Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Artists who transition from physical mediums, like paper and canvas, to the digital world quickly learn how inadequate a mouse is. It just doesn’t feel natural in the hand compared to a pencil or a paintbrush. To overcome this issue, an artist can draw on a graphics tablet with a pen (aka a […]
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REVIEW – Summertime. To me, that means lots of time outdoors while enjoying the brief few months of sun we get here in Seattle. I’ve kayaked, hiked, and just walked around for hours and hours. One thing I need while out and about is some light music. For an all purpose set of headphones, I
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REVIEW – The Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals from Logitech in the Arcade/Simulator racing gaming world is very interesting to me. Compared to their previous offerings, they are positioning the G923 Racing Wheel as more simulator-leaning and immersive than their older similar wheels. The biggest change is the new “TRUEFORCE” feedback engine, which
Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals review – immersive force feedback for days! Read More
REVIEW – As a gadget person, convenience is one of the capabilities I am always seeking. Also, since during the day I am usually connected to some device and need to be able to conduct phone calls and listen to music, I am always wearing some sort of headset or earbuds. Recently is have been
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REVIEW – Robot vacuums compete in a crowded field of models and manufacturers. Each design uniquely combines features, programming, performance and price. I have a Kyvol E31 to review. Launched in June 2020, it’s currently ranked #31 out of the top 77 best selling robot vacuums on Amazon. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – During this pandemic, many of us have been spending more time at home, and have possibly added lighting to our outdoor areas for variety and interest. I was recently sent a sample from Sansi of their SGLEDs outdoor floodlight, and have been amazed at the depth of color and flexibility of this single
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REVIEW – Nomad has come to be known for their leather goods and the Rugged Case for iPad Pro is no exception. I reviewed Nomad’s Rugged Case for iPhone 11 Pro back in November of last year and really liked it. Does the design translate up to the large size of an iPad Pro as
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REVIEW – Remember way back in the day when solid state drives were measured in dollars per megabyte? And it wasn’t that long ago the measure was dollars per gigabyte. Though while still relatively expensive, today’s default order of magnitude is well into the terabytes range. This all adds up to solid state drive capacity,
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q USB 3.2 / Thunderbolt 3 SSD review Read More
REVIEW – In my daily life, power is everything. I’m constantly in need of power, whether it’s my cell phone, laptop, or camera. Can the SNUGMAX Vickers 200 Portable Power Station keep up with my needs? Let’s find out! What is it? The SNUGMAX Vickers 200 is a portable power station with a 222Wh backup
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REVIEW – As an avid journaler, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I also like pens and pencils. When it comes to pens, my favorites are Pilot G-2 gel pens, but I’m always ready to try something new. As luck would have it, the folks at Galen Leather offered to send me a Scrikss
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REVIEW – One of the results of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic is that many people have gone from working at an office to working from home—me included. I haven’t been to my office since March. Thanks to technology, I’ve been able to perform my job from my backyard studio building. If fact, working from home
X-Chair X2 K-Sport Mgmt Chair review – get comfortable Read More
REVIEW – There’s a few key places around the house where it’s super handy to be able to charge your devices. Aside from the bedside table where charging (especially an Apple Watch) is a requirement for me, there are definitely other places you may want to charge up. The living room is one of those
Aukey Graphite Trio Wireless Fast Charger review – All aboard! Read More
REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to check your blood oxygen saturation levels (Sp02) because you have or think you might have sleep apnea or some other health issue. The Wellue O2Ring lets you do that quickly and will let you track oxygen levels and your heart rate while you sleep. Let’s take a deep
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Here at The Gadgeteer, we’re all about reusability and environmental friendliness. In fact, we’re all about friendliness in general, but that’s for another article. Hydaway is a maker of reusable, collapsable, portable, water bottles. In fact, we’ve reviewed the original Hydaway bottle, their H2.O version, and their 25-ounce model. Hydaway is moving
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REVIEW – Being stuck in quarantine doesn’t mean that you can’t work out! The SKL Resistance Bands Exercise Set provides a full compliment of gear in addition to the bands that enable you to get a full workout in your home or apartment. They also provide a variety of resistance levels that will meet your
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REVIEW – I’ve shied away from giant USB batteries for camping because it means lugging them around. But when I look back, a majority of my expeditions are “car camping” where weight isn’t an issue. More and more of my gadgets are finally coming with USB-C. Let’s take a look at the Zendure SuperTank Pro
REVIEW – Do you use a case on your phone? I always have. I’ve dropped my phone way too many times to trust myself not to break them. If you use a Samsung Galaxy S20 phone I recommend checking out the Evutec AER-SPORT with AFIX+ Vent Mount. There are versions for iPhones and a couple
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REVIEW – Get yourself together! I’ve reviewed the Rocketbook before, and I’m a big fan of the way it integrates traditional note taking with cloud-based document management and distribution. In this review I’m looking at a new product from the Rocketbook folks that leverages the Panda Planner system to help you manage both your personal
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REVIEW – Today’s newer vehicles have those spiffy rear cameras that you can use when backing up. Some vehicles also have review mirrors that are display screens, showing realtime video from a read-facing camera instead of a reflection. Auto-Vox has combined both of those features with a forward-facing camera and recording capabilities and created the
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REVIEW – Here’s something you might not know about me. I’m a stationery nerd. I love journals, pens, and washi tape. If you don’t know what washi tape is, they are small rolls of decorative tapes that come in different widths and designs. You can use these tapes to decorate your journal pages. I love
Galen Leather Walden Woodworkers Washi Tape Dispenser review Read More