Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Aukey Jump Starter Kit Review





Aukey did a really great job in this nicely packaged car jump starter kit.



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1LhZdl4

PRODUCT PRICE: $99.99 Prime Eligible



The  battery in this package contains a 12,000mAh battery with up to 400A peak jumping power. This package is rated at 1000 uses!



There battery pack has 2 USB 2.4A outputs for you to use to charge your phone, GoPro,  BT headset, etc. There is also a bright LED flashlight that is very handy when you are tooling around under the hood of your car at night.



The whole packages comes in a really nice hard case that is thin,  and can easily be stored in your trunk.



Jump your car is easy with the included jumper cable clamps. The only thing you need to be be aware of is that you are connecting the red and black clamps to the correct posts. There is built in protection should you get it wrong.



This kit jumped my car very easily on the first try.



Aukey makes great products, and offers a wonderful warranty.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Magic Cube Speaker Review





The Magic Cube is a really capable. Little speaker that puts
out a nice sound via its Bluetooth 4.0 technology.

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The Magic Cube pairs very easily. It also has nice voice
prompts to guide you through the setup process.

The package includes a MICRO USB charging cable, and a 3.5mm
audio cable if you should choose to use this speaker hardwired without
Bluetooth.

This speaker contains a 3W 1.6 inch driver that really
cranks out the sound. It is fairly lightweight at 5 ounces. I saw about four
and a half hours of play time with the speaker at a moderate sound level.



The speaker is solid in the hand, and has a great look. it
will compliment any environment. The controls on the speaker are easy to use.
You can also use this speaker for hand free calls (I did not test this
feature).

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Neon Portable Remote Control Plug-in Wireless Doorbell Review





The Neon Portable Remote Control Plug-in Wireless Doorbell is a pretty good product. It works as advertised, with not a lot of hassle involved in getting it setup. 



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Setup is straight forward... just put in the batteries to the transmitter. It includes the necessary mounting hardware. The package claims that the transmitter is waterproof, put i saw little in the way of weather protection. You can place the receiver about up to 1000 feet from the remote.



You then plug in the receiver in a AC wall outlet. And that's pretty much all that's necessary to get this door bell running. You then can set one of about fifty different "chime tones".



You can adjust the volume on the receiver as well. This thing can be pretty loud...and you will most likely hear it from anywhere in the house.



I like this setup because it's much easier to install this if your doorbell is not working, than to troubleshoot and repair your old one.

DBPOWER 400A Peak 12000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter Review





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



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PRICE: $69.99 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 DB Power 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 400 amps 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. Moreover, this Jump starter with built-in AI technology can deliver the power intelligently once you connect the power cord and clamps on to the car, so you can directly trigger the engine button to jump start the car without pressing the ON/OFF button.



This DBPower product is super solid, and works great. I have also communicated with the manufacturer, and they truly listen to the feedback of their users, and I was told they are working hard to include the accessories I mentioned above.

Wasserstein Bamboo Qi Wireless Charging Pad





This stylish bamboo Qi wireless charger is a classy addition to any environment that you need to recharge your Qi enabled device.



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PRICE: $19.99 Prime Eligible



Wasserstein makes a really nice product. This Qi bamboo wireless charger looks more like a wooden coaster than an electronic device. The charger is powered by MicroUSB cable. The cable is included in the box. But there is no AC charger.



You set your Qi enabled device onto the charging pad, and the light turns green indicating your device is sitting properly and is charging. You should get a notification on your device. The output is 1A, so this is definitely not a fast charger. But it gets the job done.



The charging pad itself is very well made, and last you a long time.

Snore Vents Review





I was really skeptical when I received these to test out. I have tried other devices similar to these, and not have work well, or have actually caused me considerable pain after wearing. 



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PRICE: $18.49 Prime Eligible



These Snore Vents worked great. I had no discomfort. And I was able to breathe well. It took a few tries on my part testing out the different sizes supplied before I found the one that fit perfect, and did not cause me discomfort while sleeping.



