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Winplus LED Folding Worklight; $25!

Last updated April 12, 2018

For roughly $35 the Winplus LED Folding worklight is a real bargain!  It built well, folds nicely, has bright LED lights, has two power sockets and 2 USB ports!

And right now, it’s on sale at Costco for only $25!

(Expires November 15, 2017)

Do you NEED it right now?  Maybe, Maybe not, but one day… this thing will certainly come in handy!

 

PROS:

  • Portable: Folks up quickly and very compact.

  • Powerful LEDS: 25 Watt, 2100 Lumens, 5000K

  • Adjustable: LEDs panels can be swivel 360 Degrees!

  • AC Sockets: Has 2x 120V AC Sockets, can provide up to 10A (1200Watts)

  • USB Ports: 2x USB Ports that can provide up to 3.1A.

  • Configurations: Can be used on a flat surface or hung on a wall.

  • Warranty: 1 Year manufacturer warranty, but since you’re buying from COSTCO, if you need to return/repair, just take it to the store anytime.  They should be able to take care of you.

CONS:

 

  • For indoor use only.

$25 LED Worklight vs $60 YN216 Video Light

Last updated April 12, 2018

Comparing a $25 Winplus LED Folding Worklight to a $60 Video Light (YN216). The Yongnuo YN-216 is a proven video light where as the $25 LED is a generic Worklight. Both will do the job to light a YouTube Video, but after doing this quick comparisons: The YN-216 is a much better choice.

YN216 PROS:

  • BRIGHT (brighter than the large WinPLUS LED Folding Worklight).

  • Compact

  • Has variable power output

  • Has multiple power options (NP Battery, AA Batteries, or AC-DC Adapter)

YN216 CONS

  • Has a fan that produces a humming sound.

  • Does NOT come with Batteries or AC-DC Adapter

Get the YN216 Here:

15 Reasons To Buy the DJI OSMO Mobile 2!

Last updated October 24, 2019

Freaking Awesome Smartphone 3-Axis Gimbal and Stabilizer.

Here are my 15 Reasons to Buy The DJI OSMO Mobile 2! If you use your phone to make videos or do live streams, this is a MUST BUY tool.

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This is the BEST smartphone gimbal in the market right now.

I used it with my iPhone X, and love all the new abilities that I have now!

For Less than $130 you can the DJI OSMO Mobile 2. Which is a must have accessory for video creators! These are reasons why I LOVE IT!

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15 Reasons to Buy the DJI OSMO Mobile 2!
  1. Use it in PORTRAIT or LANDSCAPE orientation!
  2. Walk or Run…. You can get great smooth footage!
  3. Basic Controls to SMOOTHLY pan LEFT/RIGHT and tilt UP/DOWN.
  4. Smooth Digital Zoom (works only for rear facing camera).
  5. TRACK a moving subject while following them. (Using rear camera)
  6. Track yourself using the front facing camera. (Always be centered, perfect for vlogging.)
  7. You can attach it to a tripod and FILM your OWN videos without any assistance!
  8. Put it on a Monopod for Awesome “crane” footage!
  9. Timelapse feature!
  10. Motion Timelapse! (The camera moves while capturing timelapse)
  11. You Can Create a smooth “Slider Effect”
  12. Has a 15-Hour Battery Life! (Takes just 2 hours to fully charge!)
  13. It can charge your phone too! (even while you are using it!)
  14. Lightweight & Portable
  15. That PRICE! Under $130.00!

Check out the current price on Amazon.

Apple AirPods – Worth it? – Reviewed & Loved by an Audiophile

Last updated August 16, 2018

Are Apple Airpods worth $159?

