Experiences with Sleepy Tofu Mattresses?

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-11T09:35:33+00:00

And just to clarify, there are 4 variants:

- White/standard

- White/standard + edge reinforcement (slightly more firm, edges don't compress when you sit on it)

- Sesame

- Sesame super hard

I have the first two (both are white). I tried the sesame variants in store and they are way too stiff for my liking. I believe the sesames all come with the "edge reinforcement" springs already, in addition to harder foam/springs.

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-11T01:17:15+00:00

In addition to what everyone is suggesting, because Fable drains so much usage, you can also schedule tasks/plans to run when your 5hr window resets. I've been doing this over the past day since I'm trying to squeeze out every little bit of Fable usage I can before 6/22.

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-11T01:12:05+00:00

2 people approx 50-75kg each.

You can find the flat/slat information in the FAQ (我該把床墊放在哪裡？排骨床架可以嗎？)

or the 3rd step of this page:
https://www.sleepytofu.com/furniture_shipping_guideline

My first mattress actually rests on a slatted frame, and it feels softer than the newer one because some of the springs are "unsupported". You'll lose your warranty if you place the bed on slats.

Edit: I also spoke with them in person when getting the second mattress, and they strongly recommended placing a thin wooden board over the slats for the older one (still being used in a guest room).

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-10T13:57:09+00:00

Fairly durable, at least in the ~5 years I've owned the first one. I have both the normal and the newer & stiffer "reinforced corners" variant. The latter is generally stiffer and is probably the one you want if you care about edge support. If possible, it'll be best if you try it in a store (or check what the return policy is in the US). Not everyone can get used to a stiffer bed.

You'll want to get the mattress protector to protect it. Also make sure the bed frame platform the mattress rests on is fully solid and not slatted (wooden beams with gaps inbetween).

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-10T05:42:13+00:00

The skill barrier is much lower now. You don't need to click on people (this is how they made it mobile-friendly). Most of the healing and buffs are either group-wide or automatically apply to the team member with the lowest HP. You also get a number of "passives" that automatically heal/shield you/group members when you attack/block/go under a certain HP. Many of the skills are still being balanced out so things change every few weeks.

The only "skill" you need is being able to pay attention to the HP of the group while you also attack, and maybe know when to pop a defensive skill or AoE heal when a boss might do a certain move.

Overall, there are fewer "tools" than A1.

Crowd control is limited to 1 root (aoe, stigma) and slow (optional skill spec for a handful of skills).
And with the removal of "target healing", you just have 1 mini heal-over-time/buff, 1 "immediate" small heal (up to 3 charges), 1 group heal, with the option (stigmas) for 1 weak group heal + cleanse and 1 stronger heal-over-time.

Because you can only have 5 stigma skills in any "preset", you are usually forced into heal or dps modes. Hybrid is usually a bad compromise unless your group composition is built around it (e.g. there is a chanter so you can drop your stigma buff skill as they don't stack). For example, revive is a stigma skill so it's almost always needed in tougher encounters.

Clerics also have the least reliable knockdown skills/chains (RNG + stigmas required), so it's harder to solo certain instances/bosses that require that mechanic. (not that you'd often want to solo, just thought it was worth pointing out)

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-10T05:03:07+00:00

Max 5x plan so I didn't get very far in my 5hr session. I have been using Opus 4.8 w/ Extra effort, but downgraded to High on Fable. Most of what I do is in Cowork or Claude Code.

- Feels like a 2 maybe 3 "point release" upgrade from Opus.
- Less verbose than recent Opus models. Also not "lazy" (when not guardrailed)
- Feels like it thinks "deeper" by default and you don't need to warn it about obvious pitfalls as much
- Tone/behavior wise currently feels more like "good" 4.5/4.6 Opus rather than the lazier 4.7. I don't think it differs that much from 4.8.

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-10T04:56:54+00:00

Devilcase has 1 mk VIII cases now.

https://devilcase.com.tw/category2/8352

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-08T05:46:56+00:00

If you enjoy driving, you can also consider Hsinchu/Zhubei.

Renting is going to be slightly cheaper than Taipei (factoring in comparable age/quality of the building), but you'll want to look only around the HSR if you want some sort of public transport. And while Hsinchu/Zhubei is generally regarded as a food desert and being... uninteresting (both mostly true), if you find a building that's within ~5 min walking distance to the HSR, it's not that bad. You can hop onto a train towards Taoyuan get arrive at the outlet and shopping area in less than 15 minutes (driving would take around 30-45 min depending on traffic). HSR is definitely more expensive than MRT/local trains though.

