Electronics – Page 5

SHABA Bluetooth #SlimSpeaker #Review

Published on July 6, 2016 by stephanybissonetteLeave a comment

This SHABA Bluetooth Slim Speaker blew me out of the water when it arrived. The pictures online did no justice to just how awesome this little thing was actually going to be. The slim design is so much more visually appealing than others that I have seen on the market and comes in my favorite color…PINK!! It is the same size as an iPhone 6, compact and portable enough for outdoors, indoors, taking a walk or even a little party! I love using mine while I’m cooking or cleaning up around the house. The bass radiator on the front of the speaker is a cool feature that I haven’t seen anywhere else. It is pretty powerful and you can really see the bass hit on this radiator. The sound has been tuned by an audio specialist and you can really tell that a lot of time and effort went into perfecting the sound in this SHABA speaker.

The high-end aluminum surface gives a nice clean and modern look and feel. The metallic paint matches the material very nicely, and is avialable in steel, silver, gold, and pink. There is a foldable stand on the back of the speaker so you can prop up your SHABA speaker anywhere. You can use this speaker via Bluetooth, or use the built in FM radio to tune into your favorite station. There’s even a recording mode so you can record the music and listen to it later on. I think SHABA thought of pretty much everything when designing this speaker! There is nothing left to be desired and is available at a really reasonable price here on Amazon.

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Keep Your Home Cool This Summer With The Ozeri 360 Oscillation Tower Fan #Review

Published on July 3, 2016 by stephanybissonetteLeave a comment

It’s no secret that Ozeri is a favorite brand here in my household. When my sons needed a new fan for their room it was a no-brainer to get them something from Ozeri. But with SO many items available…which one should I choose? After viewing a few different Ozeri fans, I settled on the 360 Oscillating Tower Fan. It had many features that I was looking for, and the design would fit well into my sons room, or any room in my home for that matter.

This Ozeri fan is a visually appealing fan, which is important for people like me who want to stay cool during this awful heat without wanting to sacrifice style. It has unrivaled technology and oscillates at 60, 90, 120, or 360 degrees for partial to complete air circulation. There are over 200 staggered micro-blades to generate airflow at the lowest possible noise factor. There have been quite a few times where I have thought that it wasn’t even on because I simply couldn’t hear it like the old fan that was in my sons room. It has a really stylish and sleek design with multi-colored LCD that displays all fan functions and the room temperature. There is a nifty little remote that comes with the 360 Tower Fan and it tucks away nicely into the back of the top of the fan. If you should happen to lose your remote (like I’m sure my sons will eventually do) there are also buttons on top of the fan so you can adjust the settings regardless. There are 3 different cycles to choose from so you can customize your airflow, and also an 8 hour timer so you can go to sleep, outside, or WHATEVER without worrying about the fan staying on.

This 360 Tower Fan has kept my sons room cool, and they are loving the sleep mode on the fan while they are in bed. Another great Ozeri item that I don’t know how my household was living without.

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Oak Leaf String Lights…Making Summer Magical #Review

Published on June 29, 2016 by stephanybissonetteLeave a comment

Oak Leaf String Lights are one of the best things I’ve come across this summer. Simple, beautiful, and you can use them in SO many different ways. You can put them in beautiful glass jars and create soft outdoor lighting, you can wrap them around posts outside on your patio, or you can even line the inside of a tent and light up the night for a fun camping adventure.

These are some of the coolest little lights I’ve ever seen! We used safety pins to keep the lights in place and created a fun sleeping experience for our daughter (and our sons, once they saw it they had to go in and join her). They are battery operated lights, but the battery life is incredibly long lasting. The Oak Leaf lights can stay lit for 48+ consecutive hours and not dim or die. Oak Leaf is so confident you’ll love their product and that it will keep on working that they offer a 3 year warranty with their String Lights! The copper wire makes it easy to shape the string lights into or around any shape you can imagine. They are easy to get back into the package if you choose to store them in their original box and are so small and portable you can take them just about anywhere. What a wonderful space saving way to light up your summertime adventures.

