Andy Jacobs

Catholic, husband, father, engineer. Purdue Boilermaker. Dad of pugs. Collector of Star Wars. Practicioner of fitness. Drinker of beers.

TEREN Daily Driver Pants review – Style, comfort, and feature-rich

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REVIEW – Looking to ditch those discount-store khakis or those chinos you’ve been wearing since the 90s?  Look no further.  Built from stretchy, comfortable, lightweight technical fabric and loaded with handy features, The TEREN Daily Driver Pants might help you level up your pants game.  Let’s check them out. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $119.95 Where […]

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Allett Coin Wallet 2.0, Travel Wallet, Sport Wallet, and ID Wallet review – Revisiting some classic slim, durable, Allett wallets

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REVIEW – Ready to ditch your wallet that would make George Costanza blush with its spine-altering thickness?  You might need to check out Allett.  I’ve reviewed several products from Allett, the most recent a handful of wallets back in 2019, and I’ve been impressed with their durability and slim, minimalist style.  Since it had been

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TEREN Lightweight Traveler Pants review – Versatile style and loaded with features

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REVIEW – Travel pants are all the rage these days, And I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair for a few years now. It seems like dozens upon dozens of companies are offering their version of pants that are lightweight, stretchy, wrinkle-free, and have travel-handy design features.  How did the TEREN Lightweight Travel Pants

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Mount It! Dual Monitor Desk Mount With Gas Spring Arms review

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REVIEW – Desktop space is often precious when using large monitors.  I’d been wanting to try a monitor arm mounting system for my at-home workstation, but it would need to accommodate my two heavy 32″ monitors.  The Mount-It! Dual Monitor Desk Mount With Gas Spring Arms seemed like it would fit the bill.  Let’s check

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Baronfig Guardian Pro Notebook & Pen Case and Squire Click Ballpoint Pen review – Protect and jot your ideas in minimalist style

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REVIEW – If you are a regular visitor here at The Gadgeteer, you may recall that I recently reviewed the Baronfig 2025 Journal, so it made perfect sense to follow up with a review of the Baronfig Guardian Pro Notebook & Pen Case and the Squire Click Ballpoint Pen along with it. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons)

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Baronfig 2025 Journal review – Plan or track your 2025 in high-quality Baronfig style

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REVIEW – Do you have your 2025 all planned out yet?  If not, the Baron Fig Planner 2025 can help.  It’s part planner, part calendar, part journal, and has a few extra features to boot.  Let’s check it out! What is it? The Baronfig Planner 2025 is a cloth hardcover year-long planner/journal for the year

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Groove Belt Max leather belt review – They actually did it: a stretchy leather belt

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REVIEW – I like the Groove Life Groove Belt that I reviewed back in 2020 so much that it became my daily belt.  But I always wished there was a leather version available.  Boom! Groove Belt Max Leather!  Let’s check it out! What is it? The Groove Belt Max Leather is an adjustable, stretchable authentic

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Baronfig Squire Hex Rollerball Pen review

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REVIEW – I’ve been a fan of Baronfig’s products for some time, having reviewed their original Squire rollerball pen, Vanguard Softcover Notebooks, and Confidant Hard Cover Notebooks, all of which impressed me.  Baronfig recently launched its Squire Hex, a new six-sided variant of its original Squire pen.  Let’s check it out.  Gadget on! What is it?

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EarFun Air 2 Wireless Bluetooth earbuds review – Sleek, full-featured, great sound, and affordable

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REVIEW – Back in May 2020, I reviewed the original EarFun Air earbuds, and I was quite impressed with them, even stating that they were, “the best I’ve reviewed yet.”  When Julie offered the opportunity to review the EarFun Air 2, I was curious to discover if the sequel could improve upon the original.  Let’s

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Chrome Industries Kadet Max crossbody sling bag review – Customizable, versatile, and durable

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REVIEW – What’s halfway between a shoulder bag and a backpack?  A cross-body sling bag, that’s what.  Long-time bag maker Chrome Industries recently released their 15L Kadet Max and included a new feature: a swappable buckle.  Let’s take a look. What is it? The Chrome Industries Kadet Max is a cross-body sling bag with a

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Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station review – Compact but mighty on-the-go power

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REVIEW – Power is paramount these days, but portability can be a problem.  In the past several years, portable power solutions in various shapes, sizes, and capacities have exploded onto the market. A recent addition to this product space is the Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station.  Let’s check it out! What is it? The

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Nomad Goods Rugged Case for Apple Watch review – Good luck finding a tougher case and strap

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REVIEW – My Apple Watch is one of my favorite gadgets of all time, but compared to other watches I’d owned, it’s a bit smallish and fragile.  I’d been searching for a product that would both protect my Apple Watch and make it look a bit tougher.  The Rugged Case for Apple Watch from Nomad

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Zagg mophie wireless charging vent mount with MagSafe (Apple Exclusive) review

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REVIEW – Wireless technology has simplified charging for smartphone users.  Apple’s MagSafe wireless charging has become an essential feature for many smartphone users.  The Zagg mophie Wireless Charing Vent Mount with MagSafe offers the convenience of wireless charging with the practicality of a vent mount, and it takes full advantage of Apple’s innovative MagSafe technology.

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Nelko Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label Printer 2.0 review

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REVIEW – Even before the pandemic, online purchases were on the rise, and with the world period of stay-at-home, this trend skyrocketed.  More shipped packages mean more labels, so investing in a good label printer is one way to increase efficiency and lower costs for small or large businesses.  The Nelko Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label

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JLab Epic Mouse and JLab GO Keyboard review

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REVIEW – Here at The Gadgeteer, we’ve reviewed several products from JLab, all of which were audio gadgets like earbuds and headphones.  But JLab also produces a range of keyboard and mouse products.  Here we review the JLab Epic Mouse and JLab GO Keyboard.  Do they live up to the quality and affordability of the

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AeroPress Stainless Steel Reusable Coffee Filter review – Simple, reusable, and durable

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REVIEW – When I reviewed the AeroPress and AeroPress Go coffee makers back in 2019, I was impressed with both products.  But in the back of my mind, there was one feature that I thought would have made both products just a bit better: a reusable filter.  AeroPress must have finally read my mind, because

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EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Closed Acoustic Wireless Earbuds with Dongle review

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REVIEW – In May 2021 I reviewed the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Wireless Earbuds, and overall, I was quite impressed.  However, I thought they lacked two critical features.  EPOS recently updated these earbuds, but did they add the critical features I thought were missing?  Read on to find out! What is it? The EPOS GTW

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