Mike Dixon

EM-Smart Dual 20W Fiber & 20W Diode Laser Engraver Review – double the capability!

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REVIEW – EM-Smart has recently announced their newest laser engraver, the EM-Smart Dual Desktop Laser Engraver. I’m always interested in reviewing lasers, but much more than that, I’m always interested in reviewing items from a manufacturer that is new to me. β¬‡οΈŽΒ Jump to summaryΒ (pros/cons) Price: $3499.00 Where to buy: EM-Smart What is it? The EM-Smart […]

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Zygnatek 4K HD hidden camera review – A power brick that hides a camera in plain sight

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REVIEW – My current philosophy on power banks is that you can never have enough. They’re great for power outages and mobile charging. When I saw that the Zygnatek 4K HD hidden camera was disguised as a power bank and could also charge devices, I knew that I had to try it out. β¬‡οΈŽΒ Jump to

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Aaoyun Portable Power Station review; Perfect Portable Power

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REVIEW – I have many power stations in various sizes. However, I didn’t have what I call a small power station. When the Aaoyun Portable Power Station came along, I knew it had the potential to be my favorite small portable power station because it had one particular feature. Read on to find out what

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WeCreat Vista laser engraver review – The compact and capable craft laser engraver

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few lasers, but never one from WeCreat. When the review offer came along, I thought it would be a good time to review a laser that was a bit different than the ones I previously reviewed. The WeCreat Vista had a few unique features, so I was all about

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xTool AP2 Air Purifier and IF2 Inline fan review – Better exhaust management, hands down

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REVIEW – xTool recently announced a new version of their air purifier and inline fan, the xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier with SuperCyclone System and the xTool SafetyPro IF2 Hyper Flow Inline Duct Fan. Having previously used several different air purifiers for laser engravers, I was skeptical about the effectiveness of this product despite the

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AirGradient ONE air quality sensor review – I can breathe easier now!

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REVIEW – I own a small 3D printing business and run my printers 16 to 18 hours daily. I’ve wanted to get an air quality monitor for a while, but never got around to it. When the AirGradient ONE Air Quality Monitor review item came around, I knew this was the time to do it.

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xTool 4th Anniversary sale – Biggest savings of 2024 with up to 60% off!

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DEAL NEWS –xTool is celebrating its 4th anniversary with its biggest sale of 2024. Up to 60% off is available sitewide. Why wait for Black FridayΒ when you can see great savings now? Purchases up to $3799 are $200 off, and purchases of $5999 or greater are $500 off. The sale runs from September 18th until

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xTool M1 Ultra 4-in-1 Laser and Craft machine review – The World’s First 4-in-1 Craft Machine

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REVIEW – xTool is known for its innovation and many β€œfirsts” in the world of laser machines. In a continuing effort to make crafting easier, xTool has announced its newest addition, the xTool M1 Ultra. Incorporating a laser, blade cutting, inkjet printing, and pen plotter into one machine that might just be the ultimate DIY

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xTool F1 Ultra laser engraver review – The worlds first 20W fiber and 20W diode galvo dual laser – Twice the fun!

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REVIEW – xTool has recently announced their newest laser engraver, the xTool F1 Ultra that features both a 20W diode laser and a 20W fiber laser. Not only is this a world’s first, but xTool has also raised the bar for laser engravers by implementing a camera and a conveyor system. What is it? The

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xTool Announces the M1 Ultra 4-in-1 Multi-Craft Machine

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NEWS – xTool.com has announced yet another innovative craft machine, the xTool.com. Combining a laser machine, a die-cutting machine, an inkjet printer, and a drawing robot into one intelligent device that brings your creative ideas into reality. Whether you’re creating home decor, crafts, party items, toys, games, or apparel, the xTool M1 Ultra is a

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Fiido T2 Longtail cargo eBike review – Carry your stuff with ease!

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REVIEW – I’ve previously reviewed one eBike, but wanted an eBike that I could haul some cargo. The Fiido T2 Longtail Cargo eBike came along for review and I was intrigued by the cargo capacity and the form factor of the Fiido T2 Longtail so figured I would give it a try. What is it?

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F1 Ultra – xTool breaks new ground with world’s first 20W fiber & 20W diode desktop engraver

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NEWS – xTool has recently announced their new desktop laser engraver, the F1 Ultra. The F1 Ultra is the world’s first 20W fiber and 20W diode dual laser. The dual laser expands the range of materials that can be engraved, embossed, and cut. The F1 Ultra expands upon theΒ alreadyΒ popularΒ F1 in more ways than just more

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OUPES Mega 2 Power Station review – Almost perfect power

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REVIEW – Our modern society revolves around electrical power. Over the last few years, many companies have come out with portable power units. Recently, OUPES has come out with its Mega 2 Power Station, and it has all four things that I find make the perfect power station. What is it? The OUPES Mega 2

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ILAVIE 20 Bar espresso machine review – Simple, effective, and delicious!

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REVIEW – I love coffee so much that I drink it pretty much all day. I’ve had many coffee machines in the past, and a couple of espresso machines. However, my espresso machine experience was many years ago. When the ILAVIE 20 Bar espresso machine review offer came along, I decided I would try one

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Ringo Tripod water bottle review – It’s perfect

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REVIEW – When it comes to gadgets, I always prefer multi-purpose ones. I never really thought about my drink containers – until I saw the Ringo Tripod Bottle. I had to have it. What is it? The Ringo Tripod Bottle is a high-performance water bottle with a MagSafe lid that doubles as a tripod/phone holder.

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xTool Screen Printer review – Why didn’t anyone think of this?

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REVIEW – Every now and then a product comes along that makes you say β€œWhy didn’t someone think of that before?” The xTool Screen Printer is just such a product. Using a laser to make a screen for screen printing? Why not! Let’s find out if it works as advertised. What is it? The xTool

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VTOMAN Jump 1500X Portable Power Station and Solar Panel Review; Powerfully Simple

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REVIEW – After suffering a power outage for a day and a half from a freak snowstorm in October, I decided I would pick up another portable power station. The VTOMAN Jump 1500X Portable Power Station review offer came along, and although it wasn’t exactly what I wanted, I ended up taking them up on

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HOZO Design NeoRuler Premium Combo modular digital scale ruler review – This one surprised me

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REVIEW – There are a few things that instantly grab my interest. One of them is a finely machined tool. HOZO Design offered to send their NeoRuler for review, and I thought that it would make a great addition to my various design tools. Was I mistaken? Read on to find out. What is it?

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xTool S1 laser engraver and cutter review – World’s first 40W enclosed diode laser cutter!

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REVIEW – Over the last few years I have become quite a fan of the xTool laser engraver and cutting machines. The latest offering from xTool is the S1 Laser Engraver and Cutter, and it certainly has quite a few features that are amazing. However, the xTool S1 is missing one thing that the xTool

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KAMRUI CK10 Mini PC review – Mini PC with big power

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REVIEW – I’ve been wanting to upgrade my main PC, but just haven’t decided what route I want to go. So, I’ve been using an 8th-generation i5 machine for some tasks that require Windows 11, but it’s been having some issues. When the Kamrui CK10 Mini PC review offer came along, I decided I would

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