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I’ve only borrowed one from a friend a couple times, so take this with a grain of salt, but I noticed the tingle more when the tip was still slightly wet from rinsing. Drying it off seemed to cut that buzzing feeling down for me. Could just be coincidence though.
Depends how much the TV port can actually give out. I tried a similar stick on an older set and it would reboot every time I opened the browser, though regular streaming was okay. A cheap wall adapter solved it for me, so I’d lean that way if you plan on using apps and casting much.
Mine took a few tries to find the right code for an older DVD player, but it did eventually work. I wouldn’t count on every brand in the house being covered though. Worth a cheap try before you commit to anything fancier.
I’ve been watching this thread since I’m still deciding whether to buy one. The camera angle issue sounds like a small annoyance rather than a dealbreaker, but I’d rather know about it now than after it’s on my fence.
I started out thinking a diverter was just extra plumbing for people who like tinkering, and for the first season I ran mine with nothing but a screen over the inlet. That worked okay, but the water sitting in the barrel had a definite smell by midsummer, and there was a layer of sludge at the bottom when I finally emptied it. Not the end of the world for the flower beds, but it made me realize the roof stuff does end up in there whether you see it or not.
What changed my mind was less about the plants and more about the barrel itself. I got tired of hauling the thing off the base to rinse it out, so I added a simple diverter last spring. The difference isn’t dramatic, but the water clears up faster after a rain and the bottom stays cleaner longer. I still get some grit, so it’s not magic, and I wouldn’t call it mandatory for garden watering.
My own preference is that I’d rather do a five minute drain on the diverter than a full barrel scrub any day. That’s really the whole reason I kept it. If you don’t mind cleaning the barrel now and then, skipping it is a legitimate choice, but I found the maintenance tradeoff worth it after a couple of seasons.
Small screens in tight spots only work if someone actually glances there every day. I’d probably test it with a cheap tablet first before committing to anything mounted. If people ignore it after a week, at least you’re not stuck with holes in the wall.
Airflow matters less than people make it sound. I had mine tucked behind a giant tub of yogurt for a while and it still did its thing. If you’re really jammed in there, though, the boost mode seems to help.
I tried one of those rotary trimmers and honestly went back to scissors because the motor felt slower than just grabbing a few hairs. Mine also pulled a bit if I skipped a couple weeks. Might just be me though.
I wore a wrist tracker for a couple months and the stages were pretty much nonsense for me, but it nailed my total sleep time. If I were you I’d keep the wrist one for bedtime and wake time and just ignore the deep sleep breakdown. Not worth wearing a strap unless a doctor actually needs the data.
For veg only, I’d say it’s overkill. Mine gets used for fish and chicken, that’s where it actually earns its keep. For onions and carrots I’d just grab whatever cheap board is closest.
I asked about this before ordering mine and was told it’s tied to one account, not one phone. So as long as your husband logs into the same account on his phone, he should see the same map. Mine isn’t here yet though, so I’m just going off what support told me.
Phone calls are actually the one thing I don’t bother with mine for. I just prefer holding the phone to my regular ear since that’s what I’m used to, and the Omnihear stays in for everything else.
Room temp water is what I use and it does the job for me. I keep mine on the desk while I work and it takes the edge off enough that I don’t feel like I’m melting. It’s not a real AC though, so if you’re expecting that kind of cold you’ll be disappointed.
Mine cut the smell for maybe three weeks and then it crept back, so I ended up swapping the cartridge sooner than the box suggested. The pool smell is definitely weaker than before, just not gone gone. Curious whether other people notice it fading over time too.
I gave up on chasing channels a while ago. I’d rather have a smaller list that comes in clear than a bunch of stuff that cuts out every five minutes.
I tried mine out on our back porch a couple of evenings last month and it was fine as long as I stayed parked right in front of it. The water tank was the annoying part, I was topping it off way more often than I do inside. So it works, just don’t expect it to do much for a whole seating area.
I have normal vision and bought a pair mostly out of curiosity, and they’ve been fine on their own. The over-glasses design just means the frames are a bit wider than normal sunglasses, so on me they look slightly bulky. Not a dealbreaker, but I’d try them on before buying if looks matter to you.
I’ve used mine for about two months mostly for redness and texture, and my old acne marks have faded a little but nothing dramatic. If spots are your main thing I’d look at vitamin C or retinol first. The mask is nice for overall skin, just not a spot treatment.
I’ve been going back and forth on this too. The self-use thing is really the whole reason I’d buy one, but I can’t tell if it’s actually doable when you’re panicking or if that’s just marketing talk. Curious what people who’ve actually tried it solo think.
Mine was basically ready to go once I got through the app setup. I remember fiddling with the notifications longer than anything, mostly because I wanted it to buzz me for every little thing. Actual tracking started working right after that.
I bought a similar little cordless pen last spring for the same kind of thing, initials on wooden spoons and a few little signs for a craft fair, and what surprised me was how much the vibration mattered to me. My old plug-in engraver rattled so hard that my whole hand would buzz after a couple of minutes and my lines would wander. The cordless one I got was lighter and the vibration felt more controlled, so I could actually take my time on a curve instead of rushing it.
That said, it wasn’t some magic upgrade. I still had to practice on scrap pieces first because the tip grabs the wood differently depending on how fast I move. My first few letters looked pretty rough. After maybe an hour of messing around on offcuts, they got noticeably cleaner. So for simple gifts, yes, I think it can be worth it if your main problem is the tool fighting you. If your main problem is just shaky hands, a new tool won’t really save you.
I kept my old corded one for rougher stuff where I don’t care about neatness. The cordless one is the one I reach for now when I want small details on wood. I haven’t tried it on glass or metal yet so I can’t say anything about that.
Thick material can matter more than people admit. My old backpack had a padded laptop section and anything in that pocket was basically invisible until I moved it to the front pouch. So the bag itself isn’t the issue, it’s which part of the bag.
The 1.5 seconds seems to assume perfect conditions. When I watched a demo in a noisy shop it took way longer because it kept asking the speaker to repeat. Background noise seems to mess with it more than the language itself.
I’ve had one clipped inside my wallet for about four months now and it’s earned its keep just from the number of times I’ve pinged it from the couch. The app itself hasn’t been a battery issue on my phone at all. For basic “where did I put this” stuff it does the job.