely more like a sticker. But honestly they do the job for me. I use mine maybe every other day and I haven’t had sticking problems yet, but I also don’t push it for weeks on end. If they start slipping I’ll just replace them, they’re not that expensive. I get why it feels like a downgrade if you’re used to the old style, but I don’t think it’s a big deal. The unit itself works fine and that’s what matters to me.
I think people make brick mounting sound harder than it is, but I also get being cautious about it. For something this light, I doubt you’d run into real trouble as long as you use the right bits. The bigger question for me is whether the screen holds up well outdoors over time, not just the mounting part.
It’s a fan, not a white noise machine. If your old one sounds like a jet, this will be a huge step up even on medium.
I guess it depends on what you’re expecting from it. I personally prefer the idea of not having to mess with a window hose, even if it means the cooling is more localized. Seems like a tradeoff that works for some people.
I think the 15 minutes would probably get you through a deck and a garage sweep if you’re not too fussy about it. I’m not totally sure how it handles heavier dust though, might depend on how packed your garage is.
Mine felt a little stiff at first too but I figured it’s just the file seating into the groove properly. I noticed if I don’t keep the angle dead straight it wants to skate more than bite. Does the job once you get the hang of it though.
I’ve seen a few people mention the controller size, but honestly I think it’s more about grip than hand size. The shape is pretty standard, nothing special, but not terrible either. If you’re used to smaller controllers from the old days, these might feel fine.
I mean, it’s not like it’s gonna cook you, but I do notice it a little if I’m cold. Probably not the main selling point though.
I’d say go for it just to see, the humidifier handles dryness but the tape is more about keeping your breathing steady. They tackle different things so it’s not really one or the other.
I got one mostly for the crevice nozzle, which works pretty well between key rows. The brush is whatever, I barely use it.
I’ve had mine for about six weeks and honestly haven’t noticed any softening yet, but I mostly use it for cold water so maybe that helps keep the rubber firmer.
I think it’s probably just the weight of the steel wires throwing it off a bit when the ground isn’t level. Mine does the same thing on my patio edges, but I just slow down a little and it’s fine.
I think it depends on the room honestly. I’ve used mine on humid days and it didn’t make things worse, just didn’t cool as much as on a dry day. The airflow alone still felt nice when I pointed it right at me though.
I think people make it sound more complicated than it is. I just drew a box over the corner of my yard where a bush was triggering it and it stopped, driveway still works fine. You might have to play with the size a little but it’s not that fussy.
Alright, thanks for the input everyone. Sounds like it’s not a big deal to just charge it when I remember, so I’ll probably pick one up and stop overthinking it.
