Showing posts with label Gadgets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gadgets. Show all posts

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Uqique Mini Digital Voice Recorder Review


Uqique Mini Digital Voice Recorder
The perfect voice recording device!
Hey there.  Imagine this...  You're in class (or in a meeting) and you're supposed to be paying attention.  No matter how hard you try, there is no way that you take notes on every single thing that was said.  Your hand can only write so fast.  This may not be too much of a problem, but when it's a hour and half long lecture or meeting... you're going to wish you were able to "catch that again."  ESPECIALLY for those of us that need to take minutes during a meeting.  There is so much dialog and so much back and forth that you'll wish you can replay the meeting so that you can write up accurate minutes.  I'm in meeting all the time having a replay of the meeting would be perfect when writing up those minutes!  Well, with the Uqique Mini Digital Voice Recorder, now I can!!!  The awesome people at Uqique provided me with a Mini Digital Voice Recorder so that I can try out and review and let me tell you... I am glad that they did.  Not only has it been extremely in a school/work setting, but it's been extremely useful at home as well.  Before I go into my experience with the Uqique Mini Digital Voice Recorder, let's talk specs.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Spry Styles Portable 2 in 1 Charge and Sync Cable Review

Spry Styles 2 in 1 Charge and Sync Cable
Love the compact, take me anywhere, design of this
Spry Styles 2 in 1 Charge and Sync Cable!
Hey there.  I love me some gadgets.  I have all kinds.  Phones, chargers, tablets, cameras, keyboards...  You name it, I probably have one.  The best part is that the majority of them can be charged up by a USB cable.  Those of us with Apple devices use a lightning cable and those of us that use practically everything else end up using a USB cable.  More often than not, it's a micro USB connection.  The problem?  Apple having to use a completely different cable to charge.  It can be a pain having to switch back and forth between cables or even worse, having to use 2 USB ports (one for the lightning cable and one for the micro USB cable).  Well, our friends at Spry Styles has solved that problem for me!  They provided me with this super neat Spry Styles Portable 2 in 1 Charge and Sync Cable that will charge using both a lightning cable port and micro USB port!  It has a compact design that allows you take it anywhere with you and protects the connections to avoid damaging the connections.  Let's jump right into my experience, shall we.

Saturday, March 7, 2015

IntelliGLASS Hardened Glass Screen Protector Review & Giveaway

Apple, Samsung, HTC... Whatever it is... IntelliARMOR has you covered!
Hey there. How many of you guys own a "crackie?"  What?  You're not familiar with the term?  Well, it's what I call a phone with a cracked touch screen.  My brother and I coined that term years ago when I saw his iPhone screen all cracked.  I remember him saying, "This is crackie.  It's like my 3rd crackie."  lol  Man, I have yet to experience a crackie but my brother is not the only one that has had one.  For whatever reason, the iPhones are prone to cracked screens.  So why not reduce the chance of owning a crackie?  And I don't mean by protecting you screen with a flimsy screen protector.  Protect it with an awesome, crystal clear, exceptionally strong, oleophobic (that's water resistant) coating, and super easy to install.  That's right, you need an IntelliGLASS Hardened Glass Screen Protector by IntelliARMOR!  Our friends at IntelliARMOR provided me with an IntelliGLASS Screen Protector for the iPhone 5 to try out and review. AND... just because they are awesome, one lucky winner will be able to select a screen protector of their choice!  They have protectors for iPhone's, Galaxy's, HTC, phones as well as protectors for tablets!  Before we get to the giveaway, let me tell you about my experience.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

NorthONE Digital Tire Pressure Gauge Review


Hey there.  I recently moved to Lancaster, CA and I wasn't as well prepared as I thought I would be.  Especially when it came to car maintenance.  I knew that the weather would get colder than what I was used to, but I didn't think that it would get to freezing temperatures!  Because of the cold weather, my car tires were constricting, causing them to lose tire pressure over time, and I wouldn't find out until it was too late.  On more than one occasion, my wife and I found ourselves waking up to a flat tire.  After those incidents, I mentioned to my wife how we're going to have to keep an eye on the pressure on the tires to make sure that they stay properly inflated.  Even though I have a standard metal tire pressure gauge, my wife insisted on something that is easier to use and read.  Something that she would have no problem using.  That's where our friends at NorthONE saved the day.  The NorthONE Digital Tire Pressure Gauge came to the rescue.  This thing has everything that I am looking for in an easy to use, easy to read tire pressure gauge.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

