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Battery operated

lmbemb — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:37:04 GMT

Do you think it could be possible to actually sell items that plug-in? Everything is battery operated.

Re: Battery operated

Susan345 — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:42:02 GMT

Most of the time the battery operated item needs to be plugged in to recharge. And run time is limited.

My biggest pet peeve are things that require a smart phone and an app. Call me old fashioned but phones are for talking.

Re: Battery operated

Icegoddess — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:42:03 GMT

Considering almost every outlet in my house is in use, I don't think EVERYTHING is battery operated. Sometimes, a battery operated device isn't as strong as it's electric counterpart. And then there's the issue of continually buying batteries or having to re-charge.

Re: Battery operated

LindaSal — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:53:26 GMT

I like the option of both but it does seem that a lot of decor is battery operated now. Some items just look better plugged in. I don't care how good the battery products become, it will never match the brightness or functionality of a plug in. JMO.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:10:09 GMT

If you have a cord then you need an electrical outlet which can be a problem especially when you have so few of them to use.

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loriqvc — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:25:43 GMT

I definitely don't enjoy buying batteries all the time, but it just isn't practical to have a bunch of decor items that need to be plugged in to function. There isn't always an outlet (or an open receptacle) in the areas where I want to put things, the cords often become cumbersome, and they always look tacky. I appreciate it when larger decor items offer a plug option, but for smaller things that sit on a tabletop or mantel, batteries are almost always preferable.

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avid shopper — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:26:39 GMT

I don't use batteries in everything. Some items I like better without the illumination turned on.

Re: Battery operated

luvmybeetle — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:31:13 GMT

@Susan345 wrote:
Most of the time the battery operated item needs to be plugged in to recharge. And run time is limited.

My biggest pet peeve are things that require a smart phone and an app. Call me old fashioned but phones are for talking.

I totally agree with you about the phones. I don't use a cell phone and am tired of people questioning my choice of not having one. I still have a land line and am not sorry for it.

Re: Battery operated

meallen616 — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:36:49 GMT

@lmbemb,

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:43:53 GMT

@lmbemb When we built our house in 1980, my SIL advised me to place an outlet beneath each window for plugging in battery operated window lights. Very smart! Now, however, we use Bethlehem Lights battery operated window candles. Bethlehem Lights offers window candles that are plug-in, but we bought the BL battery operated because the look is so clean.

QVC does offer some plug-in options for some decorations, Last year I bought Valerie's snowflake glitter sphere with a USB charger. That was a game changer, because the previous version gobbled batteries.

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cindyNC — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:46:04 GMT

@Susan345 Can certainly agree with you regarding the apps! I have 3 that are related to diabetes, cpap, and hearing aids.

That being said, my BF (who only has 1/4 of his pancreas left) has an app that connects his insulin pump to his glucose reading device. Kinda high tech and only works on certain android devices right now.....but it's a lifesaver. He forgot his phone at work the other day and we had to drive back to get it.

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Jk9 — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 19:37:31 GMT

I use several plug in products like a heating pad and several hair tools. I don't have a problem with them in, but I enjoy using battery operated items too. It just depends on what I am using and where I am using it. Our pasture barns are well lit and all from battery lighting. But we also have a small portable gas generator for items/tools that need a plug in. One of our vets used a plug in drill to float our horses teeth, so the generator worked well for him. Some people like us might really need both options.

Re: Battery operated

Katrinka23 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 01:22:55 GMT

@luvmybeetle wrote:
@Susan345 wrote:
Most of the time the battery operated item needs to be plugged in to recharge. And run time is limited.

My biggest pet peeve are things that require a smart phone and an app. Call me old fashioned but phones are for talking.
I totally agree with you about the phones. I don't use a cell phone and am tired of people questioning my choice of not having one. I still have a land line and am not sorry for it.

This made me laugh. A couple of years ago my niece's young son asked her if they made phones without screens.

Re: Battery operated

Zhills — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 02:02:46 GMT

Seems like I spend a lot of time making sure everything is charged!

Convenient, but a PIA also!

Re: Battery operated

CalminHeart — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:11:59 GMT

Almost all of my outdoor tools run on batteries - hedge trimmer, reciprocal saw, leaf blower, weedeater, etc. I really like having batteries. I'm going to need a new mower soon and plan to get a battery one.

That said, I don't have a place to plug in a battery vacuum so I haven't considered that yet. Maybe someday.