“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 →May 7, 2016
A Hungry Whale is in our Pool! Review: Polaris Vac-Sweep 3900 Sport
Review of the Polaris Vac-Sweep 3900 Sport which is the top-of-the-line pressure-driven pool cleaner and vacuum cleaner which leaves your pool spotless!
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April 28, 2016
Bringing Tech to the Toilet is NOT What You Think – Clean Sense DIB-1500R Bidet Review
Review of the Clean Sense DIB-1500R, an electric toilet seat and bidet that cleans people's private areas via water with many different options.
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April 25, 2016
Review: Pioneer AVH-4100NEX Retrofits Old Vehicles with New Tech like Apple CarPlay
Review of the Pioneer AVH-4100NEX which is an Android Auto and Apple CarPlay enabled dual-DIN deck to bring new technology to all vehicles.
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April 1, 2016
The BEST Product I Have Ever Reviewed is…Nothing!
This product review is about Nothing. I was lucky enough to receive the prototype today of Nothing, the next version in the Nada product line. I must say that parent company Niente has really done an amazing job distilling the product features from mere thoughts on the paper to the spacey splendor of this release. I was incredibly thrilled unboxing…
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March 26, 2016
Solartab Review: Tablet-Size Battery Packing Power from the Sun
Review of Solartab - a tablet-sized solar portable battery charger with two USB output to allow for charging of 2 devices on the go.
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March 22, 2016
How to Upgrade a MacBook Pro/Air SSD the EASY Way – TarDisk Pear Review
How to easily upgrade a MacBook Pro/Air SSD hard drive using flash storage solutions called TarDisk Pear 2.0. Review of TarDisk Pear 2.0 & how to install.
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March 14, 2016
Slingbox 500 Review: Placeshifting TV the Way YOU Want To
Review of the Slingbox 500 which allows you to time & place shift your cable or satellite video content so you can view on the go from a tablet/smartphone.
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February 17, 2016
NETGEAR’s Arlo Q Rounds Out Video Security with Wired-power HD Camera Offering [Review]
Review of the NETGEAR Arlo Q - a high-definition WiFi security camera with 2-way audio, night vision and free cloud storage. And it's powered by a wall plug!
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February 10, 2016
How to Set Up a Portable Camping Theater with the AAXA P5 Pico Projector
Camping purists may disagree with bringing tech, but here's a How-To for those who want to bring a portable camping theater using the AAXA P5 Pico Projector
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February 8, 2016
“His” or “Her” Cross Pens – A Valentine’s Day Dilemma
Cross pens provides a way to match a writing instrument with the personality and use case of the receiver, matching style with function.
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February 4, 2016
ASAP Dash Portable Battery – 0 to 100 Percent in Minutes, Not Hours
A review of the ASAP Dash, a light-weight, portable battery charger, which promises to charge in minutes to give you power for multiple device charges.
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February 1, 2016
CottonBrew: A Personal, On-Demand, Online Tailor for Men Who Hate Going to the Store
Review of CottonBrew - more than just an online clothes shop, it's a personal tailor that hand-makes custom suits & shirts.
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