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Bring Back Memories With 1byone’s Belt Driven Bluetooth Turntable #Review

Published on June 27, 2016 by stephanybissonetteLeave a comment

The belt driven Bluetooth turntable from 1byone will bring back some amazing memories, or help you make new ones! It has a traditional style with wood appearance available in brown or black. I chose the black turntable because it matches much of the home decor I already have.

This beautiful turntable has so many modern features that you’ll fall in love as soon as you take it out of the box. The vinyl to mp3 function is perfect for someone like me who wants to preserve my childhood music memories. It’s nice being transported to an earlier time simply by playing an old record on a new piece of technology. The Bluetooth feature is the most handy feature included. Because the turntable has a built in speaker (and a pretty powerful one at that!) I can sync up my phone and play my favorite music app while I cook and clean. You can use the built in speaker or you can also hook up to a receiver for all around sound coverage with your existing home theater system. The dust cover is a bit bare and plain, but it will still keep your turntable protected so you can enjoy it for many years (or decades) to come.

The balance of mid-century and modern is perfect! This 1byone turntable will be around for many years, and has become quite the conversation piece in my home. All of my friends fell in love with it’s sleek yet retro style and can’t wait to get one of their own. Only problem is, now my friends and I are all on the hunt for our old favorite records to rebuild our record collection now that we have a way to listen to the old music that we still love to this day.

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Protect Your Device With intelliARMOR #intelliGLASS #Review

Published on June 21, 2016 by stephanybissonetteLeave a comment

With our ever-evolving technological world, we need ever-evolving protection for our different devices. With intelliARMOR intelliGLASS you can protect your devices with the most advanced protection I’ve ever seen. What makes intelliGLASS so special? It is crafted from hardened glass and offers better-than-steel scratch protection. It has an oil and smudge resistant coating, and has advanced silicone adhesive to leave your screen bubble free and leaves no residue behind.

I wasn’t sure which device to protect with intelliGLASS first, my phone or my tablet. I decided I would protect my tablet first because it’s also in the hands of my children at times and let’s face it, children can be pretty clumsy or rough.

The intelliGLASS installs very easily, and is easy for anyone to put on with little trouble. It has a crystal clear appearance leaving my screen crisp, clear, smudge and oil free, and best of all well protected. After about an hour of my toddler playing a few games the screen still looked great! If after an hour in the hands of a toddler and the screen was still scratch free with no smudges or oily fingerprints the product has already done it’s job and paid for itself. Best of all there was no lack of touch screen sensitivity which has been an issue with other screen protectors I’ve tried. No more frustrated children because the touch screen wasn’t working right. intelliGLASS leaves your device working as good as if there were no screen protector in place.

The intelliGLASS by intelliARMOR is guaranteed to last the lifetime of your device, so you’ll never have to buy another screen protector again! Try intelliARMOR’s intelliGLASS for yourself and see why it’s the SMART screen protector. Save with a 20% off code! Enter INTELLI20 at checkout 🙂 .

***I received the product plus financial compensation to try the product and share my opinion with you. All thoughts and opinions are my own honest opinions***

Spoil Dad With The Hammacher Schlemmer High Definition Camera Drone #Review

Published on May 25, 2016 by stephanybissonette1 Comment

When you hear the name Hammacher Schlemmer, you should automatically know great things are to follow. With Father’s Day just around the corner I figured what better time to try out a high-tech toy that any man would love? It seems like drones are at the top of every man’s list, so I couldn’t wait to try out the High Definition Camer Drone available from Hammacher.

I love the visual appeal this sleek drone offers. The colors are really attractive, it is designed well, and is lightweight to boot. The controls are easy to operate so even a novice like myself can have fun.

The drone responds quickly to the remote control commands, and it is A LOT of fun to fly! You can control forward, backward, up, and down. You can also make the drone do flips mid-air which are always an attention grabber to even a non-drone-enthusiast. It can be pretty windy where I live, and I thought it would make it a little bit hard to take the drone up outdoors, but it handles really well and has a lot of power to be able to fight off the wind.

As if everything else great about this drone weren’t enough, I was really impressed with the HD camera equipped on it. It takes video and pictures at 1280×720 HD which allows for crystal clear images. This awesome drone is equipped with gyro stabilization so your video is always clear, never shaky. Matter of fact…two of those three images in the collage above are screenshots from video, and one is a still image. Can you tell which is which? I bet you can’t, because the video is just THAT good.

