RFID Blocking Sleeves from #BLOCKIT #Review

I received these blocking sleeves at no cost to me in exchange for an honest unbiased review.


I have to say I have very mixed feelings about this product. I feel that the product is good but not something I have a use, need, or care for. I do not really worry about someone stealing my card information because I monitor my cards daily so I would notice something quickly. Although I do think older adults who do not actively monitor their cards as much might benefit from these. Also I have noticed that the sleeves make it so that they cannot fit into a normal wallet and much less into a minimalist wallet like mine. I think a RFID blocking wallet would be better for someone like me. These would make a great gift for someone with a large wallet or purse where they can fit the sleeves.

The sleeves are well made and seem to be made to be effective and durable. I personally like the car designs on the sleeves but that really limits the market to car enthusiast and may exclude a lot of people. The are made sturdy and rigid which will help durability but not carry ability. The are lined inside with a metal or alloy to help as the barrier. The card will fit securely and tightly inside the sleeve and run little risk of it slipping out.

As far as personally I would give these sleeves a 3/5 rating aka "It's Ok" as per Amazon rating system.

Ocarina of time #Review

I received this Ocarina at a discount to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

 

I by no means am an expert on the Zelda games or it's lore but I am a fan of games,  stories and music. I was excited at the opportunity to order and try this product. At first I though this was just a model or a proper which was still cool.

To my surprise not only did it make sound it is a working instrument which is awesome.

 

Construction/Design and Finish 5/5
It is super smooth and easy to handle. It is designed really well and logically as an instrument. It has a good amount of weight and holes are easy to cover.

 

Sound 4.8/5
I am not sure if I am blowing enough air or properly but sometimes I feel like it is slightly off key but I am not a talented musician so I can be totally wrong. I can definitely hear different notes emanating from the ocarina.

 

Innovation and creativity 5/5
It is super awesome that someone took the time and know how to design and adapt a real life model of this game prop/tool.

 

I definitely love this instrument and model and give it a 5 star rating.

Ecooda Maelstrom Baitrunner With Spare Spool Spinning Fishing Reel #review

I received this fishing reel at no cost to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

 

I already took this reel out to the port Isabel bay on a charter trip. I used 20lb line and a medium sized rod with this reel. Unfortunately there where no huge catches but I did catch a few whitings. I had a great experience with my rod and reel unlike others next to me including my father.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a spinning fishing reel that comes with 2 spools. One is for salt water fishing and the other for fresh water. I was really impressed by the idea and actual practicality.
I went ahead and installed the salt water spools and installed 20lb line. I had no problems putting line on it.

 

Casting 5/5
I had 0 problems with casting with this reel. Not once did it lock up,  snag or get tight. I was able to cast often and easily which is something I feel is super important for any fisherman who wants to enjoy a his time in the water.

Reeling in 5/5
I had great response and sensitivity when using this reel. It was smooth throughout the whole process and never tangled my line.

Design and Innovation 5/5
I love the color scheme and design.  Overall I got an aggressive feel and look from it. One of the best features is the lower drag line option. It is a click able on/off lever under the reel. You also still have the wheel adjustment drag on top but being able to set on and off so easily is awesome.

Sentey® Gaming Headset Arches #review

I received this headset at no cost to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

First off this is a USB powered headset that will be recognized even if you plug in through a peripheral device like a USB hub.

Pros:
I found that the headset provides a clear strong steady stream of sound.
I think that they have a really nice range from low to really loud volume. I like that the volume adjuster is a wheel system which allows you full and simple control on how loud you want the sound.
The microphone works well, the microphone stick slides down next to your face and then when you are done back up into the ear piece. You have the on/off clicker under the volume wheel.
I really enjoy the vibrations the headset produces for loud and bass based sounds. It works great for games even movies and tv.
They are super comfortable and stable on your head because of the adjustable strap on the top of your head.
The ear pads fit really comfortable against your head without causing discomfort or pain.
The headset stays in place and will not fall or slide off easily.
Aesthetically they are really nicely designed.
All seems to be made well with quality materials.

