Friday, June 12, 2015

Sunbeam SB-50 Motorized Tie Rack with Built in LED Light Fits up to 50 T...





I have a lot of ties. I don't wear them very often, so inevitably they get crumpled up into a ball near my unused socks in the back of my drawer. And when I need one, they look terrible.



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1L6aoiG

PRODUCT PRICE:  $49.99 Prime Eligible





This motorized tie rack holds up to 50 ties! I do not own that many ties, but this will also hold your belts. It runs on 4 C Batteries. The package also includes all the mounting accessories you need to easily mount this to your clothes closet.



The tie rack is very easy to operate. There are three buttons. One move the ties one way, the other button moves it the other way, and the middle button stops the motor when you find the tie you are looking for. There is also a built in LED light to see the ties as they spin around. The light comes on and off automatically.



The tie rack is very well made. Super solid. The clips you attach your ties to seem to be able to withstand frequent use.



The included instructions are well written, and following them will get you up and running in no time.

Smartek ST-800 Motorized Tie Rack with Built in LED Light Fits More than...





I have a lot of ties. I don't wear them very often, so inevitably they get crumpled up into a ball near my unused socks in the back of my drawer. And when I need one, they look terrible.



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1FQgsFp

PRODUCT PRICE: $59.99 Prime Eligible





This motorized tie rack holds up to 70 ties! I do not own that many ties, but this will also hold your belts. It runs on 4 C Batteries. The package also includes all the mounting accessories you need to easily mount this to your clothes closet.



The tie rack is very easy to operate. There are three buttons. One move the ties one way, the other button moves it the other way, and the middle button stops the motor when you find the tie you are looking for. There is also a built in LED light to see the ties as they spin around. The light comes on and off automatically.



The tie rack is very well made. Super solid. The clips you attach your ties to seem to be able to withstand frequent use.



The included instructions are well written, and following them will get you up and running in no time.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Upow 5000mAh Solar Panel Charger with Bluetooth Shutter Review





UPOW provides this device with a large external battery, solar charging, LED light, and a Bluetooth shutter release! This external battery pack has it all!



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1GdIIV1

PRICE: $29.99 Prime Eligible



This external solar powered battery charger from UPOW is very well made, rugged, and they claim rain proof. I would definitely not submerge this under water. The package includes a carabiner, and a short Micro USB cable.



You can charge this gadget two ways... in the sun (obviously), and by using an external 5V power source via the included MicroUSB cable. The output of the charger is a nice 2.1 volts! This is great for charging many newer power hungry devices faster. The solar panels on this device are large, and recharges the internal battery relatively quickly.



The is also a built in LED flashlight which is handy. It's not very bright, but it helps when you have nothing else.



And the last thing is that this solar charger has built in Bluetooth and acts as a remote shutter for your phone or tablet! This is a cool feature, but to be honest I am not entirely sure how much I will be using it. But, all things being equal, this is a nice feature to have handy for when you might need it. Pairing this to the phone was very easy. Just read the included directions.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

AVAWO Universal Flexible Tripod for GoPro and Cell Phones Review





This flexible tripod from AVAWO for $15 bucks is an amazing value! It is well made, and comes with a mount for sports cameras, and a mount for cell phones.



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1HnaLDm

PRICE: $14.99 Prime Eligible



This tripod is similar to the one Joby puts out, but much cheaper for the size of the tripod. In my opinion it is built just as nice. There is a bubble level built into the mounting head. There are two attachments included in the package...one for a GoPro and one for a cell phone. The cell phone holder was able to easily accommodate my Galaxy Note 4.



Tightening the screw for the angle adjustment really hold the mount steady and in place. There is another screw, and a helps to quickly detach your camera or phone if need be, and giving you the ability to slide it back into place.



You can easily adjust the flexible ball joints in the tripods legs to a pretty much whatever position you need. You can also twist this tripod up to hang from a bar, or even a motorcycle handle bars. There are rubbers balls at the end of each foot to help keep the tripod in place and prevent it from sliding.



