Perfect for every day use as well. – Poweradd [UL Listed] 2-Outlet International Travel Charger Power Adapter.

My husband just got home from a very long deployment. I had to send him and others many travel adapters. They aren’t told they need them until they get to where they are going, too. These come in handy even if you do not leave the states. This particular power adapter with travel adapters and smart USB ports, is a very useful unit. It can be used in home on a daily basis, easily. The US plug adapter is attached to it upon arrival. It does come with 4 different plug adapters which make it useable in the UK, AU, EU, and JP as well. The plugs are easy to change. On the top of the unit, you will see a grey lever. You need to push this to remove the plug, and to place in the new plug adapter. It locks into place firmly as well. Also on this adapter are 2 – 3 prong outlets and 2 smart USB ports. You can just use this in any outlet at home while not traveling. Another really handy feature is the built in micro USB charging adapter. It is wrapped around the unit. Just pull it free and plug in your phone or tablet. My items read it immediately and start charging right away. The same goes for the USB ports. These ports have a nice fit, and they can deliver up to 2.4A for fast charging. IPhones do not require that much, but these are smart ports, and will only deliver what it needs. My Android devices require higher amps, and I am also covered with these. This unit can handle an input of 100V~240V. It has a 24 month warranty too. It’s a very handy unit. Perfect for a countertop outlet since it has the attached micro USB cord. It’s truly perfect for travel, even in the states. My husband and older son work on the road and stay at a lot of hotels. They need travel adapters like this to keep their items charged on the road. It really makes life easier. My unit has been reliable and working well.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Poweradd [UL Listed] 2-Outlet International Travel Charger Power Adapter with Worldwide UK/US/AU/EU/JP Plugs + Dual Intelligent USB Ports, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this very handy product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014SII7FO

With this, you always have power. – Poweradd’s Pilot P1 Power Bank.

Power banks are definitely an essential every home should have nowadays. It’s just as essential as having back up batteries. We use ours for work, travel, emergencies, and when we can’t access an open outlet, lol. This particular power bank is by Poweradd. They call it their Pilot P1. It has an internal 5000mAh battery, as well as a 2A USB out port. Your power bank will arrive with 1 micro USB cord. That is how you charge it up. When fully charged you will see 4 blue LEDS lit up. They go down as you use it. The lights are on the side by the power button. It’s a lightweight unit, and measures out at 5 inches long and 2 ½ inches wide. It is also just under ½ an inch thick. Aesthetically it’s a very sharp looking power bank. I love the textured design. Power wise, it works wonderfully. It has smart charging capabilities. It will detect your device right away and provide what it needs. It charges our Galaxy Note 5 phones very quickly. We were able to charge our phone and a bug vacuum, and still had 25% battery life left on it. You can use this for anything that charges via a USB cord. If you have IOS products, you will need to provide your own cable. The same goes for other specialty charging cables. I plugged my phone into a regular power source, and my husband used this power bank. We were both at about 20% power left. His phone was fully charged, where my phone was still at 69%. So, this charger definitely charges quickly. This is really a great back up power source.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Poweradd’s Pilot P1 Power Bank, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Poweradd-Stylish-Portable-External-Charging/dp/B0179NZ0OG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Time to be louder! – Pyle Voice Amplifier PA MP3 Bluetooth Speaker.