Cons:
I was kind of confused that every time you reconnect physically or restart the computer the headphones automatically turn on the monitor setting. This causes a clicking to happen which really had me confused and concerned when I first tried them out,  but it's just as easy as going to the sound settings and muting the monitor.
The control for volume seems really really low,  it fits me at below the waist line. This a problem because it is a heavy component so it shifts around, can easily pull on the cord ends and potentially hit you in places.

Overall I have to only give these headphones a 4/5 rating because I really do have an issue with the location of the volume control and that it always turns the monitor back on. These may not be a huge deal but are enough to make me just like the headphones and not love them.

Silicon Devices Wireless Bluetooth Headphones #ProductReview

I received this set of bluetooth earphones at no cost to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

With so many devices and multitasking being part of our everyday life we look to new technology to help us. There is where devices like this come into play.

 

Connectivity 4.9/5
These work through bluetooth which is easy to setup and connect. The phone call functions work well and the talking/hearing is clear and uninterrupted. I also used for music streaming from Amazon prime without issues. I also used to listen to audio/reading from the Bible app without problems.

 

Range 4.9/5
The promised 10 meter range worked for me. I tested this when I left my phone on the loader (one of those big construction tractors like the Tonka trucks) and got off to move some levers. It easily met the 30 feet all around except a slight disconnect when I was directly behind the loader but it quickly reconnected. The quality did not drop the further I went which surprised me.

 

Sound quality and clarity 5/5
These earphones produce a clear and loud sound at all times. I never felt that I was missing out on quality.

 

Battery life 5/5
Although I am rating the battery life at 5/5 doesn't mean I don't wish it wasn't longer because I do. Yet I am rating it on what it promises which is 3-6 hours of continuous use battery life which I happened to get out of it. I was at about 4.5 hours but I don't think I have had it 100% when I check battery life. Also you charge which a regular microusb cord aka the Android cord so this makes it easy to have a replacement and various options for charging.

 

Accessories and comfort 4/5
I really like that you get a small carry case for the earphones and the small ear tips. You get a variety of eat tips of different sizes, a few sets of what I think are pulling parts to take them off and a small clip to hold the cord that connects the ear pieces. They are definitely very comfortable in my ear and will stay in place for the most part but they do tend to slip out if I turn my head to often or too much. So that may be because the cord is about an inch or two too short or because I didn't use the clip to clip onto my shirt.

 

Overall rating 4.8
I give these earphones an overall rating of 4.8/5 and definitely recommend them for anyone who needs some earphones for work, the car or school.

AYL 3-in-1 LED Vehicle Emergency Flashlight Review

I received this flashlight at no cost to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

 

I already owned used and have tested various flashlights for years and it seems that these last few years they have gotten better and stronger. First off it definitely works and is completely functional. I found no defects with the flashlight I received and have not had it deteriorate since I started using it.

 

Based on what it is and what it is supposed to do I think it delivers on it's promises. It is definitely multifunctional and has a strong light.  It has 3 different light modes: the first lights just the front/top light,  the second is the light bar on the side,  and lastly it has a pulsating red light for emergencies. The base is in fact magnetic and it did stick to my car easily. The magnet allows you to also place the light bar in strategic places while you work or look for an item if you can find a metal surface for it to adhere to. It also helps you pick up and hold small metal items like screws and keys. It has a nice weight and it seems to be built solid enough to resist most mishaps.

 

I really feel like the functional design behind the selection between lighting modes really missed the mark. The way it currently works is that you click once mode 1 lights up (front), click another time mode 2 lights up (the light bar), click a third time and mode 3 lights up (emergency mode)  and then on the fourth click it finally turns off. What I mean is that a few of my favorite flashlights work by clicking is on/off and half clicks is how you toggle between modes. The advantage about this other way is one click no matter what mode I am on will turn off the light,  which I prefer by far.

I found that I can use this flashlight as a desk lamp which I think is pretty cool. 

Considering everything about this light I can solidly rate this flashlight at a 4.6/5.
 

Wireless Speaker by CoolStream review

I received this Bluetooth speaker at no charge in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

When you unbox this item it is very impressive.

