Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I am quickly becoming quite the connoisseur of heated garments and loving it. Check out my reviews of the iHood heated vest and the UZE heated jacket. With hockey rinks being our second home and living in the Midwest in the winter, there are always opportunities to need to be a little warmer. […]
Gokozy women’s heated vest review Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve spent any time on an ebike, I don’t have to tell you how fun they are. I have a few now and with or without pedals they simply put a smile on your face while getting you where you need to go, or just out and around for the day. When
Himiway C1 Kids eBike review – Pint sized power without pedals Read More
REVIEW – I’ve used quite a few portable monitors to date, ranging from pressed-into-service iPads used as secondary screens to portable gaming monitors to double monitor setups clamped onto laptops. From all of those, I’ve found a single large monitor to be the most practical option for me. The one type of portable monitor I
REVIEW – My goal for 2024 is to improve my video skills to help grow The Gadgeteer YouTube channel. I usually use an iPhone 15 Pro Max or, more recently, a OnePlus 12 to capture my video, but you can never have too many cameras, right? So I was happy to accept an offer to
SJCAM SJ20 dual lens action cam review Read More
REVIEW – In a perfect world, all of the powered gadgets that I own (fans, humidifiers, heaters, etc.) would be smart gadgets, capable of being controlled with nothing more than a voice command to Siri or a preset automation via the Home app. I don’t live in that world just yet, so one way to
Eve Energy Outlet review – the perfect smart outlet Read More
REVIEW – Let’s face it, sometimes a 65-inch TV is not big enough. Can the Heyup Boxe Lite Smart Projector solve a problem I didn’t know I had? Read on to find out! What is it? The Heyup Boxe Lite smart projector is a compact LCD projector that can output 80-120 inches of high-definition visuals.
Heyup Boxe Lite smart projector review Read More
REVIEW – I have not used a mechanical keyboard before, but I’ve seen it talked about endlessly in forums and threads online. When the opportunity came to try the EPOMAKER x LEOBOG K81 mechanical keyboard sent by Mechlands, I decided to take the accept the challenge! What is it? The EPOMAKER x LEOBOG K81 mechanical
REVIEW – Gaming chairs are their own class of gadget, but in these post-COVID days many people work from home and use the same chair for gaming as they do for work. I am one of these, and so I need a chair that is comfortable, encourages an ergonomic posture, and provides a full-suite of
Mavix M9 gaming chair review – configurable for all-day use Read More
REVIEW – Ultenic is a relatively new company, launching its first cordless (Models U10 and U11) and robotic vacuums (Model D5 and T10) in 2021. Their new flagship, MC1, has earned a place in my “orderly enthusiast” home, especially for mopping hardwood floors. Please join me for a closer look. What is it? The Ultenic
Ultenic MC1 Robot Vacuum and Mop review – Progresing ever closer to “Rosie the Robot” Read More
REVIEW – There are many oversized bean bags available in the market that promise a unique comfort experience. I had my fair share of bean bags growing up in the ’70s and ’80s. So, I was intrigued to try out the new breed. Recently, I got my hands on the Moon Pod Antigravity Bean Bag
Moon Pod Antigravity Bean Bag and accessories review – feel the future of relaxation Read More
REVIEW – Recently, Goal Zero released three new portable power stations: the Yeti 300, 500, and 700. Each provides—you guessed it—appx. 300, 500, and 700-watt hours of power using the newer LiFePO4 battery technology—more on that later in the review. A few years ago, this announcement would have been big news. Today—not so much because
Goal Zero Yeti 300 Portable Power Station review – Maybe the perfect size for most Read More
REVIEW – So many little bits and bobs are involved with being a True Gadgeteer. Dongles for your laptops and displays. Chargers. (So. Many. Chargers!) Data cards for drones, cameras, phones, tablets and your great-aunt Sophie’s digital picture frame. A tech pouch to gather similar-but-separate bits and pieces for your devices is a good thing.
STEP 22 Tenkile tech pouch review – Keep all your gear in one place Read More
REVIEW – For almost 20 years, my desk has been a hollow-core door sitting on top of two filing cabinets. It’s served me well, but I thought it was time for an upgrade. I’ve wanted to try a standing desk for a while now, with all the information coming out about how sitting is the
FlexiSpot E7 Pro standing desk review – All your work, seated or standing! Read More
REVIEW – A couple of years ago, I purchased a small Hydroponic system for my wife to support her passion for gardening and growing food. Little did I know that her passion was so driven that she would end up creating a garden that has supplied all of the greens used in our household for
LetPot LPH-Max 21 Pods Hydroponics Growing System review Read More
REVIEW – OnePlus has been putting out some really great devices lately. Their OnePlus Open is my favorite folding phone so far, and more recently, the OnePlus 12 has me on hiatus from my iPhone 15 Pro Max. But without an iPhone, my Apple Watch hasn’t been all that useful, so it was great timing
REVIEW – I love coffee so much that I drink it pretty much all day. I’ve had many coffee machines in the past, and a couple of espresso machines. However, my espresso machine experience was many years ago. When the ILAVIE 20 Bar espresso machine review offer came along, I decided I would try one
ILAVIE 20 Bar espresso machine review – Simple, effective, and delicious! Read More
REVIEW – I am getting ready to go on the longest vacation trip of my life in a few months. We will be gone for 13 days on a seven-day Alaskan cruise and a three-day land trip to Denali National Park. I know that electrical outlets and charging places will be hard to come by,
Sharge Shargeek 170 Power Bank review – Pricey, but a lot of great features Read More
REVIEW – Printing on small stuff can be challenging and aggravating, if not impossible. I’ve misloaded envelopes countless times (add growling and snarling sounds here), and printing even smaller labels was out of the question. Now, it’s easy with Bentsai’s BT-HH6105B2 handheld printer. What is it? The Bentsai model BT-HH6105B2 is a rechargeable, pistol-grip, hand-operated
REVIEW – When it comes to electronics, smaller is always better. I like to think that the ability to pack supercomputing power into palm-sized devices is a trade-off for the grand promises of the past, like flying cars. Intel’s Next Unit of Compute (NUC) mini PC series is the perfect example of how useful small
REVIEW – The prevalence of rechargeable items, rechargeable batteries, and power banks has revolutionized life off the grid. But what to do when you’re out of juice? It’s time to set up your panels and refill that battery. I have a Rophie 100W Portable Solar Panel to review. Read on to see what I think!
Rophie 100W Portable Solar Panel review – “free refills” for your power bank Read More