Sometimes you just need to be a little louder. This new toy from Pyle will definitely let you do that to. It is a small, and lightweight personal amplifier, Bluetooth player, recorder, and FM radio. You will get 1 charging cable, 1 unit, and 1 headset in your package. Do not lose the charging cable, it is not a micro USB cable. Once it’s charged up, it’s fairly easy to use. It pairs very quickly as Pyle Audio and no code is needed to pair. It gets really loud, lol. Be careful not to get the microphone close to the amplifier. You will get this deafening high pitched squeal sound; it’s horrible! This unit has a belt clip on it for easy carry. So, you can walk around with the headset on, and have the freedom of your hands. If you are using this as an amplifier to give a class, or a presentation, you can still use your hands to show displays or go over charts and graphs. The Bluetooth mode plays your music, or audio books quite well. There are buttons to go back or forth through your playlist. The volume control is the on/off turning knob on the top of the unit. The mode button is the multipurpose button. Press and hold it to change the mode. It does tell you what mode, plus it displays the mode on the LCD screen, on the front of it. You can also save your radio stations to designated buttons, on the front of the unit. If you supply your own micro SD card, you can record and playback on it too. You can also play your own music from your micro SD card. My husband loves to sing, so he is definitely using it for Karaoke as well. The FM radio is by far my least favorite feature on this unit. The volume control isn’t great on this machine. It’s easy to get it very loud, and almost off, lol, but in-between is not that doable. Especially with the radio. There is an antenna to pull out which does help with the FM reception. As a PA system, I think it works great. It’s loud and clear. The headset is lightweight and comfortable on. It is also very adjustable too. They have an FCC disclaimer on their ad, and let’s just say, I’m not happy about all the control there is on everything nowadays, lol. So, Here is their disclaimer:

“ Consumer Alert: Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888- CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.”

Overall, this is a great personal PA system. It’s fun to sing on, especially since you can record. You can’t go wrong with Bluetooth either. You can’t beat it for the price.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Pyle Voice Amplifier PA MP3 Bluetooth Speaker for Tour Guides Rechargeable and waste Clip, at a reduced cost, in Exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this unit, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Amplifier-Bluetooth-Speaker-Rechargeable/dp/B01C5RL8K6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Time to cool off. – Havit’s HV-F2062 19″ Laptop Cooling Pad.

We all have a laptop in our home now. Between homeschooling and work, they are needed. They can run hot though, and that isn’t overly healthy for your computer. Using a laptop cooling pad is essential. I use on all of the time. This particular cooling pad is quite impressive. The size of this thing is huge. It can accommodate a 19” laptop! Most cooling pads go up to 17”. This is the first 19” one that I have personally seen. It can also go up 5 levels with laptops up to 17”. It has 2 large fans in it with blue LED lights. You cannot run the fans without the lights, they work in conjunction with each other, and are controlled by a light blue turn wheel on the side of the unit. It is located next to the two USB ports. One USB port is for the included USB to USB cable, which is used to power the unit. Since it has to plug into your laptop, they provide a backup USB port for you to use as you need. I can’t believe how quiet these fans run. You really can’t hear them at all. The main part of this unit is a metal grate which your laptop sits on. The rest of the unit is made out of a thick plastic. The stand to adjust the height levels is metal as well. They grooves to adjust the height levels were done well, so you won’t have to worry about it collapsing on you, unless you really bump into it. There are also two feet underneath the stand to lift it that way as well. There are two plastic, lift up tabs to pull up, so your laptop doesn’t slide off when elevated. The 2 fans really do cover the entire underside of your laptop. It’s not an over bearing fan that will make you cold, lol, just your laptop. The two fans are 130mm in size, which is 5.12”. That’s a big size, and they really work. There are also 4 anti-skid pads on the underside of the pad, so it won’t slide on you as well. Overall, this is a well-made product. I am not new to Havit computer products, and this one has met the high standards I am used to.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Havit’s HV-F2062 19″ Laptop Cooling Pad with 2 Silent Fans for Notebook Laptop (Black), at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Havit-HV-F2062-Laptop-Cooling-Notebook/dp/B01CRUHXBY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

You too can possess the AllSpark. – Hami’s AllSpark Bluetooth Speaker.

I honestly immediately think of The Transformers, when it comes to this speaker. I mean really, the AllSpark. The hunt for the AllSpark is over. You can buy it on Amazon now, lol. This is a great little speaker. It’s perfect bedside, desk side, and the like. It has fun LED lights that move throughout it. The LED colors are red, green, and blue, interchanging. When you first turn the speaker on, it talks to you in a Transformer like, voice. It’s too much fun, I love it!!!!!!