 

Aesthetically 5/5

The visual aspects and build are great.  It looks and feels like it is very well built. Buttons are not loose or made of a cheap or soft material that you can mess up. The buttons are a hard clear plastic material. In the back you have a USB port,  SD card slot, an auxiliary cable slot and a DC power input. Everything slides in well and tightly. The speaker is on the heavy side compared to other Bluetooth speakers.

 

Sound quality 5/5

I was impressed at how loud this speaker can get and it never distorted the sound. Sound was clear at low through high sound intensity. All the while you get clear and crisp sound.

 

Sound loudness 5/5

I have various speakers and this is probably the loudest one I have.

 

Connectivity 2/5

I was sorely disappointed with the bluetooth connectivity. It is supposedly rated for up to 10 meters/ 30 feet but in my experience using it for a week it is closer to 2 meters/ 6 feet outside and about 3 more feet inside a building to get a constant uninterrupted stream of music. Also you cannot have the item you are streaming from in your pocket because that causes disconnection issues. You cannot have things in the direct path between your phone and the speaker because it will cause the signal to disconnect often. Ultimately this is a very low range low tolerance Bluetooth system. I made a few calls with the system the sound coming out works good but the microphone seems to not be great at picking up voices and I have a loud voice. I was most excited about a unique function I had not seen or had in my other Bluetooth speakers, playing music from a USB or SD card. That excitement quickly turned into frustration and major disappointment. I had preloaded a large list of songs into one of my USBs because we were having a Father's Day outing at a park and I wanted to have some music outside. The first thing I tried was using the USB to play music. I was never able to get the speaker to read, acknowledge or use the USB. I tried many ways and times but got nothing. After messing with it more and more it seems that the USB may be too big, 32 GB; I actually got it to work with my super old 512 MB USB drive. I also used a 512 MB SD card and it played that as well. I do remember seeing a mention of 32 GB being the SD support maximum but no mention of USB restrictions and I am guessing it is less than 32 GB. 

 

Innovative 3/5

This speaker shows a lot of potential but fell short of it's promises. USB and SD card music play directly from speaker awesome idea, difficult execution. The charging system is through a USB DC cord instead of an Android USB cable that all the others have,  yes this is different and sets you apart except if the customer damages or loses the cord they will not be able to easily replace the power source to their speaker. Also you all provide the USB DC power cord but no charging block which is not helpful for a customer who wants to use this often and quickly.

 

I think connectivity and sound are the most important aspect of this product. This is what really determines if it is a good product or not because although aesthetics and price are important nothing should matter more than if it works. Since I could not get this product to work well through Bluetooth or easily through it's "unique" functions I feel this speaker is 3.5/5 overall rating or known to Amazon shoppers as between "it's ok" and "I like it". I would tell you to buy this speaker over others only if you are going to keep it in a room like your bedroom or office as nothing more than a short distance Bluetooth speaker or as a media card speaker.

Camo Lantern by Eltronica Review

I received this camouflage lantern at no cost to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

Design and Construction 5/5

This lantern has a really smooth and well made camouflage finish. To me it seemed like it was a well made hydrocoat finish. I really liked the pattern. The lantern is lightweight but has a ridged structure. Nothing seems loose or that it has a lot of slack. The light part slides in and out easily and locks in place well. The metal handles swing up to allow full 360 lighting when carrying it and will go down and not stick out. The compass seemed to work fine without any problems.

Light strength 5/5

The lantern will turn on after you pull it up 1cm or more all the way up. The light is really bright and does not waver or flicker,  it stays strong throughout. I was surprised that it is so bright and only runs on 3 AA batteries.

I like the way it turns on/off and it's design and effectiveness. This is great as a camping,  sporting or outside lighting source.  I have to give it a 5/5 rating.

FSL AL13 Aluminium Earphones review

I received this set of earphones at no cost to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

 

Nowadays most of us spend a lot more time watching videos, TV and listening to music.  Especially with our handheld devices so having a nice pair of earphones or headphones is essential. So when I got these I decided to try them in various ways and places.

