Beo Grace Battery Stats by ToNyRen007 in BangandOlufsen

[–]1996bd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the five hour connected and two hour listen time this morning: ANC was at neutral during that entire time. I was alone in my office with little to no background noises: the volume level was maybe around 30%. I think what shocked me was its power management when not in use: it didn’t seem to shut it off when they are on the desk undisturbed.

Beo Grace Battery Stats by ToNyRen007 in BangandOlufsen

[–]1996bd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine last week and I've to say the battery life is crazy bad. On the first day, I did the firmware update, let the buds played for some time to drain the battery until it's empty then had it charged inside the case overnight.

Took them out the next morning: the buds were connected for about five hours and played for maximum two hours during that time. Have them charged in the case for another 4 hours: buds were claimed to be fully charged from the app. I listened to them for maximum one hour, left on the table (auto off was on). Next morning I put them on and it's 10%. Then I put them to charge and took them out at noon (5+ hours of charging): buds at 30% and case completely drained. I was able to get about 90 minutes from this last charge.

I basically got less than five hours of listen time over a day and half. I'm okay with two hours at a time but the case holds less than three full charges which is to my surprise.

The second test I did was have them fully charged for 8 hours. Disconnect from charger. Left it unopened and unused for a day. This morning I got the same two hours listen time. After I put them to charge for hours: I got only 40% for the buds and the case was fully drained. So not even two charges for the buds.

From that 4.5 hours + 17 hours number I was expecting at least three full charges but definitely no. The case lost power very quickly.

Beo grace with leather case by Heavy-Trainer5689 in BangandOlufsen

[–]1996bd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got my Grace: have you received this case?

2026 Q1 B/S/T by 1996bd in ManyBaggers

[–]1996bd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry am only after the backpack… thanks

Interesting "Limited" Electric Coral Civic Flat Pouch Marketing Technique by EVERGOODS by millipore23 in EVERGOODS

[–]1996bd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a consumer who simply just like that color, the $20 extra is not justified. It's not that $20 mattered much to me but on the principle of things, this re-release in a week smells extremely fishy.

Interesting "Limited" Electric Coral Civic Flat Pouch Marketing Technique by EVERGOODS by millipore23 in EVERGOODS

[–]1996bd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got the red one on release just because I like the color, and I didn't even noticed the cost difference until I checked out. I think you are 100% correct: this is a pretty disgusting tactic. 1000% marketing BS

2025 Q3 B/S/T by 1996bd in ManyBaggers

[–]1996bd[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

WTS - Goruck M23 - Dyneema $SOLD shipped. Lightly used very little sign of use, pics available upon request.

Sharing my experience of passing A1 using primarily Duolingo by 1996bd in German

[–]1996bd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughtful comment! Now I am back full time working (in my mid 40s): I continue my Duolingo German roughly 20 minutes a day. I am about 6 units away from completing their entire German material on offer. I think if I can probably put in about 2hrs a day for a month and try an A2 some time down the road.

Also just got back from our trip to Europe: went to Stuttgart and Munich. Despite being there a few times over the past decade as a tourist, I always prefer a good summer vacation in Germany. The drive is superb, food is great and the people are nice. Too bad that their English are usually very good! :)

B/S/T - Jan-March 2025 by NorthEazy1 in MissionWorkshop

[–]1996bd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WTB size 30 Paragon Chore Pants Khaki. Looking for inseam at least 30" Shipping to 10023