Cutting to the chase, Yes! They are awesome wireless ear buds with good sound quality and excellent connectivity.
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They are compact and work like magic! I’ve had them for 2 weeks now and I really love them, and I think every iPhone user should have a set (especially if you haven an iPhone 7 or newer because you can take advantage of the W1 chipset allowing pairing to happen instantly)

Let’s talk about the features, both good and bad

Features:
  • They look a little goofy.
  • The sound quality is nothing better than the standard wired apple earphones that come with the iPhones.
  • They connect just fine to my MacBook, however, I notice a slight delay when using it on my Mac, this makes it NOT ideal for editing video. I don’t notice this delay when connecting to my iPhone.
  • They are easy to use, just open the case and they are connected to your apple devices. The very first time, and anytime after that. They also sync with your apple ID, so they are automatically paired to all my apple devices!
  • To turn them off you put them in the case, which also charges them. I don’t think about changing them because they last a long time and they are always charging when they are off and in the case. You charge the case up, and the case can provide 24 hours of charge to the AirPods, the AirPods themselves hold 5 hour of charge at time. If you run out of juice on the AirPods, you can pop them in the case for 15 minutes and get 3 hour of listening time.
  • They are super compact and easy for travel. I find myself always carrying them around with me.
  • They are truly wireless and that goes a long way; the freedom they provide is something that you just have to experience to really appreciate.
  • If you remove one of the ear buds, it will pause your video or music, and once you put back the ear bud, your video or music will resume playing again! This is a very convenient feature!
  • They fit amazingly well, I can run and do tons of physical activities and they never fall off. Of course, this depends on the shape of your ear. These AirPods are pretty much identical to the shape of the typical Apple wired Earphones that come with the iPhones, so if they fit the same way.
  • You can configure double tap on each individual air pod to either activate Siri, Play/Pause, go to the Next Track, Previous Track, or turn off that periarticular bud. I like to set my right ear bud double tap to go to the Next Track, and the left ear bud double tap to go to the previous track.
  • Oh yeah, I and if you want to use the AirPods to answer phone calls, they work perfectly well, my wife couldn’t tell the difference when I used the AirPods vs talking directly on the phone!

 

PROS:
  • Easy to Sync/Connect EVERYTIME
  • Solid 5hr Battery Life w/ Charging Case
  • Small & Compact, even with case
  • Auto Stop/play feature
  • Fits super well (subjective)
  • Stays attached even when laying down
CONS:
  • Look a little goofy.
  • Sound Quality is same as Wired Apple EarBuds
  • Has slight audio delayed for Mac/PC

Things I wish it had:

Room For Improvements:
  • The one feature I wish it could include would be to be able to provide a slide up and slide down gesture on the AirPods to adjust the volume, that would have been awesome!
Conclusion: Are they Worth it?
So for $159, I think these are awesome to have, especially if you have an iPhone 7 or newer device, I totally recommend them. If you have an older apple device or an android device, they will still work via standard Bluetooth, but you lose the instant connecting features of the W1 chipset.; which is a big part of the appeal for me. Bottom line: I used to travel with my Bose QC15 headphones, which I LOVE for the sound quality and noise cancelling abilities, but they are bulky, and I would much rather travel with the AirPods. These are so compact and convenient to use, that I find myself using them all the time. I hope you guys like this review, if you did, please remember to check out the YouTube Video, leave a thumbs up. And if you haven’t already subscribed, please consider subscribing; your support is always greatly appreciated it.

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Logitech M570 Review – Bye Bye Wrist Pain, Hello Ergonomic! Prevents Carpal Tunnel!

Technology is freaking amazing.  Everything gets upgraded and improved over times.  However, there are a few classic pieces of technology that I still use daily and prefer over modern alternatives.Technology is freaking amazing.  Everything gets upgraded and improved over times.  However, there are a few classic pieces of technology that I still use daily and prefer over modern alternatives.

One of them is this fine device.  The Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball.

I’ve been using the Trackball since it was released in 2010.  I own 4 of these Trackballs, and they are still all working today.

Here are reasons why I like it so much:

1. Comfort: The shape is very comfortable and it helps with wrist pain.  Your wrist stays stationary, since you use your thumb to move the trackball.

2. Durable: It’s held up fine for nearly 10 years now (and I take it with me whenever I travel), the single AA battery lasts up to about 1.5 years, and I usually never turn the mouse off!

3. Wireless: It uses the classic Logitech USB dongle, just plug it in and it works, no wires to worry about.  It works amazingly well when using my laptop while sitting on the coach where I don’t have a surface for a mouse.  It also works great for doing presentation when I can just hold the trackball against my leg.

4. Inexpensive: You can buy a brand new one from Amazon (http://amzn.to/2kc4gQk) for under $30!  I’ve used and tried a lot of mices over the years, but I still always come back to the Logitech M570.

Question: What mouse do you use, and what do you like about.