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This is an ideal replacement for outlets on kitchen counters.   Kids and parents always need to charge their devices. This works great for adding versatility to an outlet. From the vendor: POWERFUL – 30W charge on a single port. Up to 2x the charging power with PD-enabled devices CONVENIENT – No more searching for the charging adapter - plug directly into USB port for faster charging. Replaces in-wall outlet with a USB SMART - Smart chip recognizes device charging requirement to optimize the charge THE FUTURE OF CHARGING – USB Type-C provides faster charging and is emerging as the standard port on many phones, tablets and laptops ENHANCED SAFETY – Overcurrent protection helps protect electronic from receiving too much power If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

I like the blue light that lets you know it is on and working.   The ability to have plug in devices and USB charging is crucial for today's world.   It would be ideal for travel but what I like is the ability to plug it in on a family room outlet and provide plenty of space for the grandkids to charge their devices. If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

This vest fits very well.  The design is great, I love inside pockets.   The  draw string on the bottom to tighten the waist line is a nice feature not found in many vests.   It is very light weight.  I like it. From the vendor: 100% Nylon Imported ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Columbia Men's Powder Pass Vest features our signature water resistant fabric to keep you dry and protected as well as insulated lining to keep you extra warm and toasty. HANDY FEATURES: This vest features two zippered hand pockets to keep your small items secure. ADJUSTABLE FEATURES: The drawcord hem and front zipper closure provide a more personalized fit. STRETCH FABRIC: The 100% nylon dry hand ripstop fabric provide stretch and breathability so you remain comfortable no matter the activity. INSULATION: Our signature Thermarator 100% polyester insulation keeps you extra warm during chilly days. If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. Tha...

USB C Hub, UtechSmart Upgraded 11 in 1 USB Type C Adapter with Gigabit Ethernet Port,PD Type C Charging Port,4K HDMI,VGA,SD TF Card Reader,4 USB Ports and Audio Port Compatible for MacBook,USBC Laptop This is a serious swiss army knife type of hub.  There is something for everyone.  I was not able to test the VGA as I have no VGA monitors available.   I was able to successfully test the ethernet port, the audio port, the SD and Micro SD card reader and the 4 USB ports.  All tested within parameters that I would expect.   I was unable to thoroughly test the HDMI port.   It would not display off of my desktop or my laptop.  Interestingly the HDMI worked off of my phone although my AOC monitor displayed a message saying this display is not supported.   I tried it on a Viewsonic monitor and it worked fine but again off of my phone.   I tried several monitors and two computers and was only able to get the HD...

This is a nice little enclosure. The instructions were clear on how to install the M.2 SSD and they were large enough to read without a magnifying glass.   If you follow my reviews you are aware that one of my consistent complaints is the lack of instructions or instructions so small you can’t read them unaided.  Sabrent had clear, legible instructions. It has a good solid feel to it and it is easily robust enough to protect the M.2 SSD.  Oh, they also included a very nice little torx screw driver to insert the screw.  A nice touch! ·           ·         From the vendor: ·         Speed - USB 3.1 Gen2 port supports data transmission speeds of up to 10Gbps for steady and efficient data transfer. Backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB 3.0 at respective speed limits. ·         Easy setup - Hot-Sw...

What it looks like lit and in the dark. Have the problem with sports helmets for kids is getting them to wear it.  This helmet is almost too cool.  As adult, I would wear it but alas, my head is too big.  Please no comments as to the accuracy of that statement.   The helmet is certified and safe but it also LIGHTS UP!  Besides being cool with no lights it is beyond cool with lights.  This is an additional safety feature for those hard to see times around dusk, it makes your kid quite visible.  I really like this helmet. ·         Mohawk lights up with LED lights in 2 different modes; steady glow and flash! ·         Auto shut off to prolong battery life. ·         Recommended for kids 8-14 years old (54-58 centimeters) ·         Shell: PVC Interior: expanded polystyrene foam ·  ...

Capacity: 480GB Coming from the days of 8”floppy drives it is hard to recognize how much storage can be on one of these M.2 drives.  Even calling it a drive seems absurd.  Not that long ago, I would have assumed (incorrectly) that it was RAM.  The solid state aspect means it is fast.   That it is running in a 3.0 USB enclosure means for USB it is very fast.  It works well, I had to tell Disk Management what it was and after that I moved a large file over to it that went over pretty much as I typed the name.   Impressive technology. From the vendor: High-speed PCIe Gen3x4 interface: 2100MB/s read and 1600MB/s write - NVMe 1. 3 supported Get 3. 5x the speed of a SATA-based SSD Features SSD dash software management Shock and vibration resistant with no moving parts Three-year limited If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.