Reviews

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

XVX M84 75% Mechanical Keyboard review – Another budget mechanical keyboard with some interesting choices

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REVIEW –  This is XVX’s new mechanical keyboard that according to their website fuses art and modern technology as one. It’s an eye-catching piece that drew Ooo’s and Ah’s from my family as soon as I took it out of the box What is it? The XVX M84 is an 84 key, 75% wired or […]

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Mingda Magician X 3D printer review – It’s not Capt Kirk’s replicator, but it’s close!

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REVIEW – Ever since Captain Kirk pulled a plate of food from the replicator on Star Trek in the 60s, I think we’ve all harbored dreams of having everyday objects provided for us in a just-in-time manner. For some, that means 3D printing. There are several folks here who have reviewed 3D printers over the

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Ryobi 18V ONE+ Lawn Mower review – a great mower for small yards with not-so-great batteries

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REVIEW – Battery-powered lawn mowers have several benefits over their gas-powered cousins:  No more trips to the gas station, no need for oil, no worries about burning off all the gas before storing it away for the winter, less noise for your neighbors, and so on.  Last year was the first time that I used

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SwitchBot Curtain Robot Version 2 review – A great product made even better!

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REVIEW – I reviewed SwitchBot’s previous model Curtain Robot version about a year ago here and have been using them every day since. I love them and jumped at the chance to see what’s new. How will they stack up? Let’s have a look! What is it? “SwitchBot Curtain Rod 2” is a motorized robot

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Ollny LED 80ft warm white solar string lights review – affordable easy ambiance

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REVIEW – Fairy lights are all the rage.  You see them as backgrounds in Zoom meetings, in photos of Instragram-worthy patio shots, in catalogs of all types, in movies, and on just about every Pintrest board.  But not all fairy lights are created equal.  This is especially true for solar fairy lights.  Despite the low

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Monoprice Monolith M1000ANC Bluetooth headphones review

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REVIEW – Although I wouldn’t call myself an audiophile, I do enjoy decent quality music and audio playback. The Monolith by Monoprice M1000ANC Bluetooth Headphones review offer came along, and it had the one feature my other headphones were missing. Read on to find out what it is! What is it? The Monoprice Monolith headphones

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Comfytemp Weighted Heating Pad review – Relief for your whole neck and back

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REVIEW – If you’ve ever had a sore back, you know that a heating pad can help soothe the pain. But most heating pads are small and might not be large enough to cover the full area of your back that hurts. The Comfytemp Weighted Heating Pad does not fit in that category because this

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SwitchBot Mini Plug review – Home automation plug pizazz at a pretty price!

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REVIEW – Just a short time ago, home automation was a relatively big-dollar, time-consuming pursuit. Now SwitchBot has joined the race. At $10.19 from Amazon, adding these handy devices to control your home’s gadgetry is virtually a no-brainer! What is it? The SwitchBot Plug Mini is an app-controlled 120-volt device that turns switches an electrical

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Edifier NeoBuds Pro True Wireless Stereo Earbuds review – What’s not to like?

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REVIEW – In late 2020, I reviewed the Edifier TWS NB2 wireless earbuds. I said then that they looked as good as they sound. Well, it’s 2022 and Edifier has upped the game with the NeoBuds Pro true wireless stereo earbuds. Edifier wisely carried over the handsome looks of the TWS buds while upgrading almost

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LEVOIT Vortex IQ 40 cordless stick vacuum review – the easiest vacuum I’ve ever used!

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REVIEW – A cordless stick vac was not something I thought I’d ever need.  We have a LIDAR-guided robot vacuum that handles the task a few times a week, a more traditional upright vacuum for deep cleaning, and an older corded hand-held vacuum for spot cleaning.  So when the opportunity to review the Levoit cordless

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Orico AT150 outdoor portable power station review – Maybe not pocketable, but packable and powerful

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REVIEW – The Orico AT150 outdoor portable power station. Is it weatherproof? Well, no, but it is otherwise a nice power source for multiple, simultaneous device charging or operation. And it has an AC outlet so you can use your shaver on Zoom calls while you’re camping!  We review some honkin’ big power stations around here

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WALK-i-TASK treadmill desk review – add a desk to your treadmill!

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REVIEW – Many of us are still working from home due to the pandemic. I recently retired from my day job with Cummins Inc after 34+ years, but I did WFH for 2 years and continue working full-time on The Gadgeteer. I know I sit for too long in front of a computer each day,

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VEVOR Heat Press machine review – unlimited t-shirts is a bad idea for me

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REVIEW – If you have ever tried to make custom shirts without a heat press, you’ll know how hard it is to get vinyl or inkjet-iron-on designs to successfully adhere. Success requires even pressure and the correct heat, which is where a device like the VEVOR Heat Press machine comes in. What is it? The

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Gunhild Vegvisir Adventure Dive Watch review – A magnificent timepiece built to withstand the modern Viking lifestyle

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REVIEW – The Vegvisir Adventure is a luxury dive watch by Gunhild, built in Heimdall’s workshop, right here in the US. What is it? The Gunhild Vegvisir Adventure is a unique dive watch with an Icelandic Viking flare. What’s in the box? Gunhild Vegvisir Adventure dive watch Tool for adjusting and maintaining the watch (I

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Drop + Grell TWS1X earbuds review – Audophile grade in-ear monitors

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REVIEW – Drop has partnered with Axel Grell to create true wireless stereo (TWS) in-ear monitors (IEMs) that have fantastic sound characteristics. Like many TWS, these earbuds do much more than just reproduce sound, but how does it perform in these other areas? I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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