Mike Dixon - The Gadgeteer

Hollyland Lark Max wireless lavalier microphone system review – Studio audio perfected

REVIEW – I’ve tried several wireless microphone systems with my phone and camera. However, there was always something about them that I didn’t like. Hollyland offered to send along their Lark Max Wireless Microphone System for review. After much thought, I decided to give it a try. Read on to see if that gamble paid […]

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xTool P2 vs Glowforge Pro; laser engravers compared and contrasted

ARTICLE – I recently reviewed the xTool P2 laser engraver. I’ve had it a little over a month and I’m still loving it. I wanted to compare and contrast the xTool P2 with the popular Glowforge Pro laser engraver. There are some things to keep in mind when comparing one machine to the other. The

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xTool P2 smart desktop 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver review – This is a game changer!

By Mike Dixon / July 13, 2023 / Reviews / engraver / 1 Comment

REVIEW – My life has revolved around lasers ever since I reviewed the xTool M1 laser in 2022. xTool recently came out with their most powerful laser cutter and engraver to date; The xTool P2 Versatile and Smart Desktop 55W CO2 Laser Cutter. This is the laser machine I have been waiting for since I

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WELOV P200s and P100 air purifiers review – Just what I’ve been looking for

By Mike Dixon / June 28, 2023 / Reviews / Air Filtration / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Between my wife’s asthma and my 3D printing and laser engraving, our house needs a fair amount of air filtration. WELOV offered to send me a couple of their air purifiers, so I gladly took them up on the offer. What is it? The WELOV P200s and P100 air purifiers are HEPA air

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ADIMO 2.8 cubic foot cabinet safe review – An affordable medium-sized safe

By Mike Dixon / June 24, 2023 / Reviews / Home Security / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I’ve never had what I call a medium-sized safe. I’ve always had either very small shoebox-sized safes, or large 5-foot-tall safes. The Adimo 2.8 cubic foot safe review offer came along, and I figured it was time to not only upgrade my small safe but also add a bit of technology to it.

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Depstech DS550 Dual-Lens 1920P Video Borescope Inspection Camera review – I can see it now!

By Mike Dixon / May 2, 2023 / Reviews / borescope, Do-It-Yourself, Tools / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – If you work on things long enough, sooner or later, you’ll undoubtedly say, “If I could just see it, I could fix it.” Often it seems like you either can’t see the orientation of something or you can’t even get close enough to inspect it. The Depstech Dual-Lens 1920P Video Borescope Inspection Camera

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Hey abby Grow Box OG review – Home plant growing made easy!

By Mike Dixon / April 27, 2023 / Reviews / gardening / 2 Comments

REVIEW – One of the hassles of growing plants indoors is dealing with soil. Hydroponics not only removes that hassle but provides many benefits over using soil. The Hey abby Grow Box takes hydroponics to the next level by adding intelligent automation to the growing process. I decided to check out his climate-controlled grow box

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Proscenic Security Fingerprint Door Lock review – It has almost everything

By Mike Dixon / April 26, 2023 / Reviews / Home Security / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I recently installed a door on my basement office space. I needed a door for several reasons, but keeping the grandchildren out of my office was one of the big ones. However, I didn’t want to hassle with a key. The Proscenic Keyless Smart Door Lock was the perfect solution for my needs,

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Reolink TrackMix PoE security camera review – This makes my life so much better!

By Mike Dixon / April 21, 2023 / Reviews / security camera / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – My previous security camera has been useful, but after two years of use, I felt as though it didn’t do enough. The Reolink TrackMix PoE review offer came along, and it looked like it would address some of the things I found my ANNKE C800 camera lacked. Read on to find out how

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70mai Power Station Tera 1000 power station review – The best I’ve seen

By Mike Dixon / March 23, 2023 / Reviews / power station / 2 Comments

REVIEW – One of the things I’ve learned while reviewing power stations is that just one or two features can dramatically change my opinion about them. The 70mai Power Station Tera 1000 puts many great features into its power station, but do they make a difference? I was determined to find out. What is it?

