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I’d probably just grab it and see how it goes. Worst case it keeps the battery from draining as fast while you’re using it, which is still better than nothing.
I was wondering the same thing before I got mine, so I just plugged it in and tried it out for a day. It’s not dead silent, but the noise is more of a soft whir that blends into the background pretty fast for me. I wouldn’t call it distracting unless your office is totally silent and you’re listening for it.
I’m kind of tempted to just try it with a wool sweater and see what happens, honestly. Even if it’s not perfect, it might still be better than air drying in a cold room.
I’d just plug it in and not worry about it honestly. Even if the battery conks out a bit early, you’re probably asleep anyway. I think people overthink these things for a nightstand fan.
I think it’s just the nature of far-infrared heat, it’s not really supposed to blast you like a space heater or anything. I actually kind of prefer it subtle, lets me wear it longer without feeling like I’m cooking my neck.
I figure if it lasts even a year or two between battery swaps that’s still way better than babysitting a rechargeable thing. I’d probably just grab one and not overthink it.
I’d probably just watch one video of someone swapping it to see if the clip feels cheap, but honestly it sounds like it’s pretty standard for this kind of thing.
I don’t think it’s that dramatic honestly. I use ice pretty often and the battery still lasts long enough for me.
I kinda wonder if the low setting is more for just keeping things tidy between cooks. I don’t have one yet but I’ve been looking at them and figured the high setting is where the real scrubbing happens.
I wouldn’t overthink the color thing too much. It’s basically a fancy microfiber cloth with some polish in it, so it’s going to do the same job regardless of whether your paint is dark or light.
I’d probably just get a second one for the bathroom if it’s not too pricey. Moving things back and forth always sounds easier in my head than it actually is in practice.
I’ve seen a few videos on it and it looks handy enough but I’m not totally convinced it’s that much better than just taking your time with a file. Probably depends on how often you actually need to sharpen.
I used mine on a couple of glass beer mugs and it worked fine for me. No skipping or scratching, just took it slow and used the diamond tip. You definitely need a steady hand but it’s not as hard as people make it sound.
I’ve had a few nights where mine said I was in light sleep for hours when I know I was dead asleep. Not a dealbreaker for me since I mostly just want to see if I got roughly enough rest, but it does make you wonder how much of the other data is off too.
I mean, I kinda disagree with the “peace of mind” take. I stuck one on my router and honestly felt like my head was less fuzzy after a few days, but maybe that’s just placebo. Either way, I’m not taking it off.
I tried it a few times and it stays put well enough for me. Not heavy at all, but I can feel the plastic on my face after a bit. Still, I kinda forgot about it halfway through the session.
Huh, that’s interesting. I always figured it was more about the signal getting blocked by your own body or furniture than the walls themselves. Could just be the angle you’re holding it at from the bed.
Honestly I’m not totally sure it’s a fair comparison since the Enence is more about just speaking and getting a quick translation back while phrasebook apps make you dig around a bit. I guess it depends if you prefer having everything saved and organized your own way or just want something that reacts when you talk at it. For really basic stuff I think either one works, just depends what feels less annoying in the moment.
I barely touch the games on mine. It does the job if you’re waiting for something to load, but I wouldn’t base the purchase on that part.
Honestly, I picked up the Black Falcon mostly because I wanted something I could just toss in my daypack without thinking about it. The camera is fine for quick social clips, definitely not blowing anyone away but it looks decent enough on a phone screen. I think the trade off is worth it if you’re more about the portability than chasing perfect footage.
I think if you’re running the self-cleaning mode every six hours, that’s only four cycles a day, so the claimed 60 cycles per charge should still last you around two weeks maybe. I haven’t tested it myself, but the math seems fine unless the battery degrades faster than expected.
I’ve been thinking about trying them myself but honestly from what I can tell it’s probably not a massive leap. The yellow ones do the basic glare thing and the PolorVision might just add a little polish on top. Not sure it’s worth the switch unless you’re really bothered.
I’ve had mine running all day a few times and it was totally fine. The only thing I’d say is just make sure the water tank isn’t empty by the end of the day, or it’ll just be a loud fan with no cooling. Otherwise, it’s pretty much built to be left on.
I usually run mine on medium just to keep a light breeze going while I’m reading, and I think I get around 3-4 hours out of it before I notice it slowing down. Not totally sure if that’s the official number, but it’s been enough for me to not worry about the cord during an afternoon. Works fine for what it is.
I bought mine mostly for the online stuff so I never really tested the offline mode properly. I know it worked with Spanish and French when I tried it at home once but I didn’t check how many others were there. Probably enough for basic phrases but not the full list.
The green light on mine flickers occasionally too, but it still seems to work fine for me. I wouldn’t worry too much about it unless it goes out completely.
I tend to use mine more for music and podcasts around the house, so I can’t really speak to the translation side either. The fit is pretty light though, and I’ve worn them for a few hours without them bothering me. Battery life has been fine for my shorter listening sessions, but I haven’t pushed them on a full day out.
Honestly, one cheap WiFi camera hasn’t made my internet feel any slower, browsing and streaming are fine. I figured it might matter for heavy uploads but in day-to-day use I barely notice it.