2018 Holiday gadget giveaway!

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NEWS – To celebrate the holidays, we are giving away six awesome prizes. Entering is easy! Just answer three questions in a comment at the bottom of this post. And if you’re willing to jump through a few extra hoops, you can get up to three additional entries which greatly increases your chances of winning. Please click through to read the details on the prizes and to submit your entries for a chance to win our Holiday gadget giveaway prize pack!

Prizes:

First place: One person will win a prize pack consisting of 1 of each of the 6 products shown below:

Lasso Compression Socks

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Lasso is the first in-garment joint support that was created with medical technology that prevents ankle rolls by 75%.

  • Lasso socks utilize the science of medical taping to form a pattern of compression that surrounds and complements your ligaments and tendons
  • Lasso’s special blend of yarns mimic the support of kinesio taping & shorten the timeframe of existing injuries
  • Formed with high tensile strength fabrics that create pressure along critical ankle muscles and ligaments
  • Patent-pending technology stimulates the reactive support of ligaments and tendons in the foot
  • Lasso studied kinesio-taping and ankle braces to create an all-in-one ankle support solution that is built into the comfort of an athletics and sports sock for men, women and kids
  • For runners, athletes, kids, military and those with ankle injuries and worn by many pro-athletes, including investor NFL legend Champ Bailey

Price: $29.99
Read our review: 
Lasso Compression Sock review
Available atwww.lassogear.com.

Tile Pro and Tile Mate

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Tile Pro and Tile Mate Bluetooth trackers will make sure you never lose your stuff again.

  • Tile has updated the Tile Mate and Tile Pro models, which will now include longer range, louder volumes and replaceable batteries – one of the leading pieces of feedback from customers.

  • Tile Pro will have increased ring volume, and Bluetooth range for both products will expand as well.

Price: $20 – $35
Read our review: 
Tile Mate and Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers review
Available at: Tile

PhoneSoap: PhoneSoap 3

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The first and only cellphone charger that cleans and sanitizes your phone while it charges, leaving your phone cleaner than when you bought it.

  • UV-C light sanitizer kills 99.99% of germs multiplying on your phone in just 10 minutes
  • Fits all phone and case sizes
  • Acoustic audio amplifier allows you to hear alarms and notifications so you can leave your phone in the PhoneSoap overnight
  • Two charging ports allow it to act as a universal charger for any device
  • Comes in 7 fun colors
  • Microfiber cleaning pad included

Price: $59.95
Available at: 
PhoneSoap.com, Amazon.com 

Eve Room (2nd Generation)

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Compact, Newly Redesigned Air Quality Monitor with HomeKit Technology

  • Indoor air quality, temperature and humidity sensors. Customizable high-contrast E-Ink display with anodized aluminum body
  • Precise measurements and historical data can be viewed via the Eve app
  • Micro-USB-rechargeable battery lasts 6 weeks or longer
  • Support for sensor-based automations of other HomeKit-enabled accessories
  • Fast and easy configuration thanks to Bluetooth Low Energy technology, no bridge required
  • Requirements: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later
  • Automation & Remote Access: HomePod, Apple TV with tvOS 11 or later or an iPad with iOS 11 or later set up as a home hub
  • Dimensions: 2.1  x 2.1 x 0.5 Inch

Price: $99.95
Available at: evehome.comAmazon

Kano: Computer Kit Complete

 

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Build-it-yourself laptop is a powerful learn-to-code tool designed to unlock potential and unleash creativity

  • Fully working computer featuring a web browser, YouTube, Google Docs, Wikipedia, WhatsApp, Google Maps and more apps access online
  • Share your creations on Kano World, and play and change the rules of games created by friends
  • Get creative with your technology: hack Minecraft; create art with Javascript; code shapes and patterns; follow along with Story Mode to learn about hardware, software and code; solve a mystery and choose your own adventure using Linux commands
  • 100 step-by-step challenges and tutorials guide people of all ages as they learn to code and begin to understand loops, variables, and logic
  • Build and code your own Raspberry Pi 3-powered portable computer, with a 10.1′” HD screen, speaker, wireless keyboard, sound sensor and battery.

Price: $249.99
Available at: kano.me/store, Amazon

Roland: GO:MIXER

 

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A compact audio mixer for smartphone video production that can be used with iOS and Android.

  • GO:MIXER connects digitally via an included cable, providing clear stereo sound that’s a marked upgrade over using the phone’s built-in mono mic or analog line input.
  • Supports connecting five sources at once via inputs for a vocal mic, guitar/bass, stereo keyboard, and two stereo line-level devices (such as music players, drum machines, etc.).
  • Powered by the smartphone connection, so no batteries are required.
  • Compact in size, just 3.75 inches (95 mm) square and 1.1 inches (28 mm) tall
  • One of GO:MIXER’s line-level inputs offers a selectable Center Cancel function, which reduces the volume of the main vocal in a music track that’s playing through the input. This is a great feature for singers, allowing them to create karaoke-style tracks on the fly.
  • Works with Roland’s Virtual Stage Camera, New Beat Sync App and the 4XCAMERA App.

