Reviews

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

Kailas Hurricane 26l Small Hiking Backpack review – a solid, lightweight day pack

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REVIEW – When you travel, you typically need to bring stuff along with you as you see the sights. There are lots of ways to do this but if you want your hands free, a backpack is a great solution. We had a trip coming up where I knew we would need to carry various […]

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Z Grills Pellet Grill – Buy one, get 10 free! Yes, 10! Read on to find out how!

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DEAL NEWS – The Fourth of July is one of those times when families just have to cook out. It’s almost a law in the US. If you’re dreading backyard barbecues because of rusted, dirty gas or charcoal grills, maybe it’s time to consider something different such as a wood pellet grill from Z Grills.

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Tactacam trail cam, Yardian Pro smart sprinkler, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today, we have five updates to some past reviews for a cellular trail cam, yard sprinkler system, and more. If you’re a regular visitor here on The Gadgeteer, you should know the drill… click the links below and then scroll to the bottom to read the new updates to each review/article. Tactacam

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ESR Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 for iPad Pro 13ʺ (2024) review – nice but heavy

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REVIEW – If you are one of the chumps savvy consumers like me that picked up one of the 2024 13” Apple iPad Pros, you’re very likely looking for a keyboard case option so you can use your expensive piece of tech for more than just Netflix binge sessions. I specifically picked mine up to

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POWERΛDD PRO 65W Laptop Power Bank review – Λdd power to your rechargeables

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REVIEW – The POWERΛDD PRO 65W Laptop Power Bank is a convenient palm-full of power at an accessible price. It won’t overpower a briefcase, backpack or desktop with its weight or footprint. PowerΛdd puts ‘laptop’ in its name but it’ll charge phones, flashlights and other devices quickly as well. What is it? The POWERΛDD PRO

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Stoke Voltaics Kettle Pot review – Add this to your camping EDC

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REVIEW – I’m continuing to build out my “adventure vehicle” for longer road trips. I have a power station, a portable refrigerator, and a few compact camp chairs. What I don’t have is a way to heat drinks or snacks. I was intrigued by the Stoke Voltaics Kettle Pot because I didn’t need a whole

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APEXEL 3-in-1 PhoneMicro 5 Kit review – Turn your phone into a 200x microscope

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REVIEW – I’ve been interested in macro photography since childhood when my dad got into photography and won an award for a macro shot of a dandelion. His love of cameras and close-up photography rubbed off on me. Current smartphone cameras usually have decent close-up capability, but special lenses like the APEXEL 3-in-1 PhoneMicro 5

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SMOROBOT Tank C1 cordless pool cleaner review – keeps our pool sparkling

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REVIEW – This is our seventh season with an inground pool and our fourth robovac — we love them for pool maintenance, but seem to go through them quickly. The homeowners got rid of our pool’s main drain, so we were told early on that a robovac, in addition to our pool skimmer, would be

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Engwe Engine Pro 2.0 ebike review – a nimble, quick, powerful updated e-bike that ticks all the boxes

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a few electric bikes now for The Gadgeteer. All four of my reviews thus far have been from four different manufacturers. The Engwe E26 All Terrain Fat Tire e-bike is my favorite of the four. It’s very well equipped, smooth and comfortable. One downside I didn’t mention in the review is

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JMGO N1S Ultra 4K laser projector review – Bright and smart

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REVIEW – Last year I reviewed the Dangbei Mars 1080p projector, a bright and quiet unit that left me impressed. Two days later, Gadgeteer Julian Perry posted a review for another laser-based 1080p projector, the JMGO N1 Pro. Today is another round in the home projector arms race, a 4K, 3000 ANSI lumen unit called

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Groove Smart Wallet Trace review – A minimalist wallet with built-in tracking

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REVIEW – Two years ago, I reviewed the original Groove Life wallet, and now I’m back with a brand new review of their latest Groove Smart Wallet Trace. What’s new with this EDC wallet, what’s different? It’s time to find out! What is it? The Groove Smart Wallet Trace is Tennessee-based Groove Life’s latest minimalist

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Epomaker Zebra switch set review – a viable, inexpensive switch for keyboard enthusiasts

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REVIEW – Where my budget keyboard peeps at? Do you like linear switches with a little more resistance than those god-awful reds?  Are you wanting to build a keyboard without having to spend a ton on switches? I may have found just what the doctor ordered for you. Epomaker sent me their Zebra set to

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VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1000 power station review – this is one big battery!

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REVIEW – You can never be too prepared for camping or emergencies, although I probably have more of the latter than engage in the former.  I live in a place that has many power outages at the drop of a hat!  You can’t have too much backup power when that happens, so I was very

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PowerUrus 12V 100AH LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Rechargeable Battery review – A feature-packed battery with tons of uses!

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REVIEW – As I add more and more extraneous lights and accessories to my truck, powering them all efficiently becomes an issue. Right now, everything is powered by my main starter battery, which is fine to a point. The ultimate goal is to protect that starter battery at all costs and power everything else from

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Epomaker EK21-X gasket Numpad review – Who needs a numpad? I do, and maybe you do too.

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REVIEW – I’m a keyboard nerd and in my dive down that rabbit hole, I discovered I preferred a TKL, ten-keyless, keyboard. It’s been well over 10 years since I’ve used a full-sized keyboard, but sometimes I feel like I could benefit from having a separate numpad that I could remove from my desktop when

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Flyer Via cargo ebike review – A great family ebike for kid hauling, grocery getting and general utility use

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REVIEW – There are few things that bring me as much happiness as riding bicycles. When it comes to running errands, a cargo ebike removes a lot of hurdles and even may create an opportunity for removing the need for a car. The Flyer Via is a great example. It’s a kid carrier out of

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CEENR Universal Power Tool Battery review – The one battery system for all major power tool brands

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REVIEW – I have a mixture of tools most being from Milwaukee, and some others from Craftsman, Worx, and Bosch. Most of the Milwaukee tools which are my go-to tools are M12 which is 12 volts, and they are more than adequate for most of the DIY work that I do, However, there are a

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