Thursday, September 13, 2018

BEBONCOOL Xbox Controller Battery 2 x 2200mAh Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack

I bought the Beboncool controller charger with the 800 mAh batteries to start with and really liked it and wanted to upgrade to bigger batteries, so I had to go to these 2200 Mah batteries by the same company. These aren’t compatible with the controller charger (gave it to my dad), but it does come with its own battery charger that holds both these batteries. These come with no instruction in the box but it really is pretty self-explanatory and easy to use.

These fit perfect in my Xbox One controllers with the battery cover that comes with the controller. You do need to make sure you put the battery packs in the controller in the correct polarity like any battery, like you currently do.

The charger for these couldn’t be any easier. Just put the batteries in it and the LED changed to red while charging and turns green once done. I do wish I could just plug the controller in instead of having to take the batteries out, but that is the trade-off for having these bigger batteries and they don’t need charged that much now as the other ones do.

Overall, these are a great investment and should save a lot of money on batteries and frustration of the batteries dying in the middle of a game. Well worth the little you pay for these and well worth getting.

 

My Rating: 5 Star

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.












Friday, September 7, 2018

Ourlife Kids Waterproof Camera with Video Recorder Includes 8GB Memory Card (Pink)


This kid’s waterproof camera from Ourlife is a pretty good value for the price and what you get.

In the box:

·        Including 8GB memory card
·        Including Waterproof Case.
·        Including Fastening Strap, helps to install the camera on helmet.
·        Including 2 type of Mounts, help to install the camera on bicycle, scooter and etc.
·        Neck strap, to hand this around your neck
·        USB charging cable
·        The action camera

The good:
  • IP68 waterproof up to 33 ft.
  • Function Mode: Video Recording, Photography, Playback
  • LCD Screen: 1.77'' LCD Screen
  • Picture Resolution: 1M ( 1280 x 960 ), 3M ( 2048 x 1536 ), 5M ( 2592 x 1944 )
  • Video Resolution: HD ( 1280 x 720 ) @ 30 fps, 640 ( 640 x 480 )
  • Storage Medium: Micro SD Card (up to 32GB) - 8GB memory card is included
  • USB 2.0 port
  • Built in microphone
  • Power Supply: External 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery
  • Power Frequency: 50HZ, 60HZ
  • Menu Language: English / Simplified Chinese
  • Camera turn off automatically after 1min / 3mins / 5mins if no additional operation
  • 30 day money back guarantee. 1 year warranty and free customer service for life
  • Easy to operate and use
  • You can chose between 7 color modes if desired
  • The camera is small and easy to handle for smaller kids

The bad:

·       Buttons on the waterproof case are a little hard to push for little kids

·       You have to watch these waterproof cases for damage or leakage. The seals on them can get damaged and not seal as tight as they should and leak

·       Like most cameras, you have to keep it pretty still to get good pictures that aren’t blurry or grainy looking. This is a kid’s camera and you are not going to get perfect photos or videos from your kids

 

Observations and tips:

·       Make sure to set the resolution to the highest setting for the pictures and videos before you start using this camera

·       Format the SD card once it is in the camera the first time

·       Set the date and time before using it the first time

·       You have to teach your kids how to operate this. It’s pretty easy to erase, delete or reformat the card and lose all you pictures and videos. They need to know how NOT to do this

·       Let them have fun and do what kids do. You will enjoy what they take photos and videos of


Overall, this is a decent little action camera that is geared toward little kids and helps fill the market for those kids that want to take photos and videos without much hassle along with the waterproofing so they can’t damage too much while doing it.

My Rating: 5 Star

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.






Thursday, September 6, 2018

BEBONCOOL Xbox One Controller Dual Charger


I had a charging station for my 360, but it doesn’t work with the new Xbox One controllers so I found this one from Beboncool and it works great. No more finding batteries or recharging batteries when I need them. Now my controllers are always charged and ready to go when I need them and they don’t run out half way thru my game now either.

I love the low profile of this as it makes it fit better where I have it compared to my old one and that it lasts around 12 hours. This comes with (2) two 800 mAh battery packs, but I do wish it came with the bigger battery packs (1200 mAh or 2200 mAh) that they have but I guess I can buy those if I really need them. A side note, the bigger batteries are not compatible with this charger and get charged directly with the USB cable instead and cost about as much as this charger and batteries together.

