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Orbit 960 4K Dash Cam Review

I’ve been using a Veckle Mini 0906 dashcam for the last two years which I’ve been satisfied with but after using this Orbit 960, it’s blown my old cam away. The display had me a little worried because it didn’t look too sharp. But after I pulled the files onto my computer to review, the level of detail was amazing.

My only complaint is that the tail-gate and lane change warning features don’t seem to work. Or I couldn’t figure out how to make them work? One of its best features is probably the extra sticky suction cup.

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Huusmot wireless mic fails

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I’ve been on the lookout for a wireless mic system that could offer the audio performance of my Røde Wireless Go for less. Unfortunately, this is not it. The Huusmot Wireless Lavalier Mic system comes with two UHF wireless transmitters and is half the cost of a Røde Wireless Go. Seems like a bargain but its sound quality disappoints.

While not good enough for video/podcast recording, this budget wireless system would work perfectly fine for live performances and presentations.

AMAZON LINK
https://amzn.to/3uxeF8N

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Best Headset Under $10: Panasonic vs Koss

A head-to-head review of the Panasonic RP-HT21 and Koss KPH7G, two of the least expensive headphones in their lineup. Both headphones offer decent sound quality for under $10. I wanted to pick up an inexpensive set of headphones for my 12-year-old, who’s trashed some more expensive ones I’ve given her.

Annoyingly the closed-ear Bluetooth headphones she uses are too isolating. She doesn’t hear us when we call her and kids are apt to ignore you anyway; why give them an excuse. These old-school walkman-style earphones are on-ear and allow the user to hear more of the ambient world around them. Plus they’re less appealing to thieves (we’ve lived in New York City and San Francisco so street crime is real).

The Panasonic were the better performers in my audio testing. But the Koss’s lower volume output is much safer for younglings to wear (instead of damaging their hearing long-term with louder noise). In the end, I kept both but gave my daughter the Koss.

PRODUCT LINK

Koss: https://amzn.to/3pVJp24

Panasonic: https://amzn.to/2ROge4b

Gadgets, Product Reviews, Shooting Sports

$20 Bipod Good or Garbage?

CVLife Bipod M-Lok Review The CVLife BiPod with M-Lok adapter is a budget bipod that was sent to me by CVLife to review. I was frankly surprised it performed well. I was able to print the same 3″ groups at 100yrds as I usually did with a rifle rest or sandbags. The bipod attaches to most standard rifle sling swivel pins. This model comes with an adapter plate that allows the bipod to be attached to a rifle with M-Lok handguards. 

AMAZON PRODUCT LINKS

M-Lok: https://amzn.to/2QolB9z

Picatinny: https://amzn.to/3fkkyA8

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Parblo A610 Drawing Tablet

The Parblo A610 is a 6″ x 10″ Digital Drawing Tablet that is feature-rich. We had to replace a similarly priced X-PEN Deco 01 V2 which only lasted us about a year before its USB-C port started to fail (we have to tape down and push in the cable to get it to work now). I certainly hope A610 lasts longer than that. And while Wacom tablets cost 4x as much, all of my Wacom’s still work (though I take a lot greater care of my peripherals than my daughter).

PRODUCT LINK
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3okNnjL

FEATURES
• 10″ x 6.25″ Work Area
• 8192 Pressure Levels
• 5080LPI resolution
• Tilt Sensitive Stylus
• Battery-free Stylus
• 8 x Programable Hot Keys
• Dial Ring
• 8 x Replacement Nibs
• USB-C

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Wireless Presentation Clicker

This is a handy little presentation clicker with an emphasis on tiny. About the size of a whiteboard marker, this has a next and previous slide button, a laser pointer, volume control, and is AAA battery powered. It also comes with a USB-A (that’s the big flat standard USB-A connection) and the newer USB-C connected dongle that fits inside the clicker. Attach the USB dongle to your computer and the clicker connects wireless via Bluetooth as a pseudo-keyboard. 

PRODUCT LINK

https://amzn.to/2P5JUrY
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A Guide to Budget Mini-Tripods

https://youtu.be/UnenP1fZlXY

With the miniaturization of action-cams and smart-phones, we no longer really need full-sized SLRs or VideoCams. Smaller, lighter, recording devices means smaller and lighter stands and tripods. I review two popular formats for mini-tripod/photo stands. Ubeesize budget mini-tripod and Elegant selfie-stick tripod. Ideal for travel vloggers and photographers. They have limitations but in a pinch could be used as a photo or video tripod for DSLRs and phones. 

PRODUCT LINK

Ubeesize Tripod: https://amzn.to/39Ef0P9

Selfie Stick Tripod: https://amzn.to/2MJ5X6v

Ceenda 51” Tripod: https://amzn.to/2Mf1s3n

Ball head https://amzn.to/2Lg1SXe

Amazon Basics 60” photo tripod: https://amzn.to/2YOh0hL