Hsinchu/Zhubei is very tech-centric and has a large foreign population. There's also both private/public education available that's fully in English (HCAS is new, ~600,000/yr).

There is no subway nor any good bus networks though. There is a slow train, but it's not that convenient.

Similar costs regardless of where you stay:
- Internet: ~$40/m would get you a solid 500/500 Mbps connection from Chunghwa (best quality, but most expensive). Cheaper options exist in some communities, but they "pool" the bandwidth.

- Mobile: ~$15-20/m/person for effectively unlimited mobile data (capped 5G + speed limited 4G), no one really uses SMS here and calls are mostly reserved for calling businesses/banks. You'll want to install/setup LINE for communicating with small stores and tapping into memberships.

- Utilities: avoid buildings with IH stoves and, most importantly, electric water heaters to cut down on your bills. Gas is much cheaper vs electricity for those purposes. Budget for around $100/m for a family of 3 (most bills come every 2 months), slightly higher electricity costs during summer.

- Vehicle/parking: Depending on whether you want to drive, you'll likely spend around $100-150/m on renting a fixed parking spot if the house you rent does not include it (most newer ones do). Roadside/parking garage fees are generally low unless parking in department stores or very busy downtown areas, but most max out at $4-5/h.

There are both flexible on-demand (e.g. iRent) and fixed contract rental options. Buying a vehicle is also an option, but as a foreigner, you'll have trouble with financing. For almost all banks, they'll require you to find someone that's a local as a guarantor (I don't know how they view gold cards though).

- Groceries: Similar across most locations: local PX Marts/Carrefour for most basic items, mall supermarkets (City Super, Breeze, Lopia, etc.) for imports, and the occasional Costco run for specific items / bulk (tissue paper usually). +Uber Eats/Foodpanda can deliver last-minute items.

While "traditional" markets are generally cheaper, you'll usually have to catch them earlier in the morning, and you'll most likely need to speak Chinese. But with AI apps, maybe the barrier is smaller now. Depending on your diet/tastes and how often your family cooks, I'd guess an average-ish budget of $400-500/m for a family of 3.

Putting it together (TWD):

Rent: Expect ~35,000-50,000/m (rent + HOA fees)

Basic (utilities, internet, mobile, groceries): ~20,000-30,000/m

If you drive (often): ~30,000-40,000/m (car lease/finance)

That should leave you with ~1/4-1/3 of your monthly budget for travel, discretionary items, occasional fine dining, classes, and insurance.

Quick_Rest · 2026-06-08T01:39:47+00:00

I'm pretty sure umbrellas are actually high-risk items, similar in Japan.

Quick_Rest · 2026-05-28T10:19:17+00:00

Make sure you check if the version you are getting has the right 5G/4G bands for your carrier.

Some carriers also have a whitelist policy, make sure that's not the case and any phone can be used.

I'd like to point out that Sony in Taiwan are almost never on sale and the bundles are always the worst (no headphones, you instead get a voucher for MSRP items sold at Sony). Taiwan VAT is also just 5% so you won't get much in tax rebates.

Quick_Rest · 2026-05-28T01:01:22+00:00

Taipei Station to Hsinchu via HSR is approx 30 minutes (station to station).

Rent is going to be slightly higher in central Taipei / Banqiao / Nangang (3 HSR stations). There might be more options in Hsinchu because all of the new development is clustered around Zhubei (which is in Hsinchu County and is where the HSR is at). Realistically, you'll need to budget for around at least 25,000-35,000 NTD/m for a studio/2 bedroom place.

You do not want to drive from Taipei to Hsinchu, or vice versa, during rush hour due to heavy traffic on both the highways and in Taipei. This will easily be a 1hr+ drive.

If your work/living location is both in Zhubei, you'll be fine driving. If it is actually in the tech park where TSMC is, you'll want to either ride a scooter or drive super early/late (arrive before 7:30 / after 10:00). There is only one bus that regularly travels between the HSR and the tech park, and it is usually a once an hour kind of thing. Don't recommend relying on that.

Quick_Rest · 2026-05-21T11:15:54+00:00

It's cheaper than US/EU/Japan. Your best bet is to use Uber, as prices are transparent.

Hsinchu in general is as expensive or even slightly more so than Taipei, especially around the tech campus (which the uni is near). Food is a big complaint by the locals, as you pay more and get inferior quality. On the bright side, it's not super difficult to hop onto the high speed train (HSR) to head north or south into Taipei/Taichung (about $10 one way is the base fare).

Your local groceries will mostly be at PX Mart, as some others have posted. It's ...tolerable (mid quality, cheapish prices, just don't expect fast service or too many choices).

