Matt Sailors

I am a husband, father, and scouter. As the son of a farm-boy turned professional engineer and a chemical laboratory technician, I was thrust into the world of gadgets at an early age. I am biomedical engineer and a health informaticist specializing in data and information modeling, clinical decision support, and information quality. I am a life-long maker, a aficionado of 24-hour timepieces, a collector of pre-Golden Age and Golden Age science fiction, and a proud adult LEGO enthusiast.

Poly Studio P15 Personal Video Bar review – A one piece total video conference solution

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REVIEW – The Poly Studio P15 Personal Video Bar is an all-in-one solution for those who need to add video conferencing to smaller conferencing spaces. What is it? Some readers may not be familiar with the Poly brand, but will recognize the names of the two companies that combined to create Poly: Plantronics and Polycom.  […]

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Get your LEGO build on with the Builder’s Mat from MOC.Industries

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NEWS – MOC.Industries’s new Builder’s Mat is a 45 x 30 cm self-healing mat (similar material to that used in hobby / sewing cutting mats) designed to help layout new designs and structures built with LEGO-brand (or compatible) building bricks. The Builder’s Mat features layout grids for both studs-out modeling (such as for floors or

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GRILLKILT review – When you’re too Scottish for an apron

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REVIEW – When you’re too Scottish to wear an apron, you need to get a GRILLKILT to keep you clean and organized while cooking outdoors. As a connoisseur of both traditional and modern kilts, I was intrigued with the offer to review a GRILLKILT came up. What is it? The GRILLKILT is an alternative to

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CZUR ET24 Pro Smart document scanner review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – More and more frequently my bibliophile / book collector and private educator (specialized tutor-for-hire) have been colliding, and I need to capture images of documents (e.g., invoices for book and ephemera purchases, documentation of edition variations, and illustrations for my students).  Until now, I have been making do with the cameras in

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Leatherman Ainsworth EDC Sheath review – carry your multi-tools in style

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REVIEW – Leatherman brand multi-tools have been part of my EDC since long before EDC became a mainstream term to describe what we carry with us every day.  The problem that I’ve faced has been the tradeoff between pocket space and functionality–the most useful tools often took up too much space in my pocket, even

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Nexar Pro Dual Dash Cam review – See outside and INSIDE your vehicle

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REVIEW – Now that I have another driver (with a fourth starting this summer), I’ve been on the lookout for a high-quality dash cam for my son’s car to serve as another set of eyes in the event of a collision or other incident while he is on his way back and forth to school. 

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NTONPOWER Solar Rover 500 Power Station review

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REVIEW – As long-time (well, the past 4 years) readers may remember, in addition to my day job and my duties as a reviewer for The Gadgeteer, I am actively involved with the Boy Scouts.  Recently, I added the position of Adult Troop Quartermaster to my long-term role as an Assistant Scoutmaster.  One of the

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Henson Shaving AL13 Mild Safety Razor review

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REVIEW – In late 2020, I switched from disposable multi-blade razors to traditional safety razors in search of a more consistent shave and because I was tired of running out of razors. I tried razors from many well-known brands and selected a daily-driver (well, every-few-days-driver) razor that I’ve been using for the past six months. 

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Secret Sockets The OUTlet review – Double your wall outlets in the same space

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REVIEW – Who amongst us has never needed additional power outlets? I know that I have. In this episode, we’re going to examine an innovative solution to this problem: The OUTLet from Secret Sockets, LLC.  I have been following The OUTlet since it was funded through Kickstarter, through the long process of obtaining rigorous safety

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ClearOne Chat 150 USB speakerphone review

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REVIEW – The ClearOne Chat 150 USB is a speakerphone accessory from one of the pioneers in the conference calling / phone switchboard arena. It is designed to work singly or in a daisy-chain configuration (using additional hardware) to serve small-to-medium sized conference rooms, but also works well for home office and personal use. What

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Puppy Robotics Puppy Cube ultra short-throw projector review

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REVIEW – I was offered the opportunity to review a  Puppy Robotics Puppy Cube ultra short-throw projector back in the spring of 2020, but nature had other ideas and shut down the logistics train necessary for building, supplying, and supporting the Puppy Cube.  Now that I’ve got a review unit in hand, let’s see if

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RAVPower RP-PB187 Portable Power Station review

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REVIEW – I’m always on the lookout for new ways to keep my gear powered when off the grid camping and to have backup power during hurricane season here in Florida. The RAVPower RP-PB187 Portable Power Station provides AC power, USB power, and a barrel plug that delivers 12V power which should cover most of

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Electrohome Kingston 7-in-1 Record Player review

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REVIEW – Over the past few years, my younger son has developed an interest in jazz, both as a musician and as an enthusiast. He has been collecting vinyl records and has been, in his words, “slumming it” with my vintage turntable and a dedicated phonographic amp and Bluetooth transmitter (I keep trying to explain

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BESTEK M-Care Sonic Electric Toothbrush (MRB402D) and Electric Toothbrush Disinfection Box (MRB402D-H) Combo review

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REVIEW – Several years ago, my dentist recommended that I should seriously consider using a high-frequency electric toothbrush to help fight the buildup of plaque and tartar on my lower teeth. I’ve tried several inexpensive models of the years, but have never broken down and purchased one of the high-end name-brand bushes on the market

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