Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I’m a klutz. That’s no good especially when carrying a $650 phone. I must have dropped my previous phone a dozen times on concrete, but thanks to its slim military standard drop tested Candyshell Speck case, it didn’t suffer any damage. When I upgraded to my present phone, a Nexus 6, I was going to […]
Trident Aegis Nexus 6 Case review Read More
As a police officer, I spend a significant portion of my day in a vehicle, patrolling. While on patrol, I enjoy having something to listen to in the background. In the past I was satisfied listening to terrestrial radio, but more and more I find I’d rather listen to streaming radio or podcasts. None of our
iClever Bluetooth receiver & FM transmitter review Read More
Over the past few years, NKMOS Design Technology has created several versions of their premium smart-device car mounts: the Ultima and Ultima S, both of which began as crowdfunded Kickstarter efforts. Late last year (2014) they began a new Kickstarter project attempting to raise funding for a high end universal tablet stand. The AirStand is
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I recently bought a new Macbook Pro with Retina display, and have been looking for a dock to use with my widescreen monitor and various peripherals. There are a bunch of thunderbolt docks available by brands such as Belkin, CalDigit and Elgato, but I got the chance to look at the Kanex Thunderbolt 2 Express dock.
Kanex Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock review Read More
I love the ability to customize my iPhone with different phone cases. Normally, I stick to full body cases, since they provide the most protection and (usually) style. The drawback? You spend however much on your thin gold (or other colored) iPhone only to smother it in a bulky case to have enough protection. The
Rhinoshield Crash Guard iPhone 6 bumper case review Read More
We’re back with a new batch of review updates from this year, last year and even a review from 2008 for a Black & Decker tool set. Good or bad, we will keep bringing you updates to our past reviews so that you can get an idea how some products continue to perform (or not)
iFlashDrive, Satechi iBolt Button, Butter Mill and more – Review updates Read More
Last December, I reviewed the i-FlashDrive external storage for iOS device from Brando. It was basically a flash drive that plugged into an iOS device with a Lightning connector to serve as a backup and/or external storage device, and it could work with a computer as a flash drive. It was a convenient way to
PhotoFast i-FlashDrive MAX 32GB USB 3.0 for iPad & iPhone with Lightning Connector review Read More
When I travel, I have several gadgets I bring with me. For the past few years I have been using a beat-up backpack I purchased a decade ago, before tablets and smartphones were commonplace. While my old backpack got the job done, it wasn’t built to organize and contain today’s modern devices. I’d been looking
Lifeworks Voyager backpack review Read More
When it comes to home networks, I always prefer a wired internet connection over WiFi. When you’ve got a bunch of unmarked cables hidden behind the walls, you need all the help you can get. I’m not an IT professional, but I thought I’d add the Fluke Networks LinkSprinter to my “bag of tricks” when
Fluke Networks LinkSprinter 300 network tester review Read More
If you are a serious PC gamer then you have probably heard of Razer products. If you are not a gamer, Razer is the maker of high-end PC gaming systems, gaming peripherals and accessories for not only PC games, but also for console gaming systems. Having a gaming laptop is great for portability, but what
Razer Tactical Gaming Backpack review Read More
Well before the actual release of the Apple Watch, CalypsoCrystal added a couple of Watch accessories to their product line. Their Timeless accessories included a beautiful leather-wrapped arc of a charging stand, which I loved at first sight. Once I got my Apple Watch, I decided I needed a charging stand, and I was lucky
CalypsoCrystal TimelessMoment charging stand for Apple Watch review Read More
We remodeled our basement living room about 5 years ago and continue to decorate it with framed pictures and other items. One thing Jeanne and I could not find was the perfect clock. She wanted something unique and I wanted something more traditional and easy to see. Since we couldn’t agree on one, we’ve settled
AcuRite 18-inch Atomic Metal Copper Outdoor Clock with Thermometer review Read More
Keep Pursuing’s new KP Sling Bag is a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign that launched today for what they are calling an Everyday Adventure bag. I call it a cross between a wallet and a messenger bag because it’s designed to be part of your EDC – Every Day Carry.
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I have never had a WiFi security camera, but it has been on my list of things to try. I’ve read Julie’s review of the FLIR FX Security camera and DropCam Pro and came to the conclusion that those seem to be the security cameras to beat. When the D-link HD WiFi Camera was offered
D-link HD WiFi Camera DCS-935L review Read More
My family and I live on 10 acres in Washington State and while we live about 20 miles of downtown Seattle, our place is pretty rural. Many critters and creatures live on and transit through our trees and fields all year long. This is especially true during the spring, when some years the deer are like
Havahart Spray Away Elite II review Read More
The inCharge is a 3.5 inch long USB charging cable that can be attached to your keyring so it will always be handy when you need it. This cable was a successfully funded indieGoGo project from last year and is now available through indieGoGo’s InDemand service. Let me show you more about it.
inCharge keyring charger review Read More
With most office jobs these days you tend to sit for many hours on end, which is not great for your body. Sit-stand desks are becoming very popular, and many of them are becoming affordable for the home and office. I recently got the chance to review the Winston Sit-Stand Workstation, which comes in a
Winston Sit-Stand Workstation review Read More
I can almost guarantee you have never heard of Celsus Sound or its CEO, Jason Lim. Mr. Lim is the person behind NuForce, whose excellent—and affordable—earphones and digital audio converters have been reviewed by The Gadgeteer over the past few years. Last year, NuForce merged with Optoma freeing up Lim to start Celsus, which is
Celsus Gramo One open-back in-ear headphone review Read More
As with any new product from Apple, a lot of third-party products have hit the market for the Apple Watch. Because all versions of the Watch are rather expensive, many of these products have been protective equipment for Watch’s screen or case. The Bumper for Apple Watch from Actionproof is the “first bumper / shock
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When I first heard about this little pen, offered by PenPower, that could scan and translate on the go, I couldn’t wait to get it into my hands. I began thinking of all the possible ways I could use this to copy written word, and/or translate text to be used on my computer or any
PenPower WorldPenScan X pen scanner review Read More