# Products You Recently Tried, Had High Expectations For, And (Dis)liked **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 30, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226 "2021-05-30T17:46:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/42 "2021-06-02T06:05:36Z")
> [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > I’m open to suggestions for other zero-sugar drinks that have no artificial sweeteners. I really like Poland Spring Sparkling Water. They definitely have a hint of a fruit taste but don’t taste _flavored_. Triple Berry is my fave. I stopped drinking Coke and went to those instead. Trader Joe’s brand is also good. ---
**Author:** ![Ashtura](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ashtura/32/2963_2.png) [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/43 "2021-06-02T13:19:21Z")
I’ve been on a magic kick lately and have bought a lot of magic downloads, some of which turned out to be deceptive utter crap. They only average about $10 a piece though so I don’t grouse too much. ---
**Author:** ![Saintly\_Loser](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saintly_loser/32/4045_2.png) [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/44 "2021-06-02T13:28:41Z")
> [@Kron](#): > > Interesting to see such different takes on Bubly (and La Croix). I love them both, and find them to be quite strikingly flavored. La Croix seems to be stronger in flavor than Bubly. I also quite like lime Perrier. I don’t think I’ve ever had Bubly. I’ve had LaCroix plenty of times, and it is indeed accurately described as homeopathically flavored. Except for the grapefruit-flavored stuff, which is (to me) disgusting. But my wife likes it, so there’s always some around. Me, my favorite soda is plain seltzer. I like it better than any of the flavored seltzers, and more than any carbonated soft drink. I go through between four to six cans a day. I’m not especially picky about brand, _except_ for unflavored LaCroix. It’s much less carbonated than any other brand I’ve tried, and what carbonation there is disappears within ten to fifteen minutes. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/45 "2021-06-02T13:43:24Z")
We have a modified sodastream. My latest “thing” is adding thinly sliced cucumber to our water. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/46 "2021-06-02T16:24:47Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > > [@TRC4941](#): > > > > But then I think the same thing when I eat an actual s’more. They never live up to the hype. > > Should you ever have the opportunity to try them again, put the bottom graham cracker, with the chocolate on it, near the fire while the marshmallow is toasting. That way, the chocolate will be warm and melted before final assembly. > > I am a master marshmallow toaster. My s’mores are awesome, but they take time. I will try that! ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/47 "2021-06-02T16:53:58Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Try Bundaberg Lemon-Iime bitters. Very refreshingly not sweet. Rats. I can’t find any lemon-lime. All local sources are out of stock. I can find their blood orange drink, though. Have you ever tried that flavor? > [@kayaker](#): > > My latest “thing” is adding thinly sliced cucumber to our water. Customers ony!!! ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/48 "2021-06-02T16:55:18Z")
I’ve tried a couple of different WiFi boosters/extenders, with either no effect or poorer coverage. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/49 "2021-06-02T17:01:40Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > Customers ony!!! Hah! Never saw the show, but I researched what you said and discovered the reference. A friend of mine opened a trendy little bistro that makes cool cocktails. He serves cucumber water as a freebie, which led me to trying it. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/50 "2021-06-02T17:02:33Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Try Bundaberg Lemon-Iime bitters. Yes! I’ve been adding bitters to LaCroix water. Really adds an umami note to the flavor. I bought a few different brands/flavors to get through the pandemic. In fact, once I made an _Incredibly Weak Old-Fashioned_ with LaCroix Orange… with a dollop of Squirt, lots of bitters\*, and a splash of brandy for flavor. Yes, I muddled a cherry and some orange peel in there… \*(Angostura, that time; still my favorite) ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/51 "2021-06-02T17:03:47Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > He serves cucumber water as a freebie, which led me to trying it. Yeah, I find cucumber very refreshing. ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/52 "2021-06-02T17:04:47Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > I’ve tried a couple of different WiFi boosters/extenders, with either no effect or poorer coverage. Try an Orbi with an (or more than one) extra satellite. I’ve had good luck with my two-Orbi setup ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/53 "2021-06-02T19:26:13Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > Rats. I can’t find any lemon-lime. All local sources are out of stock. I can find their blood orange drink, though. Have you ever tried that flavor? No, but I will look for it. thanks. You can order it from Amazon. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/54 "2021-06-02T23:47:51Z")
Except you apparently have to buy their router first, and I’m limited in this area to the one supplied by my phone carrier. ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2021, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/55 "2021-06-03T01:13:02Z")
The orbi is the router. You can change the settings on your base orbi to disable DHCP and let the phone router do that part, then plug it into the phone router, then all your other devices connect to the orbi (+optional satellite). I’m using an Orbi with my fiber router, though I no longer need the satellite in my new house. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/56 "2021-06-03T01:28:48Z")
Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/57 "2021-06-03T02:15:28Z")
Oh, I forgot: set up the orbi + satellite _first_. _Then_ disable orbi DHCP, because once that gets disabled the orbi no longer has an IP address and you can’t configure it. If you’re not using a satellite, then ignore this as there is no additional orbi setup. ---
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/58 "2021-06-03T16:53:52Z")
My microwave oven is an [under-the-counter drawer type.](https://shop.sharpusa.com/24-in-1-2-cu-ft-950w-sharp-stainless-steel-microwave-drawer-smd2470as/) When I bought the house, I was skeptical, but I’ve had to admit, it works pretty well. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/59 "2021-06-03T22:08:50Z")
huh. under the counter. Never seen one. I’m skeptical of the ones built into the range hood. Would worry that my 5 foot something wife could get a face full of very, very hot food. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/60 "2021-06-04T01:26:04Z")
On this soda theme, I love rootbeer, and one of my favorites has been Virgil’s, but I only get it on special occasions partially because of the price but also because of the calories (I mostly drink diet.) So I was overjoyed on my last birthday to see diet virgil’s rootbeer for sale. Brought it home only to find that stevia has an absolutely horrible aftertaste. Worst rootbeer I’ve ever had. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226/61 "2021-06-04T03:01:25Z")
> [@Arcite](#): > > My microwave oven is an [under-the-counter drawer type](https://shop.sharpusa.com/24-in-1-2-cu-ft-950w-sharp-stainless-steel-microwave-drawer-smd2470as/) My daughter has one in her new house-it is lovely. Easier and safer putting things in and taking them out. The over the stove ones give me the willies. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-you-recently-tried-had-high-expectations-for-and-dis-liked/943226.md?page=4)