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Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals review – immersive force feedback for days!

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 […]

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Creative Aurvana Trio Wireless Earbuds review

By Julian Perry / September 5, 2020 / Reviews / Bluetooth headphones / Leave a Comment

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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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Kyvol E31 robot vacuum cleaner and mop review

By Howard Sneider / September 4, 2020 / Reviews / Home Automation, Vacuum / 3 Comments

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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Sansi SGLEDs outdoor floodlight review

By Smythe Richbourg / September 4, 2020 / Reviews / Home lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoors / Leave a Comment

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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Nomad Rugged Case for iPad Pro 11″ review

By Alex Birch / September 4, 2020 / Reviews / IPad Pro Case / 1 Comment

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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Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q USB 3.2 / Thunderbolt 3 SSD review

By Dave Rees / September 3, 2020 / Reviews / External hard drive / 1 Comment

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,

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SNUGMAX Vickers 200 portable power station review

By Mike Dixon / September 3, 2020 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, power station / 3 Comments

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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Scrikss 419 fountain pen review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 3, 2020 / Reviews / Pens / 6 Comments

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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X-Chair X2 K-Sport Mgmt Chair review – get comfortable

By Bill Henderson / September 2, 2020 / Reviews / Chair, Computer furniture / 1 Comment

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

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Aukey Graphite Trio Wireless Fast Charger review – All aboard!

By Alex Birch / September 2, 2020 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Wireless charging / Leave a Comment

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

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Wellue O2Ring Oxygen Monitor review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 2, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness, Sleep / 23 Comments

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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Hydaway collapsible insulated tumbler review

By Garry Kolb / September 1, 2020 / Reviews / Crowdfunded / 3 Comments

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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SKL Resistance Bands Exercise Set review

By Bob Patterson / September 1, 2020 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness / 2 Comments

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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Zendure SuperTank Pro 26,800 MAH / 100WH USB-C battery review – Charge all of your gadgets with one battery!

By Andy Chen / August 31, 2020 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / 4 Comments

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

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Evutec AER-SPORT with AFIX+ Vent Mount for Samsung S20 | S20+ | S20 Ultra Review

By David Sheneman / August 31, 2020 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, Device mount / Leave a Comment

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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Rocketbook Panda Planner review

By Bob Patterson / August 31, 2020 / Reviews / Notebooks / 3 Comments

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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AUTO-VOX V5 mirror dual dash cam review

By Garry Kolb / August 31, 2020 / Reviews / Car Gear, dash cam / 2 Comments

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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Galen Leather Walden Woodworkers Washi Tape Dispenser review

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 30, 2020 / Reviews / stationery / Leave a Comment

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

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Wotancraft PILOT Camera Messenger Bag review

By Bob Patterson / August 30, 2020 / Reviews / Messenger bag / Leave a Comment

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REVIEW – Vintage style combined with superb functionality. That’s what Wotancraft is all about, and I’m seeing plenty of both in the Pilot Camera Messenger Bag. This little guy is a solid multitasker that will appeal to both photographer and the daily carry crowd without compromises. It looks good, too! We’ve got a lot of

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Toothshower 2.0 review

By Julian Perry / August 30, 2020 / Reviews / Bathroom, Health and fitness, toothbrush / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I pay a lot of attention to the care of my teeth and I floss every day, twice daily. One thing that I hate about conventional flossing is that at times it makes my gums bleed. I have often thought about buying a Waterpik as an alternative but I never got around to

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