You will be very happy to have added this tripod to your photographic accessory collection!



I was sent this product in exchange for an unbiased product review.

Bang Long Polarized Sport Sunglasses Review





Bang Long makes a decent pair of sunglasses. This are good quality, polarized, fashionable, and cost much less than it's competitors.



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1HYSlVr

PRICE: $12.99 Prime Eligible



These sunglasses come is a semi hard case with an attached clip. You can hang these from your belt or backpack.  In the case is your glasses, a eyeglass cord/holder (prevents them from falling off your body). The lenses are UV400 polarized poly carbonate. They have great optical quality, and make things pop when you wear them. The glasses are very light weight, so you forget you are wearing them.



I found the glasses to have just the right amount of "tint" to them... not to dark, not to light. This makes wearing them easier from when you go from outdoors to inside. You don't have to take them off to see well indoors.



You would easily spend much more for comparable glasses, and not get the included carrying case.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Inateck Kindle Paperwhite Sturdy PU leather Protective Case Cover Review





Inateck...One of my favorite brands on Amazon! Every product I have tested from them have been top notch, and this Kindle Paperwhite Case is no exception! 



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1GmXJoC

PRICE: $15.99 Prime Eligible



This case's exterior material is made from PU leather. PU leather is not 100% real leather. PU leather is synthetic. But, this product has a nice tactile hand feel. Almost rubbery. It feels good, and provides good grip. The Kindle Paperwhite fits perfectly in this book style case. You do not need to worry about it falling out. This case also does not much in the way of additional bulk to the Paperwhite.



The is a built in magnet that helps keep the cover closed. It also enables the Kindles auto on and auto off feature. You have easy access to the controls on the bottom of the Kindle Paperwhite.



To read, just open up the cover, fold back on itself. Swipe to get to your book, and begin reading. When you are done, close the cover, and the Kindle will power off.



Inside the cover is a soft felt like material that feels really good, and will help protect the Kindle's screen from scratches and damage.



Get this Kindle Paperwhite from Inateck! You won't regret it!




Smarter Rest Sleep Sublime Eye Mask Review





I really enjoyed this quality made sleep mask from Smarter Rest! It does a really great job at what is designed to do, and that is to keep out the light while trying to sleep.



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1BUBpxr

PRICE: $10.95 Prime Eligible



This sleep mask is made from a really nice grade of very soft satin. It feels amazing. The mask is very light weight. The inside (or the part that touches your face) is a super soft cotton material. The Velcro straps are adjustable. The straps are also wide for a better fit and comfort. There are a pair of soft memory foam ear plug included, and built into the sleep masks straps (so you can't loose them)! The package also includes instructions and a guide, as well as a satin storage case for your mask.



The masks performed wonderfully! It successfully blocked out all ambient from a well lit room. It stays in place, even after tossing and turning on a pillow. In fact, it is a little disconcerting because it is so dark when you open your eyes, I have to remember I have the sleep mask on.



All in all, this is a great product. It does what it is designed to do, and it does it well. It is well made, and should last for a long time with repeated use. They have a web site with tons of tips and ideas for getting better rest. What more could you ask for!


Edgy Wine Foil Cutter Review





Edgy has come come out with a neat little tool to solve a single problem... and that is getting the foil off the top of a wine bottle.



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1dqwvCe

PRICE: $9.97 Prime Eligible



This is a great gift for a wine lover in your life. It's super cheap, and does an amazing job for which it is intended. The body of the Edgy Wine Foil Cutter is made from plastic, but has four small metal cutting blades that easily through the foil easily, neatly and efficiently.



It comes in a really nice gift box. A lifetime warranty. And a responsive support staff. You can't ask for more.

Friday, June 5, 2015

Arespark Camo Bluetooth Speaker Review





The pictures on Amazon do not do this speaker justice! This speaker kicks out crazy deep bass, and is really loud. This speaker from Arespark really belts it out!



