The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:21:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 SANDMARC Macro 100mm Lens review – close-up photography for the camera you always have with you https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/sandmarc-macro-100mm-lens-review-close-up-photography-for-the-camera-you-always-have-with-you/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/sandmarc-macro-100mm-lens-review-close-up-photography-for-the-camera-you-always-have-with-you/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:21:21 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407158 REVIEW – Macro photography can be a creative way to take a photo that shows something we don’t normally see so well. Mobile macro photography is interesting, with many phones having macro support built in, but how good is that macro lens really? To get the best mobile macro photos you should invest in a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/sandmarc-macro-100mm-lens-review-close-up-photography-for-the-camera-you-always-have-with-you/feed/ 0 BLUETTI Exclusive Autumn Prime Day Offer: Significant Savings on Power Stations https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/bluetti-exclusive-autumn-prime-day-offer-significant-savings-on-power-stations/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/bluetti-exclusive-autumn-prime-day-offer-significant-savings-on-power-stations/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:30:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409534 SPONSORED NEWS – As the leaves turn brilliant hues and the air gets crisper, it’s time to gear up for the autumn season. BLUETTI, a leading name in portable power stations, is here to ensure you’re fully prepared for whatever autumn throws your way. From October 5th to 20th, BLUETTI is rolling out its Autumn …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/bluetti-exclusive-autumn-prime-day-offer-significant-savings-on-power-stations/feed/ 0 Get a BirdBike eBike for just $899 (reg. $2,299) Through 10/15 with Free Shipping https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/get-a-birdbike-ebike-for-just-899-reg-2299-through-10-15-with-free-shipping/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:50 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409525 DEAL NEWS – Green travel and speedy travel have finally merged. This BirdBike eBike is on sale for just $899 (reg. $2,299) with free shipping through October 15th during a limited-time savings event. Bird is known around the world for starting the electric scooter revolution. It’s expanding into other areas of wheeled travel, and the …

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]]> Introducing: Bird Bike nonadult Airofit PRO 2.0 Breathing Trainer review – yes, I’m a blow-hard https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/airofit-pro-2-0-breathing-trainer-review-yes-im-a-blow-hard/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/airofit-pro-2-0-breathing-trainer-review-yes-im-a-blow-hard/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:13 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405483 REVIEW – 73.  Why is that number important?  That was the calculated age of my lungs and my most recent pulmonary function test (PFT) about two years ago.  That was a problem as I was only 61 years old at the time.  I have a touch of asthma that makes it difficult for me to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/airofit-pro-2-0-breathing-trainer-review-yes-im-a-blow-hard/feed/ 0 Airofit review for The Gadgeteer nonadult Prime Day News – Ultimate floor mopping excellence: Narwal Freo robot vacuum and mop combo https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/prime-day-news-ultimate-floor-mopping-excellence-narwal-freo-robot-vacuum-and-mop-combo/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/prime-day-news-ultimate-floor-mopping-excellence-narwal-freo-robot-vacuum-and-mop-combo/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409339 PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for smart home devices that simplify our lives continues to rise. Among these innovations, robot vacuum cleaners have gained immense popularity for their convenience and efficiency. One standout player in this arena is the Narwal Freo Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, which brings together …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/prime-day-news-ultimate-floor-mopping-excellence-narwal-freo-robot-vacuum-and-mop-combo/feed/ 2 Snapcycle Eagle fat-tire folding e-bike review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/snapcycle-eagle-fat-tire-folding-e-bike-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/snapcycle-eagle-fat-tire-folding-e-bike-review/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408998 REVIEW – It’s safe to say that e-bikes are all the rage, but there are so many choices now that it’s a tough decision when it comes to dropping $1,000 or more on a bike.  So which features are the most important?  Battery life? Comfort? Tire size?  It’s enough to make your head spin.  