REVIEW – I’ve owned at least a half-dozen gaming laptops starting in college in the early 2000s, and I’ve always loved the ability to play anywhere (at the cost of paying a bit more for a bit less performance). I’ve also tried at least a half dozen different couch trays or other accouterments while playing […]
Nerdytec Couchmaster CYCON² review – couch gaming done right Read More
REVIEW – In a market crammed with all sorts of innovative and widely varying mobile phones, AGM has put out an interesting new entry. AGM has many years of pursuing the active and outdoors mobile electronics buyer. The AGM G2 Guardian smartphone falls right into their area of expertise, with the added functionality of a
AGM G2 Guardian smartphone review – purpose built phone for hunters or contractors Read More
REVIEW – Another month, another portable power station to review! This one is the Powerness Hiker U1500 power station, and Powerness also included the SolarX S200 solar panel to check out as well. We have a couple of power outages every year, and often go on camping or boating trips (where we use inflatable kayaks
Powerness Hiker U1500 power station and SolarX S200 solar panel review Read More
REVIEW – 3D printers have exploded in popularity in the last few years, and the range of choices on the market can be staggering to newcomers and seasoned 3d printers alike. From the early days when hobbyists were creating their printers from parts and code, they wrote themselves, to the current market where prebuilt printers
Mingda Magician Pro 3D Printer review – huge print volume without sacrificing quality Read More
REVIEW – I recently reviewed the HOVSCO HovBeta electric bike and thought I’d found the perfect bike for my needs – easy to hop on and get around town, capable of carrying some groceries or other cargo, and fun to ride. I was pleasantly surprised to get an offer out of the blue to review
REVIEW – I have bought or reviewed at least a half dozen drones over the years, and when I first saw the Potensic ATOM SE Combo GPS Drone Quadcopter I thought it was an exact clone of my last drone – a DJI Mini 2. There’s a striking resemblance, but as I looked closer there
Potensic ATOM SE Combo GPS Drone Quadcopter review – better than expected Read More
REVIEW – Like many other products, the projector world can be sorted into tiers based on performance and functionality. At the bottom of the group are the cheap, dim, hard-to-focus low definition models that might not even include any smart functionality. I’d class the next group into a mid-tier, where most have much better optical
Emotn N1 Netflix officially licensed projector review – a great 1080P projector choice Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few power stations with the Gadgeteer so far, and I have my own list of what I like to see on my ideal power station: ETA to full/empty while in use, LiFePO4 battery chemistry, enough AC/USB/DC options to charge the various things I need to charge on the go
Powdeom 700 Watt Portable Power Station review – charge pretty much anything on the go Read More
REVIEW – To preface this review, I’ve never been a “watch guy”. The obsession with high-end watches by some people is as foreign to me in the same way I’m sure they’d view my obsession with gaming laptops or complex board games. I’ve been using smartwatches since the Pebble days (pour one out for one
Didamoda Lankzet Watch review – the best of no worlds Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed and bought a couple of projectors now, ranging from small (and dim) portable projectors to home-theater style higher-end projectors. I’ve encountered a wide variety of quality and performance in the different models, so I rely especially heavily on reviews myself to know what to expect from a projector. I’ve been sent
Wemax Dice Portable Smart projector review – beautiful inside and out Read More
REVIEW – Coffee is life. Cold brew is an excellent form of coffee. Nitro adds a luxurious velvety texture to cold brew, but until now that’s been a treat reserved for rare occasions in our household. I was elated when the review offer for this coffee brewer came in for the Vinci Nitro Cold Brew
Vinci Nitro Cold Brew coffee brewer review – foamy velvety concoctions made easy Read More
REVIEW – I haven’t seen under cabinet TV’s since my childhood in the 80’s and 90’s, but in many homes this area is a perfect spot for a TV, and with the advent of the smart TV it may just be time for a revival. I’ve personally been using a smart display the last few
REVIEW – Do you ever try a new product with low expectations, only to be surprised that it has a feature or characteristic that you now can’t live without? This was the case with the Vari Curve Electric Standing Desk: I expected a minor upgrade over my previous $200 standing desk, and ended up realizing
Vari Curve Electric Standing Desk 60×30 review – curves are better Read More
REVIEW – As someone who has sold thousands of items on Ebay over the last few decades, I should have invested in a thermal printer long ago. Instead, for thousands of items I’ve either printed out shipping labels on regular paper and cut them out and taped them on, or used 2-labels-per-sheet pages and had
POLONO PL60 thermal label printer review – fast and easy labels Read More
REVIEW – Coffee is life. While I’m not addicted to the point where I can’t function without it, I sure do enjoy a cup or two each day, and some of my top travel memories are discovering new coffee shops around the world. I’m fine with a standard drip-brew cup, but a well-made espresso just
REVIEW – The last time we travelled, I brought no less than 5 different chargers for various phones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. If only I’d had a single charger capable of charging them all, especially if it could charge several at once! Today I’m reviewing the VOLTME 140W USB C Charger which should be
VOLTME 140W USB C charger review – One charger for all Read More
REVIEW – Thanks to the “Zoom era”, most of us are very familiar with webcams and streamed events, whether those are for school, work, entertainment, or even church services or events. Most of us have also noticed the vast differences in quality and capabilities of various webcam models in the last few years. Most webcams
ROCWARE RC20 PTZ Camera review – upgrade your business meeting or church event livestream Read More
REVIEW – More and more of the electronic products in our house are becoming smartified (I’m pretty sure that’s the technical term). What started as a dabbling with a couple of WiFi-controllable lights years ago has become an epidemic at our house with doorbells, lights, coffee makers, speakers, air fryers, and more available to control
Occhi × Ampoza garage door opener review – Alexa open the garage door Read More
REVIEW – I started an exercise-while-working habit over a decade ago with a cheap plastic table, custom wooden risers, and a cheap exercise bike. Many years and iterations later, and here I am reviewing a treadmill from a brand I’ve never heard of before: TODO. I’ve already burned out two cheaper treadmills now with my
TODO Under Desk Treadmill review – compact and competent Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been printing all sorts of things ever since I reviewed the Anycubic Vyper FDM printer last year and the Elegoo Saturn 2 resin printer this year. I love being able to print out handy items for spots around the house, or figures or terrain for board games. Every year it seems like every 3D printer