Nexgadget 4K Action Camera

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MAWLMUH

I received this Nexgadget 4K Action Camera at no charge in exchange for this review.

Let me start by saying that this camera is not close to the quality level of, say, a GoPro Hero. It also costs approximately 20% of what a GoPro costs, so it really is not fair to compare the two. The four-star rating I am giving this camera-package is most definitely taking the very low cost into account. There is a huge difference between a $65 action camera and a $350 action camera, as well there should be.

The Nexgadget camera is small and compact. It is about--perhaps even exactly--the size of the GoPro Hero 4. (I have not compared them.)

The menu functionality is fairly intuitive, so the camera is easy to set and use. The image quality seems fine, with one huge caveat. The zooming functionality is essentially useless. Rather than zoom smoothly, each time you click the button to zoom in or zoom out, the camera zooms a set amount. There is also a very audible "click." You really would not want to zoom at all while creating a video, which is why I say the zoom functionality is essentially useless.

You will need a Micro SD memory card to use this camera.

The camera does come with a whole slew of accessories and mounts. I did not test the waterproof case, but it seems as if it may be waterproof, as advertised.

I can't recommend this camera for anyone looking for something similar in quality to a GoPro. However this camera could be perfect as a first action camera for a child or young teen. If a camera like a GoPro is not in the picture for you (pun intended) and your options are no camera, or this camera from Nexgadget, the price is certainly attractive enough to make this camera a reasonable option.

iDiskk 32 GB iPhone Flash Drive With Dual Lightning and USB Connectors

https://www.amazon.com/iDiskk-Lightning-Connector-External-Certified/dp/B01FD6D2KU

I received this iDiskk flash drive at a significant discount in exchange for this review.

This is an excellent little flash drive with both a Lightning connector for Apple devices and a standard USB connector. The connectors are at either end of a metal piece that has a metal cover that swivels to cover the end that is not in use. The swivel piece clicks solidly in place. 

The cover end has a slot in it, so this flash drive could easily be carried on a keychain.

The flash drive seems to work perfectly in a Windows computer. I have not tried it in an Apple device, but I have no reason to believe that it would not function equally well.

This is a well-made, quality device. Even the plastic case that it comes in has been designed well, with indications on it showing how it locks and unlocks.

If you need a flash drive that will work in both Windows and Apple devices, this drive from iDiskk could be an excellent choice.

Mega Creative Jewelry Tree of Life and Heart Pendants

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6QL5NM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MT8UVGO

I received both of the Mega Creative Jewelry pieces above at significant discounts, in exchange for this review.

Both pieces have S925 stamped on the back of them, indicating that they are sterling silver. I have no way to verify that, of course. I did notice that the included chains do not have anything stamped on them, so the company may not even be claiming that the chains are silver as well.

Both pieces include many small crystals, which Mega Creative says are Swarovski crystals. Again, I have no way to know whether this is true or not.

I rated the Tree of Life four stars, and the Heart Pendant three stars simply because in my opinion, the heart pendant is a little bit gaudy. If you like that sort of thing, feel free to ignore my star-rating.

I don't think either of these pieces would qualify as "fine jewelry", but assuming they are really sterling silver, and assuming the crystals really are Swarovski crystals, they are attractive pieces available at fairly low prices. The workmanship seems good. If you like this kind of jewelry, you would probably be happy with these.

Shinngo 10,000 mAh USB-C Portable Charger

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2UFXA9

I received this portable charger / power bank at no charge, in exchange for this review.

This is one of the best looking, sleekest portable chargers I have seen. The rounded edges, and the interesting shape this unit have are not common when it comes to portable chargers. 

Another nice feature that this power bank has is that it can both charge devices that use a USB Type-C connector, and can also be charged using a USB Type-C connector. Of course USB-A works as well, but Type-C is faster. So this is a very versatile power bank.

This unit also has a flashlight built into it.

The one negative, and it is kind of a big one, is that this unit is a bit large and heavy for a 10,000 mAh portable charger. I have used several power banks with this much or even more power, and they were lighter and/or smaller. Because you'll probably be carrying this around with you, since that's what most people use power banks like these for, the extra size and weight is an issue.

This Shinngo 10,000 mAh portable charger does work well, and it looks good. If you don't mind a little extra size and weight, this power bank could be an excellent option.

Upow Bamboo Charging Station and MixMart 6-Port USB Charger

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GRF2Z6I

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBVJ9W1

I received this Upow Bamboo Charging Station and MixMart 6-Port USB Charger at no charge in exchange for this review.

The charging station is well-made. The wood is nice and solid, and the top part is held in place with four small magnets at the corners. There are four large slots which can hold iPads, large cell phones, and small cell phones. There are three large cutouts in the base, which allow for the routing of charging cables. (You can see those in the picture above.) There are also two small cutouts in two of the rows--four small cutouts all together, (not visible in the picture) which allow for even more flexibility in cable routing. One could charge up to four average-sized cell phones, and two iPads or similar devices at the same time, which would make use of all six of the charger's available charging ports. I would rate the bamboo charging station five stars.

The 6-port USB charger also seems to be well-made. My issue with it, and the reason the overall rating for the two items together is four stars rather than five stars is that I think the actual charging ability should be greater. Four of the six ports are capable of 2.4 amps, and the remaining two are capable of just 1 amp. At a minimum I would have liked to see all six ports capable of 2.4 amps, and ideally at least one or two of the ports should have been capable of QuickCharge 3.0 charging. For this reason my overall rating of the two items together is four stars.

