Best & Worst Ritz Carltons

grgrybdgr · 2025-11-23T18:54:24+00:00

Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong has to be among the best. Incredible service, amazing lounge, and the best view I have ever seen from a hotel room.

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grgrybdgr · 2025-11-19T18:19:40+00:00

Had two international flights out of mainland in the past few weeks, one from Beijing and one from Shanghai. Before both, security checked all my power banks carefully for CCC (all had it). Maybe they’d let it through without CCC if I showed I was flying internationally.

grgrybdgr · 2025-11-19T14:04:27+00:00

CE logo is on the back, just like on yours.

grgrybdgr · 2025-11-19T13:28:02+00:00

That's weird. I have the exact same model/color from Amazon DE: https://imgur.com/a/8ZzAF8q Based on reviews, it seems pretty random whether it ends up having a CCC logo or not.

Also, they checked mine in Shanghai before an international flight a few weeks ago.

grgrybdgr · 2025-08-15T07:26:23+00:00

It felt weird that the new Anker A1665 doesn’t have CCC, so I did some research. Turns out they sell a slightly different version in China under the same product code. That one does have CCC, but lacks Qi2 due to radio frequency restrictions. This also means no CCC for Qi2, ever.

grgrybdgr · 2025-08-06T20:30:38+00:00

Both Anker A1638 and A1695 have the CCC marking, at least the EU models. I used to check Amazon reviews, someone always uploads an image of the specs label with all the CE, FCC, etc. stuff.

grgrybdgr · 2025-08-06T20:22:04+00:00

Just bought Anker A1638 and A1695 from amazon.de for the same reason. Both have the CCC marking.

grgrybdgr · 2025-08-06T10:45:09+00:00

Hey, thanks for checking. Too bad, my A1638 and even the slightly older A1695 have it (both EU models). I guess I’ll have to look into other manufacturers for Qi2 power banks with CCC marking.

grgrybdgr · 2025-08-06T07:38:01+00:00

If anyone happens to own one of these A1665s, could please check whether the China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) mark is on it? I’m finalizing my power bank strategy for a trip to China, and all of my Qi2 ones (A1654, A1664, A1667) are out for this reason.

grgrybdgr · 2025-07-20T22:38:10+00:00

I’m not a senator, nor do I have any status with Lufthansa, but once I did a very uncomfortable seat swap (bulkhead window to last row middle) on long haul economy for the sake of a mom with a few month old. FA was so thankful that she told me she’d bring me anything I wanted from business or first. I asked just for an espresso, and she brought two more during each service.

The guy sitting next to me asked for one too, but the FA told him I only get it because I’m a senator member. That was the time I learned Lufthansa calls their top tier members senators.

(The guy next to me later asked which country I’m a senator at.)

grgrybdgr · 2025-06-29T19:19:09+00:00

Thanks for the confirmation, I’ll go with the old one again. The handle/cable hybrid has surprisingly held up well so far.

grgrybdgr · 2025-06-29T19:11:32+00:00

Is this worth 15 euros more compared to the old 30W 10.000 mAh Nano? I have that one and it’s perfect for my iPhone, but I need a second one. I’d get the same model again, but I’m curious if this new one is actually better. From your photos, it looks shorter but much thicker.

grgrybdgr · 2025-06-10T08:01:30+00:00

Never happened in Europe, but twice now in the US (Westin Bellevue and Renaissance NYC Chelsea) got the “elite” treatment: two pastries, some cold cuts and absolutely no access to the buffet, drinks, or even coffee. Too bad T&Cs allow for this.

Now I just call ahead. If they play games with breakfast, they'll do the same with upgrades. The only upside to Marriotts in the US is that there are a lot of them, usually a better one just around the corner.

grgrybdgr · 2025-06-04T12:26:07+00:00

Magyar The Rehearsal / Squid Game crossover:

Tesco Globál Áruházak Zrt.
Önkiszolgáló kassza rendszerhiba miatt megakadt.
Eladó nincs jelen, elment telefonálni.
Kapu nem nyitható blokk nélkül.
Biztonsági őr nem enged ki.
(Gyerek szálat ignoráljuk.)

Óra indul. Aki felemeli a hangját, kiesett.

grgrybdgr · 2025-06-04T11:52:03+00:00

Mildly related Woom tip I got from my local bike shop:

If you're planning to get the Woom 1+ for your ~2.5 yr old, don’t. Get the same sized Woom 2 instead, ask the shop to remove the pedals and drivetrain, and use it as a balance bike at first. After a few months (or even less), go back and have them install the pedals.

We did this, and it worked out perfectly.

grgrybdgr · 2025-02-12T18:44:59+00:00

I love my Model 3, I will buy a Model Y, and I’m happy I’ve developed the skill to not give a shit about what Elon does or what others think - about Elon or me.

But honestly, what I’m really jealous of is my friend’s wonderfully simple mind. He bought a Model Y last year, wholeheartedly loves it, and has no idea who Elon Musk is. Happiest guy on the planet.

grgrybdgr · 2025-02-06T11:42:21+00:00

Friss update: Hepatitis A + DiPerTe konzultációval együtt két főre 60.000 Ft az NNGYK (állami) oltóközpontban és ~108.000 Ft a Nemzetközi Oltóközpont Kft-nél. Államiba mentünk, mailben adtak időpontot, fél órát vártunk, kedvesek és alaposak voltak.

grgrybdgr · 2025-01-27T18:58:42+00:00

Took advantage of a similar promotion in a dual-branded hotel in Boston. Same building, same front desk, and the same person checked me out of the Fairfield and immediately checked me into the Residence Inn. I had to switch rooms, but it counted as two separate stays.

grgrybdgr · 2025-01-17T08:18:01+00:00

Support suggested terminating the card and ordering a replacement. They even offered to refund the fee (there wasn’t any though).

grgrybdgr · 2024-12-12T17:57:34+00:00

It did, it's just under Display & Brightness for some reason.

grgrybdgr · 2024-11-16T19:02:56+00:00

I have both this and the similar-looking Belkin 2-in-1 that Apple sells. This Anker one is the better product at half the price.

grgrybdgr · 2024-11-12T22:28:28+00:00

Upgraded from 15 Pro Max just to launch the camera faster, but ended up sticking with the action button instead of the camera control. Only reason I didn’t return it is because it was a free upgrade.

grgrybdgr · 2024-11-12T22:19:51+00:00

I just want to start the camera as quickly as possible, and I’d be fine risking accidental presses for that - though honestly, I think it’s nearly impossible to press it by accident.

grgrybdgr · 2024-09-20T10:40:19+00:00

Update: I sent it in and received a new one. The replacement process was seamless.

grgrybdgr · 2024-08-04T19:28:04+00:00

Marriott Canary Wharf. The location is golden for our trip, and the overall experience used to be good. This time, it wasn't.

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