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1dMFcre

PRICE: $36.99 Amazon Prime Eligible



First of all, the speaker ships in a really nice hard plastic package. I am keeping the packaging so I can store the speaker when I am not using it. In the package there is the speaker, instruction, a MicroUSB charging cable, a Audio to MicroUSB audio cable, and a carabiner  so you can hang the speaker someplace for easy listening.



Pairing the speaker is very simple. Controls are are large and are located right on top of the speaker, so they are very easily accessible. The only small complaint is that to raise the volume, you have to push and hold the skip forward button for three seconds. A separate volume control would have been a nice addition. But, once you crank the volume up, listening volume is easily adjustable via the controls and Bluetooth on your phone.



Sound is very crisp. With the volume turned up this speaker is very loud, with very deep bass. You can feel the bass pumping through the table top the speaker was place on. Thankfully there is a rubber base on the bottom of the speaker to prevent it from sliding around due to vibrations.



I like this speaker... a lot! I think I was a little surprised. Not sure why. But I think you will be very happy with this Bluetooth speaker from Arespark as well.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Satechi Desk Mat Product Review





This desk mat from Satechi is a classy addition to my
otherwise boring work space. It adds a bit of style, and function.

PRICE: $34.99

This product comes ship flat... so the package you receive
is large! Not a big deal, but an FYI. This is a great hing... because it will
lay flat on your desk out of the box.

This desk mate is the perfect size for my immediate work
area on my desk. I place my keyboard, mouse, and wireless charging stand on it.
It feels good resting my hands on it,. and is much softer that the hard work
surface underneath.

It helps prevent my computer keyboard from slipping, and I
like that I was able to get rid of may grimy old mouse pad.

This desk mat and mate is very well made. The rubber coating
on the bottom with the little "nubs" prevents it from slipping around
your desk or work space. The faux leather finish on the working side feels
great to the touch. It is easy to wipe away smudges or small spills. In using
the mat, I feel that this product will stand up to vigorous wear and tear, and
last a long time.



At first I thought the product was a hair pricey. But once
you get the desk mat you will quickly realize that you are getting a long
lasting, and well-made product. Satechi products have always stood out from the
rest. Their support staff is also very friendly and quick to respond.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

XQ-XQ Polarized UV Sports Sun Glasses Product Review





This is a truly COMPLETE set/kit of almost everything you
could possibly think of as it relates to sun glasses and eye protection from
XQ-XQ.

PRODUCT PRICE: $15.99 Amazon Prime Eligible

This kit really has just about everything you can think of
as it relates to a set of sunglasses! It includes 5 color tinted UV400
protective lenses for a bunch of different environments (sun, snow, shooting,
surf).  There is also a lens holder for
people who myopia.

The whole kit comes in a really nice case with slots for all
the lenses, and ample space for the extra straps.

The standard frame is is nice with a soft silicon bridge
piece where the glasses make contact with your forehead. The arms that go over
your are comfortable and sturdy. You can remove these arms and replace it with
the included elastic headband. This is great for more active sports where you
don't want your glasses flying off your head.

In the package there is an additional next strap, so your
glasses can hang from you neck. There is also a very necessary micro fiber
cleaning cloth to clean the lenses. There is also a small fabric satin like
case you place your glasses into for extra protection from scratches.

Changes the lenses is fairly simple. They unsnap, and snap
back in relatively easily. Be forewarned that you will get fingerprints all
over the lenses when you do this. It's pretty much unavoidable. Not a big deal,
just use the included cloth to clean them.

I found the included lenses to be really nice. They each
function as they are supposed to. I could easily see out of them, and felt that
they covered and protected the my eyes well. Personally I do not need all the
different lenses, I am really just using the dark polarized lens. There is also
a little card in the box to test the polarizing aspects of the lens.



I think there is a lot of value in this kit. You get a lot
of options in this kit, that are well made, for a very fair price. You can't go
wrong.

BicycleStore® Bicycle Cycling Handlebar Bag Review





BicycleStore® Bicycle Cycling Handlebar Bag Review

Got A Bike? Need some extra storage? Then this is the item
for you from my friends at the BicycleStore®!