SHARKK Lightning to USB Sync and Charge Cable Review

Hey there.  In the past couple of months, the importance of a good USB cable has become more and more apparent.  I've own many devices and each one seems to come with a USB cable to charge the device with.  At first, I believed that a cable is a cable and I would use a smart phone USB cable to charge a tablet.  Then I would wonder why the tablet didn't charge at all using that cable.  Once I was well informed on USB cables, I started to upgrade them.  The latest upgrade that I picked up?  The SHARKK Lightning to USB Sync and Charge Cable. Our good friends at SHARKK provided me with this lightning fast cable to try out and review.  Since this is a USB cable, this won't be a long post, since in essence, it either works or it doesn't.  lol  Before I get into my experience, let's talk specs!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

RAVPower 24W Dual 2.4A USB Wall Charger Review

RAVPower USB Charger
Hey there.  I have all kinds of tech gadgets at home.  Who doesn't like gadgets, right?  The best thing about those gadgets is that they can be charged up with a USB cable.  Music players, speakers, tablets, phones, keyboards, mice... if it can be charged up with a USB cable, I probably have some sort of variation or that gadget.  lol  But one thing that irks me about having to charge via USB cable is that I need a charger that will not only carry the correct charge, but be able to do it quickly.  Enter the RAVPower 24W Dual 2.4A USB Wall Charger with iSmart Technology.  Our good friends at RAVPower provided me with this great USB wall charger to try out and review!  I know what you guys are thinking, "A USB wall charger...  Really?"  Yeah, a USB wall charger!  These things are a MUST for the techie in your life and instead of getting a low powered one, you need to make sure that you get one that can handle the most demanding of gadgets!  So before I get into my experience with this wall charger, let's talk specs!

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Mpow Streambot Oval FM Transmitter Review

Hey there.  How many of you listen to music while driving your car?  I know I do.  So when I'm driving through an area where there is no radio signal, it irks me.  I don't like listening to static on the radio.  It reminds of Silent Hill and freaks me out. lol  You see, I drive through a mountain range when I travel to work and I don't get a radio signal.  What I used to do what have my phone on speaker and have music play from my phone.  The problem that I had with that was that I couldn't really hear since my phone's speaker does not compare to my car's speaker system.  If only there was was a way to connect my phone to the car's speakers.  Wait... there is!!!  The Mpow Streambot Oval FM Transmitter does just that!  Our good friends at Mpow provided me this FM transmitter to try out and review and it is simply one of the best FM transmitters that I have tried.  Before I get into my experience, let's talk specs.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Mpow Dual Rapid USB Port Car Charger with Xsmart Technology Review

Look at the only car charger that you will ever need!
Hey there.  How many of you have a car charger to charge your mobile devices?  I'm pretty sure most of you raised your hands.  How many of you figured that they are all the same and it doesn't matter what kind of charger you have as long as it charges your phone?  Well friends, you are WRONG!  It definitely matters!  I've tried many USB port car chargers and I've seen others use theirs.  What I come away from those experiences is that most of us struggle with the car chargers.  Either the car charger is under powered or your device is unsupported.  The last thing I would have expected is to have multiple car chargers for different devices!  Well, fear not, friends!  Mpow has all of your devices covered!  All you need is the Mpow Dual Rapid USB Port Car Charger with Xsmart Technology!  Our good friends at Mpow provided me with one to test out and review and after having weeks with it in my car, I can definitely say that this is one of the best car chargers that I have ever had!  Before I go into my experience, let's talk specs.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Keep All of Your Contact Messages in One Place with the MessageHub App

Hey there. Technology is an amazing thing. We can easily send a text or Email to family in the opposite coast, we can tweet with celebrities, we can follow our favorite shows on Facebook, and we can stay connected with our business contacts across the globe on Linked In. What I'm trying to say here is that we are all connected and there are so many different ways that we stay connected with friends and family. While that is great, what really gets to me is that I need to keep tabs on several apps, Email accounts, and social media websites. It can be time consuming! Well, what if I said that there is an app that keeps all of the above in one easy to access place! Welcome, MessageHub!

