posted "A Step Up" about Papermate InkJoy Pen.   January 26, 2012

A Step Up
I really enjoy using Paper Mate InkJoy pens. They write smoothly, boldly and cleanly, and feel good in my hand. I've yet to have an issue with the …

posted "Get A Recently Manufactured Nighthawk" about Kidde KN-COPP-3 Nighthawk.   October 04, 2011

Get A Recently Manufactured Nighthawk
The manufacturer (Kidde) recommends replacing this Carbon Monoxide detector every 7 years. That may seem like an expensive proposition, but I feel it& …

posted "Good Spinner With A Design Issue" about Leifheit 23200 Signature Salad Spinner.   September 28, 2011

Good Spinner With A Design Issue
 There is a lot to like about the somewhat pricey Leifheit 23200 Signature Salad Spinner. Sturdy design, attractive appearance, effective drying …

posted "LOTS of Outlets" about Belkin Surge Protector 12 Outlet Power Strip.   September 26, 2011

LOTS of Outlets
   The Belkin Twelve-Outlet Surge Protector is one of those products that is hard to get overly excited about. As long as it works, I'm …

posted "Water Filter With Pluses and Minuses" about Drinkwell Hy-Drate Cat Ice White.   September 19, 2011

Water Filter With Pluses and Minuses
   The Drinkwell Hy-Drate filter/fountain seems like a good idea, but isn't one that I or my cats are overly impressed with. I have both …

posted "You Spin Me Right 'Round!" about Leifheit Twist Salad Spinner.   September 15, 2011

You Spin Me Right 'Round!
My mother-in-law recently picked up this salad spinner and I had the chance to use it while helping her out in the kitchen. It worked well and felt to …

posted "Laser Beam A Pharoh Just Like The Ancient Egyptians!" about KHET 2.0.   May 12, 2011

Laser Beam A Pharoh Just Like The Ancien …
My wife, son and I love to play chess. My six year old daughter is learning too. KHET 2.0 takes chess and turns it into laser tag, but strategy and fo …

posted "A bright, if average, tap light" about Fulcrum 30015-301 9 LED Tap Light.   May 04, 2011

A bright, if average, tap light
   The Fulcrum LED tap light is an evolution of the "wire-free light for anywhere" idea. It's 9 LEDs is the most I've seen …

posted the Quick Tip, "Right now, Amazon's Cloud Player only supports MP3 and M4A (AAC) non-DRM music files under 100MB in ...", on the topic Amazon Cloud Player.   April 07, 2011

posted "Amazon's Cloud Drive & Player" about Amazon Cloud Player.   April 07, 2011

Amazon's Cloud Drive & Player
Once again Amazon blazes a new trails for digital content. First was the Kindle and books have never been the same since. Buying a new book is now jus …

commented on Husher315's review of iPad 2, "The iPad 2 Leaves All Other Tablets in the Dust!".   March 15, 2011

commented on Shopaholic's QuickTip of Targus Screen Protector with Bubble-Free Adhesive for Apple iPad AWV1216US, Clear, "I was a bit hesitant about trying another iPad screen protector since all the other brands have fail ...".   February 16, 2011

posted "This Torch is HOT!" about Joby Gorillatorch Blade Tactical Flashlight.   January 05, 2011

This Torch is HOT!
   No bones about it--I love this thing. The Joby Gorillatorch Blade Tactical Flashlight has got to be the coolest and most useful flashligh …

posted "Doin' Da Juice" about Mophie 1137_JPU-PWRSTATION juice pack universal powerstation.   January 05, 2011

Doin' Da Juice
   This attractively styled little power brick can be a real lifesaver. It's designed to charge your mobile Apple devices when you'r …

posted "Good But NOT Bubble-Free!" about Targus Screen Protector with Bubble-Free Adhesive for Apple iPad AWV1216US, Clear.   January 04, 2011

Good But NOT Bubble-Free!
The Targus Screen Protector is a sturdy matte-finished plastic screen protector that cuts down on reflections and makes fingerprints less noticeable. …

posted "Be Wary" about Qlink Pendant.   December 30, 2010

Be Wary
I received the Qlink pendant (pictured black model)as a gift several years ago. I work all day with computers so thought it couldn't hurt, and mig …

posted "Can't live without it now!" about Altec Lansing MP450 Octive Stage.   December 30, 2010

Can't live without it now!
   This docking stand for Apple devices has quickly become an essential in my house. I can't imaging going back to the fold out case I w …

posted "Decent Value Range Point & Shoot Camera" about HP CW450.   December 03, 2010

Decent Value Range Point & Shoot Camera
   This HP point-and-shoot offers a lot of value for the money. HOWEVER, there are better cameras out there. While price makes up for a lot, …

posted "The Perfect Fit For My Laptop" about Case Logic ZLCS-114.   September 10, 2010

The Perfect Fit For My Laptop
   I own a HP Pavilion DM3-1130US 13.3-Inch Laptop and it fits neatly in the Caselogic ZLCS with a little room to spare. This could be the p …

posted "An Efficient Binder" about CombBind C210E.   August 19, 2010

An Efficient Binder
   My office purchased the CombBind C210E to replace an old Ibico Ibimatic. It has held up well under light use and I have to say it this el …