Wednesday, September 30, 2015

JawayTool®Precision Screw Bit Driver Kit Review




This is a small tool kit in a very durable carring case. It is designed to work with small things like circut boards, laptops, or any thing that has tiny screws or pieces. This is a 17 piece tool set.
Pieces include:
1  Aluminum screwdriver handle
12 Precision tips: mixture of standard, torx, phillips, tri-wing
2  Mini pry bars
1  Sim card tray open eject pin key
1  Suction cup with a key ring attached to it


The aluminum screwdriver handle is magnetic where the bits go into. This is great in preventing the tips from falling out in small areas. it has rubber grips at the base near where the bits are held. This makes it non slip in your hand if you are in an area with some moisture. Next at the end there is a spin handle for convience.  The 12 tips inluded are 1 standard, 1 tri-wing, 2 pentalobe, 2 phillips, and 6 torx ranging from t4 to t10. Next the 2 pry bars for lifting small jumpers on mother boards or similiar items. Then there is a sim card tray eject pin, you can never have to many of these since they bend and break pretty easy. Lastly it comes with a suction cup with an attached key ring. Not full sure why this is even in the kit other then maybe to keep the sim card eject pin on to help prevent losing it.


The case that all this comes in is made of a very hard plastic. It is designed to be able to take a small amount of abuse with its construction. The case has a slide lock on the side to keep it closed. The top of the case also has a peg hook slot so you can hang it up and out of the way. The inside of the case has a preformed insert for keeping all the kit pieces in the proper places. The only part that I see that could become weak with this case is the tabs that lock everything in place.


On the back of the kit it says it is for a smart phone repair tool kit. I have used it for so much more then that. I have used it to take my laptop apart when the power plug went out. I have used it for when I put together my new desktop tower. It works perfect for those battery covers that have screw in covers. It could be used on almost any electronic that has the mini screws in them.


If you are looking for a good precision tool kit to work on electronics I suggest looking into this set. It has almost any tool you could need when working on electronics and everyone knows it is much easier to get the job done when you have the right tools. I would like to thank "MY House" and affiliates for sending me this tool kit to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/JawayTool%C2%AE17pc-Precision-Laptops-Electronics-Cameras/dp/B013QIB85I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1440268973&sr=8-4&keywords=Jawaytool
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Review




What can I say other then Awesome measuring cups. These measuring cups are stainless steel. Upon ordering these cups there were 6 different sizes. They are very durable and will last for untold years.


To start with the cup sizes are in standard sizes with metric liquid measurements:
1/4 cup @  60 ML
1/3 cup @  80 ML
1/2 cup @ 120 ML
2/3 cup @ 160 ML
3/4 cup @ 180 ML
 1  cup @ 240 ML


The cups are made from stainless steel that is about an 1/8 of an inch thick. Which means they are not going to bend easily let alone break. The cups are fairly heavy as a set weighting in at a couple of pounds. On each of the handles it has the measurements engraved into each of them. So you do not have to worry about the sizes being rubbed off anytime soon. The cups offer a flat bottom to make them easy to fill while setting on the counter or fears of them tipping over or scooting across the counter if you pour to quickly.


I have started but not completed my peg board for these. I will have mine mounted in the kitchen near my stove  when I have finished. These measuring cups also being stainless steel makes them super easy to care for. Since they are stainless steel they are also dishwasher safe.


The one thing you need to consider with these measuring spoons when using them, that they are in
fact steel. So they will transfer the temperature of what you are measuring to the rest of the steel. If you are measuring something that is very hot, it will not take long for the heat to transfer to the handle and make it difficult to hold. So in those instances you should have a pot holder or something heat resistant on hand. The same theory applies to taking them out of the dishwasher make sure to let them have enough time to cool off before grabbing them.


If you are looking for a great set of measuring cups I recommend checking into this set. They will last for a very long time since they are made from stainless steel. They offer both standard sizes with liquid metric measurements. I would like to thank Skas marketing and affiliates for sending me this amazing set of measuring cups to try out and share my opinion.
Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/Estilo-Stainless-Steel-Measuring-Spoons/dp/B00WIU7DHI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438795263&sr=8-1&keywords=B00WIU7DHI
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Cree LED Flashlight Torch Review




Well to start with I was not sent the exact flashlight that the Amazon link will take you to. I was sent a similar flashlight without all the bells and whistles to test out. The flashlight I was sent is a blue light but it does not offer the many different modes the link will have.


