My Product Reviews and Thoughts: October 2019

Thursday, October 31, 2019

TowerTop Cordless Handheld Vacuum

I am amazed at how far things have come these days. These small portable vacuums used to be terrible but nowadays, they are nice, powerful and cordless and this one is no different.

With 5.5Kpa suction, it picks up about everything and is quieter than most vacuums doing it. The attachments that come with it come in handy and work well. I also love that it comes with a small bag to store and carry it all in. Fits in back seat or trunk great without everything flying around and getting lost.

I do like that it is rechargeable and there is nor cord to deal with, but it does take over 3 hours to charge it and it only gets 30 minutes of use out of it. It’s not bad, plenty long enough for me to clean things up. I don’t want to vacuum longer than that anyway.

As an added bonus, it does come with an LED light to help see what you are doing if you need it as well as a metal HEPA filter that can be washed and reused up to 1000 times.

This also works great with dry material or liquid. Don’t see too many do that. There is also a button to open the dust container so you can easily dump the dirt when full.

DISCLAIMER: This was offered at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review. I rely on reviews from the community when making purchases, so I believe in giving honest and unbiased reviews to help others. I am not obligated to leave positive feedback and receive no compensation for doing so. I am not associated with the seller in any way.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/TowerTop-Cordless-Handheld-Rechargeable-Portable/dp/B07XP8S3LX/ref=sr_1_95?keywords=portable+hand+vacuum&qid=1571851808&sr=8-95

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

VicTsing Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

This is a standard 104 key keyboard with a standard mouse that connects to any device using a 2.4 GHz Wifi dongle. Very easy to set up and use. You do need 3 AAA batteries, one for the keyboard and two for the mouse that is not included. Everything looks great in all black and the keys on the keyboard and the buttons on the mouse both work smoothly, without much noise and are easy to push. No sticking or clicking here. They do both have an on/off button so you can turn them off to save the batteries if not being used for a while and if not, the mouse will turn off after 10 minutes of not being used. I also love that there are LED lights for the num lock and Cap lock as well as one for the battery life on the keyboard. Not all come with that and to me, makes a big difference.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/VicTsing-Full-Sized-Adjustable-Connection-Replacement/dp/B07TT3VN4X/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=wireless+keyboard+and+mouse+combo&qid=1571363503&sr=8-17

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2-in-1 USB Type C/Micro USB to HDMI Cable by MayLowen

If you want or need to share stuff off your cell phone or tablet or if your TV or other device doesn’t have WIFI or you can’t access it because you are at a hotel but has an HDMI port on it, you need this cable. Using an HDMI cable plugged directly into your device will give you the best image quality (up to 4k), sound and no lag you can get.

This is very easy to use with no external power needed and is pretty much plug n play. Most devices have mirroring built into them nowadays and with a few taps on your device screen, you can watch things on a big screen instead of your phone or tablet.

This does have both a C and Micro USB plug, so if your device has one of those, this will work on your device. That is almost all device’s but Apple devices so should fit all most everyone’s devices.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/MayLowen-Mirroring-Charging-Smartphones-Projector/dp/B07SFWWMRG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=LIGSEGLWG0H3&keywords=2-in-1+usb+type+c%2Fmicro+usb+to+hdmi+cable&qid=1571280401&sprefix=2+in+1+usb+C+to+hdmi+cable%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-3

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Fantaseal Professional Hi-sensity Hi-fidelity Mini Shotgun Video Condenser Microphone by Extramade

I am impressed by this microphone. It is very easy to set up, use doesn’t require charging a battery and you get a great sound quality inside/outside if you use the included fur wind cover. The cover looks a little funny but works very well to stop that whistling wind sound you hear on a lot of recordings.

It does come with 2 different length 3.5mm cables that are used to connect to your devices but if you have a newer device or one without a 3.5mm port, you will need an adapter to use this. So, it will work on my Nikon DSLR cameras, tablets and camcorders but not my Samsung Galaxy S10 5G since it has a C type USB port on it unless I get an adapter.

This does come with a cold boot and has a standard ¼ inch thread screw hole so it can be mounted on any camera, tripod, GoPro mount, or cell phone holder with a ¼ inch screw on it.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Hi-sensity-Hi-fidelity-Microphone-Compatible/dp/B07Y8GK8T5/ref=sr_1_25?keywords=mini+dslr+camera+shotgun+condenser+microphone&qid=1571189005&sr=8-25

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CIRAGO Juicer Machine

Think it’s time to lose some weight and I was told juicing is a good way to start and get healthy. My kids spend a lot of money when they want to do a juice cleanse weekend. I bought this juicer cheaper then what they have spent on one weekend, and I can make flavors I want and like.

This is smaller than you think, but it works very well, efficient and quiet while it does it. It separates the juice into one cup and the pulp into another and comes apart using one button and is very easy to clean when you are done or want to switch to something else. Just remember to clean it soon after using it like fruits and vegetables like to stick to things and can make a mess if you let it dry on before cleaning it.

This has two speeds, one for soft and one for hard fruits/vegetables and has an upgraded spiral masticator that produces more juice and less waste and if that isn’t enough, comes with a 2 years warranty if you have any troubles with it.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/CIRAGO-Masticating-Extractor-Adjustment-Vegetables/dp/B07WG7JQCM/ref=sr_1_110?keywords=slow+juicer&qid=1571151260&sr=8-110

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Fantaseal Smartphone Video Recording Stabilizer Kit by Extremade

I was sure about this when I bought it, but I like it. It makes it easy to hold the phone and record what you want to shoot and with the clip-on microphone, it does a very well job of recording the audio as well. I think the microphone is all most too sensitive and will pick up the wind or another sound from another room, so you need to account for that. The phone clamp holds any size phone, I have an SG 10 5G phone, and it holds it with no problems. Very easy and fast to set up and use when you need it.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y8GW54L?ref=myi_title_dp&fbclid=IwAR3CRNsD5TzZDZJXTO8e4Sdjv4Hm_AvROEsilnaO6K5FkCenfGnW_qxOXLI

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

EMS/TENS Foot Circulation Device Foot Massager Machine by OSITO

Bought the wife another foot massager for her feet since she had surgery on them last year and it didn’t really stop the pain and the massager helps but she still complains her feet still ache and hurt most days, so thought I would change it up and get something different and this is it.

