One guitarist asked Grok to help find the perfect strap. It suggested a wide, padded, affordable leather strap that fitted her guitar, plus strap locks that clip onto the existing buttons. She also asked to see straps costing over $500 and still preferred the cheaper pick.
Help me choose a guitar strap. I play a [GUITAR MAKE AND MODEL] and I'd like [WIDTH, PADDING, MATERIAL, LOOK]. My budget is [BUDGET]. Suggest three options that will fit my guitar, plus one premium option for comparison, and tell me whether I need strap locks or any extra hardware. Explain the trade-offs in comfort and how they'll wear in.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Tell Grok your guitar model, your budget and what matters to you (comfort, look, width).
- Ask for a few options plus a pricey one to compare, and whether you need strap locks.
- Check sizes and reviews on the seller’s site before you buy.
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Here's a photo of the [PRODUCT TYPE] options on the shelf, with prices. I need it for [HOW YOU'LL USE IT] and I care most about [E.G. BATTERY LIFE, EASE OF CLEANING, PRICE]. My budget is [AMOUNT]. Which one or two would you pick and why? Point out anything you can't read in the photo, and tell me what to check on the box before I buy.
Find a product in a big shop by photographing the aisle
On Hacker News, one user described giving up wandering a store and uploading a photo of the aisle he was standing in to ChatGPT, which helped him work out where to find the product he wanted.
I'm in [SHOP NAME] looking for [PRODUCT]. Here is a photo of the aisle I'm in. Based on the signs and products you can see, which section is it likely to be in, and which direction should I head? If you can't tell, tell me what to look for or who to ask.
Choose a second-hand laptop and negotiate with the seller using ChatGPT
Needing to replace an old ThinkPad T480, a Hacker News user asked ChatGPT to narrow down which model suited their needs, then used it to find a listing and negotiate with the seller. They ended up with a newer ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 and were very happy with it.
I want to buy a second-hand laptop to replace my [CURRENT LAPTOP]. I mainly use it for [USES], my budget is [BUDGET] and I care most about [BATTERY / WEIGHT / KEYBOARD / REPAIRABILITY]. Suggest 3 models and years worth looking for, what spec to aim for and what to check before buying used. Then here's a listing I'm considering: [PASTE AD]. Is the price fair, and can you draft a polite, realistic offer message to the seller?
Reference: X @katiespell86636