It paired immediately with my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 phone. It comes up as Qone2 to pair, and no code is required to pair. The lights flash to the beat of the music as well. It sounds pretty good for a small 3W speaker. The music is pretty clear. You can play music through a 3.5m Aux cable, micro SD card, or Bluetooth. They include an Aux cable, but you need to supply your own micro SD card. This AllSpark is only 2.4” squared. There are buttons on the cube to move the music forward or back. It’s a short press to change the music, and a long press to change the volume. There is also a pause/play button, which is also the button to accept a call. Which it does quite well. It has Bluetooth 3.0 technology in it, so even if you have an older phone, it should work well with it. It is compatible with both IOS and Android as well. It’s pretty clear overall when playing. It has some areas where it may sound a little raspier. But, it is a lot clearer sounding than other 3W speakers I have tested. I love the added fun of the lights. Since they are just run through the lines of the AllSpark, they add enough fun, without being over bearing. You can get up to 10M away from the cube without dropping your signal, but that needs to be same room. It will end up dropping the signal if you go behind walls, or around the corner. You can even get around 5 hours of playtime on a full battery charge. If you play your music loud, you may get less battery time. I really like this speaker. Besides being so fun, it affords the ability to play your music and audio books with ease.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Hami’s Allspark Cube Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this speaker, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hami-Allspark-Wireless-Bluetooth-Microphone/dp/B01C8DTJ08?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Great sounding Wireless headphones. – Apie’s Wireless Bluetooth Headphones.

I live in a household of music nuts. But, it’s not always convenient to play your tunes or audio books out loud. That’s where headphones come in handy. We have several different kinds. But the full sized ones are really comfortable to wear. This pair by Apie is quite comfy, and the red/black combination is really sporty. I like it a lot. In your package you will get 1 large velvet drawstring storage bag, 1 headphones, 1 short micro USB cord, and 1-3.5mm to 3.5mm Aux cable. There is a bright red LED on while they are charging, and when they are done, the light turns green. I love they thy fold for easy portability and storage. I am so glad they included the storage bag, not all of them do. Here are some of the specs for these headphones:

*40mm drivers

*Up to 8hrs of battery life, Polymer Lithium Battery, 220mAh

*Impedance – 32ohm

*Frequency Response – 20-20.000Hz

* Sensibility 106dB+3dB

*Output power – 150mw

These headphones have the right ear and left ear clearly marked on the inside of the headband. The controls are on the right ear. There is a separate multipurpose button, a volume + button, a volume – button, a fast forward to next song button, and a restart, and go back in the playlist button. The multipurpose button is the power button, pause button, and phone call button. You can take calls with these headphones. They do have a mic. My headphones paired quickly and with no code required. They came up as SF-SH888B to pair. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 5, and they work wonderfully with it. I can listen to anything with Wi-Fi though, or through the Aux cable, which is great. The ear padding on these is very soft and comfortable. They are easily adjustable as well to fit a variety of head shapes and sizes. I listened to a large variety of music; from rap, to country, to pop, and rock. The instrumental and bass sounded clear and enjoyable. I didn’t get any pitchiness, or lag. You can be approx.. 10-15 meters away if in the same room. If you go around corners or walls, the signal will drop. You do get that choppy warning, so if you back up, your signal will remain. The phone calls are very clear. When you press the multipurpose button, wait a second, and it will answer the call. I was getting impatient, lol. And would press the button again; press and what a second. The call answers loud and clear. These headphones do speak to you for things like: Power on, Power off, and the like. They do not state what call is coming in, it plays that usual diddy to let you know you have an incoming call. These are quite comfortable on. I wore them for a long time, and my ears never broke a sweat, and I never developed a headache. I just enjoyed my music. I am truly enjoying these headphones, and I am comfortable recommending them.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Apie’s Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Foldable Noise Cancelling, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to review these awesome headphones, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C12HN9K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

A stand out Bluetooth Speaker! – Apie’s Classic Sound Cannon Portable Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Speaker.

Here’s another wonderful Apie speaker. Since my family goes through speakers, I am happy to see more from them. I really like the other one I just reviewed. Their quality is pretty darn good. Aesthetically, it’s quite sporty too. The added built in handle attachment, makes it perfect to grab and go. The handle is actually integral to the unit. The controls are on it. Bluetooth speakers are great, because they can go anywhere with you, as long as you remember to charge it up. My older son also uses one all of the time in his van. He is a commercial electrician, and has a new van. It has a stock radio, with no ports. He doesn’t even have a 12V outlet. So, he listens to audio books a lot on a Bluetooth speaker. It needs to be small, but loud. This one fits the bill. It only measures at approx.. 9 1/2 inches long by 2 ¾” deep and 5 ½” tall. So, it is highly portable. It is also a 10W speaker, so it can get pretty loud. It has 2 5W drivers. It also has what they call, 3D sound technology in it. This speaker has Bluetooth v3.0 plus EDR technology in it, so if you have an older phone, it should work with it also. This is a very user friendly speaker as well. It has separate buttons for pretty much everything, as well as so many functions. On the back of this speaker you will find your aux port, USB in port, micro USB in port, on/off switch, and micro SD card slot. On the top of the handle you will find a pause/phone button, mode button, fast forward and rewind buttons, as well as volume up and volume down buttons. With the mode button you can choose between Bluetooth, micro SD, FM radio, and Aux in. There are blue LED letters that shows you your selection, as well as the radio stations as you scroll through them. Under the handle there are also blue LEDs, that illuminate the space between the handle and the speaker; so cool. This speaker talks to you in regards to saying where you are: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Disconnected, Radio, and the like. It does not state the telephone call coming in, it rings. It does have a mic, so you can accept calls through the speaker as well. The music quality on this speaker is great. It is loud and clear. It doesn’t matter what I play, be it Italian music to rap, to country, I enjoyed it all. The bass and instrumental are clear, and pretty steady. You can get the typical 10 meters away from the speaker, but it needs to be in room. If you go around corners, or behind walls, the signal will drop. The internal battery is large since it can go for about 10 hours. I could not find the stated battery size anywhere though. The louder you play the music, the less battery time. Also, the louder the music, the clarity is down a little, especially in areas where’s there’s a lot of drumming and cymbals. I find that very normal with Bluetooth speakers, and this is better than a lot of them. It pairs and plays immediately. It comes up as DY25L to pair, and no code is needed. It’s a great overall speaker, especially at its size, and it’s being 10W.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Apie’s Classic Sound Cannon Portable Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Speaker, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. You will get 1 aux cable, 1 micro USB cable, and 1 speaker in your package.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CSM9IDC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Strong Bluetooth Speaker. – Apie’s portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker.

My husband loves Bluetooth speakers. We go through a lot of them, lol. Needless to say, I was so happy to be able to review this Apie 10W portable Bluetooth speaker. Aesthetically, it’s quite sporty too. Bluetooth speakers are great, because they can go anywhere with you, as long as you remember to charge it up. My older son also uses one all of the time in his van. He is a commercial electrician, and has a new van. It has a stock radio, with no ports. He doesn’t even have a 12V outlet. So, he listens to audio books a lot on a Bluetooth speaker. It needs to be small, but loud. This one fits the bill. It only measures at approx.. 8 ¾’s inches long by 2 ¾” deep and wide. So, it is highly portable. It is also a 10W speaker, so it can get pretty loud. This is a very user friendly speaker as well. It has separate buttons for pretty much everything, as well as so many functions. On the back of this speaker you will find your aux port, USB in port, micro USB in port, on/off switch, and micro SD card slot. On the top of the speaker you will find a pause/phone button, mode button, fast forward and rewind buttons, as well as volume up and volume down buttons. With the mode button you can choose between Bluetooth, micro SD, FM radio, and Aux in. There is a little blue LED that moves to your selection. This speaker talks to you in regards to saying where you are: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Disconnected, Radio, and the like. It does not state the telephone call coming in, it rings. It does have a mic, so you can accept calls through the speaker as well. It does not have an LCD screen, so you just move the back and forth buttons to scroll through stations, and choose. The music quality on this speaker is great. It is loud and clear. It doesn’t matter what I play, be it Italian music to rap, to country, I enjoyed it all. The bass and instrumental are clear, and steady. You can get the typical 10 meters away from the speaker, but it needs to be in room. If you go around corners, or behind walls, the signal will drop. The internal battery is large at 2200mAh. It can go for about 8 – 10 hours. The louder you play the music, the less battery time. Also, the louder the music, the clarity is down a little. I find that very normal wit Bluetooth speakers, and this is better than a lot of them. I had a hard time finding FM stations as well. This is more common for me. I live near a Military base, and I need a strong antenna to get a radio signal. It comes up as DY22 to pair, and no code is needed. All the ports worked well. I had no operational issues with my speaker at all. It’s a great overall speaker, especially at its size, and it’s being 10W.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Apie’s portable Wireless Bluetooth Speakers 10W Output Power with Enhanced Bass HI-FI Surround Stereo Sound, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. You will get 1 aux cable, 1 micro USB cable, and 1 speaker in your package.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CSM6YBG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Let the IOS and Android duel begin. – Arrela’s 2 in 1 USB Noodle Cable 8 pin Lightning Cable & Micro USB Cable.

