Submitted by No-Drawing-6975 t3_103w7l4 in gadgets
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ianitic t1_j3394fc wrote
Tbh I am enjoying my ember mug more than I thought I would. I didn't even buy it myself, it was a gift.
The thing about it being consistent is why I like it. Without it, the drink is either going to be super hot or I forget about it while cooling down and it becomes cold.
Douche_Baguette t1_j339b2r wrote
I agree with you for the MUG. I have two, bought one for myself, got one as a gift. I like the consistency AND the fact that I can get a push notification when my coffee has cooled to my ideal temperature - since I brew at a temp higher than I want to drink.
too_old_still_party t1_j33ynrm wrote
Same. Got is as a gift 2yrs ago, can’t imagine coffee without it.
[deleted] t1_j33hjsu wrote
My $12 thermos from Starbucks (metal and well insulated) keeps ice for 12+ hours lol even if in the sun. Shit is black magic. They stopped making these at some point and I am gonna fucking cry when my last one finally gets lost or the lid breaks.
Zulumus t1_j33hxy3 wrote
Won’t be $12, but Yetis will still be around and are damn well insulated
[deleted] t1_j33jwhj wrote
I have one! I need to shop around tho, I’m not finding the design that works for me in terms of insulation (as I’m trying to find a Starbucks sub lol)
Zulumus t1_j33n8wl wrote
My only gripe is their mag slide lids are pretty meh. Not sure how they haven’t fixed them yet
[deleted] t1_j33nx60 wrote
I do have a question! Are the Yeti’s leak proof overall do you know or should I be looking for that specifically? Because this ridiculous $12 Starbucks one says not leak proof but they are most leak proof thing I have ever owned lmao
lazybusinessman t1_j3471sv wrote
Brumate cups are leakproof. My wife and I have a couple each, and the lids are awesome. They actually lock and are leakproof.
Zulumus t1_j33pldh wrote
The Yetis with the MagSlide caps are splash proof but not leakproof. All the other Yeti caps I own (Chug cap and Hot Shot Cap) are all leakproof.
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Zulumus t1_j375xa7 wrote
Convenient to drink from, but they will definitively leak if tilted. I make coffee for my wife and I before commuting to work, and I indefinitely wouldn’t trust it in a backpack. I have a few Yeti’s though so I use the one with a screw cap, keeps my coffee nice and hot
impendingbending t1_j34e1tb wrote
I have miir and love it
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kingcreamEAT t1_j36mbod wrote
The LL BEAN camp mug is pretty good as well
Phighters t1_j33fsk6 wrote
I mean, you can use those Themos cups at home, too - something made you buy the Ember, and that same thing will make people buy this one.
natiahs t1_j36j03c wrote
They do sell a cup holder charger that will charge the mug during a commute. Works well
goodness___gracious t1_j32hsd6 wrote
So what you’re saying is I can’t put it in the dishwasher
Uglytacoma t1_j32fsqx wrote
These things are such hilarious scams, dorks reinvented the thermos and it costs as much as a tv lol
StickyBandit_ t1_j32ysro wrote
What tv are you buying for only 200 bucks? That things gotta look terrible.
Uglytacoma t1_j32z5z7 wrote
You can actually get a pretty decent tv in the 250-300 range and they go on sale pretty often nowadays.
Phighters t1_j33gi47 wrote
Are you being serious? You can get many reasonably good quality HDTVs for $2-250 all day, and even less around the holidays and around the superbowl. It won't be 4K or smart, but it will be a solid display that the average person will think looks outstanding in their home.
[deleted] t1_j36bym2 wrote
My 40 inch once costed that amount. It’s not bad.
Tyrilean t1_j333umf wrote
I recently saw one at Costco. What are people thinking spending $120 on a heated coffee mug? I just use a knock off yeti tumbler that costs like $20, and it keeps my coffee hot for hours. How long do you need your coffee to stay hot?
elMurpherino t1_j33ich7 wrote
Yea bro. The Walmart brand ozark trail knock off yetis are great. I think I paid $9 for the 32oz one and $7 for a 20oz one. Both are a few years old now and work great still. Keeps my coffee warm from 8am through early/mid afternoon, and I didn’t have to spend $40 or $200
Cuopon t1_j42jpzx wrote
it’s not about keeping it warm - it’s about keeping it at the perfect temperature for hours
Doom_Finger t1_j346665 wrote
I own one of the last gen (bought with a ton of Starbucks gift cards).
As cool as the Find My support is, I can tell you that I usually know where my $180 coffee mug is.
Wandering_Weapon t1_j3zswpj wrote
I have mugs that have lasted decades. Like... how often are people losing mugs? Hell even my travel cups have been on 3 continents.
FinalBat4515 t1_j35fkg0 wrote
I’m sorry, this is stupid.
ooo00 t1_j3esn2y wrote
Honestly don’t mind more products to integrate that feature I misplace shit all the time.
