Bestek Power Center with USB, dock

PowerPod 360 Vibration Speaker

Update on 2015-11-06 20:13 by Mike Mu

I discontinued the video service I was using, hopefully will transfer to new one later this year after I find the video.

I do have a much better speaker to recommend - yes it costs more, but its more substantial.  Its shaped like a weird egg cut in half, balanced on itself: Bass Egg VERB Bluetooth Vibration Speaker - Black

Best Portable USB Charger Ever?

I'm always looking for the best stuff to carry to add to my Everyday Carry Kit and I think I found a new candidate.  This is the Skiva Quadfire Powerflow AC USB Adapter.  Unboxing here:

Update on 2013-04-19 21:26 by Mike Mu

Skiva Powerflow Quadfire in testing, ran into an issue / defect:

Tylt Capio Universal Car Mount

TYLT Capio Univeral Car Mount with built-in NFC Chip

The TYLT Capio sucks - a lot, and very well.  It just does not stop sucking, and that's an awesome thing!  Seriously, kudos to the engineers that came up with the idea to fuse together an awesome suction cup with the sticky goo (that removes with no residue) in a nice small easy to use package that handles everything from a small Apple nano device to my Samsung Galaxy Note II with no problem.

I have seriously used it on bedroom painted walls, refridgerators, kitchen counters, car windshields, desks all with no loss of suction.  It should be noted that like most suction cups, they work best on smooth surfaces - but I was able to get a very tight seal on a painted, bumpy, indoor surface - always test!

TYLT Capio Universal Smartphone Car Mount features include:

• Elegant design for modern cars

• Patented Suction Cup

• Patented Stick Pad for mounting smartphones

• 2 sets of support arms for extra security and stability

• Fully adjustable swivel for viewing at all angles

Anyway, thanks to TYLT for providing this review sample to me at CES 2013 - it's easily the best suction, in a suction cup mount of its design I've ever seen.  The one pictured above has a built-in NFC chip which is way awesome - the one review sample I got did not, so I did not test it out.

Gorillapod Micro Review

Logitech k760 Bluetooth Keyboard Review

Unboxing:

More coming soon...

Update on 2012-11-11 00:59 by Mike Mu

Seen @ Best Buy for $59.99

Logitech - K760 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Select Apple Devices Type comfortably when using your Apple Mac, iPad or iPhone with this Logitech K760 920-003884 wireless keyboard that features a solar-powered design to allow on-the-go use. Bluetooth technology enables a simple connection.

Kindle Fire Chaise Stand by Kensington Review

The Kindle Fire Chaise stand is light, simple, foldable, cheap and functional.  I show that it works with other tablets, ebook readers, ipad and even a full on Windows based Samsung Series 7 Slate Tablet PC.  It comes in black or white, I chose the white version.

Samsung Series 7 Slate Standing Case Review

Unboxing and Initial Impressions:

Patriot Gauntlet Node Review - DIY Wifi Drive For Tablets

Intro and Unboxing:

Demo, Closer Look, and Tablet Testing:

Update on 2012-09-16 22:06 by Mike Mu

Is the Patriot Gauntlet Node better?  Yes, I think so.

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Review

olloclip for iPhone

You probably aready know how cool it is, but if you haven't its a great addition to the iPhone 4(s).  The only thing I wish could be changed is to make the Fish Eye removable since I don't use that as much.  Still its worth the $69 if the iPhone is your primary camera.  The lowest I've seen this go for is $50 a while back, so it might be worthwhile to shop around.

Kensington Presenter Pro with Green Laser Pointer

Aluratek 8,000 mAh Battery Pack Review

Unboxing:

Review in the works!

Available here:

Update on 2012-06-16 08:41 by Mike Mu

Livescribe Echo Pro Pack Review

Video Review Part 1:

Video Review Part 2:

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Livescribe Echo 8GB Smartpen Pro Pack Take the stress out of tests and meetings with an Echo smartpen from Livescribe. Record everything you hear, say and write, while linking your audio recordings to your notes. Quickly replay audio from your Livescribe paper, a computer, or a mobile device all with a simple tap on your handwritten notes. It's never been easier to take notes and stay organized. What is a smart pen? Save, search and organize with a smart pen Send and share with Livescribe Connect How a smart pen can help you

Update on 2012-11-09 06:19 by Mike Mu

15% off Livescribe!  Pretty good deal, especially for the new Wifi Livescribe Sky version.

Samsung HM7000 Bluetooth Headset Review

Unboxing:

Review with sound samples:

Update on 2012-05-09 03:17 by Mike Mu

$39.99 Today @ Newegg.

Bluetooth Headset w/ Android Application Support (HM7000) Type: Bluetooth Headset Ear Coupling: In the Ear Talk Time: Up to 4 hours, 16 hours with charging case Music Time: Up to 4 hours, 16 hours with charging case Standby Time: Up to 160 hours, 640 hours with charging case Compatibility: Bluetooth 3.0 Dimensions: 1.89" x 0.75" x 0.47" Weight: 0.39 oz.

Update on 2012-06-22 03:57 by Mike Mu

So I get asked this a lot, and I thought I covered it in the video review with real sound samples too.  Bottom line, for $40, you can't beat it for a wireless bluetooth headset package.  I just checked my link, and its just $41.99!  That's a fantastic deal!  Keep in mind these went for $129 or $149 when they first came out and for what you get it seemed justified.

However, for general day to day use I prefer a wired microphone headset.  In fact, I still use the Apple microphone headset. I tend not to lose those, and the audio fidelity for listening to music is generally better not to mention that most don't need additional batteries or power to work.

Swivl Review

First, what it is:

My unboxing and setup demo of the Swivl:

Testing the Swivl outside:

More to come!

Free Swivl app here:

Update on 2012-06-26 03:06 by Mike Mu

Maxell AirStash Wireless Flash Drive for iOS and Android

Unboxing:

Testing: