An incredible power station. – Ocean Technology’s UNITEK 10-Port(with 1 Port QC 2.0) USB Charger Charging Station for Multiple Device with SmartIC Tech.

If you have a family of electronics, you need this charging station. It is powerful, and oh so handy to have and use! There are a total of 10 USB ports on this charging station from Unitek, sold by Ocean Technologies. Each port can deliver a charge up to 2.4A, and 1 port is a QC 2.0A port. This is a 60W unit. This port has a different color inside of it, so easy to see. It is the port all the way on the right. All the ports offer a nice snug fit. The power cord comes in 2 pieces and attaches into the left side of this stand. This is the coolest stand too. It comes with 10 plastic dividers, that push into the grooves on top of the unit. You can set them up any way you want, or leave the off all together. With them on, you can stand your charging items between those dividers. I put several on, in a wider configuration, and was able to stand my power banks up between them, while charging them. I love how organized that is. It takes up so much less space this way as well. Since each port delivers so much power, you can actually charge a lot of items at one time. Most of my items require the larger amps, so this is perfect for me. I can charge phones, tablets, batteries, and power banks, all at one time. This is what they said about the QC port: “The 1 charging port with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, which allow certain Qualcomm Snapdragon based devices charge up to 75% faster than devices that use conventional charging methods.” I think that’s pretty impressive, myself. This unit is larger, but does not have a built in fan. Even so, it only gets a little warm to the touch while charging. It comes with a US plug, but can accept voltage worldwide: 100-240V input. So, if you do a lot of traveling, just bring a plug adapter with you, and you are good. This charging station is even energy efficient. It received the highest rating from the U.S. Department of Energy of DOE 6. I like knowing that. It’s a smart charger, and supplies what you need to your unit, as well as, it won’t over charge your item. That is an important feature as well. So far so good for me with this charger. It is performing perfectly, and I am loving it.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Ocean Technology’s UNITEK 10-Port(with 1 Port QC 2.0) USB Charger Charging Station for Multiple Device with SmartIC Tech, Organizer Stand, 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/PowerPort-10-Port-Charging-Multiple-Organizer/dp/B01AA5G8MS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Meet the Dragon from Vomach.

I live in a home of gamers, lol. Especially computer gaming. These headphones are definitely getting some use. The have two 3.5mm cables and one USB cable attached to it. The USB is to power the green LED lighting throughout the headphones. I love the green LED lighting on these Vomach Dragon headphones. It really adds to the gaming environment. The mic on these actually lights up green as well. You do not have to use the LED lighting in order to use the headphones. My younger son’s computer isn’t set up for him to use the LEDs while using the headphones, unfortunately. My computer is, as well as my older son’s. One Aux cable powers the mic and headphones, and one just does the headphones, and no mic. No, they are not labeled, lol. My younger son always speaks to his friend while they play games, and the mic has been very clear for him. There is a mic off switch and a volume control bar, part way down the 2meter cable, and they are very easy to operate. It’s pretty generous in size, which is good for him, because he can’t sit still. The mic is clear on both ends too. You will not have to yell and keep repeating yourself with this one. I listened to videos and the sound is very clear. Both the bass and instrumental were pretty level. No weird pitches, no static, or lag. My son says they are perfect. And he is not a fan of headphones. He’d rather scream into the computer. It’s a lot of fun, lol. The ends of the Aux cables are gold plated for enhanced performance. The headband itself has a spring loaded adjustment to fit your head, and allow for comfortable movement and fit. The ear padding is very soft on the ears as well. On the inside of the ear cups you will see a screen printed Dragon; a nice touch if I do say so myself. Overall, we are very pleased with the Dragon from Vomach.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Vomach’s Dragon Green Over-Ear Wired Stereo Gaming Headset with Mic, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase these headphones, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Vomach-Over-Ear-Headset-Passive-Canceling/dp/B01CXRQGEQ?ie=UTF8&colid=1Q5LLWSJLS46O&coliid=IPIUSTHFRN2C7&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

Cable management with Airsspu’s Desktop Cable Management Cable Organizer.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Airsspu Desktop Cable Management Cable Organizer for power cords and charging accessory cables, black, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

This little guy is actually quite heavy. I knew it was weighted, but I was still surprised. The outside has a rubber coating, but when you turn it over you can see the metal threading in case you want to mount it. So, it is obviously metal on the inside. This holder will help keep up to 4 wires more organized, and thus hopefully, tangled free. This holder does not hold onto thin USB wires in a snug manner. They are loose fitting, but they remain there as they should. If you position this, where you would be moving the wires in an upward motion a lot, they will come out if they are thinner wires. I hate getting my wires tangled. I test a lot of items, and I am always moving and inter changing plugs and USB wires. This does help the insanity when you have multiple wires in a small space. Just position it well. I like how small it is, it really doesn’t take up much space at all. It measures out at just over 3 inches long and just under 2 inches wide. It is definitely a durable and long lasting piece.