Sylanthra t1_j32mu0u wrote
Wish they would make their regular mugs dishwasher safe. It's basically impossible to keep them clean given how delicate the coating is.
w1n5t0nM1k3y t1_j31ff7h wrote
For $200 I'm going to want the one with GPS satellite tracking to make sure I never lose it.
AnimZero t1_j355od8 wrote
Lovely, how much does it cost?
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$200?
Are you fucking with me?
I love my Zojirushi mug, and I can get almost four of them for that price.
MrKeeganx t1_j35yxgv wrote
AND you have to buy the coaster/car charger separately.
coyote-1 t1_j31uo4j wrote
For the person who already has everything AND everything else, we bring you the connected coffee cup version 2.0!
In a future firmware update, its Bluetooth feature will be enabled so it can tell your phone the precise temperature of your beverage. Get yours today!
koolaidisthestuff t1_j34qne1 wrote
This is gonna bust TONS of cheating partners.. bet
ADHDK t1_j35b4y3 wrote
How slowly do people generally drink their coffee? Or do they pack like 5 coffees pre brewed for the day to just suffer them getting more and more bitter over time?
jenlp82 t1_j37diu1 wrote
I forget the coffee exists and then drink it in a rush when lukewarm. With the mug, it stays warm but is still a mug experience and not an insulated tumbler. Would I spend the money again? Probably not. Do I regret buying it? Nah.
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TheNameIsWiggles t1_j3htacz wrote
Pretty ridiculously slowly for me tbh.
I work a 10 hour overnight shift and I'm in a car for the majority of it. It's not uncommon for me to make a cup of coffee last 6+ hours. When I go to take a sip around 1 or 2am and my coffee is still the exact same temperature, it hits me in my soul.
I love my Ember mug, but I agree I think it's for an extremely niche customer base with circumstances like mine.
SteelyDandelion t1_j35v4d6 wrote
I just got one as a gift. It’s not something I outright wanted but it has come in handy when I make coffee and then have to run after a toddler or get sucked into a work meeting and my coffee goes cold. It’s nice to have it heat back to a hot temp. But my yeti and Starbucks travel mug still get the job done too.
Earthiness t1_j36npqy wrote
This makes sense as a product if you’re in the high end drink market (as a business). With the fourth wave of coffee hitting, it’s big business to offer high end specialty products to people looking to perfect their hobby. These are the same people willing to pay $100 for 100 coffee filters.
Plus this is only a bad investment if you plan to not use it daily for years. I’ve paid A LOT for headphones and I’ve used them daily for almost 10 years. I replace the ear pads every two years but the sound is still amazing and the sound cancelling is next level.
People complaining about this being the same price as a TV aren’t the target demographic.
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jonhon0 t1_j35i8bh wrote
Thermos'ss's's still work
lol_roast_me t1_j35uf8k wrote
I'd rather buy that self cleaning bottle. I think it was called the Larq.
Ssgogo1 t1_j37vn2w wrote
Do they still make the wrist watch esque devices?
RestAndVest t1_j3a8ikl wrote
The innovation for everything is a Wi-Fi chip that posts to social media. So lame nowadays
LostAbbott t1_j3f853b wrote
Yeah they same thing kills all of the gadgets for me... None of them are dishwasher safe. I can understand why, but with two kids and at least two to four loads of dishes a day I cannot have more hand wash dishes.
Also for a lot less money you can just have a plug in heating coaster. I think they are something like $15 and for that price you could have four or five placed around your house for the price of one mug...
NoBeRon79 t1_j63zms7 wrote
For those of you knocking Ember, the whole point is that it keeps your preferred temperature for a certain amount of time. It’s not meant to keep it warm or hot for 8 hrs. If you want your coffee at 145 degrees Fahrenheit - it will stay that way for 2-3 hrs. Most people got it as a gift and some bought it for themselves. The majority of Ember users love it so that should say something.
Also, I happen to know that Ember customer service is fantastic. The coating on my cup started to fall apart and they sent me a new cup without hassle. They stand behind their product. Would I pay $200 for a mug just for tracking purposes? No, because I have my Ember in my home office, but some folks might find that useful.
zhornet t1_j323wku wrote
My first thought was “The restaurant that went out of business is making internet connected mugs?”
Douche_Baguette t1_j31p4x6 wrote
I have two of the regular ember mugs for home, and I like them a lot - but I've never really "got" the travel mugs.
It's $200, and they advertise that it can keep your drink hot for up to 3 hours.
A $25 stainless steel Thermos brand travel mug says it will keep your drink hot for 7 hours, just by virtue of being well-insulated.
It looks like the ember travel mug doesn't even have a charger cable jack on it - the ONLY way to charge it is with the charging coaster (like the regular ember mug) - so you can't even keep it "plugged in" during your commute.
Now, will the ember mug be the EXACT right temperature for 3 hours, instead of a gradient from "burning hot" to "warm" like the thermos? Yeah I guess, but it just seems like a huge sacrifice for a tiny benefit.