REVIEW – I think we’ve got at least a dozen random power banks at this point scattered around our house, with quality and usefulness varying wildly between them. Most aren’t capable of charging anything larger than a tablet though, and even the ones that can charge laptops do so very slowly until you get to […]
Baseus Blade laptop power bank review – slim but hopefully not shady Read More
REVIEW – Portable monitors have exploded over the last few years, with a wide variety of brands and sizes, though most tend to be the ~15″ 1080P sort. I’ve seen a couple of gaming-focused portable monitors, but many have been a low 60 Hz refresh rate, which isn’t the best for gaming. Models with high
REVIEW – You may have noticed a large number of power station reviews showing up on the Gadgeteer recently, it’s been a flood of new models and brands almost weekly. This being a typical week, I’ve got a new brand/model that’s shown up for testing, so I’ll dutifully take it through its paces, then add
Blackview OSCAL PowerMax 700 Portable Power Station review – ticks all the boxes for me Read More
REVIEW – Most urban and suburban areas are awash with scooters, both privately owned, and in many cities there are fleets of rental scooters strewn about like a hurricane had just hit. I am just old enough to be from the generation prior to peak scooter popularity (all the kids were scooting around on Razor
Yadea KS6 Pro electric scooter review – premium feel and finish Read More
REVIEW – I ship quite a few things out, having crossed the 1,000-items-sold-on-eBay milestone recently (I’ve been a gadget-head long before writing for the Gadgeteer, aided by the ability to sell my old stuff in order to fund new toys). A few months ago I was able to review another thermal printer, but it was
MUNBYN 130B Bluetooth thermal printer review – label printing made fairly easy Read More
REVIEW – Over two years ago I reviewed a portable monitor that attached to your laptop and provided a second screen. While the functionality was impressive, the small size of the monitor and the necessity to attach semi-permanent magnets to the laptop lid was a downer, and I ended up not using it for very
FOPO 15 Inch Triple Portable Monitor review – with many monitors comes many cables Read More
REVIEW – I’ve had a small mini-fridge in my basement office for years, which has been very handy for whatever cool beverage I want while working. Said mini-fridge is pretty cramped and the temperature is unreliable though, and the noise and form factor is not ideal. I hadn’t even considered a higher end beverage cooler,
AAOBOSI 24″ wine and beverage cooler review – room for so many beverages Read More
REVIEW – I bought my first bidet at least 10 years ago, a cold-water-only model that went from zero pressure to jet-powered-fire-hose if you clicked it to the “2” setting instead of “1” while using it. Even with the drawbacks of such a model, I was instantly sold. I’ll try to keep this review PG-13
SmartBidet SB-2400ER Bidet Toilet Seat review – instant warm water for an essential clean Read More
REVIEW – If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a random set of tools and gadgets in the trunk of your car/truck/SUV. Over the years my kit has ranged from full toolkits and car-DC-powered tools to an assortment of battery-powered tools and everything in between. When the offer to review the IgniteX JS6: Modular Magnetic
IgniteX JS6: Modular Magnetic Car Tools review – everything but the impact wrench Read More
REVIEW – Having reviewed quite a few power stations here at the Gadgeteer, they all have seemed to blend together lately for the most part. Usually, the review entails making sure it can meet the quoted power output, testing battery life claims, and comparing the number of ports or other minor distinguishing features. The Runhood
Runhood RALLYE 600 Pro Power Station review – innovative power station system done right Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few 3D printers so far at The Gadgeteer, but many of the items I print take all day (or even multiple days for things like full-sized helmets). What can I say, I like big … things. But what if you could speed a 3D printer up to five times
Geeetech THUNDER High Speed 3D Printer review – fast printing while keeping high quality Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve ever had to repeatedly plug in multiple monitors and desktop devices into a laptop that you’re frequently moving back and forth (to school, office, or even just other rooms in the house), you know what pain it can be to connect and disconnect everything every time. Docking stations alleviate that pain
CA Essential Universal Docking Station DS-6000 review – nails the essentials Read More
REVIEW – There are quite a few uses for solar panels, especially portable ones. You could combine them with a power station to create a “solar generator” system that can power things while recharging during the day and then continue powering overnight. Or you can harness the power of the sun directly to power or
XTAR SP100 portable foldable solar panel review – when they say 100 watts they mean it Read More
REVIEW – I had a cheap rowing machine a few years ago that I really enjoyed – not so much for the product but just because I liked the workout. A few months into using it though, the elastic-based strap snapped while I was rowing, throwing me backward. It was unpleasant, to say the least.
Merach 950 dual resistance wood rowing machine review – row row row your butt Read More
REVIEW – We have air purifiers running in nearly every room in our house, but it’s not because we’re paranoid. Rather, we have several genuine reasons to use caution: We live in a state (Utah) that has some of the planet’s highest small-particle pollution in the winter (due to inversions where smog is trapped in
Brio air purifier review – Big air cleaning for big rooms Read More
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