Thursday, May 17, 2018

Riwbox Bluetooth Headphones

I've only had these guys for about two weeks, but they're quickly becoming my go-to travel headphones. First off, they're pretty comfortable for an hour or two of travelling. I've been riding the train for about 3 hours round trip and they've been very reasonable for those distances. Riding a noisy Amtrak first thing in the morning isn't ideal, but thankful the noise isolation of these keep all that clickity-clack out of my ears so I can enjoy my music or podcasts in peace.
These use Bluetooth rev 4.1 so it's good for about 10-15 meters from whatever you're connected to. Thankfully, they also have a 3.5mm aux jack so even if they die, they're still useful! The call quality seems fine as I can hear people just fine and they seem to have no problems hearing me as well. Don't get me wrong, it's not 100% identical to being directly on the headset, but it's more than reasonable.

My only real hangup for these cans is the seemingly flat audio output. Let's revisit the fact that these are currently $40 and not listed as being for audiophiles, but I still wasn't impressed. They were OK at best. Don't get me wrong, they're not bad at all...they're just OK. The audio levels are good as they can get reasonably loud.

Overall, these are pretty good. They're not replacing my favorite cans any time soon, but they're perfectly fine for most use cases.

Rated: 4/5
Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072L738X2

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Saturday, April 28, 2018

RORAIMA Outdoor Folding Chair



Ladies and gentlemen you can throw out your current folding chair because this is the one to replace it. Sure, I have a regular folding chair and of course I have a zero gravity chair, but they have their drawbacks. Let's start out by acknowledging that nothing is ever going to beat my zero gravity chair, but that's not fun to haul around. It's bulky, it's heavy, and it takes up a lot of space. This Roraima folding chair has swooped in and saved the day!

Not only is it lightweight, it's super portable, and it's way more comfortable than any other folding chair I have. Just today I took it to my son's soccer practice and I had multiple people ask me about it. It just contours the body and is extremely easy on the back. If you're in the market for a new outdoor folding chair, you'll want to give this one a chance.

Rated: 5/5
Find it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077YTHZ49

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Ajazz 9 Color Hard Mouse Pad

Ok, let's get one thing straight: I know this is gaudy and entirely unnecessary, but I still love seeing it on my desk every time I get on my PC. It's something I don't need, but I'm really glad I have it. As far as how this thing functions as a mouse pad, I couldn't be happier. I anticipated it being smooth, but it definitely isn't. Even though it isn't smooth, my cursor still flows right across my screen without a single issue.
There are nine different color modes, ranging from static color to blinking patterns. More than enough for my needs. Honestly, I primarily keep it on one of the two blinking settings. Using the fingerprint at the top, you scan simply tap between modes or even turn it off if you find it too bright at night. I however, never felt like it was any brighter than my monitors so no worries there. All in all, this mousepad has earned its place on my desk and will remain a staple for as long as it functions. Rated: 5/5 Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR271WF

Friday, April 20, 2018

Bomax 4-in-1 SD/Micro SD Card Reader



This handy little dude is a super convenient way to get access to your SD/Micro SD card from pretty much any mainstream device. It has the capability to interface with Lighting (iPhone) / Micro-USB devices (typically Androids) / computers / anything that uses USB-C. For the iPhone, you simply need the app (which it links you to as soon as you plug in the device for the first time) then it's as easy as navigating folders on a PC. Speaking of the PC, no software is required to use this device. As far the other devices go, I don't have the equipment to test them, but I'd imagine you'd probably need the app there as well.

Over all, this thing is incredibly handy. It's small, it's quick, and it give me access to my files on more devices than I've been able to use before. I certainly recommend this if you currently own an SD/Micro-SD card and are looking for a great way to get access the files pretty much anywhere. Rated: 5/5 Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07942G984

Saturday, March 10, 2018

NOTILUS - Antimicrobial High-Pressure Luxury 3-in-1 Shower Spa Combo

Having hard water at our house means that things can clog up and get out of hand pretty quickly. I was in the market for a new shower head and I thought a dual head unit would be a great replacement for my single unit. I was surprised at how easy it was for me to install this shower head. All said and done it probably took me about five minutes to do. All the pieces were included and the instructions were very easy to follow. Although I’ve replaced my fair share of shower heads, I still followed along on the directions to make sure that I didn’t miss anything.
The various settings are nice with them basically being duplicated on both heads. It does a great job of offering a variety of various settings that help make your shower experience feel just a little more luxurious. The only thing that I really found as a draw back for this shower head was that the vast majority of it is made of plastic. I was honestly disappointed to see the price of this and then find out it wasn’t metal. The hose connecting the two heads is made of metal so that’s a positive.
Overall, this replacement head is a great addition to my shower. It was easy to install, easy to use, and definitely helped my shower feel a little bit newer.
Rated: 4/5
Find it here: https://goo.gl/evLLJr
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Sunday, February 11, 2018

YTE - WiFi Smart Plug Mini



I want to start off by saying I appreciate the small size of these plugs. Let's be honest, it's no small feat to be able to pack this much technology into such a small area. Additionally, I appreciate that this plug still allows use of the other outlet so long as you're not using anything big (it definitely won't fit then). That being said, I would prefer it to be squared as that may have made it so two of these could fit on the same socket.
Regarding set up: It was nice to see the QR code on the box. That made it simple for me to use the camera on my iPhone and go right to the install page on the app store without needing to search for it. My only gripe with setting up the plug in the app was that the Add Device section really made it seem like the I was supposed to be making sure the physical lamp bulb was blinking, but I came to realize they meant the light on the plug itself. That was honestly my biggest hang up with this product but I could definitely see it causing frustration with those who are less tech savvy.
Overall, the plugs were easy to configure and get on my network. The app controls the devices quickly and so does the physical button. Having Alexa/Google Home/IFTT tie ins also seal the deal for me. If you're looking for low cost but highly efficient smart plugs then don't hesitate to put these in your cart.
Rated: 4/5
Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VLLKB8