“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 →November 13, 2022
46 Bottles of Wine? Chill them all in the NewAir Wine Fridge with Dual Zone Control (Model – NWC046BS00) – Review
Review of the NewAir wine fridge, which holds up to 46 bottles of wine and has dual temperature settings for red & white wine.
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November 11, 2022
Don’t use a stock charger, UGREEN Nexode USB GaN Chargers set a New, Better Standard – Review
Review of two UGREEN Nexode USB GaN chargers - 140W and 45W - perfect mobile & travel chargers for a variety of devices (laptops, smartphone, tablets).
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October 31, 2022
These 2 Mophie Powerstation Battery Solutions Provide On-Demand Power for Multiple Devices – Review
Review of the Mophie powerstation pro XL and the Mophie powerstation plus - two portable battery solutions to reduce the away-from-the-plug anxiety.
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October 29, 2022
GENEVERSE HomePower ONE Battery Backup & Solar gives you Emergency Power Anytime, Anywhere! Review
Review of the GENEVERSE HomePower ONE battery backup solution which comes with solar panels for charging remotely. A perfect emergency power solution.
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October 20, 2022
Bring Big Screen Digital Entertainment Outside – 55″ QLED Sylvox Deck Pro Outdoor TV Review
Review of the Sylvox Deck Pro TV, a 55" QLED 4K UHD Smart TV designed to be used and stored outside. Perfect for backyard entertaining!
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October 13, 2022
The Secret to “Cool” Parties! Newair Countertop Ice Maker (NIM030SS00) Review [Updated w/ Discount Code]
Review of the Newair Countertop Ice Maker that produced nugget-sized ice cubes in minutes. It's easy to set up, use, and can be placed almost anywhere.
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October 10, 2022
UGREEN DigiNest Pro is an All-In-One Charging Station for ALL of your Gadgets – Review
Review of the UGREEN DigiNest Pro, a GaN USB powerstrip with USB-C & USB-A ports & AC outlets. Ideal for many use cases - at school, at home, or at work.
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October 9, 2022
2 Essential HOKOLITE Rechargeable Lights for Emergencies, Camping, or Anytime – Review
Review of two HOKOLITE lighting products - the 6000 Lumens Rechargeable Spotlight and the 3000 Lumens Rechargeable Camping Lantern.
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September 10, 2022
How To: a “QUIXX” Way to Make your Headlights Bright Again – QUIXX Headlight Restoration Kit Review
Review (and how to) of the QUIXX Headlight Restoration Kit that allows you to clean up and polish your yellowed or opaque headlights to almost a new state.
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August 21, 2022
The IOGEAR Dock Pro flexible configuration is perfect for students and people on-the-go – Review
Review of the IOGEAR Dock Pro which is a 6-in-1 flexible & portable docking station with USB A & C ports, HDMI, and ethernet ports.
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July 23, 2022
6 Ports of USB Charging Power – UGREEN Nexode 200W USB-C GaN Charger Review
Review of the UGREEN Nexode 200W USB-C GaN charger, which has 6 USB ports (4 USB-C and 2 USB-A) to allow for a total of 200W of charging output.
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July 14, 2022
How to Scan, Optimize & Archive Photos in Seconds – Epson FastFoto Scanner (Review & Video)
Review of the Epson FastFoto scanner (model FF-680W) that can scan, optimize, and enhance old photographs in literally seconds for easy viewing and storage.
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