Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Portable battery packs are hitting their stride nowadays, with so many great options available to you that it will surely make your head spin. I have reviewed many of them here on the Gadgeteer, and I still use most of them. But I am always in search of better batteries… bigger capacity, faster charging, smaller […]
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the standard method of connecting just about anything to…well, just about anything else, but particularly desktop and laptop computers. Not only does a USB connection transfer data, it can also power a device. Many of us have so many USB-based devices that we frequently find ourselves needing more USB ports,
Satechi 4-Port USB 3.0 Premium Aluminum Hub review Read More
A sonic vacuum cleaner?! No way! Yes way! When the opportunity came to test a sonic vacuum cleaner, the Soniclean VTplus Upright, I was intrigued and so I jumped at the chance to review it. And let’s just face it – most people don’t like to clean, but since it is a necessary task, we
Soniclean VTplus Upright Vacuum and Handheld Vacuum review Read More
If you are a frequent visitor of The Gadgeteer, you’ll already know that I’m slightly obsessed with Qi wireless charging gadgets. I started using Qi a year ago with my Samsung Galaxy S3. I ended up testing a couple different docks and Qi patches until I ended up buying the Samsung OEM charging cover. Since
Mobile Fun Samsung Galaxy S3 Qi Wireless Charging Back Cover review Read More
I’m approaching this review of the Pocket Hose Ultra differently than I usually do with my other reviews. I’m going into it knowing that I will need to make at least 2 more updates before I’m able to form an opinion or make a recommendation to buy this item. We see a lot of “As
As seen on TV: Pocket Hose Ultra garden hose review Read More
You’ve just spent a mint on that shiny new iDevice and want to sheath it in something nice, classy, protective and did I mention classy? Here’s an interesting option for you: a thick, understated yet elegant bamboo case! This offering is from Primovisto and, while it ticks the boxes for elegant, chic, solid and classy,
Primovisto iPad Air Bamboo Case review Read More
It is interesting and humorous how thoughts and opinions differ between men and women on certain topics. Many times there is a black and white line separating their perspectives on some things. In this case, (overly-) powerful handheld lasers… the kind that can pop a balloon from across the room, melt plastic, and need eye
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I admit, when I read Gadgeteer reviews for the wireless charging pads, I am jealous. While I love my iPhone, I wish I could easily charge it up like the Android phones do. For an iPhone to have the same capabilities, we have to have a case, like the uNu Aero wireless charging battery case and mat.
uNu Aero wireless charging battery case and mat for iPhone 5/5S review Read More
Have you ever traveled somewhere with your mobile phone, tablet or other gadget and you simple didn’t have a place to plug them in when the power ran out? I recently had the chance to review a massive 22400mAh battery pack from EC Technology. I was super excited to try it out on my next
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The warmth of real leather pairs so well with the clean, metallic sheen of today’s electronics. I never tire of feeling and smelling this old-world material while using cutting edge technology. The folks at BUKcase have added a very simple series to their product line for iPhones and iPads, which they call Cote. I was
BUKcase Cote for iPad and iPhone 5/5s review Read More
Over the years we’ve reviewed quite a few backup batteries for smartphones and other devices. These accessories come in very handy for frequent travelers who never know when they will have access to a power outlet to recharge their devices. But for the most part, backup batteries have just one purpose and that is to recharge
ADATA DashDrive Air AE400 wireless storage reader and power bank review Read More
I am always on the hunt for an open outlet to charge my devices. And where are they located? Generally behind some piece of furniture! It’s a wonder I haven’t become a contortionist by now after all the practice I’ve had squeezing into narrow spaces to plug in our phones and tablets. Older houses or hotels
RAVPower 30W/6A 4-Port USB Wall Charger review Read More
As always, I’m happy to try out new cases for my electronics, especially when they are as well made and beautiful as Oberon Design products are. When Oberon offered The Gadgeteer a chance to review their new leather iPhone cases, I asked Julie if I could try them out. I was thrilled when I received
Oberon Design Leather iPhone 5/5s Case review Read More
Portable sound and power. That’s what it’s all about today, it seems. Everyone has enough storage, or knows how to access it in the cloud. Everyone knows you need several cases and bags for all your stuff in varying situations. Now, it’s how to hear music (or whatever) in your chosen working area, and how
Creative Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 review Read More
If your computer looks anything like mine, there are about 3-4 random charging cables dangling out of the back of it, corresponding to phones, tablets, e-readers, etc. At the end of the day it’s the same annoyance of swatting through each cable to try to find the one I need. My desk at the moment
Grovemade iPhone charging dock review Read More
I’ve been looking into a security system for my home, but I keep running into the cost issue of a monthly service charge. So, I took a different tack and decided to cobble together my own using off the shelf network cameras. I had several cameras arrayed around the house, but I was missing a
D-Link Outdoor HD Wireless Network Camera DCS-2330L review Read More
I am a huge advocate for screen protection and when available, full-body protection on my electronic devices…from my smartphone to my laptop. For years, ZAGG invisibleSHIELD films have protected my smart-devices, even now one of their full-body films protects my MacBook Pro. But in the past few years, glass screen protectors have become increasingly more
ZAGG invisibleSHIELD GLASS screen protector review Read More
I’ve had the same “Brand B” big-name label maker for nearly 15 years. Why would I need another one? Sure, my old one is heavy, hard-to-read, and often frustrating to use… Okay, maybe it’s time to give the Epson LabelWorks Safety Kit a look.
Epson LabelWorks Safety Kit review Read More
Torn. Conflicted. Confused. Verklempt. Ok, maybe not verklempt, but conflicted, yes. I am one of those people who gave up the traditional digital camera and exclusively use my Samsung Galaxy S4 as my digital camera. It’s with me all the time, right? And like many of you I have struggled to take good pictures consistently
Ztylus Revolver Smartphone Camera Kit review Read More
Smart watches are becoming more and more popular. It’s intriguing to think of having a Dick Tracy-style watch that shows you the time and keeps you in communication with your world. There are already several smart watches on the market that sync with your phone so you can see who’s calling or texting, let you
Phosphor Touch Time watch review Read More