Monday, October 28, 2019

Achoro 360 Degree Rotating Armband - Compatible with iPhone, Samsung - Premium Quality Smartphone Arm Holder



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This is a great 360 Degree Rotatable Armband. IT is comfortable for me to wear and doesn’t slide or squeeze too tightly. The rubber bands that hold it allow you to still use it in a case and grip my phone really tight. Anything smaller that an IPod 4 may have issues with being gripped tightly. I also have an IPhone 6s which also works well in it. The rubber bands seem to be well thought out and don’t cover the home button on my IPod or IPhone. The one piece of feedback I would give is that there are no instruction that some with it. I mention this because it did seem straightforward to use but with my small arm and wrist it seemed like it would not stay tight until I realized that the small Velcro tab could make the band smaller. A simple diagram may have been helpful. Also if this product is intended to be worn during workouts that simple card could also give instructions on appropriate ways to wash it or the suggested soap to use so that the Velcro and elasticity do not become jeopardized. All in all I give this product 4 stars.

Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.



Here is some information from Amazon.com if you are interesting in this product.
Achoro 360 Degree Rotating Armband - Compatible with iPhone, Samsung - Premium Quality Smartphone Arm Holder
Achoro
Price: $ 11.99

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Monday, October 7, 2019

Power Strip Build in Travel Adapter with 2 USB Ports


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This is a great power plug unit for traveling, the office and home. It allows for four 3 pronged plugs to receive power at the same time along with two USB plugs as well. The light on the unit tells you when it is receiving power and it has a convenient power button to turn it on and off. It takes a little bit of force to push the power button in but that is great because a mere bump can’t turn it off like other power strips do. It is also very handy that it accepts many different international plug configurations but you will still need an adapter if you intend on using it out of the country since it is only configured to plug into standard U.S. outlets. It seems to be made of quality material. This is the second one that I own bought a year apart and both are the same in quality. The plastic housing is solid and the 6 foot cable is well made. I give this a 5 out of 5 stars.

Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.



Here is some information from Amazon.com if you are interesting in this product.
Power Strip Build in Travel Adapter with 2 USB Ports - Power Socket with 2 Meter Extension Cable. Cube Design Charging Station
Achoro
Price: $ 12.99

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

BIC® Gel-ocity® Quick Dry Fashion Gel Pen or BIC® Gel-ocity® Ultra Gel Pen




I love that these pens come in such a wide variety of colors. I also love that they are easy to write with. A few drawbacks that they have.(not every review can be 100% positive.) First I was expecting the gripp to be more rubbery from the looks of it. instead it is almost as hard as a regular Bic Stik. It I have purchased these I would have been disappointed since it is not what I expected for a "Comfortable full grip barrel". Second, although they dry 3x faster it still does not work for lefty's. I did a test. I wrote "test" 3 times. Once every 5 seconds and then ran my finger over it to see how long it took to dry. The blue takes 10-15 seconds to dry which is way too long to wait if you are taking notes with your left hand. This is the first question my Sister asked me when I posted it to Instagram so it must be a very important aspect. For those of use that use our right hand these are great.

#ad From doodles to documents, my #BICGelocity gel pen can do it all! I ❤ the fast-drying ink and smooth writing. Give them a try for yourself. I received a free product for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.



Here is some information from Amazon.com if you are interesting in this product.
Price: $11.33

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Friday, April 19, 2019

The Man Sham





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With two vans that need frequent washing this is a great product to have. Using bath and kitchen towels don’t get the water off my vehicles like this does. This is like a sponge it soaks in the water and then you wring it out and kept going. Just as an experiment is I soaked it until it could not hold any more water. I then wrung it out as much as possible and measured it. It came out to 8 oz of water.

I also love that it is soft and easy to use and doesn’t get link on all over the place. The instructions say if it is hard soak it in warm water for 10 minutes to soften it up again. The tube it comes in has a hole in the bottom to drain out excess water while it is being stored.

#themansham

Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.


Here is some information from Amazon.com if you are interesting in this product.
The Man Sham Chamois Cloth -Top Men's Gift - Ultimate Towel for Fast Drying of Your Car or Truck - Scratch and Lint Free Shine
The Man Sham
Price: $ 14.97

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Monday, November 19, 2018

Ear Plugs


                                                                  
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This kit comes with three sets of ear plugs and then a bonus set or aluminum container to carry them in. Mine came with the free set. I was really hoping that this set would work well for me but unfortunately it has not met my expectations.  I Bought this set thinking that it would be nice to wear ear plugs instead of a double-muffed headset for lawn work and carpentry projects in the garage.  Especially this time of year when it is getting cold a headset is cold on my ears and face. I also was going to give these a try while sleeping to cut down in listening to snoring and a baby crying.

Unfortunately I can hear that they do make a difference but no enough to warrant wearing them while sleeping and definitely not to protect my hearing while performing my chores and doing my hobbies. I have tried them in my cubical office as well and can still hear people outside the office talking in the hall at a normal volume.  I have not tried the moldable swimming ear plugs yet since the instructions say they should only be good for three uses.