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Dangbei Mars Pro 4K projector review – Finally true 4K resolution

By Mike Dixon / March 12, 2023 / Reviews / Projector / 8 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a few 1080p projectors, and for the most part, I’ve been pleased with them. Along came the Dangbei Mars Pro 4K projector, and I just had to check out the highly-rated Dangbei Mars Pro 4K projector. 4K resolution and a laser have to be better, right? What is it? The Dangbei

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Hovsco HovRanger electric bike review – A truly fun bike to ride

By Mike Dixon / March 2, 2023 / Reviews / Electric Bike / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I love zooming around on a bike. However, I need to be more in shape, and a few hills around where I live can make an otherwise enjoyable ride a bit of a chore. Along came the HOVSCO HovRanger Electric Bike, and I’m back in business! What is it? The HOVSCO HovRanger Electric

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Itari 241BT shipping label thermal printer review – Labels made easy!

By Mike Dixon / February 28, 2023 / Reviews / Printer / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I started an Etsy store last year, and lately, things have picked up. Printing labels on paper and taping them onto boxes became tiresome and time-consuming. The Itari 241BT shipping label thermal printer review offer came along at just the right time. Read on to find out how it has helped me out.

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BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit review – It’s more than just a fire pit

By Mike Dixon / February 16, 2023 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, Outdoor Gear / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Whether it’s cooking something, hanging out with friends, or relaxing, there’s something magical about sitting around a fire pit. The BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit added some modern features to the fire pit, so I just had to check it out. What is it? The BondStove is a smokeless fire pit with optional

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Dexnump Desk Lamp review

By Mike Dixon / January 30, 2023 / Reviews / LED lamp / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – When I’m tinkering in the office, I often have to inspect or repair small items. A desk lamp aids in illuminating what I’m working on. I previously reviewed a monitor light, and my wife liked it so well that I put it in her office. Along comes the Dexnump Desk Lamp, so I

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xTool Announces Upcoming P2 55W CO2 Laser Cutter

By Mike Dixon / January 13, 2023 / News / Do-It-Yourself, engraver, Tools / 1 Comment

NEWS – During a recent live-stream event for their new 40W diode laser module for the D1 Pro laser, xTool announced that they are coming out with a new 55W CO2 laser cutter in March of 2023. The new xTool P2 55W CO2 laser cutter will be xTool’s most powerful laser to date. xTool teased

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Mango Power E portable power station review – Let there be power!

By Mike Dixon / January 12, 2023 / Reviews / power station / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I’ve wanted to get a large portable power station for quite some time now. The Mango Power E came up for review, and I was lucky enough to get picked to try it out. It was still pre-release, so I’ve waited since July like a child waiting for Christmas. Was it worth the

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ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel review – More Power!

By Mike Dixon / January 8, 2023 / Reviews / Solar / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Solar generators have become very popular in the past few years. Following closely behind is the popularity of solar panels. The efficiency has increased, providing more usability and applications for the use of solar generators. I had a chance to check out the ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel; read on to find out

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VANTRUE Element 3 3-channel voice controlled smart dashcam review – My first words were “Oh Wow!”

By Mike Dixon / January 5, 2023 / Reviews / Car Gear, dash cam / 4 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several dashcams in the past, some were a single-camera, and some were dual cameras, but never a three-camera dashcam. The VANTRUE Element 3 dashcam came up for review, and I thought it was time to upgrade. It was well worth the installation effort; read on to find out why! What is

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VEVOR Heat Press Curved Element Hat Press review – This might make my hat collection larger

By Mike Dixon / December 15, 2022 / Reviews / Crafts, Do-It-Yourself / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I recently started playing around with a laser engraver and vinyl cutter. I’m always wearing hats, so what better gadget could I have than a heat press for making hats? The VEVOR Heat Press Curved Element Hat Press came along at just the right time, so let’s take and look and see how

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