 

Design and hardware 5/5
I like the gray and black look that they have. The flat cord is interesting to me because I have never had that before. It makes the cord less noticeable and easy to move around. I think they are trying to accommodate all users by providing 3 different rubber tips. I tried the ones that came on the earphones which where the medium sized rubber tips. The worked OK but they felt a little loose,  so I switched over to the small ones and they fit nice and tight. After the switch they never fell out and I have had no discomfort or pain with extended use.

 

Sound quality and loudness 5/5
I use them everyday to watch TV on my phone, stream YouTube and sometimes listen to music. I have had no issues with the quality of the sound. They are able to get pretty loud as well. 

 

Cord 4/5
I put this category here because I feel it is important when buying wired earphones/headphones. I feel that the length of the cord  which is like 4ft is awesome. It allows me to walk around with my phone in my pocket and still listen to the music without having the ear pieces keep falling out. The cord is so flexible that you can easily adjust it around anything unlike most tubular cords that are rigid. There is a downside to the cord being so flexible, that is that it will move easily. For instance if I am watching a video on my phone while in bed sometimes the cord will fall over the screen. That would be fine except since it is a flat cord it can activate the touch function and skip around my video.

 

To sum up, these are the best earphones I have, as proof I have used them every night since I got them. I have to honestly say "I love them" as you Amazon friends might know I give it a 5/5 rating.

Rocksoul Stylus Touch Pen Review

I received this stylus pen at no cost to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

 

I want to start off by saying I actually want to call this a pen stylus because this is the first stylus that I have had that actually has an awesome pen. Not only does it write really well,  it is very comfortable and looks like a nice regular pen. I used this pen a few days at work and people noticed it and the first day I forgot it someone asked what happened to my pen. It turned out they used it the day before and really like it,  haha. The pen is also lightweight sleek and very appealing. The stylus worked well on my phone and tablet. Very accurate and responsive connection between the stylus and my pen.

 

I am going to give this pen stylus a rating of 5/5 or "I love it" as per Amazon standards.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksoul-Stylus-Touch-Pen%252c-Black/dp/B00ZGVP1I4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1434903526&sr=8-3&keywords=rocksoul+stylus+touch+pen

FSL Decimate Ear Protection #review

I received this set of ear muffs at no cost to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

The first and most important aspect of these ear covers is how comfortable they are. I have had ear plugs and other ear muffs for various things but most importantly the gun range. With all of these there was an issue with stability or most often comfort after a few minutes. Once in the range you cannot just take off your ear protection because it hurts unless you want to get yelled at or tossed.
 

Not only did I use them and find them super comfortable so did my younger sister. Having these is what gave her peace of mind enough to join us at the range. She basically declared that they are hers now. That's how effective she found them to be and how positive her experience was.

They seal great around the ears and they have a nice layer of cushion around the head band. As far as comfort goes it's way above any expectations. They designed them to have plenty of cushion at the point of contact with your head and each ear protector is on a 360 degree swivel so it will easily find a comfortable resting place next to your head. I do not have official readings or anything but I know they were really helpful at reducing noise from my surroundings and even the gun range.
 

Aesthetically I really like the color combination and design. The best part is that the ear parts slide into the headband to reduce the space needed to store them.
 

One of my few issues is that they are made only to wear one way, by this I mean vertically. The problem with that is you cannot easily wear any headgear over it. I tried putting the ear protectors and my hard hat but the headband would get in the way of the hard hat. So I tried to put the on horizontally and that works but it doesn't seal well or as comfortable as vertically. It would be nice if there was a way to rotate the band 90 degrees.
 

Considering it for what it is and what it is intended for I would have to rate it 5/5, compared to all my previous ear protection I would rate it 5/5. Although being aware there is more expensive and more thoroughly design sets out there that I have seen I would give this set a 4.5/5

Color Gallery paint tube set Review and custom logo demo

I received this paint set at no expense to me in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

First off I am no pro but I am also not a novice artist. I have had experienced with various products and paints before so I feel confident in my opinions and results. I decided to use the paint set to paint some logos on a hardhat. This provided me a challenge because of the curved surface which also happens to be slick and not very absorbent.