PRICE: $13.39 Amazon Prime Eligible

This is a very well made bicycle handlebar bag. They used
heavy duty polyester material for the construction of the bag. A lot of thought
went into the function and design. There are two external water bottle holders.
There is a clear pocket on top for maybe your phone, wallet, or map.

The inside is a smooth plastic lined material. It appears to
be thermal insulated so that it will keep colds cold, and hot items hot for a
while. The zipper enclosure is very secure.

It is attached to your bikes handle bars with three
adjustable Velcro straps. There is also a gray reflective piece built into the
exterior to function as a reflector.

The bag is easily detached from your bike, and can be folded
up small to carry anywhere. This is great for traveling to the beach, or biking
to a picnic.



I like this bag, and I know you will too!

RoyPow J12 All in One 12000mAh Car Jumper Kit Review





RoyPow J12 All in One 12000mAh Car Jumper Kit Review

Never get stuck with a dead battery again with this
12,000mAh 400Amp battery jump starter set from RoyPow.

PRICE: $79.99 Amazon Prime Eligible

Being stuck in a dark parking lot at night with a dead car
battery, waiting over an hour for roadside assistance is a scary prospect. That
is why having the security of the RoyPow J12 jump start external battery is
worth its weight in gold!

This battery is solidly built. Fit and finish is top notch.
The kit comes with a set of jump starter cables that you attach to your dead
battery. The red light on the jumper cables will turn green, and you start your
car. Super easy. This device is rated at 400amps peak power, and at 12,000mAh,
you should get multiple jump starts from one charge. I set a calendar reminder
in my phone to make sure I check the charge of this every two months.

There is also two 2amp outputs built into this device that
provides charging power for your phone or tablet. There is also a built in LED
light that is very handy, as well as a compass.

The only two negative I will speak off are:
- I will there was a storage case to place this in along
with the cables. I want to keep this in my trunk, and I do not want it to flop
around.
- I would have liked to have seen a AC and/or a DC power
adapter included. I have reviewed a few other of these types of devices, and
they all included AC and DC power adapters and cases.



Aside from that this RoyPow product is super solid, and
works great.

Uniprod His and Hers Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Set






As I have mentioned in previous reviews... I love watches! I
have a large collection, and my wife was starting to get jealous. So I was very
excited when I received this "His & Hers" matching watch set!

PRICE: $31.89 For The Set.

Both watches come in one nice gift box. The men's watch is
40mm wide and has a day/date function. The woman's watch is 30mm wide and has
just the date function.

Both watches are very well made, and keep excellent time via
the battery controlled quartz movement. Expected life from the batteries should
be two years. When you get the watches the crowns are pulled out, so the
movement is not running, conserving the battery.

The Amazon listed says that both watches utilize the
Japanese Miyota 7T35 movement.

Both watches have a nice high gloss finish. They feel great
on the arm, and have a nice weight and wrist feel. they are not large watches.
The watch bands have pins, and can be easily sized if you have the tools, or by
a jeweler.



This set is a great gift idea for a couple anniversary,
wedding, or any other occasion. At about 15 bucks a watch, these are great
grabs.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Uniprod Quartz Mens Stailess Steel Sport Watch Reviews






I LOVE WATCHES! So now that is out of the way, let me tell
about these two men's watched from E-GO.

Uniprod Men's Stainless Steel Quartz Sport Round Watch
PRICE: $15.58

Uniprod New Fashion Men's Sport Quartz Movement Stainless
Steel
PRICE: $18.52

Both watches are eligible for Amazon Prime 2 Day Shipping.

Both watches are really nice. Especially at the price point
they are selling these watches at. I really think that either of these watches
would make really great Fathers Day, Birthday, Or Graduation gifts for that
special someone in your life. Both watches are made from ionized plated
stainless steel. They have some heft to them, but are not overly heavy.

The "Round Sports Watch" has a date window, and
two "fake" sub-dials. Neither one works, and are there only for
appearances. There are also two chronograph "pushers", but they also
serve no purpose.

