Largely agree but was impressed to see the U shaped Midea https://www.midea.com/us/Air-Conditioners/Window-Air-Conditioners/10,000-BTU-U-shaped-Air-Conditioner-

Largely agree but was impressed to see the U shaped Midea https://www.midea.com/us/Air-Conditioners/Window-Air-Conditioners/10,000-BTU-U-shaped-Air-Conditioner-MAW10V1QWT https://www.midea.com/us/Air-Conditioners/Window-Air-Conditi... only about $400 and slots under a sliding window, half inside the window and half outside with the window in-between. Virtually as good as a mini split but a fraction of the cost and trouble. Only for people with the right sort of window but still seemed an encouraging idea.