I hoped to be impressed by the High Definition Camera Drone, but I got so much more than I expected. There is really nothing left to desire and is great for a beginner, or someone experienced.

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Get Your Home Sparkling Clean With The Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away Speed #Review

Published on May 25, 2016 by stephanybissonette1 Comment

I pride myself on keeping a clean home which can be a challenge living in the dusty Arizona desert, AND having pets and children. Shark has been a brand I know and love for years, so I was really eager to get my hands on the Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away Speed to see how well it worked in my busy household.

Right out of the box, you can see that it’s a very visually appealing product, true to Shark fashion. I couldn’t wait to try out all of the different functions and ways to use one convenient machine. The Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away Speed is 2 vacuums in 1 – upright and powered lift-away! It will never lose suction, has powered motorized brushes in all modes, features hard floor cleaning with dust-away pro cleaner head, anti-allergen complete seal technology, fingertip controls, advanced swivel steering, and LED lights on floor nozzle to illuminate work area. It also comes with convenient onboard tools like the duster, crevice cleaner, and pet multi-tool.

The first function I wanted to try was the traditional vacuum. Last year I spent a pretty penny on a vacuum that promised to pick up pet hair, so I was really eager to see how good of a job it was doing. I decided to put my ‘old’ vacuum to the test. I vacuumed the living room as I normally would, then again with the Shark Rotator.

You can see that it left my carpet really clean! BUT…here’s what I wasn’t prepared for:

THIS heap of nastiness is what came up off of my living room floor with the Shark Rotator IMMEDIATELY after using my vacuum I spent an arm and a leg on. That vacuum I bought last year that promised to pick up pet hair obviously was not doing it’s job. GROSS!!

Next I could not wait to see how well the hardwood floor attachment worked. I decided to again see how well my house was being cleaned before…I mean…it LOOKED clean, that’s for sure. I swept my floor as I usually do with my broom and dustpan, then went over it again with the Shark Rotator.

Again, my floor was left looking really clean, and you guessed it, it pulled up a pile of filth that I had no idea was being left behind!

You can see that even after sweeping my floor, the Shark Rotator still managed to find SO MUCH NASTINESS hidden lurking on my floors. (The penny is for size reference 🙂 )

The hand attachments also come in really handy. My toddler likes to eat messy sometimes, and the couch gathers so many crumbs.

You can see that those pesky Pop Tart crumbs were nothing for the Shark Rotator, and my couch was left looking so much cleaner, and best of all, CRUMB FREE!

Day after day I keep finding new ways to use the Shark Rotator in my home. I feel really great knowing that my home is actually clean, and my children have the best living environment that they can have. The Shark Rotator never ceases to amaze me, and I know you’ll feel the same way as soon as you try one for yourself.

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

See How Jabra Changed The Ear Bud Game With The Sport Pulse #Review

Published on May 21, 2016 by stephanybissonetteLeave a comment

The next generation in ear bud technology is here. Jabra has introduced the Sport Pulse ear buds and they are fabulous!

My husband and I have tried many brands and styles of ear bud to no avail. We were never able to find something (no matter what price range) that ended up lasting more than just a week. Between my fitness training and my husbands demanding, hard job we’ve gone through a small fortune in ear buds. I was really eager to see how well the Jabra Sport Pulse performed, so I let my husband try them out since he would put them through much more abuse than me.

My husband literally moves houses for a living. This involves him being under houses all day long, and if that weren’t enough, we live in Arizona. It’s hot, sweaty, dusty, dirty, and downright miserable. Listening to music while he’s working helps his day pass much smoother but so far nothing has worked for him. Jabra Sport Pulse ear buds are built towards US Military rain, shock, sand, and dust standards so I figured if anything would withstand my hubbys abuse, these would.

His first day using the Jabra Sport Pulse ear buds he came home in a great mood. He was able to listen to his favorite music all day long and was able to leave his phone in the truck so he didn’t have one extra thing in his way. Two weeks later and these things are STILL holding true to their promise to perform.

