Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Review: Bluefinger Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Set

Reviewing as a set...




Keyboard:
This is a really good keyboard for the price, it's not a mechanical keyboard and you can tell right away, however I don't think that's how it's marketed anyways. I was looking for a good all-around keyboard for light gaming, looked and felt nice, and for a good price. This definitely fits the bill. Build quality is a little better than I expected at the price point. It feels solid and the keys feel pretty good. Bear in mind this is the keyboard style with the funky return key and backslash in the middle row, which if you're not used to can be frustrating at first, but since you can see that beforehand you'll know what you're getting into and does require some getting used to. Fortunately, my work has these kind of keyboards so it wasn't a problem for me. In fact, I'm using this keyboard for this review.. If you're not used to that I really like the colors, they are vibrant without being too bright. There are several options: first, you can just have it stay a solid color and can rotate between the 3 individually(green, light blue, dark blue), you can have it pulse on one color, or have it pulse between all 3 colors. I tend to just pick one color and go with it (green being my personal favorite).

Mouse:
The mouse has a great feel to it. I like the braided cabling and the length is just right. The clicking feels good and the DPI is good enough for causal gaming and day-to-day use. I really like the colors and design. I do not believe there's a way to stay on a single color from what I have seen, but I prefer it going through all the colors anyways, looks really cool.

Mouse Pad:
It's a good size and really accommodates the bundled mouse. The mouse glides on it smoothly and I have not had a problem and I don't realize it's there (which is a good thing). However, the sharp edges on the mouse will catch on the outside stitching occasionally and this would be my only minor complaint.

Besides the minor complaint about the stitching getting caught on the mouse occasionally, this is a great casual gaming set for the price. It looks awesome with my Alienware Alpha and really completes the look. I love the colors and the overall feel. Honestly, it just looks awesome. I would highly recommend this set.

Review: Trianium Artisan Series Aluminum Back Plate iPhone 6 Plus Case - Silver

This is a great looking case at the cost of some protection. The case fits on real easily but stays in place solid, but it still easy to remove if you desire. The first thing you'll notice is that one of the design choices was the partially expose the corners, it looks really cool, but I worry that it could still dent the corners if dropped just right. This could be a concern for some, but look at the attached pictures and you can decide for yourself.


 

I would like to note that the finish is pretty slippery so it's more likely it could slip out of your hands. So if you just need a case that looks really good and need minimal protection (mostly scratches) than this is a good case, but if you're worried about dropping it then I would look for something that offers a little more protection and bulk.

Review: Sport Armband, Trianium ArmTrek Armband

This is a good armband case. The Velcro is plenty strong and holds well during activity. I also liked how it was comfortable and did not get in the way while working out. I was able to fit the phone in the armband with a slim case on it. I will also not that my phone has a tempered glass screen protector and worked fine through the armband window. You only have access to the headphone port which honestly is all you really need for physical activity anyways. There are no side cutouts for the volume and power buttons and you would not be able to charge the phone while in the arm band since there is not charge port access. This may or may not be a problem for some.
Pros:
+ Comfortable.
+ Windows doesn't hamper use.
+ Secure during physical activity.
+ Easy headphone access.

Cons:
- No lightning port access.
- Power and volume buttons difficult to access.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Review: Lumsing Bluetooth Headset

This is a really nice headset for the price. It's small, sleek, simple, and stylish. It came in a plain and simple cardboard box, but don't let that fool you. It comes with several sizes of earpieces for the correct fit and I found them to be plenty comfortable. Connecting to my iPhone was dead simple and I had no issues.
 
The thing I liked most about it is it's looks, it's small, indiscreet, and has a narrow profile so I don't feel awkward using it in public. Battery life is as good as you could expect, it was still working after a day of normal phone use. Sound quality was good though I wish they could have been a smidge louder, but that's just me. The charger is proprietary and plugs into USB, though I could see how people could lose it easily. I would definitely recommend these!

Pros:
+ Stylish and small.
+ Clear audio.
+ Easy to connect.
+ Good battery life.
+ Nice fit.

Cons:
- Proprietary charger could be easy to lose.
- A little on the quiet side.

I would definitely recommend this set of bluetooth headphones for people looking for the best bang for their buck without sacrificing looks and ease of use.