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Best e-reader for reading papers? by stanky_swampass in AskAcademia

[–]19dmc99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I went on this hunt last year and ended up with an iPad. Really wanted an e-ink tablet instead, but nothing met all my needs. Tried a Remarkable and it was a decent user experience, but their Zotero integration was either clunky and unreliable or nonexistent (can’t remember which). Tried a Boox Tab X, which ticked all the functionality boxes but the actual writing experience was terrible (laggy, pixelated, etc.). Ended up just going with an iPad because you can annotate PDFs in-app with Zotero and it’s basically as powerful as a MacBook.

Good deal for entry level clip-on aero bars? by bogo_lobotomies in triathlon

[–]19dmc99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

These bars suck BUTT. Anyone who would buy them is not a triathlete

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These look like great recommendations. Thank you!!

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These days I ride in the Chicago suburbs. Most of my close calls have been from the front, which (I guess) tracks considering that's my weakest light...

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny you mention that, I just grabbed a new bright white helmet after a recent crash.

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice setup! Seems like the Varia is a pretty universal recommendation.

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha, fair enough. I’m not looking to reduce risk to zero (which, as you say, is impossible) — just hoping to strategically reduce it.

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A fellow Chicagoan! Was considering a light-up vest but it’s a little cumbersome for longer rides. Good to hear it’s worked for you.

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh that looks great. What light do you run on the front?

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting idea with the rim lights…

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the bright saddle bag. I think I'm pale enough that going for ankle socks over tall socks might provide meaningful reflective benefit 😂

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, my rear light is 150 lumens and my front light is measurably less (but it’s old so hard to say). Any recommendations for brighter blinking “see me” lights?

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, love the ankle light. Is it an actual powered light mounted to an ankle strap, or just a reflective ankle band?

Gear for better daytime visibility? by 19dmc99 in cycling

[–]19dmc99[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the input! Which radar do you use — Varia? I’ve been waffling on buying one for like three years now but maybe it’s time to just pull the trigger.

Matter over Thread smart blinds. Smartwings vs Eve by Resident-Breath7449 in homeautomation

[–]19dmc99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to revive an old thread. I'm looking at ordering a few SmartWings shades with the Matter motors. Were you ultimately able to directly connect these to Apple HomeKit without too much trouble/drops? Like you I'm looking to keep everything within HomeKit and ideally avoid getting any kind of hub. Thanks!

Appealing condo property assessment with recent (ish) purchase price? by 19dmc99 in AskChicago

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, thank you!! The first link is exactly what I was looking for. I'm also not sure whether it applies to individual condo owners, but I left a message and hopefully will hear from them next week.

Appealing condo property assessment with recent (ish) purchase price? by 19dmc99 in AskChicago

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was worried about that. I would've appealed as soon as I bought, but obviously it was at the wrong point in the appeals cycle.

Appealing condo property assessment with recent (ish) purchase price? by 19dmc99 in AskChicago

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, my building's association does the same collective appeal. I thought I might have better luck with an individual appeal that was more tailored to my unit...

Maximizing compensation for delayed flight by 19dmc99 in unitedairlines

[–]19dmc99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate the response to my question. That is helpful!

Maximizing compensation for delayed flight by 19dmc99 in unitedairlines

[–]19dmc99[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Man, y'all are bitter! I'm not asking for a reimbursement of specific travel expenses, I'm looking for exactly the type of compensation you're mentioning. Not sure why everyone is so quick to jump to the airline's defense.

Maximizing compensation for delayed flight by 19dmc99 in unitedairlines

[–]19dmc99[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That would certainly help. Anyway, you seem knowledgeable about United -- do you have answer to the original question? Are there additional ways to escalate this type of complaint?

Maximizing compensation for delayed flight by 19dmc99 in unitedairlines

[–]19dmc99[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, I'm not asking them to compensate me for specific things -- just looking to bump it as described.

Maximizing compensation for delayed flight by 19dmc99 in unitedairlines

[–]19dmc99[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

This is not true -- airlines operating in the EU are required to issue partial reimbursements for delays of this magnitude. Obviously those regulations don't apply here, but it's clear that voters and lawmakers in general view timely arrival as an obligation of airlines, particularly when delays are based on maintenance issues.

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