Thursday, September 25, 2014

RAVPower Luster Mini External Battery Pack Giveaway

RAVPower Luster Mini External Battery Pack
The RAVPower Luster Mini External Battery Pack!
How's ready for a giveaway!  It's been awhile since I gave something away.  Sorry friends.  It's just that I've been pretty busy but that's no excuse for me not taking care of my followers!  I have more than a few tech items lined up to giveaway and this is the first one up for grabs!  The RAVPower Luster Mini External Battery Pack!  Don't be caught with a dead mobile device again! This lipstick sized external battery pack is perfect for on the go power.  You can charge practically any device that can be charged with a USB cable.  It comfortably fits in your pocket and can perfectly be stashed in a purse.  And you can win one here at Metallman's Reverie!

Monday, September 15, 2014

Inateck BTSP-10 Bluetooth Mini Hifi Speaker Review

Inateck Bluetooth Speaker
Inateck Bluetooth Mini Hifi Speaker.  I love this box!
Hey there.  I'm a huge fan of music.  I need to listen to music at all times.  Listen to it at work, listen to it while driving, listen to it while blogging, listen to it while working on my yard... I'll even listen to it while playing guitar!  The point I'm trying to make is that music is a big part of my like and it's important that the speaker that is playing my music is a good one.  I've had my share of speakers to try out and review and now I get to put my second Inateck bluetooth speaker to the test.  The Inateck BTSP-10 Bluetooth Mini Hifi Speaker promises to pack more of a punch than the other Bluetooth speakers out there.  Well let's find out.  Before I get into my experience with this Bluetooth speaker, let's talk specs.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Havit Magic Eagle Gaming Mouse Review at Dragonblogger

Havit Gaming Mouse
Admit it... this Havit Magic Eagle gaming Mouse looks pretty awesome!
Hey there friends.  I have another review just went live at Dragonblogger.com.  I put the Havit Magic Eagle Gaming Mouse to the test and I must say it's a pretty solid gaming mouse.  7 programmable buttons, rapid fire button, DPI switch, and it has one wicked design.  Read the full review here and let me know what you guys think.  Later!

Monday, August 25, 2014

Inateck Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker with Stand Review

Inatech Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Looking for great sound quality?  Look no further than Inateck!
Hey there.  Notice how the sound of your portable device is lacking?  Doesn't matter if it's the latest model, small phones and tablets just do not pack the punch of full sound quality.  That can really put a damper on watching movies on your tablet or playing music through your smartphone.  Quite frankly, it simply doesn't work well.  Now, there are many portable speakers out there that promise you exceptional sound quality.  Some are wired, some are not.  Some cost an arm and a leg, others practically nothing but the sound quality is poor.  If only you can get exceptional sound quality, wireless and wired connections, a stand, and a tablet/smartphone holder, and all for a low price.  Well, my friends, Inateck did it!  Our good friends at Inateck provided me with the Inateck Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker with Stand (Model BP2001) to review and let me tell you that I was blown away by how well it performed.  Before I get into my experience, let's talk specs.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Aukey AK-3D Universal Smartphone Car Holder Review

Aukey AK-3D Universal Smartphone Holder
Hey there.  As most of already know, you cannot drive with your cell phone in your hand.  Many of us have gone around this by wearing bluetooth headset to talk on the phone.  But what if you need to interact with the phone while you are driving?  Say... while you are using your GPS system?  Our friends at Aukey have your back!  Check out this awesome Aukey AK-3D Universal Smartphone Car Holder!  Aukey was awesome enough to provide me with one of these bad boys to try out and review.  So without any further delay, let's get right into it.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

New Trent TravelPak+ Review

New Trent VIP Program
Hey there.  Not too long ago, I received an Email from our good friends at New Trent and asked if I would be interested in joining their VIP program (still in beta).  I jumped on the chance to be able to participate.  I'm a huge fan of New Trent and their products so to be able to join their VIP program and help spread the word about New Trent was an opportunity that I simply could not pass up.  As a VIP member, I received a welcome package.  The package included a New Trent T shirt and the New Trent Travelpak+ External Battery Charger.  I've spent some time with the Travelpak+ and am now ready to give you my thoughts and tell you about my experience with it.  But first, some technical details about the New Trent Travelpak+.