My flashlight to test is about 4 inches in length and about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. With the batteries it weights  about 6 ounces. My flashlight came only with the plastic AA battery holder for powering the light. This unit slides in and out of the unit in one piece and is super easy to put the batteries in once it is out of the light. It is possible to order a rechargeable battery to use in place of the standard plastic battery holder. The housing is very durable being made from aluminum alloy. My light is water resistant but not water proof. The complete unit you are directed to is supposed to be water proof.


Personally I can mine with me when I travel. I mean motel rooms look clean to the eye but are usually covered in germs and other things you do not want to know about. So I simply hit my room and then check to see if I have to get new sheets from the desk or not for starters! Being it is a blue light tends to high light animal stains, including humans since we are animals.


As far as the light goes. It is very bright and will work even in rain. It is rated at 500 Lumen so for being as compact as it is, it gets the job done nicely. It is an LED light so it is designed to last for a very long time.(50,000 hours) So if you are in the market for a very compact, durable, and bright blue light this will for sure be one to consider. I would like to thank Betterbox and affiliates for sending me this blue light to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Emergency-Security-Adjustable-Brightness/dp/B00JE329YO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=Handheld+Flashlights
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Adjustable Vented Laptop Table Review




This is a multi position tray for laptops. It is designed to be very versitile on your perferred angle of your keyboard for your laptop. It has a couple of built in fans that help keep your laptop from over heating wtih extended use. Upon ordering this laptop table it came with the table, a side mount mouse tray, the 2 legs, some hardware to put it together, fan power cable, and an insturctions manual.


The tray does not come fully assembled when you order it. The legs snap into place on the bottom side of the tray. Once you snap those into place there are some areas to put a couple of small screws into the connection to insure stability. Once those are in place you have a plug that attaches to the underneath side of the tray to the fan housing. This is a simple jack plug and only one way to plug it in. From there it is adjusting to your needs on height of the tray and angle of the keyboard. There is a side mount mouse tray that you can attach to the side of the tray as well. I quickly decided that it was pretty much useless from my stand point with the mouse is almost as big as the tray. So I opted out on using the mouse tray. Total set up time was less then 10 minutes which included reading the instructions manual. The instructions manual does a pretty good job of making the assembly idiot proof. Step by step instructions with pictures to aid with the assembly. It is also offered in a few languages other then English.


Now to adjust the legs of the tray takes a little bit to get used to for sure. At each of the joints there is a full 360 motion of each joint so it is limitless on the angles you can set up for with this tray. There is a press in button at each joint that releases the arm and motion that you have to keep pressed in or it will lock back out as you are turning the joint. Once you have it to your desired position with legs I suggest wiggling the joints back and forth a little bit to make sure each one is securely locked into place. This is the trial and error part of the set up. It took me 3 adjustments on the legs to make it 100% comfrotable for me to use. It was a matter of setting up the legs and then setting the laptop on the tray and checking to make sure it was the right height and the keyboard angle was right. My first set up had the keyboard to high. The second found to much down angle making it a bit more difficult to type on a downhill. My thrid attempt got the right height but the keyboard was still a little bit to downhill for me to type in a comfortable position. One more quick adjustment and it was perfect.


Once everything was in place I put my laptop on the tray and into my lap. The bottom of the tray has a small raised  edge to keep the laptop from sliding into your lap. As part of the hardware there are 2 plastic pieces that will slide on and your laptop will set against those versus just the metal frame.(included hardware) From there do not make the same mistake as I did. Plug in the fan cord to the bottom of the tray into the fan housing and then into the USB slot on your laptop for powering them. If try to plug it in after it is in your lap it can be a challenge much like Twister at the Nth level.


I use this for my old laptop because it has an issue of heating up and shutting down after a few hours of use. With this tray and the fans on the bottom that issue is completely gone and I can use the laptop for as long as I need with out any issues at all now. This makes it where I can still use my old laptop as my music player and download machine. If it pops a virus from a download it is no big deal I simply recover the drive and install my player from my flash drive and my music and laptop are golden again.