Haha, this cable reminds me of the divided teams, households. In this case, though, it’s Apple verses Android, lol. We are a family like that. My sister and her family all went Apple, and my direct household is currently Android. For divided households, this cord is perfect. It has the usual USB end on one side, and then a double sided head on the other. The top of the cord is the lighting cable end. If you pull up on this, you can snake the micro USB end out, to use that one. The lighting cable end has a cap that you can keep on it, when not in use, to protect it. This cable is 3.3ft long. I ordered it in the fun, bright green, but it is also available in pink, yellow, blue, white, and black. So, there’s a color for everyone. I was able to still get fast charging from this cable, which was a big relief. I do have a strong charger though, so that does need to be taken into consideration. This is a flat cable. I love that design. I do not twist these up nearly as much as regular cords. The connection points were done well. The USB and micro USB both fit nice and tight in my ports. I had no trouble fitting it to my phone with the Otterbox Defender case on it either. Some chargers won’t fit, but I had no trouble with this one. So far, I have had reliable, and quick charging with this cable. I like the bright color cable, it’s easy to spot. If you are a dual Apple/Android Family, then this cable will really come in handy. It’s also great to have if you do a lot of carpooling too.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Arrela’s 2 in 1 USB Noodle Cable 8 pin Lightning Cable & Micro USB Cable Universal Data Sync Charging Cable Cord (3.3ft) Green, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this cable, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AU5U8RO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I love the magnetic ends. – Mpow Bullfight Bluetooth 4.1 Wearable Wireless Headphones.

My guys use a lot of Bluetooth headphones. Be it for the gym, or work, they get used. They are also a must have for driving if you work on the road like my guys. It’s the hands free way to take calls, so you do not get distracted while driving. I am quite pleased with this set by Mpow. They are comfortable to wear, and they fit so well. I shook and shook my head, as well as jumped around, and did sit ups. They stayed in perfectly. They do come with 1 extra pair of silicone earbuds, in case you need them. These have their controls on a bar a little off of the right ear. These headphones are also magnetic. You can hook them around your neck while not in use. You can wrap them around your wrist like a bracelet until you need them, and you can place them on the fridge so you don’t forget to take them with you when you head out. My Galaxy Note 5 paired quickly with these headphones. They pair with the coolest code I am seen yet: Mpow Bullfight. How about that?! These don’t speak until you pwer off, and then they say, “power off”. It will let you know when a call is coming in. There is a button on the back of the bar, just press it. It works really well, and there is really no log. These headphones have a Honeywell switch in them, which is what makes the switch so smooth. The calls were actually pretty loud and clear. When the call is over, it will revert right back to your music. When you first turn the headphones on, you need to press the multipurpose button on the back of the bar for about 4 seconds. You will then see the red and blue LEDs flash. The + and – buttons are on the front of the bar. If you short press these, they adjust the volume. When you long press them, they will either move your music forward, or restart the last song. The headphones have the Bluetooth 4.1 version, and a pretty long battery life. You will get about 7 hours of talk/play time, and 175 hours of standby time. If you listen to your music really loud, the play time will be less. You can get about 30 feet or 10 meters away from your source with these, but not around corners or behind walls. I could only go around 15ft away when going around a corner, before it started breaking up. I was able to really enjoy many different genre of music with these headphones. The music was pretty clear, and even. These are pretty enjoyable to wear and use.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Mpow Bullfight Bluetooth 4.1 Wearable Wireless Headphones, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase these great sounding headphones, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ARRB32O

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