u/sonic_anon_hog

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Are HP 31 and 32 bottles of Smart Tank ink the same as GT52 and GT53?

I have an HP Smart Tank printer that came with GT52 and GT53 bottles of ink. However, for refill ink, the only bottles available for sale here in the U.S. are numbered as 31 and 32.

Is that ink the same as the GT52 and GT53 bottles? Will refilling my printer with 31 and 32 bottles work just fine?

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u/sonic_anon_hog — 2 days ago

I started off with the first-generation Pixel Watch, then upgraded every generation after that to the 2, 3, and now the 4. Every summer when the initial news came out about the next generation's potential new features, I'd always feel like I was missing out if I didn't upgrade, and come the month prior to its release, I feel like I'm missing out quite a lot, especially in battery life.

However, based on my experience so far, I'm not having the same feelings with my Pixel Watch 4 45mm. The battery life of successive generations has been the following per my experience:

  • Watch 1: 24 hours, painfully slow charging
  • Watch 2: 36 hours, much faster charging
  • Watch 3 45mm: 48 hours, slower but not too slow charging
  • Watch 4 45mm: 72 hours, extremely fast charging

Add to that the fact that unlike previous generations, the battery can be replaced easily once it's worn. I also don't see any lackings in the other (e.g., fitness) features I currently use it for. I have the LTE version of the watch so it has satellite connectivity, and bought it through Google Store so it has the complimentary two years of data service, and after that my carrier US Mobile sells watch service for very cheap ($6.50 per month).

For those who upgraded to the Watch 4 from earlier generations, do you also feel like it's the ultimate Pixel Watch? What features would you like to see in a future Watch 5 to upgrade?

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u/sonic_anon_hog — 21 days ago

(Disclaimer: I have not flown Southwest Airlines after they abolished their free baggage allowance.)

When checking in for flights on other airlines, I've sometimes been able to check in my carry-on bag free of charge at check-in itself. This is because the overhead bin space frequently becomes full to the point where people are forced to check in their carry-on bags at the gate, and this helps reduce the load on the gate agents who have to first call for volunteers to check in their carry-ons and then if there aren't enough volunteers, force people to do so. This provides a more positive experience for those who'd otherwise volunteer their bag as they don't have to take it through the security checkpoint.

Generally, when flying other airlines (both U.S. and international), whenever I've asked if I could check in my carry-on at the counter, the request has been granted 50% of the time. I've had great luck on Alaska Airlines and hit-or-miss on American Airlines (approved at DCA, denied at LAX). Icelandair also explicitly allows it in their luggage policy.

Does Southwest Airlines allow checking in one's carry-on without paying for a checked bag at the check-in counter itself, or does one have to do it at the gate? I'm flying out of ATL, so am wondering if anyone has experience with this there.

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u/sonic_anon_hog — 22 days ago