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The washing machine as a machine is very efficient. However, it is by no means durable. In a year and a half, the door had rusted on the bottom, which, according to the technician later, is due to the water that accumulates when the door is open, drains, and ends up there. So over time, it rusts. Of course, it is a cosmetic issue because it continues to work normally. However, after three and a half years, everything broke. Bearings, bases, and so on. Since it was out of warranty, the cost (because the spare parts come as a set and not separately) was €200. Basically, the cost was such that I was considering buying a new one, and the reason I didn't buy it was that the technician had a similar one to mine in his workshop, so he replaced a couple of things (the door and the button panel) from that one without extra cost. That's why I fixed it. Because my bathroom is narrow, I have concluded that when it breaks again, I will do a small renovation in the bathroom to be able to install a full-sized front-loading washing machine, which, from what they say, is much more durable than all the others. For me, this particular washing machine is only worth it if someone, due to space, has to necessarily install a top loader. And given that in three to four years at most, it will need to be replaced

I was in the process of buying a tablet primarily for browsing and office work. At first, I was focused on Android tablets in the 250-300€ range. However, when I happened to go to a large store that had several tablets on display, all the Android tablets I tried in that price range seemed slow to me. I would tap the app for the browser, and it would take a moment (1.2.3.4) to open, then it would take another moment (1.2.3.4) to load, etc. In multitasking, it was similarly slow, and it felt a bit cumbersome (I have been an iOS user for the last few years, so it might have just been my perception).

Anyway, I didn't look at the iPad at first due to the price. But… as soon as I held it in my hand and the apps were running smoothly, multitasking was simple and fast, the touch, the software, the build quality, etc… they simply left me no room for doubt. So I bought the iPad. The only indecision was a) the color (which I ended up choosing the all-time classic silver; I didn't get blue because I had an iPhone 13 in blue before and didn't want it again) and b) the storage capacity. The 64GB seemed a bit low, but the 256GB was very expensive. It was at a level where I was also considering the iPad Air. There was no intermediate category, so… I took the 64GB with a question mark since I didn't know how much free space would be available, etc. The only thing that sweetened the deal for me was the thought that if I needed space to download something large or something like that, I could just plug in an external flash drive.

As it turns out, from the 64GB with the essential apps (that I want) installed, namely FB, Messenger, Viber, Google apps, etc., and simultaneously deleting apps like Apple TV that I don't use at all, the free space from the 64GB is about 45GB. So that's fair enough since I'm not going to be taking a lot of photos and videos with the tablet, nor am I going to download games, etc. So, okay, the 64GB is fine.

Otherwise, the performance is typical Apple performance. It is fast, multitasking is flawless, the screen is very nice (even though it is not laminated), and the sound is quite good. The camera is good (for a tablet). Overall, at 330€ (with an invoice) that I bought it for, it is a choice that especially if you are an iOS user, you make with your eyes closed.

By the way, I am not interested in peripherals (like styluses, keyboards, etc.), so the fact that it doesn't work with the Apple Pencil 2 or the Magic Keyboard, etc… doesn't concern me at all. I did buy a stylus from Ali for 4 euros that works perfectly, so if I need to use it… that's fine.

Anyway, I was looking for something so that I wouldn't have to carry or open the laptop for minor tasks (objectively speaking, the laptop cannot be replaced) and to have a larger screen than my phone to help me with some internet tasks I do when I'm out of the office. Also, of course, it will be used for Netflix, etc.

As for negatives, there's only one. Because it has a large screen (compared to my phone), I think it should work at least at 90Hz to be completely smooth. Used to the 15 Pro Max that I have, the difference in scrolling is noticeable. Not that it bothers particularly; especially in videos, you don't notice a difference, but to be fair, it should be mentioned.

Overall… 5 stars. As for the battery, we'll see, but with the usage I give it, it lasts more than two days, which is a given.
P.S. Something very important is that it comes with a charger in the box (20W). Unfortunately, this has become rare in recent years.

I bought this one because it was one of the cheapest (189€) in this size (340 liters).
The basics...
First: it was installed on Fabbri bars.
Second: It is installed with type P bases, so you can't avoid the screwing and unscrewing for putting it on and taking it off. Fortunately, it has screws that tighten by hand without needing tools.
Third: it is relatively lightweight, so you can put it on and take it off without help.
The practical...
For its liters, it holds quite a lot since it is well-designed spatially. That is, it is not long and shallow nor tall and narrow. To be precise, I could say it fits 3 carry-on bags (vertically in relation to the luggage rack and laid flat) and there is still space behind, in front, and on top for various small bags, sacks, and flexible items.
Personally, it suited me well.
In driving... okay! Up to 130, you don't hear anything unless you are in silence in the car with the radio off. After 130-150, a aerodynamic noise can be heard, but it is very tolerable. Of course, the manufacturer says up to 130 km/h for safety reasons, so okay! If you go by the book, then all is well.
Also, because you have a volume above you when there are side winds or from trucks, etc... you feel it more intensely on the steering wheel.
I imagine all luggage carriers have these issues, of course.
As for construction, it has quality plastic, opens and closes very easily, and looks very nice in glossy black. It definitely looks more expensive.
With water, it also doesn't seem to have a problem!
I give it 4 stars because there will definitely be better ones!
It is definitely a VFM product!