In the video review you can see the whole process including the prepping and the actual application of the paint.

Pros:
The paint color variety was good and I never felt like I was missing any color.
The paint flowed at a good controlled rate when I pressed on it.
The paint didn't dry up too fast.
The paint was able to be brushed smoothly and evenly.
The colors mix well.

Cons:
The color visual indicators are off for a few paints.

Other than being tricked by the blue indicator that was purple looking I had no issues at all with this paint.  I have been using the helmet at work and the paint has held up well to dirt, water just not major hits which is expected of all paint. I would rate this a 5/5.
http://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Paint-Set-Artists-Professionals/dp/B00RNGZEBO/ref=sr_1_6?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1429610831&sr=1-6&keywords=acrylic+paint+set

Whiskey Stones Combo Set, Dry-Ice Gift Set, Stainless Steel Whiskey Cubes and Soapstone Whiskey Rocks Combo Set #Review

I received this set of chilling stones at no cost to me in exchange for my honest opinion and review. 

These are chilling stones not ice cubes. I say this so you can see that they have different functions. Ice will melt to turn your drink cold from top to bottom. Chilling stones will release coldness to the bottom to the top of your drinks to make them cold. (You may want to put both chilling stones and ice to get a drink super cold. 

I got the opportunity to try this #whiskeycombo set of 4 soapstones and 4 stainless steel chilling stones. My favorite are the Stainless Steel stones I really like the look and that they are so lightweight. I was super happy with how they work. These are meant for are work best with small glass volumes of liquid not a large glass (although if you put more in that the usual 2-3 it will still work). They are ideal for a lazy day or for when you are having a talk with someone during a meal. I always left them moist after cleaning even though it's recommended you dry them before you place back in fridge.  All that really does is leave a small ice layer over it which may make it a little slippery to grab. The only difficulty is sometimes grabbing them with the tonsils but you just adjust a little bit and then presto you got it. I even wanted to see if the stones would hurt if you drink to the bottom of the glass, so I drank all my water closed my lips as the stones said towards my face expecting the worst but barely even felt them hit. So that is a major relief of not chipping a tooth. 

I am a non-alcoholic drinker, so I used them with juices, water, teas and other drinks. They are definitely great for keeping your drinks cool without diluting them. I would rate them 5/5 unless something magically turns out to be better.

Bike Lights Front and Back Set By BluPond® review

I received this light combo set at no expense to me for my honest unbiased review.
 

So I am going to talk about the parts,  how they work and if they work correctly.
 

The case: A
So as soon as you get it you will notice the special carrying case it comes in. As soon as I got a hold of it I dropped it and I was so disappointed thinking nice just broke it. Yet to my surprise the case only opened but wasn't damaged at all and everything stayed in place. The inside of the case is made of a foam type substance with cutouts for the items. Very similar to an entry handgun case. This material protects your items and holds them in place easily without scratching. Although the clips that hold the case aren't real tight but not lose; I would prefer tighter but that wouldn't let you have easy access.
 

The flashlight:A+
So when you get the flashlight you will see it is inside the clip or adaptor that you will use to put on your bicycle. I wanted to see if and how easy it would be to take out the flashlight from the adapter. Turns out it is very simple. The light 2 main ways to adjust the amount and way you get light. If you rotate the top part called the dimmer you go from a small sized very bright light stream all the way to a dull large stream. Which will work great depending on the terrain and weather you are cycling through. The next way to adjust is by tapping, Not clicking the power button, you will have 3 settings bright, dim and then flashing. All of which worked great. I liked that they included 2 power options, an adapter to use AAA batteries and a rechargeable large battery (which had some charge already which was nice to be able to try it out immediately). It is made in a hard metal casing like most high end flashlights. It comes with a strap so you can carry it also you can clip your keys on it when you ride. I am not sure what the metal tip at the base is for but I already imagined that I could use it as an emergency tool to crack, break,  split something.
 

