Micro Review: Sandisk Micro SD Cards

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Rating: 5/5


Pros: 

  • 80 MB/s read speed is faster than most competitors at this price point
  • Fast enough for 1080p/60 FPS video
  • Sandisk is a widely reviewed and reliable memory card maker
  • Includes SD adapter

Cons:

Conclusion:  The Sandisk Ultra micro SD cards are great; they’re inexpensive and fast enough to film HD video @ 30 FPS in most cases. If this is what you need from the card then you can’t go wrong, though 4K and high bitrate users should purchase the UHS-3 version over this Class 10.


Sandisk Class 10 Micro SD Cards:

Sandisk Class 10 Micro SD Cards:
Amazon U.S.A. | Amazon Canada (old version 48MB/s)
Price at time of review: $9.99 for 16GB, $24.99 for 64GB


Micro Review: Ravpower 3-Port Car Charger

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Rating: 4.5/5


Pros: 

  • Excellent industrial design and stunning appearance
  • Full speed charging from 3 ports simultaneously
  • Blue LED is not distracting
  • Enough ports to charge all my devices at once

Cons:

  • A little bit bulky

Conclusion: The RAVPower 3-port USB charger looks great and works very well. The matte finish and squared edges give the charger a fantastic appearance. My only complaint is that the charger is a little bit bigger than I would like, but that complaint is so minor that it hardly matters. It charges phones and small tablets alike at full speed without a hiccup. I would wholly recommend the RAVPower 3-Port car charger as a great way to add more ports to your vehicle.


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Inateck 36W USB Charger UC4003B Review

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Rating: 3.5/5


Pros: 

  • Charges multiple devices at once
  • Full speed charging up to 2.4A per port

Cons:

  • Collects a lot of dust and fingerprints
  • Phone stand may not fit a phone with a case on it
  • Has almost no weight to it so it slides around on the counter too easily

Summary:  With four USB ports, the Inateck UC4003B charger has enough ports for all your devices and enough power to charge them all at full 2.4A speed. While there are a few things that could use improvement, notably the weight and finish, this charger does exactly what it advertises.


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PDP Afterglow Xbox 360 Controller Review

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Rating: 4/5


Pros: 

  • Really cool design
  • Wonderful feeling buttons and sticks
  • Solidly built
  • Plug-and-Play on Windows PCs

Cons:

  • LEDs are way too bright
  • No brightness settings
  • Grip is super slick and slippery

Summary:  I’ve been using this as my go to controller for playing games on my PC. The controls are responsive and the overall design is comfortable. However the clear plastic is quite slippery and can be hard to hold in tense situations.


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FRiEQ Light Carbon Fiber Selfie Stick Review

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Rating: 4.5/5


Pros: 

  • Excellent build quality
  • Standard tripod mount
  • A number of adapters included
  • Doubles as a short monopod
  • Stunning, professional appearance

Cons:

  • Bluetooth shutter battery arrived dead; takes expensive CR2025 watch batteries
  • No instructions included

Summary:  As far as selfie sticks go, the FRiEQ Carbon Fiber selfie stick is a class act. The stylish chassis and telescopic arm make the product appear professional. However the Bluetooth shutter release battery came dead and there are no instructions included as to how to use it.


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Takstar SGC-598 Shotgun Mic Review

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Rating: 4/5


Pros: 

  • Warm, clear voice
  • Low background hiss
  • Good battery life

Cons:

  • Quiet, even in +10db mode
  • Best for close range
  • Shock mount is far too stiff

Summary:  While taking into consideration that the Takstar is by no means a professional mic, the audio from it is quite surprising, with a good amount of warmth and a low hiss. However, don’t expect miracles from it- because it is quiet, the mic works best in close range. I would suggest using it for vlogging, close-up interviews or voice recording on a computer.


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Volutz Equalibrium Micro USB Cables Review

Rating: 5/5


Pros: 

  • Absolutely fantastic packaging
  • Excellent build quality
  • Full speed charging even at 10ft
  • Nice smooth ‘click’ when inserted into device
  • Offered in multi length packages

Cons:

  • Not available on Amazon Canada

Summary: The Volutz Equilibrium micro USB cables are by far best cables I’ve gotten my hands on. The quality is evident from the moment I received the package.


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Neewer Lapel/Lavalier Mic Review

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Rating: 2/5


Pros: 

  • Excellent sound quality when they work
  • Extremely cheap

Cons:

  • Awful quality control
  • Inconsistent sound across multiple products
  • Background hiss

Summary:  The quality control issues that plague these microphones make what would be a great deal into a deal breaker.


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