I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/snapcycle-eagle-fat-tire-folding-e-bike-review/feed/ 0 Prime Deal News – Put this AVAPOW A68 jump starter in your car for less https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-deal-news-put-this-avapow-a68-jump-starter-in-your-car-for-less/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-deal-news-put-this-avapow-a68-jump-starter-in-your-car-for-less/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:00:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409444 PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – The AVAPOW A68 Jump Starter could be a lifesaver for those times when you find that your car won’t start due to a dead battery. The AVAPOW A68 is a compact powerhouse that can kickstart your car back to life in seconds without needing a 2nd car or another person …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-deal-news-put-this-avapow-a68-jump-starter-in-your-car-for-less/feed/ 0 Prime Day News – Save on Groview projectors to make movie nights more awesome! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-save-on-groview-projectors-to-make-movie-nights-more-awesome/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-save-on-groview-projectors-to-make-movie-nights-more-awesome/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:30:28 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409435 PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – Summer is gone and Fall is here which means it’s time to move movie nights back inside. It’s the perfect time to enhance your indoor leisure activities with Groview projectors and you can save some money with these two Amazon Prime Day deals. Groview JQ818C Projector – You can turn …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-save-on-groview-projectors-to-make-movie-nights-more-awesome/feed/ 0 HiDock H1: ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock with AI Summary review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/hidock-h1-chatgpt-powered-audio-dock-with-ai-summary-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/hidock-h1-chatgpt-powered-audio-dock-with-ai-summary-review/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:39:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408733 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you have followed my reviews over the past few years, you would have noticed several that included photos of one or more of my multiple workstations. What is common with all of the photos is the number of gadgets that always seem to occupy the chaotic space on my desktops. Usually, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/hidock-h1-chatgpt-powered-audio-dock-with-ai-summary-review/feed/ 2 HiDock H1 ChatGPT Powered Audio Dock with AI Summary - Overview nonadult Prime Day News – Big discounts on building block sets during Amazon Prime Days https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-big-discounts-on-building-block-sets-during-amazon-prime-days/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-big-discounts-on-building-block-sets-during-amazon-prime-days/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:37:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409420 PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – We’ve reviewed several building block sets here on The Gadgeteer, LEGO alternatives that have great builds at a great discount, usually 20 to 50% cheaper.  Many of these sets are on sale now, allowing you to slash another 20% or so!  Sets that we have reviewed include: The astronaut (from …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-big-discounts-on-building-block-sets-during-amazon-prime-days/feed/ 0 JMBricklayer Money Tree Building Block Set review – bring the legend home https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/jmbricklayer-money-tree-building-block-set-review-bring-the-legend-home/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/jmbricklayer-money-tree-building-block-set-review-bring-the-legend-home/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408178 REVIEW – According to legend, the money tree signifies abundance, prosperity, and good luck.  If someone can grow and take care of such a tree, they will have good luck.  This is a new belief as far as legends go, having been started in the 1980’s after a truck driver first cultivated a money tree …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/jmbricklayer-money-tree-building-block-set-review-bring-the-legend-home/feed/ 0 Prime Day News – Save 45% off a VTOMAN 1800W power station with solar panels https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-save-45-off-a-vtoman-1800w-power-station-with-solar-panels/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-save-45-off-a-vtoman-1800w-power-station-with-solar-panels/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:43:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409401 PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – The VTOMAN JUMP 1800 Portable Power Station is a true powerhouse packed with a great set of features. It has three AC outlets, fast-charging USB ports, versatile DC outputs, a bright LED flashlight, and quick recharging options including solar with the included 220W panels. It’s built to last, thanks to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/prime-day-news-save-45-off-a-vtoman-1800w-power-station-with-solar-panels/feed/ 0 Ultimea Poseidon D60 surround sound system review – Upgrade your television experience https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/ultimea-poseidon-d60-surround-sound-system-review-upgrade-your-television-experience/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/ultimea-poseidon-d60-surround-sound-system-review-upgrade-your-television-experience/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408071 REVIEW – I don’t know what happened along the way in television design but it feels like all the manufacturers forgot that sound is important when you’re watching a show.  