This does only come with a micro USB charging cable that needs plugged into a USB port or used with a wall adapter plug to power the charger. They could have also included a wall adapter as well but most people have one since they come with about everything nowadays.

Overall, I like the small size of this. I like the LED lights change color when charging and when charged and are easy to see and understand. This just works for what I need and I like it.


My Rating: 5 Star


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.

Found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/BEBONCOOL-Controller-Charger-Charging-Rechargeable/dp/B07B24YJ16/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8






Thursday, August 23, 2018

IVSUN T95Z PLUS Android 7.1 TV BOX, Amlogic S912 Octa Core 2GB RAM 16GB ROM Support Dual WiFi 2.4G/5GHz 1000M LAN BT 4.0 UHD 4K 3D Smart TV Boxes with Mini Wireless Keyboard (BACKLIT)

What can I say, it’s an Android TV box with Android 7.1 (Nougat) installed with an Amlogic S912 Octa Core. Just like the Amazon Firestick but with twice the ram (2 GB), speed, storage (16 GB ROM) and extras like the backlit Bluetooth keyboard (a very nice feature for anyone that has used a Firestick without one) for less than double the price.


It comes in a black box with the TV box, power cord, HDMI cable, remote control, Bluetooth keyboard and basic instructions in English. You will need (2) two AAA batteries for the keyboard and 2 for the remote.


This took less than five minutes to put together, plug in and get it working. For anyone that has had or has a Fire Stick or anything else, it’s about the same, Just different apps preinstalled that you can keep or not and the ability to add your own from the Google Play Store. Remember when you first get to the menu, go to settings and set up your WIFI internet connection (if you didn't plug in the ethernet cable and use that) and enter your password if needed. If not, this box doesn’t work because it can’t reach the internet.


This does support both 2.4 and 5G Wi-Fi (most don’t support 5G) and also comes with a gigabyte Ethernet port so you have options on how to connect this and shouldn’t have any lag or be buffering when watching anything or playing games.


I had no problem using this TV box, Kodi or the other apps that were preinstalled or that I installed after the fact. It comes with an internet browser, YouTube and a whole bunch of other apps preinstalled as well.


Overall, I like the small size of this, I like all the different ports on it and the look with the LED lights flashing on top. Love shiny things and it is a lot faster and works better than my Amazon Firestick.    




My Rating: 5 Star


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.


Found on Amazon:  
https://www.amazon.com/IVSUN-Android-Amlogic-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B07F454ZQN/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8








Uber Appliance UB-AF-3B Quart 1300 Watts Digital Programmable Touch Screen Air Fryer-7 Pre-Set Functions-Non-Stick Dishwasher Safe-Auto Shut Off, 3.7 Qt

I have loved these new air fryers since they came out. They make cooking not only healthier but easier and faster as well. I had a 6 qt XL one but gave it to my daughter since she has more mouths to feed than I do now, so I went with this smaller 3.7 qt one from Uber Appliance.

Being a 3.7 qt basket is a little on the smaller side than what I was used to but works well for one or two people and servings. If you need more, you should go with a bigger size.

This fryer from Uber works well and is easy to use and operate. The instructions are ok and help and there are only a few buttons and it’s pretty easy to figure out and operate. A little thinking and common sense and you will have no problems using this. Set the time, set the temperature and hit the start button (or use the preset functions) and wait for the great food.

I do like that this is digital and has an easy to see and read the screen. My last one just had a couple of knobs you turned and got kind of close to what you wanted.

Like most fryers, this does get a little warm on the outside and really not that noisy when turned on and running, but, pretty much what you would expect with a fan running inside this. 

I think it is so much better to just spray my food with a little oil or water now instead of cooking in it. If you get the right recipes, the food out of this is amazing. It works even better for reheating food instead of being rubber from the microwave.

I have found if you spray the inside of the fryer first with oil or Pam, the food doesn’t stick as much, makes it much easier to clean and the coating on the pan stays and lasts longer when you aren’t having to scrub it hard all the time to clean it. Also works well putting it in the dishwasher if needed.

Don’t be fooled by the name of the company, this one works Just as well as any others out there and doesn’t cost as much.

#UberAppliances #IWasInvited @Uber Appliance

My Rating: 5 Star

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.