Instead of massaging your feet, this one uses electrical pulses using EMS (electric muscle stimulator) stimulates the muscle and TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) stimulates the nerve endings technology and that is supposed to increase your blood flow and help promote healing and reduce inflammation from the inside. One of the other by themselves are great but combine the two is ideal for those that have pain or need some recovery.

This is very easy to use with the remote that comes with it. With 25 modes and 50 intensity settings, you can find one that fits you and what you want. It also comes with 4 other gel pads that you can attach to other parts of your body if you like or need something someplace else as well. They can be cleaned off and reused for a while and they make replacements if you need more down the road.

I won’t say her pain has gone away, but it does seem to be doing something and helping a little so far. Maybe with more use, it will get better. My only complaint would be that this sits flat and not angled so you either have to sit up when using it or prop it up at an angle to make it easier to place your feet on it. Not that big a deal but something I noticed.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Circulation-Massager-Neuropathy-Therapy-Relieve-Improves/dp/B07S48TL9T/ref=sr_1_22_sspa?keywords=foot+circulation+devices&qid=1570675082&sr=8-22-spons&psc=1

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Homder Stylus Pen

I love this pen. I have a stylus pen for my devices, but none are powered, and I didn’t think much about it until I saw one and bought this one. What a difference this makes. This works on all my different devices (iPad’s, Samsung Tab, iPhone 10, and Samsung 10 5G).

Right out of the box, it was partially charged and worked. It comes with a glove to wear so you don’t accidentally touch the screen while using this and a micro USB charging cable to charge it when needed. Lasts all day (about 15 hours) of continuous use before needing to be recharged which takes about an hour depending on how you charge it. The LED light around the power button makes it very easy to tell the status of the batter with green being fully charged, red saying it is charging and blue while you are using it, so you know it’s on.

Before all I could do was swipe and scroll and taps things. Now I can open documents, write and draw on things or in apps and with the fine tip on this, I can be more accurate and precise as I need to be. This is great for taking notes in meetings at work on my cell phone.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RP9TWTB?fbclid=IwAR2R82dIDkloxxoQDitxrnWwJtOEfw7ZByAj4pAtDwodfcs79JdNR6HIUzM

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Balimo 7L Smart Pet Feeder

If you have a cat or dog, you need an automated feeder like this one. With a 7 liter (about 20 cups) holding tank, this lasts all week without refilling it with feeding about 1 cup three times a day. I no longer must worry about feeding the cats when getting up or before bed.

You can schedule the feedings any time of the day and up to four feedings a day. You do need to swap out the dispenser to the smaller size if you use smaller food like cat food to get the correct portions. I have read some people complain about this, but it took less than 5 minutes to do and really is easy to do (check my video).

They say 39 pieces are about 1 cup and you should adjust from there. It’s close but the different sizes and shapes of the food do affect this, so you need to play with it a few times to get it where you want it.

The inside the sleeve in the holding tank slides out as well the bottom-feeding tray to make it very easy to clean and maintain when needed.

You can record your voice if you want that will play whatever you say when it dispenses the food each time. A good way to call your pets and alert them that there is fresh food available.

This operates off of 3 D size batteries or plugged into the wall. Either works by itself, or you could use one or the other. They recommend you use both so if your power goes out, it will operate on the batteries until the power comes back on.

Overall, this is a great help and I almost forget about having to feed the cats any more.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Balimo-Dispenser-Distribution-Recorder-Programmable/dp/B07WJSLKLV?_encoding=UTF8&ref=myi_title_dp&fbclid=IwAR2uc0d7IZDFgQLSU-w_Yt50bSF3_YxIZsgA2rO7cd6KzYiohC8JQiS10yc

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ScharkSpark Drone SS40 "The Wasp" Drone

Let’s start with the good stuff. It has an 800 mAh battery that will give you around 12 minutes of flight time after a 90-minute charge (you can buy more batteries if you like). That is a few minutes more than most give you. It has a 1080p camera with pretty good video for great FPV flying. It has a bright front LED lights that are very easy to see at night and that yellow color of the drone itself makes it very easy to see during the day. Has a controller that is totally labeled and easy to read and operate. It has altitude hold (not GPS) and will stay at the same height by itself very well but will float a little with some wind blowing.

The app (FHD UFO) you use does have some great features as well with track control, flips, one key takeoff/land, 3 speeds modes, headless mode, voice control, gravity controls, video, and photo control. Your phone fits in a controller that is like the Mavic’s and works very well but you may struggle to get a big phone in there with a case on it.

The the flight range of 328 feet is good but could be longer and you do risk a fly away if you go outside this distance as there is no return to home, except in headless mode, on this so keep it close just in case. The 328 is a good flight range, but the video range is only 164 feet, so you will lose video well before you get to the 328 range on this.

It is very nice and unheard of in the drone industry, but they do have a 3-year extended warranty and do have a great customer service department if you do have any problems.

My Rating: 5 Stars

Found on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/ScharkSpark-Quadcopter-Equipped-G-Sensor-Technology/dp/B07RZNJ6L5/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=drone&qid=1568692340&refinements=p_4%3AScharkSpark&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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