Reviews

Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.

Womier G75 Coffee Themed Mechanical Keyboard review – The best part of waking up

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REVIEW – I love coffee. I love mechanical keyboards. And you can find really good examples of both that don’t cost an arm and a leg.  In this economy?! Yep, and the Womier G75 Coffee themed mechanical keyboard is both together. There’s no better way to start a day than with some dark thocky goodness. […]

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OKP L1 robot vacuum cleaner review – great on power, but not very smart

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REVIEW – Robot vacuums make life easier, and there are a ton of them to choose from. The OKP L1 robot vacuum cleaner stakes its claim on being driven by a sophisticated LIDAR sensor system and a powerful cleaning capability. How does it do in real-world testing? Let’s find out. To the review! What is

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Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station review

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REVIEW – I got my hands on this new offering from Bluetti. The Bluetti 180AC Portable Power Station is a nice-sized, fast AC charging solar generator that can pretty much power any appliance in your home and additionally provides pass-through charging with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) capabilities. Read on to discover all the features of

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BOOX Note Air 2 Plus e-ink review – a powerhouse e-ink note tablet

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REVIEW – e-ink tablets have gained traction outside of e-readers as productivity devices, though they have often required compromise.  Whether due to proprietary software or lackluster hardware, there aren’t many options for a robust slate that offers all the benefits of e-ink while maintaining wide app compatibility.  The BOOX Note Air 2 Plus packs a

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Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch keyboard case for iPad 7, 8, and 9 review – a great keyboard case for students and educators

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REVIEW – I recently inherited an iPad 7th generation tablet from my kids. To make it more functional for me I wanted a keyboard case for it. The Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch keyboard case for iPad 7, 8, and 9 caught my eye. I had several things I wanted out of a keyboard case

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AAOBOSI 24″ wine and beverage cooler review – room for so many beverages

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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,

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Unihertz Jelly Star smartphone review – Tiny toy or tremendous tool?

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REVIEW – The Jelly Star is a new smartphone from Unihertz being introduced through a Kickstarter campaign starting June 13, 2023 at 8am. The review phone came wearing the current Android 13 OS with an April 2023 security update. The Jelly Star has very respectable specs, and operated in all ways like a modern smartphone.

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Autonomous ErgoChair Pro office chair review – Work from home in style and supportive comfort!

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REVIEW – Hybrid work has its perks, like sharing a workspace with my pup and attending meetings in comfy pajama pants. However, when it comes to having the best equipment to do my job, my tiny home office pales in comparison to what’s available on my employer’s sprawling tech campus. One thing I definitely miss

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Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam

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REVIEW – Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam – As the market for portable power stations is becoming more mature, a few premium brands are emerging.  These brands have high-quality cells, support fast charging, have useful and well-developed apps, and can provide a lot of power options

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ProtoArc XKM01 Tri-Fold Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Combo review

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REVIEW – As a techie junkie, I always have a complete computer system in my EDC backpack. If you have been following this adventure, you know that my laptop developed a problem, and rather than purchase a new one, I decided to use a mini PCX, a 10″monitor, a foldable keyboard, and a mouse as

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Vari Ergo electric standing desk review – ergonomic, ergo, enjoyable

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REVIEW – While a great chair, like the Vari Performance Task chair, can help improve your posture, a standing desk can perfectly adjust to your work height. Standing desks also allow you to move while still being productive. I have a Vari Ergo electric standing desk to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Casabrews 5700 Pro Espresso Machine review – a capable creator of cold coffee drinks

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REVIEW – Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for more cold coffee drinks.  I’m looking to perfect my skills by creating iced versions of drinks like lattes, mochas, and macchiatos.  I have a few recipes that I want to try, and they all require shots of espresso.  It’s time to find out

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SmartBidet SB-2400ER Bidet Toilet Seat review – instant warm water for an essential clean

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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

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OtO – An above-ground sprinkler for small lawns

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NEWS – One of the keys to maintaining a healthy lawn this summer is to keep it watered.  An in-ground sprinkler system is great, but for smaller lawns, installation can be cost-prohibitive.  Enter the Oto!  Oto is a smart, above-ground sprinkler system that is perfect for small lawns. Water comes by connecting a standard water

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