Easy Home Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Easy-Home-Digital-Wrist-Blood-Pressure-Monitor-with-Heart-Beat-Pulse-Meter-Function/48858847#about-item

I received this digital wrist blood pressure monitor at no charge, in exchange for this unbiased review. I really wanted to like this monitor, as it seemed like it would be easier to use than the more typical arm-cuff type of monitor. Unfortunately, though, I really didn't like this monitor at all, and I won't be using it.

The main issue I have with this blood pressure monitor is that it seems quite inaccurate. I tested it a few times on myself, and once on my wife. I followed all the directions in the manual. Every  reading was significantly higher than the readings obtained by my arm-cuff monitor. A blood pressure monitor that is inaccurate is not a useful device.

Another issue with this wrist blood pressure monitor is that it is quite uncomfortable to use. My wife's fingers became numb and tingly, and she hated the feeling. That did not happen to me, but I also thought the discomfort was significantly higher than with arm-cuff monitors.

There are other trivial things I did not like about this device, but in light of the above, most are not even worth mentioning. One, though, is that it seems almost impossible to pack the monitor into the small carry pouch without it turning itself on inside the pouch, and then attempting to monitor blood pressure. It gives up after ten or fifteen seconds, but it is still annoying.

I simply can not recommend this wrist blood pressure monitor.

Eletist Play Tunnel For Cats

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6O2W0J

This is a pretty simple cat play tunnel that I received at no charge in exchange for this review.

The tunnel has three tube sections, as pictured. It is a bit smaller than I thought it would be, but that could be a positive as well, in that it doesn't take up that much room. The material is "crinkly", and makes some noise as the cat (or cats) move through it. The play tunnel folds up into a fairly compact space, though it does not come with a bag to store it in, as some similar products do.

The cat that this tunnel was obtained for does seem to enjoy using it. She did pull the ball apart from the tunnel within a few minutes of being introduced to the tunnel, so don't plan on having the ball remain attached very long. 

Overall this is a pretty good product that the cat definitely enjoys using.

Vorfreude Cardiology Stethoscope

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HCFW620

I received this stethoscope kit at no charge, in exchange for this review. Since I do not know how to use a stethoscope, rather than attempt to review this item myself, I asked my wife, a pediatric surgeon, to help with this review as she uses a stethoscope regularly in her practice. The following is what she had to say about it.

"This is a high quality stethoscope. The ear buds are comfortable and are a size that I imagine would fit most ears. The sound acoustics are clear and the different frequencies are obtained by altering the pressure on the diaphragm. This does take a bit of practice, but is not difficult to master. The stethoscope is a good weight to carry comfortably, and is sleek in design. The lifetime warranty on parts is a great feature, and the included pupil pen light is a great little addition. Overall I am very pleased with this stethoscope, and will use it routinely in patient care."

Azalco 6th Generation HD Virtual Reality Headset

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6QUQ6G

I received this Virtual Reality headset at a significant discount, in exchange for this review. Although I have not used any VR headsets extensively, I have experience with a few others that I had received for review purposes. I can honestly say, without any reservation, that this one from Azalco is the best of those that I have tried.

The main reason I really like this VR headset is that my phone stays in it solidly, and I don't have any concerns about possibly scratching the phone's screen. I could not say that confidently about the other headsets I have tried. In fact one of them was so bad, my phone would not stay in place at all, rendering that headset useless to me.

The Azalco headset comes with a remote that can be connected to your phone via bluetooth. The remote allows for control in VR apps that require it. It can also be used to interact with a media player. It operates on two AAA batteries, and paired quickly with my phone.

The head straps adjust easily, and the headset is comfortable to wear, with ample padding around the eyes.

Also included in the package are a larger set of silicone pads, to attach to the bottom of the unit if they allow for a better fit with your device than the attached, thinner ones do. A screen cleaning cloth completes the package.

There may be better Virtual Reality headsets available, but if so, I have yet to try one. I am very pleased with all aspects of this headset.

Neodymium Bar Rare Earth Magnets

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NALNUOQ

These are incredibly powerful magnets which I received at a significant discount in exchange for this review. I say that they are incredibly strong because I literally can not separate them now that I allowed them to attach to each other!

The fact that I now have one magnet and not two is 100% my own fault. The magnets were shipped in a well padded box, and had a plastic separator between them. I had no idea that the attraction would be so strong that I would not be able to separate them if I allowed them to connect.

The magnets are so strong, they actually scare me a little. I am being very cautious not to allow them near any computer, cell-phone, etc, for fear of damaging the data storage. These are STRONG magnets!

If you need a couple of incredibly powerful magnets, I can definitely recommend these.

KingYou In-Ear Stereo Metal Earbuds


https://www.amazon.com/KingYou-Earphones-Headphones-Earbuds-Comfort-Fit/dp/B06X1BCNZ3

I received these KingYou earbuds at a very significant discount, in exchange for this review. The photo above shows the color that I selected--rose gold--but these earbuds are also available in gold, red, and two shades of grey.

These earbuds (or headphones as some would call them) seem to function well. I am no audiophile, but the sound quality seemed fine to me. The one feature these earbuds lack is a volume control of any kind. There is a multi-function button that can be used to pause, skip to the next track, or go back to the previous track, but there is no volume slider, like ones I have seen on similar products. I would have rated these earbuds from KingYou five stars if they had included a volume slider. There is a microphone, near the multi-function button.

The earbuds come with a nice velvety pouch to store them in. They also come with a small cleaning cloth, and, perhaps most importantly, three sets of silicone earpieces, so that you may adjust the fit to your ears.

Overall I am pleased with the quality of these earbuds, which I believe are also priced pretty well.