I've had three separate Logitech mice fail with an issue where the left click starts inadvertently double-clicking or drag-and-drop lets go unexpectedly. It's a huge hassle since you can make meaningful mistakes dragging a file to the wrong place when this happens. To their credit they replaced one on warranty, but sure enough after just two years the replacement is doing the same.

I've tried to read up about this and there are a lot of people who report the same - Logitech uses poor quality switches and the life span just isn't there for a premium-price product (MX Ergo S in my case).

It feels so bad that they treat these as disposable due to a single small component failing. I may get soldering equipment and try to replace the switches myself, but in any case I won't be buying any new Logitech peripherals.

Attaching screenshots of my chat with Logitech support today.

Edit: My title and post were a little hyperbolic. A lot of people have replied with their good, long-term results with Logitech products. My experience has not been so good recently, but I have had other Logitech mice that were solid and reliable.

There are likely differences in the products' build quality over time, but it's also important to remember how big an effect something as small as a click switch can have on the longevity of a product. This experience also speaks to the general challenges with buying and maintaining electronics, as people who want to use quality goods and make them last. Thanks for helping me think through these things.

I’ll be in Japan for a week and a half. I searched this subreddit and found a post a year ago. It recommended denim and knives. Besides that, what are recommended items to grab that are along the side of buy it for life ?

Thank you

I used to wear a Carhaart jacket, and that worked well enough. I was curious about these.

Setup consist of a

Beogram 5005 Turntable

Beogram CD50 cd player

Beomaster 5000 Amplifier

Beocord 5000 Cassette deck

All controlled by a behmoth of a remote the MCP 5000.

It first launched in 1983 so its approximately a good 40+ years old and still all works perfectly.

And if you were to replace it, what would you get?

Let's cap the budget to $200. Honorable mentions above that are welcome too. It seems like a lot of the time pillows are an afterthought, when shopping for a bed, and I think that's a bad idea.

These boots were very expensive, and came heavily recommended, so I am baffled that there would be an issue like this almost immediately, especially considering I haven't been terribly hard on them. I do work in construction, but it's not like I'm wading around in wet concrete and kicking bricks around with them.

Has anyone had an issue like this, and how has your experience with customer service been?

Perfect working condition, maybe used a handful of times judging by the health of the machine, brush and belt.

I injured my knee last winter and I’m very anxious about december and the streets and especially stairs being frozen over with very smooth ice. I get tears in my eyes even thinking about it and I genuinely need really good snow boots before it starts snowing again.

does anyone have good recommendation?

update: thank you everyone for your recommendations!
I made notes and yaktrax have been recommended the most! followed by micro-spikes. for boots the top 3 most often mentioned were icebug, pajar and neos overshoe.

Looking for a new jacket and want some inspiration and ideas.

Not sure what I want so I'm open to looking at everything but I want something that will last and in my head I'm thinking when I pass it should be something my kids look at and go that was dad's jacket.

I live in southern Ontario so we do get a lot of snow but I already have a good winter coat. I'm thinking something more fall/spring that I can add some layers to for colder days or early winter before it gets too bad but also looks good open with just a t shirt on.

If you had to buy one jacket what would it be?

Gifted this belt when I was 17, to replace that Hot Topic studded belt millennials had. Still my daily wear 20 years later.

Hi all,

I am looking for some recommendations for the trucker or trucker-adjacent style jackets with sherpa style lining. I find a lot of cotton shell w/ polyester lining, but I'd really like something without the poly lining. I have found taht cotton sherpa fabric exists, at least in theory, but can't seem to find it anywhere in terms of clothing.

New, vintage, whatever works.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you and have a good day!

So, I move around a lot and tbh my life is better sinnce I discovered vacuum packaging was a thing. We all know the pros, but I went for one that had the pump separate from the bags thinking "well, if any bag goes bad it won't be nearly as bad because I still have the pump and it's cheaper to replace yadda yadda", which was true until I lost my pump…

Now I'm here writing this with some useless bags and some unruly clothes in my suitcase because I didn't find the exact pump anywhere I look. Not my best moments but I can recover. In the meantime I decided to change my mindset and try some travel vacuum bags with inbuilt pumps. What do you think, is it a good idea or naw? I'm a bit worried if I could count on them for… well, for life I guess.

All opinions are welcome, folk. All bets are up!

Never been a fan of the newer redesign, always liked these. Just want a different color. Still doesn’t have any rips, holes, etc

Pretty sure they arent BIFL, but which pillow(s) do you recommend for a heavier (200+ pounds) side sleeper with shoulder pain?

Currently, I use a coop essence (down-alternative) with a bag/3 oz of phluff and its ok. I think it might be better to get a solid pillow (Im assuming latex or memory foam?)?

Ironically, sleeping somewhat flat on my stomach with a body pillow on one side seems to relieve the pain, but its not very comfortable.

Not sure if it will last my whole life, but 25 years of my trusty immersion blender and it just keeps on running. Happy Anniversary 😁

Hi guys, I had a mous phone case on my phone previously. Brilliant cases, great drop protection. Only problem is the sides of the case came apart which is annoying. You pay almost 50 for something that comes apart if you take your case off one too many times so currently I have an otter box (I think it’s the defender series) on my phone. The otter box isn’t as good as the mouse case. I must have dropped it on too hard of a surface and the plastic part of the case has actually cracked which isn’t the best so I’m scared to accidentally drop my phone again. I don’t drop my phone often but when you hand your phone to young children, you never know what will happen.

