Reviews

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




SnapFresh Cordless Leaf Blower review – a handy, lightweight wind-maker

SNAPFRESH 2

REVIEW – The SnapFresh BBT-ZE20BW leaf blower is the lightest blower I’ve tried. The blowing power and working time from a single charge did not disappoint. Heavier hand-held blowers can be fatiguing either from their weight, the blow-back resistance, or both. The SnapFresh was pleasant to use in that it was not tiring to use. 

SnapFresh Cordless Leaf Blower review – a handy, lightweight wind-maker Read More




UGOOS UT8 Pro Android TV Box review – A buggy powerhouse that’s not ready for prime time

UGOOS Rev 023

REVIEW – Since “cutting the cord” years ago I’ve had the opportunity to try out pretty much every TV media box. I’ve run my media collection and streaming apps through Rokus, TiVos, Amazon Fires, Chromecasts, Xboxes, Playstations, Macs, PCs, Smart TVs, and my all-time favorite, Nividia Shields. Just know, the Nividia Shield hands down outshines

UGOOS UT8 Pro Android TV Box review – A buggy powerhouse that’s not ready for prime time Read More

PARIS RHONE Space Heater review

paris rhone space heater 1

REVIEW – Winter is here!  Temperatures have been unseasonably cold this January, sometimes dropping into the 20’s overnight.  This means that my bathroom is inevitably much too cold in the mornings, and I need something to take the edge off.  In this review, I’ll be looking at the newest space heater from PARIS RHONE. What

PARIS RHONE Space Heater review Read More




Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Mike Dixon)

team gear 2022

ARTICLE – I’ve worked from my home office as a software developer since 2000. Today is my turn to share the gear I’m using in 2022. When you’re done reading this article, please go check out the rest of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gear of 2022 articles. I’m still rocking an old Intel Core i7-6700 computer

Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Mike Dixon) Read More

Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod Aluminum Kit with Fluid Head review

Manfrotto Monopod 17

REVIEW – I have been a photographer and videographer for many years, and over time I have accumulated more gear that I have storage space for. One piece of gear that is really important is a great tripod and for those of us who do a lot of mobile on-the-go shooting, a monopod becomes a

Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod Aluminum Kit with Fluid Head review Read More







Walklo Passport/A6 Journal Cover and Leather Traveler Wallet review

walklo covers 1

REVIEW – Even though I’m the Gadgeteer and love tech, gadgets, and gizmos. I still have a huge fondness for analog tools, and products. Case in point – notebook/journal covers. I love them. I even make my own for myself and family members. The latest leather notebook covers that I’ve been using are from Walklo.

Walklo Passport/A6 Journal Cover and Leather Traveler Wallet review Read More

ThruNite TC15 V3 flashlight review

ThruNiteTC15 1

REVIEW – The world of flashlights is finely-grained. There are models for everything from tiny “find-the-key-hole” pinch lights to huge handheld spotlights that are weatherproof and can be dropped into caves, tossed into a truck bed with other equipment, or used to signal in rivers without harm. The ThruNite TC15 v3 is the unit I’m

ThruNite TC15 V3 flashlight review Read More




Black Shark Lucifer T2 Wireless Earbuds review

BlackSharkLuciferT2 02

REVIEW – The wireless earbuds market may be one of the most crowded of any consumer electronic product category, with new ones being released every day.  One of the newest is the Black Shark T2 Luficer wireless earbuds.  Let’s check them out. What is it? The Black Shark T2 Luficer wireless earbuds are a Bluetooth

Black Shark Lucifer T2 Wireless Earbuds review Read More