The back light: A+
One of the mayor concerns of any cyclists is being visible on the road. Honestly reflectors are not always effective. So it's awesome that this is part of the kit. The back light has multiple light bulbs and various settings. Of cause there is on and off but there is a variety of pulsating and left to right lighting patterns which no one will be able to ignore. This back light also projects spacing lines at the back of your bicycle to mark safety lines people should respect to keep you and them safe. I found it comical that these lines also pulsate with the back lights. Very lightweight and simple to remove from the bicycle adaptor by pushing the button.
 

The accessories: A+
Rechargeable battery- works well
AAA adaptor for flashlight- nice backup power option.
2 AAA batteries for back light- included
USB charging cable for flashlight- awesome option for people like me who have portable power banks to have their electronics function for longer periods of time.
Car charger cable for flashlight- works for charging up the light on the go.
Mounting adaptors for lights- work well, stay in place and do not damage to metal it grips onto (I scratched up a shotgun with a badly thought up adaptor for my hunting light)

I have to say even though it is not as inexpensive as other options you do get great value for the price. I give this a 5/5 rating I definitely love it.  I will update this review if there are any issues. I honestly plan on using this light for hunting and fishing too because I like it that much.

WAVEstream Universal Portable Wireless Speaker Bluetooth Sound Bar w/ Conference Call Speakerphone Capability by Rebelite Review

I received this Bluetooth sound bar speaker in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

 

 

This speaker has a very unique style it reminds me of a 50's household retro look. It is made out of a very sleek soft material even almost feels fuzzy. One of the best things I liked about it is that it will link easily and automatically after the first time you sync it to your device. It's nice not having to re-sync the connection every time I use it. The buttons are well made and sturdy. The metal mesh in front is well made and isn't sharp at any of the edges. Not only does it handle your media but also your phone functions like calls. It works  clear on calls and it doesn't lag or break up. Simple on/off button in the back with sturdy power in and Aux out connections. I like Rayburn has a separate phone button to answer and hang up calls. It has a good weight to it that will keep it in place. Although it is not the loudest Bluetooth speaker I have tested it is still pretty loud 8-9/10 in loudness. When increasing and decreasing volume and you reach the extreme high or low it doesn't screach like others instead it cuts the sound briefly to indicate it has reached a limit.

 

 

The negatives about the speaker in my opinion are few but may make a difference. The material that covers the speaker can easily collect or pick up dust/dirt. You can only stand it up one way,  by this I mean it can be put on it's side like some of the block style speakers.  Lastly I have to bring up the only thing I consider a real downside which is that if you go full volume you start to get a little bit of static showing up.

Based only on it being a speaker I would put it at "I like it" or a 4/5 star rating because of the small static at Max volume. Yet I have to consider and add points for the phone functionality and excellent Bluetooth connection and bump it up to "I love it" so overall 5/5.

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UZK5UZK/ref=pdp_new_dp_review

Product Testing- How to start and What sites work #producttesting #product #tester

I stumbled upon product testing randomly one day while looking on the net and I started joining sites and looking for more and better ones. So I wanted to make a post here to help others know which one I know work and what kind of things you can receive. #1 choices usually have the most frequent opportunities as well.

Product Reviews (full product no need to return)

#1 Tomoson- Tomoson.com

This site is by far the best site to receive and test products. It has a variety of sellers and products that can be for any type of reviewer. Most promotions are filled through amazon so they do prefer/recommend you have Amazon Prime so you will not have to pay shipping. The majority of the promotions are free or a small % of the cost of the item. Items I have received are pills, cream, charging blocks, cases, Bluetooth speakers, balaclava/shemaghs aka mask items, fitness gear, art supplies, headphones, and other items. It will be a little more work than a few other sites but you get to try and review a lot of items and often. It also has a messaging system built into the site. Also there is new promotions almost daily.

Requirements:
 (A blog or Amazon account is the minimum, up to Facebook, instagram, twitter, google+, youtube, blog, amazon and linkedin)
There is a variety of requirements to get accepted/invited for a promotion and this is set by the seller and not the site. Most Common requirements is having 100 facebook and 100 twitter friends. Although it can be as easy as making a blog post on your blog all the way to make a post on facebook, twitter, linkedin, youtube video, blog post, and amazon review. It will depend on the requirements of each promotion which are posted before you apply. Some will have larger follower/friend requirements but that is also posted ahead of time.

#2 Amazing Deals Group- http://amazingdealsgroup.com#sthash.MyTSGfOy.cmfs

This site is a large discount product review site. You can at max be reviewing 2 items at a time. Everything on here is usually 1-3 dollars instead of their full price. This is because the seller is offering them to you at this discounted price for your honest review on Amazon.com. It is recommended but not required you have Amazon Prime so you will not have to pay for shipping. There is usally about 8-12 promotions available at a all times. Electronics, beauty items and gadgets seem to be the most common items you can receive.

Requirements:
Leave a review on amazon.com

#3 BZZ Agent- http://u.bzz.com/lha7g

This site is survey intensive at the beginning so they can figure out what you qualify for. Once they get an idea if you are the right type of tester for on of the products they will send you an invitation to participate. They will ship to your house and set up a variety of things you can do to review/recommend the items you are trying. A lot of the items you will get through them are new to the market or about to come out so its like early adopting. A lot of the things they deal with are gr
This is ongoing for now I will keep adding.

Requirements:
None

Beta-Testing (Get compensated with gift cards or products)

#1 Betabound http://www.betabound.com/ Betabound (formerly Centercode) has a lot of beta testing opportunities for apps, software, electronics, websites, even cell phones. This site is like the main page for all the opportunities, when you get invited for an opportunity you usually end up in a different site than theirs (don't be alarmed its still them but they seem to have set up personal sites for each company like GoPro, ZTE, Netgear etc). I have participated in about 4-6 projects off of this site its awesome but you have to realize a lot of the things are beta products and you will have to sign and adhere to non-disclosure agreements. Compensation is pretty good, and dealing with new products especially technology is awesome.

Sample sites:

#1 Swaggable- https://swaggable.com/
If you like samples this is probably the one you want it is not as hard or as time consuming as the others and you do have high chances of getting picked to test things out.

Smiley360- https://smiley.socialmedialink.com/home
A lot of surveys not enough invites/promotions waste of time in my opinion

Influenster- https://www.influenster.com/
It makes you fill out a lot of information and tries to get you to put reviews for things you already own to get you accepted into a campaign. Social media intensive and dependent. I tried 1 campaign with them but it was hard to complete and so much work to get a sample.


Other sites
ExpoTV- http://www.expotv.com/
It is legit but doesn't do too much offers and you have to do video reviews. I do not think its worth your time and effort especially since it looks like its dying.

HomeProductTesting- http://homeproducttesting.org/
It is a discount product testing site mostly. It is simple to set up and use, but it is up to the seller to contact you arbitrarily if you want to get their product.

Giveaway Service- https://www.giveawayservice.com/
This site seems like tomoson in a lot of ways but I have not been able to be approved for any promotions yet so I cannot say if it works or not.

Toluna- https://us.toluna.com/
This is has so many surveys to fill out and you get points which seem like a lot but you cannot actually get almost anything for them except entries into their random drawings and they say they have some samples to give out for reviews but I never got anything. Way too much time investing on surveys.

Pinecone- Pinecone Research – USA
This site use to have a good reputation for rewards and product testing but for the months I used them it was just huge surveys that you got nearly any points for and never any opportunities to test anything.

I am currently testing other sites and opportunities and I will keep this updated feel free to comment or add more links.

Sentey® Nebulus Gaming Mouse 3200Dpi

I received the Gaming Mouse 3200Dpi Sentey® Nebulus at no cost to me for my unbiased and honest review and feedback.
(it is an optical not laser mouse)
I will list most of what I say and go through in the video here.
My overall rating is 4.5/5 and I would recommend to people looking for an introductory gaming or media mouse.
PROS:
Great feel and nice design.
Braided cable for added protection.
Sturdy and secure buttons that respond well and accurately.
You can adjust the weight of the mouse, 9 different weights that can be removed.
You can customize button functions through the mouse program.
4 DPI settings that will work for almost any user and its easy to switch/alternate through them.
Assigned color indicators to show you which DPI settings you are currently using.
Customizable backlight which can be off/low/med/high and made to pulsate at different settings.
Installation disc works quickly.
CONS:
Feels a little small (both vertically and horizontally) for big hands, to where your palm will be on your mouse pad/surface most of the time.
The should probably include something to hold the weights when you remove them.

