Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – When it comes to curating an EDC gear collection, most people think of flashlights, knives, multi-tools, and a pen. But what about a magnifying glass? The TEC Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier is designed to be a handy addition to your EDC. Let’s take a closer look – literally. What is it? The TEC Neo-Spec […]
TEC Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier review – Tiny 5x magnifier for your EDC Read More
REVIEW – The maker space is filled with a lot of cool equipment, but seeing the word laser in a product name just sounds awesome. The first laser products I ever saw in person were large machines the size of pool tables that felt very intimidating. The D1 Pro from xTool is a very different
REVIEW – I’m pretty new to resin 3D printing, but I have printed enough items to know that standard 3D resin can be very brittle. Chitu Systems contacted me and asked if I would review their Conjure Rigid Resin, so does it live up to really being rigid? Read on to find out. What is
Chitu Systems Conjure Rigid 3D printer resin review – It’s tough and it’s rigid Read More
REVIEW – As a household of two adults, two young kids, a dog and a cat… it is a war of attrition to keep our home clean. I’ve been intrigued by the idea of a robot vacuum that can also mop, but skeptical of how the mopping feature could be anything more than a gimmick. The
ROIDMI EVA robot vacuum / mop review – An all-in-one floor cleaning solution Read More
REVIEW – A couple of years ago I got the opportunity to test and review the OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone and while I have had a rocky on-again/off-again love affair with Android phones, I really was able to rekindle the flame with that OnePlus. Ever since then, I have been looking for the opportunity to
OnePlus 10T 5G smartphone review Read More
REVIEW – I have been very fortunate that for my entire life up until the winter of 2021, the longest power outage I have ever been through has not been more than a few hours. Back in February of 2021, San Antonio experienced what is fondly called the Snowpocalypse. We had snow and below-freezing temperatures
Vanpowers Super Power Pro 2000 portable power station review Read More
REVIEW – “Ow.” When you reach a certain age and are active, that phrase is a regular utterance. It sure is for us. We are both in our early 60s and are quite active. That means painful joints and muscles on a regular basis. I’m always on the lookout for ways to help deal with
REVIEW – For the past few years that I have been a part of the Gadgeteer team, I have been able to test and review several portable Bluetooth speakers of different sizes, power, features, and sound quality. Generally, all of the speakers I reviewed were decent with some outperforming others within their respective categories of
Tribit StormBox Blast Portable Bluetooth Speaker review Read More
REVIEW – Since our last hurricane in Central Florida, I’ve become interested (my wife says obsessed) with battery power stations. These mini “generators” can power almost any device in your home (depending on their size and power) when the power goes out. You might think, ”Well, any gas generator can do that!” True, but gas
LemiPower 1536Wh LiFePO4 Power Station review – Power, power and more power Read More
REVIEW – My work desk is older than I am and my mouse pad is falling apart so I needed something to spruce up my work area and make it a little more comfortable. Enter the Orbitkey Desk Mat Slim to the rescue. What is it? The Orbitkey Desk Mat Slim is a stylish desk
Orbitkey Desk Mat Slim review – an easy way to spruce up your desk Read More
REVIEW – A few weeks ago, I tested and reviewed the Depstech DS350 Dual-Lens Endoscope. I enjoyed using it and it was helpful with some of my tasks including looking inside wiring conduits and printers, etc. Imagine my joy when they sent yet another model for me to test and review. This time it is
Depstech DS600 Dual Lens Borescope review Read More
REVIEW – I’d ask if this had ever happened to you, but odds are very good it has. You arrive at that great vacation destination – you know, the one with the $50 per day resort fee which includes “free” wifi – only to learn that you are limited to 2 devices connected at a
REVIEW- The Morakniv Eldris Light Duty is a fixed blade knife for all your everyday cutting needs. What is it? The Morakniv Eldris Light Duty is a handy little workhorse of a knife that won’t empty your wallet. What’s in the box? Morakniv Eldris Light Duty fixed blade Sheath Hardware specifications Knife length: 5.7 inches
REVIEW – Fun fact about me: back in the early 2000’s I had two insurance claims for over $100,000 that left me homeless for over a year. Both resulted from water damage. One case wasn’t particularly preventable, but the other one was. The water line to the icemaker came undone, and every time my freezer thought
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REVIEW- The Morakniv Kansbol is a lightweight fixed blade knife in the Morakniv Bushcraft and Survival series. I believe it would be an excellent companion on camping and hunting trips that wouldn’t weigh you down. What is it? The Morakniv Kansbol is a simple, no-frills bushcraft knife that gets the job done. What’s in the
REVIEW – Heat. We have it in spades here in central Florida. We have had more days over 90 degrees this year than should be allowed by law. In addition to that, we get thrown a healthy dose of humidity, driving dew points into the low 80s regularly. What does all this mean? It is
Jisulife FA35 Pro bladeless neck fan review – keep a cool head when things get hot Read More
REVIEW – The Olight iMorse Keychain Flashlight is small, simple, rechargeable, and reliable. The maximum brightness really surprised me. And its minimum brightness is quite useful. Since it is rechargeable I don’t feel hesitant to use the iMorse. When I’ve had keychain lights powered by harder-to-find or expensive batteries I usually tried not to use
Olight iMorse keychain flashlight review – A little lumen launcher Read More
REVIEW – The holidays are just around the corner, and everyone can use the flashlight. I can’t tell you the number of flashlights I have stashed around the house. I have two in the garage, one in each vehicle, one in the basement so I can see into the deep freeze, a few in the
ThruNite T3 rechargeable flashlight review – this flashlight would make a great gift! Read More
REVIEW – The Gravastar Sirius Pro Earbuds have excellent sound. They come with a very creative earbud box and a heavy, durable charging carry case. They only forgot one tiny major detail. Don’t be in a hurry to put these earbuds in your ears. They are ungrippably slick and sit tightly in their case. Read
Gravastar Sirius Pro earbuds review – Grip a set if you can Read More
REVIEW – Keyboards are essential, but often quite boring. Mechanical keyboards are a nice step up from the standard membrane keyboards included with most systems. Mechanical keyboards have a dizzying variety of options like the actual switches themselves (which affect typing resistance, feel, noise, activation point, and more), keycaps, lighting, etc. The XVX M87 Coral
XVX M87 Coral Sea Themed Mechanical Keyboard review – looks great while nailing the basics Read More