I do have to say that they are comfortable to wear and don’t put pressure on my ears like others do but that also may be the reason why they do not seem as effective either. So if I was to rate these ease of use, being comfortable and protecting my hearing I would have to give them a 2 out of 5 stars. the reason for this is because the ease of use and being comfortable are necessary (one point each) but the biggest factor is how they function. If I don’t know what after reading others reviews of these being sold other places on Amazon that they say these work well. I am not new to using ear plugs so I don’t think it is user error.

Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.



Here is some information from Amazon.com if you are interesting in this product.

Ear Plugs - for Sleeping Swimming Musicians. Noise Cancelling Earplugs Sound Blocking. Reusable. for Concerts Shooting Swim
Earjoy
Price: $ 9.98

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

YOME Soldering Iron Kit




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First of all I have to say I love this kits and it comes at a great price. I am replacing my old heavy soldering gun with this kit.

The soldering iron itself is much like others in shape and size but has an on/off switch and temperature gauge to better control. I also like the silicone handle that makes it easy to hold and control. It has a total of 6 tips for various sizes of work. I mainly use mine for building or repairing HAM radio antennas. With a warm-up time of roughly one minute it is easy to change the tips fairly quickly I feel the need. I also appreciate that this kit comes with a stand that to hold the iron while it is on but is collapsible so it stores nicely in the kit.

The other big feature of this kit is the digital multimeter. It does vay more than I know how to do right now. From testing resistance, transistors, and buzzers to measuring DC and AC voltage and currents. This same type of multimeter is very hard to find because it has the EBCE area. I don’t know what it means just that most meters don’t have this feature.  I usually need just the alarm feature which tells me if my wires have continuity from one end to the other. It uses a standard 9v battery which is included in the kit and it only take one screw to remove the door to put the battery in.

This kits has all the necessities you need to get the job done from the wire cutter/stripper, extra wire for your project, tweezers sold wire in a handy tube, a desoldering vacuum pen and an 8 bit magnetic screwdriver along with a nice leather zip around case with elastic straps to keep everything in its place.

This is the perfect kit iw was looking for and it caving me from having to dig through things to find the correct tools and supplies when I have project to be done.


If was to buy all these items separately it would cost around $60-$80. The soldering iron and multimeter alone cost more than the whole kit. 5 starts for a great product at a very affordable price.

Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.


Here is some information from Amazon.com if you are interesting in this product.

Soldering Iron Kit Electronics, Yome 19-in-1 60w Adjustable Temperature Soldering Iron with ON/OFF Switch, Digital Multimeter, 5pcs Soldering Iron Tips, Desoldering Pump, screwdriver, Tweezers, Stand
Yome
Price: $ 25.98

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Shimonfly Hiking Waist Pack




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This waist pack is a great size for a day hike or short outings. It carries a full size water bottle and has a few pockets for key, change and snacks. I actually am thinking about using it with my HAM radio. This way I have easier access to it while moving around but still have it out of the way when I don’t need to be handling it. 

The waist pack is light weight and seems easy to keep clean. It has a few reflective ribbons on it which helps add to the safety of the wearer when it is dark. The whole back side of it is a semi firm foam pad with holes it so that it is breathable. The waist strap is gets small enough that I can comfortably wear it (size 30 waist) since both sides have the sliding loops that keep the extra strap length out of the way so it is not hanging down which is a common problem I have with other bags.

This bag also comes with a 18 inch by 9 inch tube of cloth that can can be used in many configurations of bandana wear. I look at this as more of a perk or add-on more than part of the packaged deal since some of the configurations like th fairbad is way too bulky to actually do in my opinion. Also as a bonus you get a free e-book about "Filled with fitness basics, tips for packing efficiently and traveling on a budget, and info on family camping, you will return home from your travels with great adventure stories." i did not download this because they want you to sign up to receive it through email. I don't like signing up for these kinds of things and would much more prefer just being able to access is as a download with out having to give my information.

If you are carrying this bag behind you it will be hard to just put a water bottle back into its spot without having to move the bag to the front to put it in. In my opinion if you are using the the cord around the top of the bottle then carrying it behind you really doesn't work anyways if you want frequent access to it. If a change was to be made to this bag I think that the bottle holder should be more firm and that this bag should come with a water bottle that fits snugly inside. This would get rid of the need for the cord around the top and allow the bottle to access and replaced easily while wearing it behind you. I realize that making this change is exchanging convenience to the lightweight that it is so this could be why it is made the way it is.


Over all great compact product. 5 stars!

Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.



Here is some information from Amazon.com if you are interesting in this product.
Shimonfly Hiking Waist Pack - Waterproof Fanny Pack with Water Bottle Holder and Pockets for Large Smartphones - Waist Bag for Women and Men

Price: $ 15.02

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