If you are looking for a good lap tray for your laptop this is one to consider for sure. It is made of aluminum alloy which makes it very light weight, it has super quiet fans to help cool laptops from over heating, and it can adjust to anyones comfort level. I would like to thank Skas marketing and affiliates for sending me this laptop tray to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/Accuon-Adjustable-Vented-Aluminium-0186-B/dp/B00WACDNXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438796444&sr=8-1&keywords=B00WACDNXW
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Monday, September 28, 2015

LED Tap Night Light Review




This is exactly as it sounds. It is a light that turns off and on by tapping it. It is very bright for being a small light source. It is a very compact light so you do not have to worry about it taking up a lot of space. The light is super easy to install.


To install this unit all it requires is you removing the sticky tape cover from the back of the unit and pressing it to the wall. From there you can unscrew the cap and in the very center of the unit there are 2 small holes. I mounted mine with a couple of screws to make sure it will stay put. Since over time most adhesive tapes lose their fuction with moisture and other environmental aspects. Once you have the cover off you place in the 3 AA batteries the unit requires. Now you screw the cover back onto the mounted plate and you have completed the installation of the tap light.


The tap light comes with a very small instructions manual. For the most part it tells you how to install batteries correctly. It does say if the light becomes difficult to turn on/off from tapping that the batteries might be failing. Sadly to me this is how it seems full time. I put brand new Duracell batteries in my unit. It usually requires many taps to engage the light for on or off. When it does come on it is very bright for a small closet or under the counter light where I have mine.


For the light to function there is a small area where the sticker is at upon shipping where you tap the light for the best results for it to turn on. It says you may remove the sticker at any time but I recommend leaving it there  so you know where to tap for the best results.


If you are looking for a good light source for your closet, under the stairs, or in a cabinet this will produce the outcome you are looking for. Easy to install, easy to maintain, and bright are three excellent reasons to consider this tap light. I would like to thank Betterbox and affiliates for sending me this tap light to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/N05-Dimmable-Anywhere-Brightness-Warranty/dp/B00WJJPZK0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=Close+to+Ceiling+Lights
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Persian Pattern Scarf Review




This is a very well designed scarf offering a bit of persian artistry in the design. It is about six foot by three foot in size. The scarf is made of a very fine material, much like silk so it is very soft to the touch. The scarf is available in many colors. The one I ordered for my mother is a blue scarf with the designs on it being in orange.


To start with I like many things design by the Persians and I thought this would make a great gift for my mother. The design on the scarf offers the wearer many choices. It can be used as a casual wear, dressing up to paint the town, or as a simple muffler against the wind. Since the scarf is rather long and wide it offers the ability to lay it open across the body to show all of the wonderful artwork as casual or dress. The scarf is made of light material but it is wide enough to fold over many times to create a muffler of many sizes depending on what you are needing.


The material that the scarf is made from is very thin and feels a great deal like silk to the touch. The desciption of the product says that it is made from a Voile fabric. I had no idea what that meant so I took a couple of minutes to find out the meaning. Voile fabric means: a soft, light fabric that you can see through slightly and that is used for making curtains, summer clothes, etc.


The scarf being made so thin makes it very easy to destroy. I suggest really good care and make sure to not snag it on anything because it will tear easy. The care and cleaning of this scarf is hand washing and letting it air dry. I would not put this in any kind of machine because it would simply not be able to take the abuse. Next when wearing the scarf to make sure that the ends are wrapped around in front of your body and not trailing behind to catch on things you have passed because this would be harmful to the scarf as well.


If you are in the market for a beautfully designed scarf for yourself or as a gift. This designed scarf is a great piece to add to almost any womans accessories. My mother is very happy with her scarf. I want to thank Echen inc  and affiliates for sending me this scarf to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/a/dp/B00OTCPL8Q
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Octopus Tripod Review




This is a unique a good priced tripod for many devices. The three legs are very bendable to adjust to whatever angle you need for your devices line of sight. Upon ordering this tripod it came with the tripod stand, and adjustable screw in plate, and a small felt bag to keep it in.


To start with the tripod legs are very cool. YOu can bend them to almost any degree or angle you need. This includes even wrapping it around a bar to hold it in place. The legs are made with a hard plastic coating and have rubber tips for the feet. Each of the hard plastic sections has a silicone band around them as well. The legs of the tripod are about 6 inches in height.


Next is the screw in mount holder. This is a very simple construction that works very well. It screws into the top of the tripod and has a spring loaded holder. There is a small rubber tip to pull the spring up. This spring pulls the area apart to hold your device with the rubber tip. I have used it to hold my smart phone and web cam with out any problems. It is desinged to handle most standard size devices. If you have a large screen phone or tablet it will not hold it is side this spring clamp. If your phone has the matching size of screw hole standard in it you can attach it directly without using this spring plate.


