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Anytime somebody runs the microwave in my office, my headphones start crackling. I'm sitting probably 20 feet from the microwave and my computer (source of the
by trey-jones 3y ago
Anytime somebody runs the microwave in my office, my headphones start crackling. I'm sitting probably 20 feet from the microwave and my computer (source of the bluetooth signal) is right next to me.
- ta1243 3y agoMy headphones are fine, and the battery doesn't drop out either -- this 3.5mm cable is great.
- saiya-jin 3y agoI think we should adapt it into devices like phones, after all who doesnt like cheap quality audio hardware that just works (TM), and for some reason doesnt degrade or die after few years due to batteries?
- warrenm 3y agoI hate cabled headphones on a portable device Physically tethering to something designed to be slipped into a pocket, put in case, set down on the table while I walk around, etc is stupid Physically tethering to a stationary object (that you can't really use if you walk away form it) makes sense in some cases
- aidenn0 3y agoI like headphones primarily on devices that go in my pocket because they move with me. When I use headphones at a non-portable device I'm likely to damage them by walking away with them on. I use a BT headset at my PC for this reason; I can get up and pace &c. without worrying. Quick tip if you are using wired headphones while doing chores: run the cable under your shirt; that should leave little-to-no exposed cable to snag on things.
- warrenm 3y ago>run the cable under your shirt; that should leave little-to-no exposed cable to snag on things ...except your shirt when you take your phone out of your pocket to change what's playing, answer a message, etc :|
- trey-jones 3y agoI am also a get-up-and-pacer, and agree with your reasoning completely.
- warrenm 3y agoI pace, too .. but not if I'm using a desktop - only when on the phone (and occasionally) with a laptop
- regularfry 3y agoOffice microwaves (assuming it's not just a retail one that happens to be in an office) can be overpowered. Think the last one I was near was a 2.5kW unit.
- mschuster91 3y agoGood lord, who uses that much power in a microwave? 600W are enough. (Clearly, the idiots microwaving fish in them. In one office I know they put a sticker with a crossed-through fish symbol after one particularly pungent incident)
- freedomben 3y agoYes 600W are enough, but I once had a 1750W microwave and it was luxurious and ridiculously fast at warming. I would pop a bad of popcorn in like 30 seconds, or warm up a slice of pizza in 15 seconds. Makes me think like the difference between a Camaro and a Geo Metro
- TeMPOraL 3y ago> Good lord, who uses that much power in a microwave? 600W are enough. And next thing you'll say is that 1000W is enough for a kettle? 110V 15A AC is enough for an outlet? Here in Europe, we don't have the patience for slow-boil kettles and slow-boil microwaves :). (FWIW, I always stick to the full 1000W available on my microwave, and sorely miss the 1250W that my dad brought from Sweden when I was a kid.)
- mschuster91 3y agoI'm German. High-powered microwaves IME only make for highly unevenly warmed food.
- vel0city 3y agoI do. I've got a 1650 watt microwave. It's nice being able to reheat things dang quick. And it cooks a mean baked potato in no time! Loads of recipes I run into assume at least 800W, usually 1,000W. I'd be pretty frustrated with only 600W. I can always run a high power one at less power, I can't run a low power one higher. I'll always take the more powerful microwave.