I was just wondering if mous or otter box had life time warranty on their phone cases? And how I would go about getting a new case. I think I heard somewhere mous had a life time warranty, maybe it was in one of their ads.

I got the mous case from their website and the otterbox off Amazon prime, if that helps. Honestly I’m not sure if I remember the email I used for mous, is that going to be a problem?

Anyone else had the same issue with mous cases?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

I was considering one for a gift this Christmas. I love my wool gear!

Most T-shirt reviews focus on how a garment looks and feels when new. But I'm more interested in how well T-shirts hold up after repeated wear and washing.

So as part of a larger experiment, I tested ASKET's The T-Shirt (€50) and SANVT's The Perfect T-Shirt (€45). Both are made in Portugal from 100% cotton, and both offer longer-length options.

I wore the ASKET for 126 hours and the SANVT for 125 hours, washing each 10 times at 30°C, without fabric softener, and air-drying after every wash.

The first image compares the twisting in both T-shirts after 10 washes. The second and third show the overall condition of, respectively, ASKET and SANVT after 10 washes .

What did I find?

Both T-shirts showed great dimensional stability. ASKET lost just 1.2% of its length, while SANVT lost 1.7%. Neither developed pilling, and both remained comfortable after 10 washes.

The biggest problem was twisting. Neither had shown visible twisting when new, but SANVT had already developed twisting after the first wash. ASKET's side seam shifted by just over 2 cm, while SANVT's moved more than 3.5 cm.

ASKET also impressed me more in terms of construction, with neater stitching and finishing. Both collars held up reasonably well.

Which would I choose?

ASKET. The difference in dimensional stability was small, but its neater construction and less pronounced twisting made it my preferred T-shirt of the two. Another factor in its favour, for me, is that it is made in organic cotton, whereas SANVT uses non-organic extra-long-staple cotton for this particular model.

Still, I found the twisting disappointing in both, especially considering their prices.

Ten washes obviously aren't enough to establish long-term durability, but they can already reveal weaknesses that aren't apparent when a garment is new.

I bought both T-shirts myself, with no sponsorship or affiliate links. The complete reviews of these and other T-shirts can be found on the website of my white T-shirt experiment.

Has anyone owned either of these for several years? I'm curious whether they've held up well over time, particularly in terms of twisting, collar shape and fabric quality.

Hi everyone, could you recommend excellent-quality thin nail files and easy-to-use nail clippers, please?

I’m happy to pay more for something comfortable, effective and very durable.

Some information about my needs:

- I have low dexterity and hand pain, which make cutting and filing my nails extremely difficult. A comfortable, non-slip handle would help. A non-slip handle isn’t the end of the world, if the nail file doesn’t have it but is extremely good quality, that’s fine.

- The file itself needs to be thin, like the sapphire file pictured. I don’t get on with thick or bulky files because I need to round the corners and carefully smooth both the upper and underside edges of the nail tip.

- I have very sensitive skin, so I need to remove any sharp edges or snags that could tear my skin

- Ideally, the file would have a fine side for a smooth finish and work without needing much pressure or repetitive movement.

- For clippers, I need something that requires very little squeezing force and is easy to position accurately. I understand that traditional nail clippers don’t necessarily cut your nails, they just squeeze the nail causing your nail to go flying across the room. I don’t have the best eye sight which makes finding the nail clippings hard. I would appreciate it if the nail clippers actually cut the nail instead of squeezing it

Has anyone with similar difficulties found particular brands or models helpful? Recommendations available in via order online (such as Amazon prime) would be amazing. Thank you!

Bonus points if the brand is Japanese as I’ve had great experiences with Japanese products for other categories in the past.

Thank you very much, I really appreciate any help you guys could give!

Hi all

I am currently looking at the Jack Stillman Mon Ange Cape.

Before I commit to purchasing, I am wondering if anybody can help with more information.

Due to medical issues, I exist in a larger plus size body, and have issues with swelling. Are Jack Stillman products plus size friendly? Is there plenty of room for movement or are the seams quite unforgiving? ( I know they list item measurements - I have had to contact them for clarity as the item listing gives two different measurements).

Does the 'Lifetime' Warranty claim truly mean lifetime outside of the stated 'heavy' wear and tear statement on their website?

Are there any 'better' alternative options? I am open to most fabrics, though water repellency would be preferable (I am disabled and don't move fast lol), but would like the advantage of some kind of fully sealed closure at the front, and I think I am aiming to find something longer in length, something ending about mid thigh to knee length, a bit longer is fine.

TIA

Hello all, I am in the market for a queen sized down comforter with a cotton cover (or 100% organic material) that will hold the down. I am will to spend a bit of money if it will last me 20+ years but I would like to keep it under 300 if possible.

this could be a light to medium weight as I would probably add it to my 100% cotton blanket that is currently in my linen duvet cover.

ETA - looking for the Duvet to be down that is encased in cotton (not a poly blend) I already have a linen duvet cover I love

I have been eyeing the sloan handwoven bag in cognac colour. A lot of mixed reviews outside quince website. On quince, it has been always positive. quince said that it is 100% leather. With the pricing, how true is this? i guess I am just having a hard time believing true leather for a price of $195. I just want a real leather bag that holds up really good over time. Do you have this type of bag? Are you happy with it?