Price: $99
Read our review: Roland GO:MIXER audio mixer review
Available at: Roland and Amazon

How to enter (please read carefully – any missed steps and your entry will be disqualified):

Between now and 12/19/2018 midnight EST leave a comment on this page answering the questions below.

  1. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
  2. What is your favorite gadget topic?
  3. Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?

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At some point on 12/20/2018, I’ll pick 1 random winner using random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to claim their prizes. If I do not receive an answer to my emails in that time period, I’ll do other random.org drawings until the prizes are gone.

Rules:

1. Only one entry per person (warning: I check IP addresses).

2. Gadgeteer writers and their immediate family members may not enter this contest.

3. the-gadgeteer.com is not responsible for any lost packages due to incorrect shipping addresses.

4. the-gadgeteer.com is not responsible for the winner not accepting their prize offer within 48hrs. The winner will be posted on this contest page, in the contest page comment section and will be emailed using the email provided in the comment section. Check your spam folder.

5. Winner must have a US shipping address.

Update 12/20/18

The winner is comment #61 from Linda. Congrats to Linda and thank you to everyone who entered the contest and all the sponsors!

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  2. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    – More videos would be nice.

    What is your favorite gadget topic?
    – Giveaways? 🙂 Probably wearables.

    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    – Long long time.

    1. I prefer to read the reviews; video would be OK *IF* accompanied by a written review.
      I like reviews of add-ons/attachments/improvements to existing gadgets best.
      I’ve been reading your posts for a long, long time.

    2. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews? I prefer written, but video with written is ok.
      What is your favorite gadget topic? I like small EDC items.
      Are you a new visitor or a long time reader? several years, I think

  3. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews? I love video reviews.
    What is your favorite gadget topic? Accessories for phones
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader? longish reader

  4. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    – i prefer reading written reviews..

    What is your favorite gadget topic?
    – helpful home items to make life more enjoyable

    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    – lt reader

  5. I like the written reviews, but I think video reviews are better- you can see the item in use.
    Favorite topic?I’m an IPhone/Mac user, so anything in that universe.
    I’ve been reading your website since the Palm Pilot/Handspring days, so yes, long time reader.

  6. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews? I prefer written reviews with photos.
    What is your favorite gadget topic? USB accessories
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader? A very long time reader.

  7. I’d like short succinct video reviews if for nothing else to see the products in real time. Great idea!

    I tend to read the most on photography and bags.

    I’ve been reading for years!

    Thanks!

  8. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    >>> I love videos. I used to be text but I am moving to videos.. call it old age
    What is your favorite gadget topic?
    >>>I am open but one topic I care less about..audio
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    >>> fairly new

  9. I absolutely 100% prefer to read content over watch it.

    My favorite gadget topics are: computer peripherals, STEM toys.

    I have been an occasional reader here for a while.

  10. 1 Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    Prefer written format. Much more efficient.

    2. What is your favorite gadget topic?
    Affordable gadgets. Home, fitness, and kids.

    3 Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    Long Time reader

  11. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    ‘More of both video and reviews please’
    What is your favorite gadget topic?
    ‘Android’
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    ‘Long time reader and supporter’

  12. I really like reading more, but more pics in real life application would be cool.

    EDC is my fav. Would love to see more writing stuff: Fountain Pens, Tactical Pens, inks, paper, notebook covers, etc. I write more than type.

    I think I’ve been a subscriber for over 3 yrs?

  13. 1. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews? I love watching videos since I am a visual learner, but I do read reviews also.

    2. What is your favorite gadget topic? Any topic which shows me how to make my life easier with gadgets.

    3. Are you a new visitor or a long time reader? Very long time reader

  14. 1. Written – I almost never play video links.
    2. Unique tech stuff (i.e., totally new idea, or vastly improved existing idea)
    3. Long-time

  15. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews? Tough one – I like both 🙂 maybe a written one with the option of seeing a video one as well.
    What is your favorite gadget topic? Smart home
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader? Long time reader

  16. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    I would still prefer written reviews.

    What is your favorite gadget topic?
    Minimalist wallets. 🙂

    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    I’m a long time reader.

  17. Elizabeth DeSombre

    Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews? — READING — I’m definitely not a video person
    What is your favorite gadget topic? How to do things more efficiently
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader? New

  18. 1. I definitely prefer written reviews. Videos require an active attention for the whole thing so you don’t miss anything and it’s a pain to go back to catch something missed. They’re great to see things in action, but I’ll almost always start with a written review and move from there to video if it’s interesting enough. I’ll rarely start with video – I usually just skip that.

    2. Hard to say what my favorite topic is – cooking, portables, just something interesting. With the variety here, I’ll sometimes be surprised by something I hadn’t considered (like that “build a touchscreen computer kit” above).

