Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – We don’t get too many natural disasters where I live, but occasionally we do get a small tornado or the remnants of a hurricane. The extra wind and rain has been known to knock out the power for a couple days, which could ruin the meat stored in our freezer and maybe leave […]
Bridna PPS2000-3 Portable Power Station review – help after the storm Read More
REVIEW – I make no secret of being a massive fan of Nomad’s Apple accessories. The company recently sent me a few iPhone 15 Series Cases and Screen Protector samples to try out. What is it? The Nomad Sport Case is a thoughtfully designed iPhone case featuring grippy bumpers and a high gloss finish. The
Nomad iPhone 15 Series Pro Max cases and Screen Protector review Read More
REVIEW – Of all the portable Bluetooth speakers I’ve reviewed, Tribit is the brand that supplies my daily driver speakers, so to speak. Their StormBox line of water resistant speakers sound way better than the price would indicate. In fact, the StormBox Micro 2 is my favorite “take anywhere” speaker—period. I use one in the
Tribit StormBox Flow Portable Speaker review – As good as it gets Read More
REVIEW – Between disc golf and other outdoor activities, I tend to wear shoes out pretty quickly, so I was looking for some more durable but also classic-looking boots to replace my current pair. My younger brother mentioned Helm to me since he’s had a pair for a while that he really likes so I
Helm Calistoga Whiskey Boots review – handmade quality, class, and comfort Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been using the Vivint smart home security system for over three years now and have nothing but good things to say about this combination smart home/security system. It’s alerted me to a hot water heater leak in my basement that could have resulted in a BIG mess had I not had water
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REVIEW – It feels like just yesterday that I was reviewing the VigorPool Captain 1200, one of my favorite power stations this year. Plentiful outputs, a nice design, and good carry ergonomics has made it a workhorse around the house. So, when VigorPool offered to send the new VigorPool Captain 2400 Portable Power Station I
VigorPool Captain 2400 Portable Power Station review – oh captain my captain Read More
REVIEW – If you maintain a home, taming the onslaught of renegade flora can be challenging. Sometimes a full-size chainsaw is dramatic overkill. Having the right tools for the job makes all the difference. Make your pruning and trimming needs easy with Alloyman’s CS-BM11 Mini Cordless Chainsaw! What is it? The Alloyman CS-BM11 is a
REVIEW – Over the past year, I have tested and reviewed a couple of water filter systems, all with reasonably good results. As my family continues to use them, they have become our source of water and all but eliminated our need to buy bottled water. As a result, I have kept a lookout for
Waterdrop WD-A1 Countertop Reverse Osmosis System review Read More
REVIEW – I had high hopes, but the Blackview Tab 70 Wifi Android tablet frankly needs work. Read on to see my trials and travails and maybe at this price point you could still find a use for one. What is it? The Blackview Tab 70 Wifi is a 10” tablet computer with an OS
Blackview Tab 70 Android tablet review – Great price via compromise Read More
REVIEW – I reviewed the SOUNDBOKS (Gen 3) speaker a little over two years ago. Nothing—and I mean nothing—has approached this speaker in volume. It can put out more raw decibels than a rock concert. It’s 30 times louder than a lawn mower! I could go on, but let’s just say it’s L.O.U.D. Well, SOUNDBOKS
SOUNDBOKS 4 Speaker review – still ridiculously loud, but way more refined Read More
REVIEW – Mini PCs are an interesting product to me, someone who has pretty much exclusively used gaming laptops or self-built gaming PCs for nearly 2 decades now. One of the other mini-PCs I recently reviewed (the excellent Geekom AS6) is now serving as our Plex media server, and doing a great job at it.
GEEKOM A5 mini PC review – a great mini PC for most people Read More
REVIEW – After having the opportunity to review the JMBricklayer Orchid, I was excited to be asked to review the brand new addition to their Botanical Collection. The JMBricklayer Sunflower set takes the floral building to the next level by creating a 3D display piece inspired by one of the greatest artists of all time, Vincent
JMBricklayer Botanical Collection The Sunflower review Read More
REVIEW – Engwe is a well-known brand of e-bike manufacturer. Their line of e-bikes is highly regarded among enthusiasts. Do a quick Google search for “Engwe” and you’ll see hundreds of reviews of their other models, including on The Gadgeteer! Their latest model, the Engwe E26 is the culmination of all their experience and innovation.
REVIEW – As a proud Gen Xer, I still have an inordinate amount of memories stored on “old media”. Over the years, I’ve painstakingly converted VCR tapes to MP4s, CDs, and records to MP3s, and scanned countless photos, all with varying degrees of success. Despite my background as a digital artist, photo scanning, in particular,
Vivid-Pix Memory Station review – Scan all the things! Read More
REVIEW – I love music. I listen to something every day, whether at my desk, in the car, in the kitchen, or even in the shower. The problem I have is when I’m grilling or working outside, I either have to use earbuds or a tiny little Bluetooth speaker I’ve had for years that just
Monster Blaster 3.0 wireless boombox review – Bring on the beats! Read More
REVIEW – I am loving this recent wave of higher speed 3D FDM printers, especially since I’ve been trying out some larger format items lately (like cosplay helmets) that can easily take 3 days or more on the previous printers I’ve reviewed. I’d also heard of Klipper while researching 3D FDM printers but hadn’t had
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max FDM 3D printer review – speed and Klipper for the win Read More
REVIEW – This year I have tested a few indoor hydroponic gardening systems and the results have been quite good. As I mentioned in a previous review, my wife has experienced an amazing summer gardening season with plants that have been producing bountiful crops just about every day. As a result, I can’t remember the
Auk indoor gardening system review Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a few Vosteed knives so far and have been impressed with each one but they have mainly been very budget friendly knives in the $50 to $70 range. The Vosteed RSKAOS is their new premium knife collaboration with Rob Saniscalchi that looks to up their knife game considerably. Let’s check it
Vosteed RSKAOS Titanium 3.46” Blade Folding Knife review – their best knife yet? Read More
REVIEW – I created a video review of Bastion’s Bolt-Action pens earlier this year, and now I’m back with a new review of a much smaller version of the same pens. Let’s check it out! What is it? The Bastion Bolt-Action MINI is a tiny bolt-action pen made of 100% 6061-T6 grade aluminum with a
Bastion Bolt-Action MINI pen review – a tiny pen for your EDC and fidgeting fun! Read More
REVIEW – There are a lot of Bluetooth speakers out there. Most people I know have several, so for one to stand out in the market, it has to be unique. The House of Marley Get Together 2 stands out in a few ways. It uses unique and recycled materials. It looks pretty cool. And