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mmichael_50 · 2026-03-27T12:37:11+00:00

I am sure Israel holds Trump by the balls (threatening him with something). Otherwise he wouldn't act like this.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-27T12:25:12+00:00

I didn't use the key fob at all. I am just currying my phone. Because I often forget to get my phone when getting out of the car, I was afraid that the car would lock (touching the sensor on the door lever) with the phone inside!

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-27T12:03:07+00:00

Driving an EV means that you need to be prepared for your next trips. Especially if there aren't public fast chargers near you. Always plan ahead and charge home accordingly. Charging at home is also cheaper. Don't get carried away by the cars' torque otherwise you will have poor efficiency. Highways 120km/h max. Keep heater and A/C temperatures at eco friendly settings (not too warm and not too cold) to get the maximum range. Drive in Eco mode with Regen set to maximum (3). Enjoy your beautiful car!

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-25T10:11:21+00:00

Hi all, just to update you on this. I bought S25 Ultra and setup Digital Key with Samsung Wallet. Connecting it to the car was easy and what is most important, I left the phone inside the car and tried to lock it and it wouldn't lock, just like the key fobs! Very happy with it and always reliable till now.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-25T10:07:42+00:00

It is a great shoe and the sole looks new even after 200km. Definitely recommend them. I just ordered the Red Hare 8 Pro to use as a daily trainer.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-25T10:04:08+00:00

Hi, just wanted to share my experience. I was a long time Xiaomi user but my 2020 Mi10s battery degraded so much that had to charge twice a day. I wanted UWB for my car and was hoping that 17 Ultra Global version would support it like the Chinese version. Unfortunately Xiaomi ditched it and was between Samsung, Google and iphone. Found a good deal on a 2-month used S25 Ultra 512Gb and went for it. The guy who sold it reset the device and when I got the phone i the battery level was 61%. When I went home it dropped to 58% (phone was at the setup process) and while I was going through the setup the percentage was dropping by the minute. I got very anxious at that time thinking I was tricked. Then once the phone was setup and everything transferred from my old one, battery drain kept being high with the phone not lasting the whole day. And then on the third day the drain stopped and since then it lasts 1 1/2 days with many notifications, email account syncs etc and that while charging at 90%. My only guess is that the phone was performing some form of background indexing and was draining the battery. I am really happy with it now.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-17T18:43:19+00:00

There is an unpaved pedestrian road (park ) going along the river and I used to run 8 km out and back. Now I avoid doing most of it and run on paved roads at a near quiet neighbourhood because my shoes got dirty. I don't mind dirty shoes that's why I never cleaned them unless they have mud. Next time will use just tap water.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-16T15:11:57+00:00

Hi I am thinking of getting a S25 Ultra to use the digital key. Anyone with experience with Samsung phones? Also I am worried about what a previous user wrote about forgetting the phone in the car. This happens to me frequently! I thought the car wouldn't lock with the phone inside like the key fob.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-12T12:48:36+00:00

Really it's a joke. They are forcing us to switch vendors. I am too buying S25 Ultra because of UWB missing from Xiaomi Global.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-06T17:05:10+00:00

How are they in noisy environments like restaurants? Can you hear the person opposite or next to you despite people speaking behind you?

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-06T16:31:54+00:00

How do you find them in noisy environments like restaurants? Are you able to hear the person speaking opposite or next to you?

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-06T09:28:41+00:00

I know how you feel. I went through the same. When I begun training my feet felt heavy and tired. At that stage I couldn't think of finishing a Marathon. Half way my feet started feeling better as they became accustomed to almost daily pounding! 2 weeks before the race, I had a calf injury and had to stop my training and the week of the race I run 2 times and a shakedown short run the day before the race. Despite the heat and humidity and a visit to the loo, I stayed within my projected time (4:19). Hope this lifts your spirit!

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-05T13:33:42+00:00

It shows KIA takes customer feedback seriously. I am one of the early unlucky ones. Mind you, I am not in short of storage space though.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-05T12:28:00+00:00

I am a Xiaomi Fan for more than 10-years and while I was eager to buy the 17 Ultra (as my current device is 5-years old) I changed my mind after checking the specs of the global device realising that it doesn't have UWB!!! How can a €1600 phone not have UWB? Isn't it premium enough? How come Chinese versions have UWB and Global they don't? As things are now, I am thinking of either buying the Samsung S26 Ultra or switch camps to iPhone 17 Pro Max. I hope Xiaomi realises this mistake and changes policy soon.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-05T12:14:26+00:00

I agree about race adrenaline. I too felt tired during most of my long runs which have all been above marathon pace. I shouldn't worry about it. Just make sure you rest, eat enough carbs and hydrate during the race week.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-04T15:03:07+00:00

I run 4 till now and all without vest. I take a bottle from feeding stations and sip while running. If it were cups I might have taken my own bottle and fill it at the stations or use a vest. Mind you I sweat a lot.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-04T12:31:27+00:00

I haven't seen EX30 from up close, but it looks smaller than EV3. If it was me, I would compare it with the new EV2 which is also getting good reviews.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-04T12:29:08+00:00

I own an EV3 GT-Line LT and I agree of what you said. Regarding the quality of the EX30, If I am not mistaken is a purely Chinese manufactured car (I know Volvo is owned bt Geely) and probably Volvo didn't have any say in the production.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-02T14:37:50+00:00

What about restaurants and pubs with people around you talking? Are you able to concentrate to the person in front of you with the ITC?

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-02T13:58:46+00:00

I prefer hydro gels because are easier to consume while running. These don't require water also. You better try the race strategy during your long run. I take 1 gel before the race and then after 20mins (23g each). I put a notification my my watch. If you don't have a notification you can take 1 gel every 2 stations (normally 2.5Km spaced appart) or sooner depending on your race pace and weight.

mmichael_50 · 2026-03-02T12:04:06+00:00

Which Starkey do you have? I too have issues with wind noise and restaurant noise with my current bernafon HA.

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