“Review” collection
Discover rigorous, hands-on evaluations and real-world testing of the latest consumer electronics and household tools. These “Dad Approved” assessments provide factual, objective insights into device durability, performance, and value to help you make informed purchasing decisions.
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View all →December 25, 2021
Small, Mighty, and Fast – OWC Envoy Pro Elektron Portable SSD Review
Review of the OWC Envoy Pro Elektron portable SSD hard drive - a tiny, sturdy, and speedy external hard drive great for video editing, backups & storage.
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December 12, 2021
1 Plug is Better than 4 – 65W & 120W Kovol GaN Charging Mate Chargers Review
Review of the 65W & 120W Kovol GaN Charging Mate chargers - 65W and 120W version that have 2 Power Delivery (PD) USB-C and 2 USB-A quick charging ports.
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December 8, 2021
A Supertanker of Ink Inside the Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer – Review
Review of the Epson EcoTank ET-2850 printer, a printer/scanner/copier that is perfect for a family or home office with a tankful of ink that lasts forever!
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November 26, 2021
Family Memories are Just a Touch Away – Nixplay Smart Digital Frame with Touch Screen – Review
Review of the new Nixplay 10.1-inch Touch Screen Smart Photo Frame. This Nixplay smart digital frame bring memories to life with easy on-screen setup & management.
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November 17, 2021
Are You Mobile Warrior? Be Sure to Pack the OWC USB-C Travel Dock – Review
Review of the lightweight & compact OWC USB-C Travel Dock which is a 5-port USB-C hub perfect for tech travelers & people on the go.
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November 13, 2021
Having a 2nd Monitor is Essential: Mobile Pixels DUEX Lite Makes It a Snap – Review [updated]
Review of the Mobile Pixels DUEX Lite - a portable monitor that extends or mirrors your desktop. Use attached to your laptop lid or as a standalone monitor.
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November 6, 2021
Have a USB-C Mac? You need the EZQuest 8-Port USB-C Multimedia Hub! Review
Review of the EZQuest 8-port USB-C multimedia hub - an essential tech gadget for anyone who has a USB-C Mac, PC, Tablet, Chromebook, or Smartphone and needs to connect many different types of peripherals.
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October 30, 2021
With a Button Touch, the Fieldsheer Adventure Heated Jacket Warms Up – Review
Review of the Fieldsheer Adventure Heated Jacket - not only a styling, well-design, & comfortable jacket, it also uses a battery to warm it inside.
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September 27, 2021
High-Powered Way to Destroy Viruses and Remove Pollutants – Cleantech UVC Air Purifier Review [Updated w/ Video]
Review of the Cleantech UVC air purifier - an easy-to-use air purifier with a HEPA air filter and a hospital-grade UVC bulb to destroy viruses/bacteria.
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September 20, 2021
This Talking, Singing, Animated Pumpkin Sold Out Last Year – Jabberin’ Jack Review
Review of Jabberin' Jack, an animated, talking, joking, and singing pumpkin that uses a short-throw projector & speakers to make a jack-o-lantern come alive!
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September 6, 2021
7 Reasons Why the HyperDrive 12-Port USB-C Hub is my Favorite Docking Station
Review of the fantastic HyperDrive 12-port USB-C hub. This USB-C docking station handles all types of connections - monitors, ethernet, USB-A, SD cards, & more!
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September 5, 2021
Don’t Hand Scrub Your Pool – Use a Robot Instead – Aiper Smart AIPURY1500 Pool Cleaner Review
Review of the Aiper Smart AIPURY1500 pool robot cleaner. This Aiper Smart robot pool cleaner scrubs the walls and bottom of your pool automatically.
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