Sentey Aluminium 10 Ports USB 3 0 Hub with 3 Charging Ports Review

Sentey Aluminium 10 Ports

7 USB 3.0 Hub with 3 Charging Ports

 

I received this product in exchange for my honest unbiased review.
I tested and checked the following things, this will be a summary of the video.

PROS:
No need to install anything plug and use
Adds 7 3.0 ports and 3 charging ports to your 1 port
Handles all kinds of memory sticks most of them load immediately and charging cables.
Handles multiple usb and charging needs at once.
Syncs up quickly
Good spacing between ports
The USB to USB cable is plenty long like 3ft
Nice rubber feet that keep it stable and in place
Definitely affordable if you will use this
Great design and construction

CONS:
Bulky power system.
Have to use a power system to use this hub will not work without a power source
Carry case isn't big enough to carry the power cord with the rest of it
Not practical for a lot of people who will use only 2/3 ports but will be great for people who have a lot of technology items.

Bluetooth Speaker 4.0 Sentey® B-trek S8 (Black)

Bluetooth Speaker 4.0 Sentey® B-trek S8 (Black)

I received this product in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

This is a summary of what I test and say in the video.

 

Pros:
Great design, color combination, and material choice.
The top and bottom give you super soft surfaces that won't damage surfaces.
Easy to connect through the Aux cable in addition to the Bluetooth.
You can choose to use the speaker only for phone functions like calls and commands or you can use just for your media sounds like music or both.
Easy to turn on and off.
Buttons will respond to light pushes.
Buttons are hidden under the top rubbery layer so they are protected from being ripped out or mistreated.
Great clear sound that will get very loud if needed (I used at the park in the middle of a sports tournament and it was plenty loud for us).
Battery life seems to work as advertised.
Easy to charge with a micro-usb connection which is included.
It switches from media to phone functions easily.
The buttons respond well, accurately and with a minimal delay.
You can use it while charging.
It has a nice weight to it.

 

Cons:
The aux cable seems cheap to me, I would upgrade to a braided cord if you will be using an aux cable instead of Bluetooth.
The transport case seems a little small in my opinion, everything fits well don't get me wrong I just would like some more space on it.
It would be nice if the charging and in use light would be different than just blue, just so you are sure you are still charging while using.
The micro-usb connection is so tight its kind of hard to remove.

Shin Splint/Calf Compression Sleeves Review

Shin Splint/Calf Compression Sleeves Review

I received this pair of Calf Compression sleeves at no or little cost to me for my unbiased review and evaluation of them. I provided a pictures of how I wore it. I am a big guy but I do like sports and working out. Among the activities I used them for were manual yard work, exercise, volleyball and recovery time. I bought the XL size sleeves which are the biggest ones you can get. In all honesty I was a little worried because I had arm sleeves where most of my issues would not of happened if I had a size bigger arm sleeves, but the calf sleeves fit perfectly.



Pros:
They really helped me to prevent or slow down pain and fatigue in my calf muscles which is not fun and usually makes me stop playing. I especially liked them while playing volleyball because it also gave me protection from sand. On that point living in south Texas mosquitos are a problem is you wear shorts but these helped control that too. One of the first things you notice is the warmth they provide immediately. When you slide them on you feel a reassuring warmth all over that is great since a lot of the activities are conducted inside air-conditioned buildings that can get very cold especially the gym. So warmth is your friend, it will keep your muscles comfortable. Additionally to the natural warm from the material the compression increases blood flow just like compression socks help people with circulation problems on their feet. The increase in blood flow leads to better and quicker recovery. The material is very comfortable, feels and looks like a high quality material.

Cons:
I had no problems with them at all.

Also I can really wear them for almost all day without them becoming uncomfortable and very little digging in even after hours. They were super easy to put on and take off and fit great. Definitely a great buy for anyone.


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