“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 →July 4, 2019
Review: Creative Nova Portable Bluetooth Smart Speaker & Lamp Does It All
Review of the Creative Nova - a portable, Bluetooth smart speaker which connects to Amazon Alexa & also has a built-in LED light & sound machine, all in one!
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July 2, 2019
These 17 Features of the 2019 Chevy Silverado Surprised Me & My Family
A family review of the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2WD RST DBL truck - a surprisingly comfortable & feature-filled truck that moves beyond being a utility vehicle.
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June 9, 2019
Hey Google, Buy a Lenovo Smart Clock For Father’s Day (or Any Day) – Review
Review of the Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant built-in. This small form factor bedside clock responds to voice commands & has a beautiful display.
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May 28, 2019
Kanex Foldable Bluetooth Travel Keyboards Bring Your Office Desk On The Road (Review)
Review of two Kanex Foldable Bluetooth Travel Keyboards that are extremely lightweight & connect to multiple devices to let you physically type.
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May 23, 2019
Grads, Dads, Travelers – The North Face Borealis Backpack is Perfect for your Next Journey
June and summer itself are rapidly approaching, and this means you need to start thinking and planning for upcoming travels and adventures, as well as recognizing those dads and grads in your life. These could be finding that perfect gift for high school or college graduates, or for that dad in your life who has wanderlust or just preparing for…
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May 10, 2019
Like High-End Speakers for your Stereo, the 27″ BenQ PD2700U 4K Monitor Makes Your Computer Excel – Review
Review of the 27" BenQ PD2700U 4K monitor which does a great job reproducing accurate colors & has many connectivity configurations for all types of users.
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May 4, 2019
Mother’s Day Gift: Nixplay Seed Wave 13-Inch Digital Frame with Bluetooth Speakers Review
Review of the Nixplay Seed Wave digital picture frame that has 2x5W stereo Bluetooth speakers built in - can be a picture frame, a speaker, or both!
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April 20, 2019
Naztech Power Hub4 Review: Power Bank Charging for Micro USB, Lightning, Fast Charge & USB Type-C Devices
Review of the Naztech Power Hub4, a 4-port charging station. This power bank supports USB Type-A & Type-C, Fast Charge, Lightning, & Micro USB charging.
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March 22, 2019
Review: the BenQ ScreenBar Lite Brings a Portable Bubble of Warm or Cool LED Lighting To Your Laptop
Review of the BenQ ScreenBar Lite - an LED lighting bar that clips to the top of your laptop & provides warm/cool lighting & is powered by a USB connection.
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March 20, 2019
Smart Home Guide 2019: Before Buying that Smart Home Device, Check These 8 Things First [Updated]
This Smart Home Guide 2019 helps to evaluate the smart home gadget or device you are considering. 8 items you should review before purchasing a smart device.
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March 15, 2019
The $20 BOYA BY-M1 Lavalier Mic Takes Your Videos to the Next Level – Review
Review & video of the $20 BOYA BY-M1 lavalier mic. This omni-directional lapel microphone has a 20' cord & can be used with smartphones, DSLRs, or camcorders.
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March 7, 2019
Give your Laptop a Lift with the Rain Design mBar Pro & mStand – Review
To prevent neck strain, you should have your laptop at eye-level. You should also stand regularly. The Rain Design mBar Pro & mStand help with this. Review of these laptop risers.
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