A really nice feature is also the ability to monitor your heart rate and analyze your physical activity. The Jabra Sport Life app is easy to install and use, making the whole experience very pleasant. You can even plan your workout right from the app!

Jabra really thought of everything when designing the Sport Pulse ear buds and leaves nothing to be desired. Now…I just need to get a pair for myself so I don’t regret letting my husband have them. (You can also purchase a pair for yourself here.)

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Keep Your Home Cool This Summer With The Ozeri 3x Tower Fan #Review

Published on May 16, 2016 by stephanybissonetteLeave a comment

Living in Arizona means much of the year is hot and uncomfortable. Thanks to Ozeri, I will be keeping cool this summer with the Ozeri 3x Tower Fan. There are so many features to this fan, many I never thought I would use but I have to say I love every single function, and have used them all in just the couple short weeks I have had the fan.

I love the visual appeal of the 3x Tower Fan. It fits in nicely with the furniture we have, and is slim enough to fit into our small space.

The Ozeri 3x Tower Fan features:

Upgraded with canted fan blades that utilize the physics of blade curvature to generate opposing sound waves to reduce blade noise and isolate the soothing sounds of the airflow itself.
Boasting unrivalled technology, the 3x Tower fan is engineered with 3 independently controllable fans and 3 fan speeds, offering up to 9 levels of cooling and customized airflow.
Defining the latest in stylistic innovation and digital decor, the 3x Tower fan is among the world’s thinnest fans at less than 3 inches thick and boasts a visually arresting design with an elegant reinforced glass base stand.
Features 3 preprogrammed airflow patterns designed to foster sleep, relaxation and comfort with 90 degree whisper-quiet oscillation for optimal air circulation.
Extended range remote control and the touch sensitive LED control panel provide easy access to all features, including a 7.5 hour timer that can be programmed in 30 minute increments.

I love the convenient remote that’s included with the fan. It makes life much more convenient for a busy mom like myself.

The remote fits nicely into the back of the fan so it doesn’t get lost, which is also quite helpful with a 4 year old running around, moving everything.

I really enjoy the many customizable ways to use the 3x Tower Fan…you can truly make your experience your own. I have been sleeping a lot better since using the fan in my bedroom at night. The sleep mode is very relaxing, and I wake up feeling more refreshed and ready to tackle the day. I’m so glad I won’t be going through the summer without this wonderfully designed fan…you shouldn’t either!

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Unbeatable Quality At Incredible Prices With iRULU

Published on May 4, 2016 by stephanybissonetteLeave a comment

You all know how much I love my gadgets! When I heard about the new iRULU eXpro 10.1″ 8 GB Quad Core Android tablet I couldn’t wait to try it. My current tablet was a 7″ and I was very eager to increase my screen size.

The tablet came with a case which is much appreciated in my busy, hectic household. The screen resolution is 1024*600 and even on the startup I could see the graphics were going to be better than what I was used to.

When I have spare time I like to play cheesy mindless games, they help me unwind after a long day and the kids are in bed. I was really pleased with how quickly a couple of my favorite games downloaded. They tend to be larger games and downloaded quicker than any other device I’ve used so far.

The iRULU eXpro 10.1″ is android powered, so you have all the same Google functions that you’ve come to know, love, and rely on. A big app I use all the time being a reviewer is Google Photos so I was SUPER happy to see that function on the tablet as well.

Browsing the web is also done at a very quick speed which I was hoping for once I saw how quickly the games downloaded. I do a lot of work online and this has helped me out a great deal…it’s much faster than my other tablet and my desktop PC.

Although the camera isn’t the highest megapixel camera out there, it still works well enough to take great photos that you’ll enjoy sharing with friends and family.

All in all it’s a super great tablet at a price that can’t be beat. Both of my sons have birthdays in July and I’m thinking they will each get one of these iRULU eXpro tablets. I have let my toddler use the tablet a few times to see what kind of things it could be put through and handle with ease. She didn’t so much as put a scratch on it so I’m willing to bet her older brothers will love these when they get their own on their birthdays.

Of course, with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day around the corner the iRULU eXpro 10.1″ would also make an incredible gift for those occasions as well…that is if you can part with it after seeing how stunning it is in person.

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***