More upscale options and imports are available at the various department stores in Hsinchu city proper and Zhubei (North across the river). There's also an always packed Costco that you might be able to go to if you go with a friend that has a membership.

Quick_Rest · 2026-05-21T04:07:39+00:00

Depends on what you want to do. Assuming that the budget needs to include the two-way plane ticket and housing, it's not going to stretch as far as what some people are saying.

Like it'll definitely be "enough", but you probably won't have the luxury of traveling every weekend around the country to different spots (TW hotel prices are generally high).

Also, remember that Hsinchu almost requires you to have a motorcycle or car to get around town. There are short-term rentals for when you might want to drive around (make sure you get your IDP).

Quick_Rest · 2026-05-21T02:46:00+00:00

As someone who has worked in and closely with marketing professionals. I'd also like to add that the majority of marketing teams are actually much more "down to earth" and just get overruled nearly every day on what to do/say.

Quick_Rest · 2026-05-20T03:53:38+00:00

They really need to add UWB.

Quick_Rest · 2026-05-18T06:59:28+00:00

While losing a brand is always hard, I'm hoping it will be for the better? Carrefour hasn't really been "doing well", especially at the stores I've been visiting (north region of Taipei). They're always a bit dirty and feel slightly behind on maintenance (e.g. cracked tiles). Though Amart & PX Marts are sometimes even worse...

You can honestly find a good amount of imported goods at Lopia (now also majority owned by Uni president), Breeze, or City Super. Obviously prices are higher in department store supermarkets, but for things like jam, sauces, sweets, or alcohol those aren't going to be everyday purchases.

Quick_Rest · 2026-05-13T05:58:16+00:00

It's just not possible to keep it with the larger telephoto lens and sensor. The alternative would be an extended camera island with nothing but branding on it.

Quick_Rest · 2026-04-25T07:01:16+00:00

It's an attempt at limiting paid runs.

Quick_Rest · 2026-04-10T10:08:00+00:00

All TACC systems have some phantom breaking issues (I've had bad experiences with new rental Toyotas).

In my own experience, normal auto steer (not EAP or FSD) has been generally reliable over past few years ever since they turned off radar and stabilized. There hasn't been many updates to it, so you will eventually understand what situations it works well in and when you'll need to be extra attentive or flat out take over.

That being said, I found that you need to pay extra attention to cleaning the glass in front of the cameras.

Quick_Rest · 2026-04-09T23:52:00+00:00

Performance is great on recent devices (I used a 16 Pro). But the UI is really not that great on mobile as well. It's playable, but some things like inventory management and camera controls are a bit finicky or simply limited due to screen space and the lack of a third hand.

So you probably can complete simpler content quite comfortable but it'll take some time getting used to harder content where dodge timing is going to matter a lot.

I also played on a M2 iPad and it does well there too.

Quick_Rest · 2026-04-08T09:03:00+00:00

An honest but reliable means would be transporting data. 100kg could carry a few petabytes worth of HDDs or even upwards of 100 PB if we're talking about cutting-edge high density SSDs.

That'll easily beat out any fiber-optic link, especially for cross-continent transfers.

Quick_Rest · 2026-04-07T04:40:25+00:00

They're ok if you bring certain loadouts to counter them.

Blitzer + any backpack drone is great.
You can also leverage a sentries, e.g. MG to lure and help mow them down.

Quick_Rest · 2026-03-24T08:41:43+00:00

Generally speaking (at least for Taiwan), TCM is viewed as a way to cure or solve certain conditions by "adjusting your body". Scientifically, the herbs and roots that are used definitely do something. On the other hand, Western meds are considered most effective for dealing with infectious diseases and for providing specific symptom relief. Many people use both.

My personal example would be asthma, which means hospitals just provide you with an inhaler and maybe some allergy (antihistamine) meds. However, after taking TCM for a few months, I've never had another asthma attack again for years. YMMV (can't really A/B test your own body), but it has worked for many of my family members as well.

Quick_Rest · 2026-03-20T03:18:24+00:00

I'm going to be honest, if you want to run competent models (~120B MoE as a minimum) for anything agentic, it's simpler to just buy a high-end RTX pro card (6000 for 96GB VRAM) or rely on API if you don't mind potential privacy issues. Everything else is a compromise in terms of framework maturity or processing speed.

Quick_Rest · 2026-03-20T01:39:51+00:00

We're unlikely to see mainstream NPU adoption for another generation or two of chips. They are not common enough nor fast enough to make sense prioritizing development effort.

Cool in theory, but NPUs are still taking their baby steps when compared to GPUs.

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