   

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Kolibri Delta-Recon HD Camera Drone with FPV App Video Stream,2 Batteries for Longer Flight Time, Altitude Hold, Headless Mode, Auto Take-Off & Landing. Quadcopter for Beginners Model:U818A-WIFI

First off the specs:
-        720p HD @ 30 fps camera (Video range about 150 ft) Records on SD card
-        One button take off and land
-        Return to home button
-        Headless Mode
-        Has the “Fly Kolibri Appso you can fly with transmitter, phone or tablet
-        Altitude Hold (left stick will stay where you leave it and doesn’t use a barometer)
-        Custom route mode (trace your finger on the screen and drone follows it)
-        VR headset compatible (not included)
-        8 minutes of flight time (comes with (2) 350 mAh batteries, so about 15 minutes flight total)
-        Low battery alarm and battery indicator on transmitter
-        Motors stop if the props stop spinning so they don’t burn up
-        Comes fully assembled so you don’t have to put it together to start with.
-        Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 3.5 inches
-        Weight: 5.4 ounces
-        Flight Control distance: about 400 ft with unobstructed line of sight

What’s in the box:
-        Delta-Recon U818A drone
-        Transmitter with phone holder and built-in sun screen
-        USB charging cable
-        (4) four replacement props (blades)
-        4 GB micro SD memory card and card reader
-        (2) two Lipo batteries
-        Instruction manual in English

I wasn’t sure about this drone to start with after reading the reviews, but they must have updated it since most of those. I love the design and the built-in prop guards. I normally don’t fly with them on, but these are in the design and you have no choice and they really do help in case of crashes.

The flight time on this is normal for this type of drone and with two batteries you can fly long enough each time or you can get more batteries if desired. Just let the motors cool a couple of minutes between each battery.

This is a little light for a drone and is easily moved by any wind or breeze and should only be flown on very low wind days. That being said, the altitude hold does work very well with no wind in play. The range on this is a little on the low side but still usable as this is a beginner drone and you don’t want to get too far away when using it to start with.

The 720p camera takes a decent video and pictures but is a little jumpy if the drone is getting tossed around with any wind. It is nice it comes with a card reader so you can transfer the videos and pictures to your PC and upload them to Facebook or YouTube if you wish to share them.
The headless mode, return to home and one button takeoff/land works as designed and I had no problem when I tested those. I think people get out of range and expect these to help and save them and it doesn’t work when the transmitter loses contact with the drone.

I did connect this to my VR headset and it does work and is very cool to fly a drone when you feel like you are inside the cockpit and seeing what the camera sees. This does fly just as well with the transmitter alone or using the app on your cell phone or tablet. I still prefer a transmitter and the two control sticks under my thumbs. 

Overall, a decent drone that I think will work well for a beginner and still give enough challenge and fun for an experienced drone pilot.



My Rating: 5 Star



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.


#IWasInvited  #Kolibri






Kolibri Hellfire Drone HD Wide-Angle Camera with FPV App Video Stream, with 15 Minutes Flight Time, Altitude Hold, Headless Mode, Auto Take-Off & Landing Quadcopter for Beginners Model: XK6600

I am impressed with the 15 minutes of flight time on this drone. That is about double most toy grade drones at this price range. I am also impressed with the design and durability of this drone. With the built-in prop guards, you can bump and run into things and not hurt them or the drone. Also helps when you crash as you are learning to fly and you will crash as most people do. Even experienced pilots crash at some point.

This drone comes with the same features that the other Kolibri drones come with except return to home. Not sure why that is missing but not a deal breaker. With one button takeoff/land, altitude hold, headless mode and a new feature called custom routes, this drone still has a lot of cool features for this price range.

It also comes with a very nice 720p camera with 20fps and a wide angle lens so you can capture more area as you fly around. The video and pictures get recorded on an SD card that you will have to purchases as well. So get an SD card that is between 2GB - 32GB with at least a class 4 rating when you purchase this drone unless you already have one. I always use a class 10 SD card so it’s fast enough to keep up with recording any video you want to take any place you need to use this SD card in the future.

I really like this drone and how it flies. I think it is easy enough for a beginner to learn to fly for the first time but fun enough for a seasoned pilot to fly as well.



My Rating: 5 Star

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.

#IWasInvited  #Kolibri