“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 →June 4, 2018
The “Ultimate” Grad & Dad Gift – Ultimate Ears WonderBoom Bluetooth Speaker Review
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom portable Bluetooth speaker is a great, little speaker that provides surprisingly great bass & highs in a small form-factor. This review also covers the Wonderboom's ability to pair with another Wonderboom for a full, immersive surround sound experience.
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May 7, 2018
Why Having a Quality Monitor Like the 4K BenQ EW3270U is Critical To Your Vision
If you stare at a monitor for many hours a day, you can suffer from eye strain or eye fatigue. When shopping for a quality monitor, be sure it has technology to protect your eyes. Review of the BenQ EW3270U monitor - 4K, HDR, 32" diagonal, plus a ton of tech to protect your eyes.
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May 1, 2018
How To Easily Transform Your Desk into a Sit/Stand Desk with FlexiSpot Standing Desk Converter – Review
A sit-stand desk offers many health benefits (even burning additional calories when you stand). But finding one that is stable, looks nice, is well designed, and most importantly, easy to raise or lower is critical. The FlexiSpot ClassicRiser Standing Desk converter does a great job! My review tells all about it.
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April 4, 2018
Review: BenQ ScreenBar is an LED Desk Light that’s Better than Traditional Ones
Review of the BenQ ScreenBar - an LED light for desks or workspaces that attaches to the top of your monitor and is highly configurable - adjust blue and yellow balance as well as brightness, all without glare on your screen yet lighting your desk elegantly.
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April 2, 2018
OMG! My Wife Loves the Odd JBL Soundgear Personal Bluetooth Speaker
Review of the JBL Soundgear which is an innovative hybrid between a portable Bluetooth speaker and headphones or earbuds. The Soundgear lets you listen to audio almost privately but still hear the world around you using a unique design as it rests on your neck like a collar.
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March 27, 2018
Got a Flatscreen TV with Crappy Sound? Try these Inexpensive Logitech Speakers
Many of the new flat screen TVs don't have very good sound. When you have a thin device, it's hard to put in a good quality speaker. For those situations, an inexpensive Logitech speaker set can make a huge difference. Review of the Logitech Z200 & Z207 speakers.
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March 20, 2018
Review: Rachio Gets Even Better with its Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
Review of the Rachio Gen3 smart sprinkler controller that automatically knows when and how long to water your garden or lawn based on hyper-localized weather stations. A "set it and forget it" type of home automation makes your garden smart & helps conserve water in the process.
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March 17, 2018
Review: Naztech VOLT Power Station – 27,000 mAh Battery, 3 Speedy USB Ports, AC Outlet & More
Review of the Naztech VOLT Power Station - a 27,000 mAh portable battery that offers USB-C, Quick Charge 3, and traditional USB charging plus it has an AC wall plug to allow you to charge up larger devices like laptops or power other electrical items.
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March 13, 2018
Review: Electrostatic vs. Electromagnetic? The BenQ treVolo S Bluetooth Speaker Rocks Both!
Review of the BenQ treVolo S, an electrostatic, portable, Bluetooth speaker (with electromagnetic woofers) that accurately reproduces sound quality in an elegant form factor. Electrostatic technology is typically reserved for expensive, high-end speakers but the treVolo S brings it to everyone at a reasonable price.
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March 6, 2018
Everyone Should Have the ARCHEER Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver! Here’s Why!
This inexpensive gadget from ARCHEER allows you to transmit or receive via Bluetooth and connect to almost any type of device. The ARCHEER Bluetooth transmitter and receiver is a critical gadget that allows connectivity between devices where normally there isn't any.
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March 2, 2018
Review: Fingbox Will Be Parents’ Favorite Way to Manage Kids’ Online Time & More
Review of Fingbox, a device and app that discovers all connected devices in a home network, and then provides parents with the ability to pause their kids' devices based on rules, as well as secure their home network environment quickly and easily! $10 off code in the Fingbox review!
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February 26, 2018
Check Your Swimmers with this At-Home Male Fertility Test from Trak
Talking about male fertility can be awkward, but with infertility rates in males climbing, it is important to understand the state of your reproductive health as a male. This article reviews the Trak Male Fertility Testing System which you can do in the privacy of your own home.
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