If you would like to purchase this item, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Airsspu-Management-Organizer-charging-accessory/dp/B018KL5IBQ/ref=sr_1_5?m=A2DZD78PPHJT5U&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1452002696&sr=1-5

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

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

The easy way to straighten your hair. – Simply Straight Ceramic Hair Straightening Brush.

I personally think that ceramic hair straightening brushes are a brilliant invention. I love them. This one, by Simply Straight, arrives with a great instructional book. So, if you have never used one before, or even if you have, I recommend perusing it before you use it. This one has its controls on the back of the handle. They are semi inserted into the handle, and are impossible to accidently hit while using the brush. That is a great feature. I have a couple brushes, where it’s easy to change the settings, accidently. It is so annoying. I have thick, wavy hair, and need the higher setting. I hate when I keep lowering the heat on myself, lol. There is no worry of this on this brush. You can easily straighten and de-frizz yourself with this brush. You can even style your hair, with practice, with this brush. There are three main settings on this brush: Low, Medium, and High. Low is 365 degrees Fahrenheit and for delicate, fine, or colored hair. Medium is 410 degrees Fahrenheit and is for natural hair. High, which is what I use, is 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and is for thick or curly hair. It doesn’t but a couple minutes to heat up, and then you want to section of your hair as you brush. To straighten, they suggest in the pamphlet, to brush slowly from underneath the section of hair. This keeps the bristles off of your scalp, as well as giving you more control getting the brush through your hair. Just slowly move the brush through your hair. You will be so pleased at how well it works. It helps to calm your hair. I live by the coast, and in seconds, my hair can get so frizzy and wild. Even though these still get very hot, they are still a lot safer and use then regular straight irons. There is an LCD screen on the handle which lets you know the temperature. The automatic shut off on this unit is 60 minutes, if not used. It’s nice to know there’s a built in safety feature, but I think the time frame should be much less. Remember to let it cool off before storing it. Never rinse this unit off to clean it either. Use a cloth to clean it off, when it’s cool. The cord has the 360 swivel built into it, so it’s easy to use. The handle is comfortable to hold. Overall, it’s a great working ceramic straightening brush.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Simply Straight Ceramic Hair Straightening Brush, Black/Pink, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BCNH7DQ?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

So easy to operate. -Lightingmama’s Stage Lights with 12 LED Par RGB Lighting by Remote Control and DMX512

Stage lighting is a lot of fun. I have been able to review a few of them, and my favorite are by far, the ones that come with a remote, lol. Remotes do make things better. This particular stage light is quite user friendly too. They are not all like that! With the remote you can change up the light settings, colors, speeds, and turn it on and off. It runs pretty quiet for stage lighting also. When it arrives you will need to pull the plastic tab out of the remote. It comes with the battery. The stage light has the power plug attached to it. You do need to attach the arm bracket which acts as both the stand and hanging bracket for the light. Just unscrew the knobs on the side of it, and use those to attach it to the light. This light also has DMX in and outputs on the back of it. Lose the remote, no problem. You have the ability to manual set it on the back, as long as you know the settings. They do include an instruction booklet with the light. This is a 12 par light. It has 3 green, 3 red, 3 white, and 3 blue LEDs in it. It gets a little warm to the touch while running, which is much better than the old lights. It does have an internal fan to keep the heat level at bay. It also doesn’t use as much electricity; only 12W. The modes this unit has are: Auto-Play mode, Sound active mode, DMX mode, and Master-Slave mode. For the amount this light can do, it’s amazingly small in stature. It is only 5” in diameter, and 5 ½” deep with stand. But it really fills the room with fun lights. Being lightweight, it is perfect for parties, and really perfect for DJ’s. My light is running flawlessly, and I am very comfortable recommending this product.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Lightingmama’s Stage Lights with 12 LED Par RGB Lighting by Remote Control and DMX512, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C2A93VC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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