There are 4 supplied sizes in the package as well as a carrying case. I used the 2nd largest pair, and they worked well. They manage to do what they are supposed to, and that is to keep open your nasal passageways while you are sleeping. I suffer from bad allergies, and have difficulties breathing in the evening. I have been using Breath Right strips every night up until now. But, at $13 bucks a box, it starts to get expensive, and I did not like the adhesive it left on my nose every morning.



These Snore Vents are very reusable, all you need to do is rinse them in soapy water, and let dry.



They stay in my nose, and after a day or two using them I forgot they were there.


Saturday, August 8, 2015

OxyLED 2nd Generation Solar Light Review





This super bright LED solar light from OxyLed is an amazing addition to a dark spot on your yard.



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1KWBYg2

PRICE: $12.99 Prime Eligible



As you watch my review you will see that it took me a few minutes to figure out how to actually turn this light on. Make sure you read the instructions!! There is a small pin included in the package that you need to use to turn on and set the correct mode of this light. The two models are either a constant on mode when it gets dark, or the lights comes on when it detects motion.



But once this bad boy comes on it we blind you! There are a boat load of LED bulbs that are very bright.



The bottom half of this light is plastic, as is the mounting bracket. The upper half where the large solar panel is is made from brushed aluminum. Its a good looking package over all, and is very well built and sturdy. It should provide years of service.



The light does a great job in illuminated the side of the house where I mounted it. I set it to come on at sundown. So far it seems to be running great after several hours of it being on.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

OxyLED SL30 Bright Outdoor LED Review





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



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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 OxyLed. A definite recommend from me.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

TRONFY 1080p DIGITAL LED PROJECTOR REVIEW





I love this TRONFY 1080p DIGITAL LED PROJECTOR! It is a truly solid product in a small package that is truly affordable.



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PRICE: $99.99 Prime Eligible



First off... I think this projector does a really good job at what its designed to do... and that is to project images onto a screen at a high resolution. And this projector does that.



I use this projector perfectly with my Google Chromecast dongle. It takes about 30 seconds to get setup, and I am watching Netflix on a wall in my house at about 100 inches. All you need to do is to adjust the focus, and adjust the viewing angle. Both very easy to do.



There is also a very comprehensive menu system in this LED projector, so you can tweak settings as needed to get a picture you want.



This projector has a output of 1000 Lumens. This is just fine for a home environment with the lights off in the room. Which is how I tend to watch movies anyway. So again, no issues with this box.



There are multiple input sources for you to get your video on the screen. Again, I easily use a Chromecast dongle. Sound on this projector is OK, and you can add a external speaker if desired.



The remote control is great, and is very responsive. It makes setting up the menus much easier.



All in all a really good product for under a $100 bucks!

Monday, August 3, 2015

Anglink Compact Selfie Stick Review





Anglink sent me this newly released compact selfie stick to do a review for. 



PRODUCT LINK: http://amzn.to/1IC3JGK

PRICE: $21.99 Prime ELigible



So, to start off... The packaging is great. I really like the design of the product and the concept.



The handle of this stick has built in Bluetooth shutter controls. You unfold the rest of the handle, and there is a spring loaded "X" that opens to hold your device. It held my iPhone 5 just OK. I was not 100% comfortable with the safety of my phone in this cradle setup.



Additionally, the extension part of the "pole" is super shaky! I wish it wasn't, but I could not hold the phone steady to take a good picture or video.



Bluetooth pared easily with my phone. I was able to take pictures easily and effortlessly with the Bluetooth paired.



All in all... a great concept, but this selfie stick was way to shaky for me to use regularly.

Getron Universal Car Holder Review







Getron provided this nice universal windshield cell phone holder for me to review. It is a pretty solid device that works as advertised.



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This Getron Universal Car Mount is a pretty solid deal for the money. It accommodates large phones up to 5.5 inches (it held my Galaxy Note 4 just fine). The suction cup to the windshield holds really strong. The vise that holds the phone does a really good job. It is easy to release your phone with a click of one button.



You can achieve pretty much any angle you want with this car holder, and there are various locks built in to prevent your phone from easily moving around. Watch the video to get a much better overview of this product.