I have one television in particular that no matter how high I increase the volume, speech is still very mumbly.  I have solved that problem …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/ultimea-poseidon-d60-surround-sound-system-review-upgrade-your-television-experience/feed/ 0 This is the most unique bit driver I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of bit drivers! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:59:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409355 NEWS – Check out the EDC Multitool from Kondor Blue. It reminds me of a futuristic pistol grip, but it’s really a multi-functional bit driver that has storage for 8 bits. You get 5 x ¼” x 1” bits that store under a Zippo like magnetic flip lid and 3 x ¼” x 2” bits …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/this-is-the-most-unique-bit-driver-ive-ever-seen-and-ive-seen-a-lot-of-bit-drivers/feed/ 0 The Man Bag Co. The City Sling V2 review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/the-man-bag-co-the-city-sling-v2-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/the-man-bag-co-the-city-sling-v2-review/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:14:53 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=404020 REVIEW – Sling bags are all the rage these days, and it seems like every company that offers soft goods is producing a sling bag or three. Some of these products are small and simple, others are large and multi-featured. The Man Bag Co. recently released their The City Sling V2 “for guys who carry …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/the-man-bag-co-the-city-sling-v2-review/feed/ 0 Oakywood Desk Shelf Dual Monitor Stand review – So good, I don’t think about it https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/oakywood-desk-shelf-dual-monitor-stand-review-so-good-i-dont-think-about-it/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/oakywood-desk-shelf-dual-monitor-stand-review-so-good-i-dont-think-about-it/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:00:21 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407129 REVIEW – Let’s talk ergonomics. Since working from home full-time for three years, I’ve acquired a Flexispot Odin standing desk and an X-Chair office chair—both made to improve my posture and help me lead a healthier life. Yet, something was missing. I discovered that my main monitor—The Huion 4K Kamvas pen display—sat on the desktop …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/oakywood-desk-shelf-dual-monitor-stand-review-so-good-i-dont-think-about-it/feed/ 0 Dabbsson DBS2300 Portable Power Station review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/dabbsson-dbs2300-portable-power-station-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/dabbsson-dbs2300-portable-power-station-review/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:00:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407038 REVIEW – I finally got an opportunity to evaluate one of the big guys, in this case the Dabbsson DBS2300 Portable Power Station. Outfitted with a 2,330 Wh battery and a 2,200 W AC inverter, capable of operating at 3,000 W when operating with resistive loads. In addition, the unit can have its battery capacity …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/dabbsson-dbs2300-portable-power-station-review/feed/ 0 Worksharp now makes a rolling knife sharpener! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/worksharp-now-makes-a-rolling-knife-sharpener/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/worksharp-now-makes-a-rolling-knife-sharpener/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:52:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409281 NEWS – We Gadgeteers love our knives, and keeping them sharp is a normal part of ownership.  Worksharp, the maker of the Mk. 2 electric sharpener I reviewed here, is now selling a rolling sharpener. I reported a brand of ‘tumbler’ sharpener in January of this year and a 21 comment discussion ensued. It seems …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/worksharp-now-makes-a-rolling-knife-sharpener/feed/ 3 Womier S-K71 68% Aluminum Tri-Mode Gasket Mechanical Keyboard review – a winner of a budget mechanical keyboard https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/womier-s-k71-68-aluminum-tri-mode-gasket-mechanical-keyboard-review-a-winner-of-a-budget-mechanical-keyboard/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/womier-s-k71-68-aluminum-tri-mode-gasket-mechanical-keyboard-review-a-winner-of-a-budget-mechanical-keyboard/#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:21:05 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405456 REVIEW – Hey! It’s me again. Yep, I’m back with another budget-friendly mechanical keyboard. What can I say? I can’t help myself. If one comes up for review, I have to try to get it. Here’s what I’ve got for you today. It’s the Womier S-K71 68% Tri-mode, gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard for about $100 bucks. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/womier-s-k71-68-aluminum-tri-mode-gasket-mechanical-keyboard-review-a-winner-of-a-budget-mechanical-keyboard/feed/ 1 Womier S k71 sound test nonadult I tried these 7 travel gadgets so you don’t have to! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/#respond Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:23:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407236 ARTICLE – The summer travel season has officially wrapped up and as a gadgeteer, I tried out a lot of travel gear.  I had trips to Ireland, London, Denmark, and Arizona and I’m here to give you the straight dope on which items will accompany me in the future and which will find a new …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/feed/ 0 This US made mini utility knife will last forever! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/this-us-made-mini-utility-knife-will-last-forever/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/this-us-made-mini-utility-knife-will-last-forever/#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:08:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409186 NEWS – I’ve been searching for a really nice small utility knife that I can use to open boxes because I open a LOT of boxes and I need a tool that is Gadgeteer worthy! I happened upon this sharp looking MILSPIN Magnus utility knife which is made of premium brass that has been machined …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/this-us-made-mini-utility-knife-will-last-forever/feed/ 3 Tom Shoo Wood Stove and Titanium Pot review – Wood fired camp cooking is fun! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/tom-shoo-wood-stove-and-titanium-pot-review-wood-fired-camp-cooking-is-fun/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/tom-shoo-wood-stove-and-titanium-pot-review-wood-fired-camp-cooking-is-fun/#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:03:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407014 REVIEW – Wood-fired “twig” stoves that work on the principle of wood gasification are all the rage right now in the “off-grid” community. The Tom Shoo stove and titanium pot represent a low-cost but very effective way to cook most things without using any electricity, propane, or gasoline. There are some tradeoffs, but with practice, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/tom-shoo-wood-stove-and-titanium-pot-review-wood-fired-camp-cooking-is-fun/feed/ 1 EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard review – Thonk-a-licious on a budget https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/epomaker-th80-pro-mechanical-keyboard-review-thonk-a-licious-on-a-budget/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/epomaker-th80-pro-mechanical-keyboard-review-thonk-a-licious-on-a-budget/#comments Sat, 07 Oct 2023 20:03:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409096 REVIEW – It’s another week so that means I’m testing out another mechanical keyboard. This time it’s the EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard and at first glance, this keyboard looked suspiciously familiar… But I’ll get to that later. Ready, set, let’s get QWERTY with it! What is it? The EPOMAKER TH80 Pro is an affordable …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/epomaker-th80-pro-mechanical-keyboard-review-thonk-a-licious-on-a-budget/feed/ 4 Epomaker TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard sound and light demo nonadult XREAL Beam review – 3 new modes and great connectivity for your XREAL AIR glasses https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/xreal-beam-review-3-new-modes-and-great-connectivity-for-your-xreal-air-glasses/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/xreal-beam-review-3-new-modes-and-great-connectivity-for-your-xreal-air-glasses/#comments Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:54:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406143 REVIEW – The XREAL Air AR glasses is a real game changer for personal video display. XREAL created the XREAL Beam to enhance the compatibility of the glasses and to allow the user to display virtual video content in one of three modes. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/xreal-beam-review-3-new-modes-and-great-connectivity-for-your-xreal-air-glasses/feed/ 2 XREAL Beam Spatial Display Features: Smooth Follow Mode (Part 2 of 3) nonadult Tronsmart Bang Max 130W party speaker review – many watts of sound for parties https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/tronsmart-bang-max-130w-party-speaker-review-many-watts-of-sound-for-parties/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/tronsmart-bang-max-130w-party-speaker-review-many-watts-of-sound-for-parties/#respond Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:52:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406890 REVIEW – We’ve been using the same older Bluetooth outdoor speaker for at least 3 years now, a smaller no-frills cheap model that lacks bass but at least lasts 8+ hours per charge. During a recent gathering in our back yard I realized how woefully underpowered it was when I could barely hear it from …

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