The watch is fairly easy to set. Just pull out the crown two
positions and set time. Pay attention to "AM/PM" setting via the date
wheel on this watch. There are pins in the band to size according to your wrist
size. The watch is roughly 45mm wide. It is a big watch.

The Fashion Sports Watch does not have a date sub-dial. It
just tells time. There are also two chronograph "pushers", but they
also serve no purpose. There is no AM/PM indication. This band is also ionized
black stainless steel. The width of this watch is also 45mm.

The weight of both watch are about 5 ounces each. The watch
both wear well on the wrist. I have beefy wrists and I like the feel of the
watches. Not to heavy.

They both tell time accurately. I haven't noticed any bad
time deviation. maybe a few seconds in the last week and a half. No different
than my more expensive quartz watches.



Both of these watches are good "beater" watches.
They look good, tell good time, but you are not really upset if you smack it
and the crystal breaks because the watch was so cheap.

Bang Long Sport Goggle Review






These Bang Long goggles offer affordable, and comfortable
eye protection.

PRICE: $14.99 Amazon Prime Eligible

Maybe I have a big head, but I did not have any issues with
these sports goggles fitting comfortably. The straps are fully adjustable, and
once properly aligned, I felt I had more than adequate eye protection for the
type of activities I engage in... mostly basketball.

The goggle are 100% UV protected, and the part that actually
makes contact with your face is a soft silicon. Very pliable. They are fairly
light in weight, and are not cumbersome.

There is a really nice case that is included, as well as a
carabiner clip to attach it easy to a belt, or a bag. There is also an included
micro fiber lens cleaning  cloth.



Understand... I would NOT use these for certain activities!
I would not use these for paintball for example. But I think these goggles are
very worthy of basketball, handball, volleyball, etc, type of sports.

Nektek 3 in 1 Selfie Stick Review





 Selfie Sticks are all the rage right now. And for the most
part, each one is very similar to another. So, the manufacturers are trying to
come up with some clever and practical ways to make their product stand out
from the crowd.

PRICE: $19.99 Amazon Prime Eligible

Nekteck has introduced a "3-in-1" selfie stick
that does a few really helpful functions.

Selfie Stick: First and foremost, this device is a selfie
stick / monopod. It is one of the better designs, as i found it to be fairly
sturdy, and less shaky than the metal rod "antenna" style selfie
sticks that are very popular. This one is operates by twisting it to the right
to "unlock" the section so can extend it out to its full length of
33.5 inches. You lock the stick into place by twisting to the left. The phone
holder holds your phone securely. Even a Galaxy Note 4.  The shaft is made of aluminum.

There is a built in Bluetooth shutter release. It is very
easy to pair. And it work flawlessly. No issues. The package includes a
MicroUSB cable to charge up the battery.

External Battery: This selfie stick includes a built in 2200mAh
battery. This is not a very large battery, but it is awesome to have handy when
you need to top off your phones internal battery.

LED Flashlight: Again... another handy feature to have
accessible in the event you need a flashlight. This one works well. Not super
bright, but very capable.



So, in summary, this is a nice twist on the traditional
selfie stick. It is like getting the Swiss Army knife of monopods! Everything
provided works great and as advertised. The price is perfect for everything you
get in this package.

8 LED Amir® Solar Light Review





Amir makes really great solar products for the home. The are
sturdy, weather proof, and work as advertised. And are a really great value.

PRICE: $15.99 Amazon Prime Eligible

This light is definitely no exception to the previous lights
I have reviewed for them. This solar yard light has 8 bright LED'd powered by a
large solar panel collector. There is the ability to set it to come at night or
to act as a motion sensor, turning on the lights when motion is detected in the
area. This light works great in both modes.

The light throws a really bright beam, and I am using it in
a very dark area along the side of my house. The light has a pretty compact
size, and is very easy to install. There are just 2 screws needed, and they are
provided in the package. There is also a large piece of double stick tape
included if you want to mount it that way.



All in all, a great product from Amir. A definite recommend
from me.