    3. Longer-time reader.

  19. I still like written reviews but I’m not opposed to videos on the more in-depth gadgets.
    I think my favorite subject you cover is there cell phone and tablet stuff. You keep me up to date with what works good and what to probably just skip.
    And i have been a subscriber since about 2000. You provide great information and product reviews and always tell it like it is no comin company pay off so you’ll talk up there products just honest reviews. Thank you

  20. 1. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews? I prefer written reviews.

    2. What is your favorite gadget topic? Any topic. I love discovering new gadgets.

    3. Are you a new visitor or a long time reader? Long time reader

  21. 1. I would like more video reviews. I often refer to them for the added detail they might provide.
    2. My favorite gadget topic is camera gear.
    3. I am a longtime reader.

  22. Awesome Giveaway! And happy holidays!!

    1) I prefer written reviews
    2) EDC tools and bags
    3) Long(ish) time reader : )
    4) already subscribed to list
    5) Tweeting now
    6) I have no facebook page : (

  23. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    Video is backed up by written, please
    What is your favorite gadget topic?
    Automotive
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    Long time reader of your newsletter

  24. 1. I like written, video is fine as long as written as well.
    2. Like all gadgets but favorite would have to be music related.
    3. Long time reader.

  25. 1. I much prefer written reviews. I believe them to be more detailed, and I can read them at my own pace, easily jumping back if I need to.
    2. I like unique gadgets. It seems much of the thrill is gone – “Oh, another phone. Another bluetooth speaker.” Give me something in a category that hasn’t been reviewed 2 dozen times already!
    3. I’m a long time reader, and I come here every day.

  26. 1. I prefer reading written reviews
    2. My favorite gadget topic is Bluetooth devices like speaker, earbuds & headphones.
    3. I am a long time reader, since around 2006 I think.

  27. I do like videos, but would prefer them to be in addition to the written review (a short video to show something that may be hard to describe).

    My favorite gadget topic is anything iPhone related.

    I’m a longtime reader back to when Julie & Judie were together as the main writers.

    Thanks….

  28. 1. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    -I prefer reading written reviews, but I wouldn’t mind video reviews either 🙂
    What is your favorite gadget topic?
    -Cell phones!
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    -Newbie! Hi!!

  29. [Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?]
    Written. There are way too many videos, the written ones are easier/quicker to peruse.
    —–
    [What is your favorite gadget topic?]
    There is no bad gadget topic. All of them? 🙂
    —–
    [Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?]
    I’ve been reading this forum on-and-off since the beginning of the-gadgeteer.com. Is great to see that it’s still around.
    cheers,
    mike

  30. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?

    I prefer written. Avid RSS user

    What is your favorite gadget topic?

    I’m a tinkerer. I’d love to see more gadgets that you can hack or tinker with.
    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?

    I’m a newer visiter. Stumbled on the site.

  31. 1. Written reviews. Only watch videos that I can speed to double-time and see close captioned.
    2. Real reviews – something you’ve actually used & can really give pros & cons — favorites have been phones & cameras
    3. Long time reader. Your tweet and face book dependency is suspicious.

  32. I prefer written, but if it’s a flying gadget or moving gadget, then video rules!
    Been a long time subscriber and I’ve bought a lot of stuff I’ve found on your site links.
    I’m a flashlight, power bank, EDC fan

  33. Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    – I am so opposed to video reviews that I would rather chew nails than watch them. Written ones are so much easier to skim through to get to the parts I’m interested in. If you do decide on video reviews, maybe you could do some sort of executive summary for those of us who won’t watch them?

    What is your favorite gadget topic?
    – Bags, pens, computer-related, odd things you never knew you needed. Could use a few less photography and audio ones (useful, but seem to be a lot of them this last year).

    Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    – Long time

  34. I seem to remember things better if I see them instead of reading them, so I prefer video reviews better. I love when I find a unique gadget review from you. We are a pretty techie family and I am always looking for new things to use and as gifts. I am a long time reader. I love all the products you introduce me to and your detailed reviews.

  35. 1. I like both types, but yes, more video reviews would be great.
    2. EDC and toys
    3. Very longtime RSS subscriber/reader

  36. 1) Would you like to see us do more video reviews or do you prefer reading written reviews?
    I think that Video reviews are very helpful and show more of the product.
    2) What is your favorite gadget topic?
    Tech-type gadgets
    3) Are you a new visitor or a long time reader?
    I am a long-time reader!

  37. 1. I like video reviews. A picture is with a thousand words. A thousand pictures is worth… we’ll, a lot more than that.
    2. I like the video security subject as my favorite topic.
    3. I am a long time reader or The-Gadgeteer!

  38. 1-Prefer reading articles to watching videos.
    2-Enjoy the Camera Gear section most.
    3-Been reading your site since the days of the Palm Pilot.

    Subscribed to newsletter

  39. 1. I prefer reading written reviews but with pictures to capture different elements that the article is talking about.
    2. I like reviews on everyday accessible & decently priced items like cameras or bluetooth earbuds/phones or tablets but ones I’d actually go out and buy.
    3. Not new, but not long..somewhere in the middle.

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