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  • Hands on with the best alternatives to Apple's ill-fated leather case

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    StephaneB said:
    All that woke sillyness is sickening. And then the Americans wonder why the rest of the world think they are stupid.
    Did they change their name? Is this the same as Burkley?
    Alex1Nwatto_cobra

  • Nomad silver titanium band review: Perfect for Apple Watch Ultra

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    DavidIce said:
    The problem with both the Nomad and Sandmarc is that they don’t taper / curve like the Apple band. Why would any take the time to design something that looks like it doesn’t belong on the watch. IMHO, they both totally miss the mark. The 4.5 rating should be a 3 at best.
    I can't speak for Sandmarc, but Nomad is *known* for the robust lugs. That is their specific style and started with their original rugged band that had oversized lugs with the rubber strap. It gave the watch a different appearance that was boxier than what Apple was doing and a way to differentiate itself. Personally, I like that look and why I've worn so many Nomad bands over the years.

    You don't have to like that style, but I do know it was a purposeful design choice that many of the brand's fans like. Me included. I think it looks great on the watch and was designed perfectly to complement it. 
    9secondkox2muthuk_vanalingam

  • Brydge brand & IP sold in foreclosure after financial struggles

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    eman223 said:
    Sounds like they are still in talks with a buyer according to the article...👍👍
    Deal is closed. That’s whats been shaking out the last several weeks as the deal finalized
    watto_cobra

  • Medtronic gets FDA approval for new iPhone & Apple Watch connected diabetic therapy system...

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    appleinsideruser said:
    This is potentially life saving. Big news.
    Yes, but it is years behind the competition that was already doing this. As T1D, I moved away from Medtronic after they feel so far behind the Tandem T:Slim and Omnipod. The new T:Slim X3 is slated for this year and will include USB-C recharging, wireless software updates with new features, a revamped touch screen interface, and an updated version of their hybrid closed loop system that works with both the Freestyle Libre and the new Dexcom G7.

    So yes. This is very good news, lifesaving news, but they are only playing catchup to what's been in the marketplace. 
    appleinsideruser

  • Hands on: Roborock S8 Pro Ultra smart home vacuum & mop

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    twolf2919 said:

    Heya friend. So to be clear, I've been using the S7 MaxV Ultra since it launched, which was in April of 2022. Nearly an entire year. Never once has my S7 gotten stuck or stuck. Well, one time it did get stuck because my wife had a new curtain in the bathroom that was too long and it had big tassels that got inadvertently sucked up. As soon as I saw the alert on the map, I knew exactly what had happened. I fixed our curtain and never had an issue again.

    I also don't have any of those issues with my map. I haven't ever had to rebuild it and it still gets full coverage in my home. That's with my wife rearranging furniture and lots of dog/baby toys lying around. Im not sure why you are having such peculiar issues. My map has only gotten better as it collected more data and the rooms started to take better shape from the initial scans. I also have two floor-to-ceiling windows and a sliding door that never gave us any hassle. I'm so confused at why you're having these problems.

    I draw issue with your insinuation that I didn't spend enough time with the S8, or the S7 for that matter. I've used the S8 for perhaps a couple months now and haven't had any issues you describe, but I did have a good experience with the S7.

    For the mop question, it has the same bottom as the S7. You can't remove the entire mopping attachment, just the mop pad. At least on the S7 MaxV Ultra and the S8 Pro Ultra. They may be different the entry-level models.
    Hi Andrew, I didn't mean to insinuate anything - I was just trying to point out that most reviews are done as soon as a new model comes out so reviewers, trying to be current, usually review devices after only a short amount of use.

    With respect to my troubles with floor-ceiling windows: both the Roborock S5 Max and the S7 MaxV (which is not the base model - it's the Ultra minus the base) have trouble with those.  My windows end a 1/4" above the floor with a 1/4" thick, 6" deep sill.  I wish I could show you my map, but the robot basically thinks the room continues beyond the glass and always climbs onto the sill trying to get out.  All the up/down movements from the sill has led to scuff marks, so I had to put an invisible wall on that section.  A similar thing happens with the slider door tracks: the robot tries to get onto them and sometimes the wheel gets stuck in the groove and it can't get out.

    With regards to the mop: on the S7 MaxV, there are two tabs on each side of the wate reservoir which allows you to slide out a half-elliptical piece of plastic that has the mop pad attached.  You then slide the mop pad off that piece of plastic.  Perhaps you consider the 'mop pad' to be both the cloth plus the piece of plastic?
    For the mop, it appears that that isn't removable on the S8. Just the washable pad peels off but I dont think the whole assembly is removable as with the S7?
    watto_cobra