The bag that comes with the tripod is not the best in the world, but it does get the job done. However it could have been 1 inch deeper to make it a lot easier to get the tripod in the bag completely and easily. The bag does make it where you can locate all the pieces in one place I believe to be its main and only purpose since it is pretty low grade.


If you are in the market for decent tripod at a great price, this is for sure a great product to try out and consider. It seems to be fairly durable for the cost as well. It is super easy to set up and use as well. I would like to thank Echen inc and affiliates for sending me this tripod to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/a/dp/B00MIO17T4
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Thursday, September 24, 2015

50 Feet Garden Hose Review




This is an expandable hose from Ejun. It seems to be fairly durable, much more so then the first one I bought when they were new to the market. Upon ordering this it came with the hose, a multi spary garden nozzle, and an instructions manual.


To start with the instuctions manual is a single page description on how to work the hose properly. It tells you how to insert the rubber seal into the end, how to get the hose expanded completely, and how to attach the nozzle to it. Putting the seal in the hose fitting is really easy, there is no up or down to the seal. It is press it in firmly and seat it in place and that is it. Next is fully extending the hose. There is a shut off valve at the end of the hose. Switch it to the off position so the hose fills fully. Once you get it full you can turn the valve off and on as needed. Attaching the nozzle is a simple twist it to the end of the hose making sure that it seats all the way to help prevent leaking.


This hose is designed to expand up to 3 times it size once water is added to it. It is really close to being 17 feet in length. Therefore putting it to a length of over 50 feet in total once fully expanded. I had no problems what so ever getting the hose to expand fully and shrink back down once water was turned off. I have a 1 gallan pale I wind  mine up in once I have finished using it. There is more then enough room for the hose to fit in it.


Now for the part I mentioned with it being more durable and much better then the first one I bought when they hit the market. The first hose I picked up for a bit more then this one in cost and did not have near the quality fittings that this hose has. These are solid and have a secure attachment to the hose. The on/off valve is also a very nice addition to the hose. These hoses are designed to be all weather hoses. I do suggest if you are going to use the hose and there is a chance for freezing to make sure you empty the hose fully. Freezing water in the hose can expand it past what it is designed for and ruin the hose. This was a mistake I made with my first expandable hose.


Now for the spray head attachment that is included in the box I picked up. There are multiple sprays from soft mist to a targeted pressure cleaning head. In this collection there are different amounts of spary jets open that also meter how much water is coming out. This sprayer head is made of a solid plastic and seems to be fairly durable. I would not recommend slamming in down on the concrete since it is plastic but if you are out in your yard and drop it, most likely there will not be any issues with it breaking.


If you are looking for a Good qualtiy expandable hose with really good fittings this is one you should consider and  one I do recommend for anyone needing a garden hose. I would like to thank EJUN and affiliates for sending me this garden hose to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu®-Garden-Expandable-Connector-8-pattern/dp/B0122UY8WG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=Garden+Hose
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

12/24 2pk Muffin Cavities Review




This is a pair of mini muffin pans. These are silicone and food grade. Upon ordering this set came with a 12 cup pan and a 24 cup pan. These muffin pans make bite size delights to snack on.


To start with these are 100% silicone so they can be used in the oven, in the freezer, and dishwasher safe. I have used this to make my banana oatmeal bars in bite size portions. I have used these to make bite size jello shots. They could be used as an ice cube trays if you are in need of extra ice for a get together. They can pretty much be used for any kind of food baking or freezing.


These are food grade silicone which helps protect your foods from germs and bacteria. These are non stick as well so it makes baking a pleasure. There is no need for sprays or paper liners with these trays either. As you can see form the picture above I have the muffin pans at the start with nothing added to them to prevent sticking. In the next one I have the cups filled with my Oatmeal Banana Bars in them. The last is after baking a picture of my bite size bars. I let them set for about 5 minutes to cool off a little bit before I started messing with them. I picked up the muffin tin and pressed the bottom upwards and the bite size bars lifted out each and every time with out any problems.


If you are in the market for some bite size pans for making yummy snacks in, these are a great product to consider. They can be used is so many other ways that I have not mentioned. They are super easy when it comes to cleaning and care. I would like to thank Cornucopia Brands and affiliates for sending me these muffin pans to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0112WDVN2
Website: http://www.cornucopiabrands.com/
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."