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The light is fine for reading in a tent. I’ve used mine on the low warm setting and it’s plenty. The repellent part is the gimmick, don’t buy it expecting that to do much. If you just want a lantern that’s easier to pack, sure.
Suction from a bucket does work, but people act like it’s some magic feature. I’ve used mine straight out of a 5 gallon bucket a handful of times when I couldn’t get near a spigot. You drop the hose with the little filter on the end in, turn it on, and it pulls. No priming, no pumping, nothing. First few seconds you hear it sputter while the air clears, then it’s fine.
The catch nobody mentions is the bucket empties fast. Like, way faster than you’d expect. So if you’re planning to wash a whole car off one bucket, forget it. I ended up refilling constantly.
As for whether the suction actually works, yeah, it does. It’s not weak. But don’t drop the filter in the dirt at the bottom or it’ll clog and then it really won’t pull anything. Keep it off the bottom and you’re good.
It’s doable but I wouldn’t call it beginner stuff. You’re basically poking around in folders and hoping the format matches. If you’re the type who gets nervous messing with files, just leave it.
Mine’s in a wallet with 4 other cards and it still works, so the signal thing isn’t the issue. The bulge is. 1.8mm doesn’t sound like much until it’s crammed in with everything else, and now my wallet won’t close flat.
I’m more interested in whether the thing actually holds up over time. These cheap handhelds tend to work fine for a month and then the battery or one of the joysticks gives out. Game list is irrelevant if the hardware dies on you.
If you’re only planning on using it for the garage, I’d save the money and get something cheaper. I see a lot of people saying it’s fine for that kind of light work, but that 15 minute runtime is going to annoy you more than help you. You think you’ll just blow out the dust and be done, but then you hit a corner that needs a slower pass, or you want to get under a shelf, and suddenly you’re rushing before the battery dies.
I’d rather have a corded blower for that kind of job even if it means dragging a cord around. You’re not moving around a huge yard, you’re just pushing debris out of a small space. Being tethered to an outlet doesn’t matter much when you’re staying in one spot. Plus you won’t have to babysit the charge. Just my take if you’re looking for something strictly for the garage.
The “buried in a bag” thing is where I start to tune out. I had mine in a backpack compartment and it took a solid ten minutes to finally show up, and it was still a street over from where I actually was. Find My is fine for a quick “is it in the car or the house” check, but don’t expect anything better than that.
It’s not worth it if you already have a smartphone. The only real upside is not draining your battery, but the app on my phone handled casual stuff like this just as fast. Half the time the device just repeated what I said in English instead of translating it, which was useless.
Mine gets left plugged in on a secondary TV that only gets used a few times a week. It’s been like that for maybe five months now and the stick doesn’t get any warmer than a phone that’s been charging. I wouldn’t lose sleep over it.
If the yard is truly shaded most of the day, plan on grabbing the USB cable regularly. The solar panel tops it off on sunny days but it is not some magic battery that never dies. I treat it like a phone, just charge it when it gets low and move on.
Guess that settles it then. Sounds like the smell is there but not exactly overpowering until you open the pouch. Good enough for me, I’ll just tear one open when I get them and see how it goes.
I’d say if you’re already worried about it, that’s probably your answer. These things are not invisible. Even with the flexible design, it’s a mouthguard with electronics in it, so you’re going to feel it sitting there the whole time. It’s not painful, just not something you forget about.
Faster for me, mainly because it runs while I’m asleep or at work so the clock doesn’t matter the same way. The rack just sat there doing nothing for 12 hours, this thing is actually done by morning. Still not a tumble dryer, but nobody should expect that.
If you’re jumping between pitch sizes, I’d be careful assuming it just works across the board. These manual sharpeners usually fit the standard 3/8 and .325 stuff fine, but the smaller or oddball pitches can be a pain to clamp properly. I’d check the actual spec sheet for your specific chains before ordering, because “compatible with many” doesn’t mean all.
Offline mode works, but it’s basically the stripped-down version. Fine for a word or two, not a conversation.
Most of the common sizes are covered, but you still have to look at the actual numbers on your chain. I’ve got a couple of saws and it fits both fine, but I wouldn’t assume it’s universal just because it says “many.” If you’ve got something with an odd pitch, you’re probably out of luck.
Used one at a friend’s place last month. The vibration mode is definitely closer to a deep massage, not that sharp tingly buzz you get from a TENS. That said, I didn’t find it as helpful as I expected for the price. It felt good while I was lying there, but the relief didn’t stick around much longer than the session itself.
Give it more than a few weeks or move on. These ergonomic pillows are picky about sleeping position.
Wore mine under straight leg jeans for a couple weeks. The side supports are noticeable if you press on the fabric, but nobody’s going to spot it from across the room. It doesn’t bunch up behind the knee. If you’re wearing skinny jeans, that’s a different story, but regular pants are fine.
Thick hair is exactly where I’d expect it to struggle, and mine did. I got maybe two weeks of decent trimming before it started snagging on the wiry stuff near the bridge of my nose. It’s fine for the light hairs, but I wouldn’t trust it on anything that actually needs a blade.
Coverage is nice but it doesn’t matter if you skip sessions because you can’t be bothered to sit in front of a panel. I got way more consistent use out of the mask, and consistency did more for my skin than the panel’s bigger reach ever did.
USB-C is USB-C. If it fits and the charger actually outputs something, it’ll charge. I’ve used the cable from my headphones and an old phone charger on mine, no problem. The included cable is probably just a cheap basic one anyway, so losing it isn’t a big deal.
It’s probably just the relay clicking over. Most stuff with a timer does that when it cuts power. I wouldn’t lose sleep over it unless it starts doing it randomly all the time.
I tested mine on a piece of bread once just to see and it pulled it right off the counter. Not exactly a throat, but the suction is there. I’d say it’s probably fine for what it’s designed to do.
Mine does the same thing on bumpy ground. I think it’s just the nature of a wire head, they bounce when they can’t stay planted.
They’re adhesive pads, so they’ll stick until they get dirty or lose their tack. For neck and shoulders while sitting still they’re fine, but if you’re constantly moving around expect them to lift a bit. The heat function is a nice bonus though, helps loosen things up.
I think it makes some noise but I’m not totally sure if mine is running right or not. It’s quiet enough that I don’t notice it when I’m actually working, so probably fine for an office.