Reviews

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

HoverBar Duo review – A universal tablet holder on steroids

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REVIEW – I use my tablet all over the house. In the kitchen when I’m cooking, in my bed if my husband goes to sleep but I’m in the middle of a Netflix binge, and on my desk for casual Zoom meetings.  As a result, I’m constantly on the search for the perfect tablet stand […]

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Magiccos FP 416A 14-cup digital food processor review

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REVIEW – Chopping, grating, and slicing are some of the time-consuming chores that are required if you cook a lot.  Food processors have revolutionized that process by bringing mechanization into the food prep process.  Magiccos introduced their FP 416A 1000 Watt 14-cup food processer into the crowded food processor marketplace.  Let’s take a look and

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Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 Pen Display review – It’s not called “Pro” for nothing

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REVIEW – Anyone who does art, design, or photo retouching on a computer knows the name Wacom. Wacom has made graphics tablets for years. I’ve used them for at least 20 years starting with the Intuos 2 tablet. Eventually, I upgraded to the Intuos Pro, which I still use occasionally. However, many artists and designers

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AMABILIS Primaloft Shirt-Jac review – Soft, warm, AND tough

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Hot on the heels of my recent review of the AMABILIS Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket, here’s the review of their other new jacket, the AMABILIS Primaloft Shirt-Jac, the “new puffy,” which as of this writing is still available for backing in the last few days of its Kickstarter campaign. Let’s check

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Bellicon Rebounder Exercise Trampoline review

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REVIEW – I did not have “rebounding” on my list of fitness things to try in 2021…. but here we are! I’m testing the Bellicon exercise trampoline and their online video services. Let’s get ready to bounce. To the review! What is it? It’s an exercise trampoline used for rebounding (low-impact fitness programs based around

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Upright Go 2 personal posture trainer review – Stops the slouch

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REVIEW – Slouching not only looks unattractive, but it can affect your health in a variety of ways like neck and back pain. Telling yourself to sit up straight is easy but actually doing so on a consistent basis can be harder than you think. That’s where the Upright Go 2 personal posture trainer comes

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Victor Technology DC840W high rise standing desk review

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REVIEW – I’ve had quite a few desks over the years. Some were homemade, and others store-bought. While I still use a combination of three L-Shaped desks for my main office, I needed a small desk for my guest/crafting room, so I decided to give the Victor Technology High Rise Standing Desk a try. What

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Horizon 7X RIC-S hearing aids review – Hear.com brings better hearing to your doorstep

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REVIEW – The Horizon 7X RIC-S hearing aids came up for review and I wanted to try them because I knew I needed some help with my hearing and I wanted to learn everything I could to help my mom whom I know needs hearing aids. What I didn’t know is just how much of

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Aukey Aircore 2-in-1 wireless charger review

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REVIEW – A wireless charger might seem like a kind of an unnecessary gadget … I mean, a cable works and you already have one of those.  That’s what I kept telling myself, anyway.  Then I rolled my desk chair over my USB cable AGAIN.  It did not survive.  At that moment I decided that

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AMABILIS Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket review – It looks tough, and it is

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  CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Not long ago I posted a news item about the AMABILIS Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket, the “First-ever tactical chore jacket” that is as of this writing being offered in a current Kickstarter campaign.  Shortly thereafter I was given the opportunity to evaluate one.  Let’s check it out. What is it?

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Wellue Blood Pressure/EKG Monitor review – Keep calm but monitor on

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REVIEW – A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure.  Since then, it has continued to increase to the point where my doctor would like me to regularly check and monitor.  I’ve tried products offered by chain drug stores but all have proven to be wildly inaccurate.  When I was offered

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Blue Orange Games Loopy Looper marble spinner fidget toy review

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REVIEW – Fidget spinners and similar toys refuse to go away and I’m happy about that because they are fun! The Blue Orange Games Loopy Looper is a marble spinning toy that can keep your kids (and you) occupied for hours as you learn to spin and do tricks with them. Let’s take them for

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