Reviews

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

Mobvoi TicWatch C2+ review – 1GB RAM makes quite a difference, but is it enough?

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REVIEW – I’ve always liked the look and features of Apple watches but they only work with iPhones and I’m an Android user. So, my foray into wearable tech started years ago with fitness watches like Polar to keep track of my workout details. However, I quickly grew dissatisfied with the rubbery/plastic athletic watch look,

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SandMarc ProLight RGB review

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REVIEW – With the huge improvements in camera phones lately, the procedures for getting better shots have migrated from the “megapixel/lens” level of discussion to such perennial photography topics as light quality management and filters. To this end, SandMarc has recently released two light sources that promise much more control over some of these issues.

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Galen Leather Co. zippered leather 10-slot pen case review

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REVIEW – I want to see a show of hands, how many of you love leather AND pens AND notebooks? Then here is a wonderful accessory to add to your collection of stationery storage gear. It’s the zippered leather 10-slot pen case from Galen Leather Co. Let’s check it out. What is it? The zippered

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Swann NVR-8580 4K Ultra HD NVR security surveillance system review

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REVIEW – Back in 2016, I reviewed the Swann SWNVK-873004 3MP surveillance camera system that has stood guard over our home for nearly half a decade. At that time, this 8 channel, “Platinum Grade” 3MP PoE system with an internal hard drive and integrated smartphone app was pretty high tech and cutting edge. It was engineered

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EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 601 wired gaming headset review

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REVIEW – As a nearing-40-years-old reviewer of tech gadgets, when I first saw the EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 601 wired gaming headset I thought I might be about 20 years too old for them.  A few weeks of blissful use has changed my mind completely, they’ve helped me stave off the mid-life-crisis urges, if only

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Mackie CR-X Creative Reference Multimedia monitors review

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REVIEW – Speakers can vary wildly in terms of sound profiles and quality.  While I’m no audiophile (speaker snob), I do appreciate a nice set of monitors.  I’ve owned a ridiculous amount of different computer and studio speaker sets through the years (my partner would say I might have a problem with buying too many

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Galen Leather Co. Everyday leather bound Tomoe River notebook review

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REVIEW – I love leather and I love notebooks. So when you combine them, I become interested. Galen Leather Co. recently contacted me to ask if I would like to review some of their products. I’ve already posted reviews of their Galen Leather Co. branded Kaweco Sport fountain pen, the Scrikss 419 fountain pen, and

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QuietOn active noise-canceling earbuds review – Cancel the snore

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REVIEW – Designed to block the annoyance of your sleep-mate’s snoring, QuietOn’s Active Noise Cancelling earbuds aim to provide a deeper and more refreshing night’s sleep. How might they measure up to the mighty snore and other nightmare potential auditory terrors? Let’s find out… What is it? QuietOn earbuds are active electronic noise-canceling devices that

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Sniper Bladeworks LPC Tactical Knife Review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When Sniper Bladeworks invited The-Gadgeteer to participate in their 2020 : Reload campaign, I jumped at the chance even though I had nothing to go on other than a teaser video that showed very little of the product. What is it? The Sniper Bladeworks LPC is a premium tactical folding knife. What’s in

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Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen Cognac – Galen Leather Co. edition review

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REVIEW – As a fountain pen novice, I have been enjoying testing this style of pen in the past few weeks. Galen Leather Co. is my new teacher by offering me two different fountain pens from their shop. The first one they sent me to test was the Scrkiss 419 fountain pen and more recently

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