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Ian Z.

Ian Z.

Joined on 07/22/21

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Most Favorable Review

Works as advertised

NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit
NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit

Pros: Not doing any AI yet, but it's a perfectly good Linux system, and fast for its size. -- Ian

Overall Review: Recomended. A wifi on board would be nice, but it's clearly documented there isn't one, and most USB wifi adapters will work.

Most Critical Review

Works OK as a display

ViewSonic ID1330 13.3 Inch Portable Full HD 1080p Drawing Pen Display Tablet with Battery Free Stylus Pen for Digital Writing, Graphic Design Supports Windows, Mac, Android
ViewSonic ID1330 13.3 Inch Portable Full HD 1080p Drawing Pen Display Tablet with Battery Free Stylus Pen for Digital Writing, Graphic Design Supports Windows, Mac, Android

Pros: I bought this mostly as a secondary display for my Mac, and as such it works, in the HDMI + power mode. That's why I'm keeping it.

Cons: The utility software is quite broken on the Mac - unusable, in fact. Probably it needs update for modern MacOS versions (I run Big Sur). I was able to uninstall it, and I'm grateful for that, but it means the extras (the pen and hotkeys) don't work at all, and the display only with the default settings, also the single-cable USB-C mode doesn't work.

Overall Review: As it is, I can't recommend it. Please fix the utility software.

Good

50000mAh Solar Power Bank Dual USB Waterproof LED LCD Compass Battery Charger for cell phones
50000mAh Solar Power Bank Dual USB Waterproof LED LCD Compass Battery Charger for cell phones

Pros: Helps charge things that can't be moved close to outlets

Cons: It would be helpful to have an indication when it is full. I haven't found a way. The pilot lights tell me it is exposed to light and charging itself but not when it's done.

Overall Review: It definitely does what I need. I recommend it. OTOH, it can still be improved.

Does exactly what it promises

ORICO 2.5'' Hard Drive Enclosure Type-C USB 3.1 Gen2 to SATA 6Gbps Computer External HDD Enclosure for 7 9.5mm HDD SSD Support UASP Compatible WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi PS5-2139C3-G2
ORICO 2.5'' Hard Drive Enclosure Type-C USB 3.1 Gen2 to SATA 6Gbps Computer External HDD Enclosure for 7 9.5mm HDD SSD Support UASP Compatible WD Seagate Toshiba Samsung Hitachi PS5-2139C3-G2

Pros: Very easy to wrap around a drive, works perfectly

Cons: Drive does get a bit hot when active. So far it hasn't caused any problems, though.

Overall Review: I recommend Orico very much. I also have their 3 bay USB-3 enclosure and that works great too.

Great

Amber Book Light Rechargeable Book Reading Light Clip Night Light for Reading Books in Bed Dimmable Brightness 1600K Amber Light 4000K Warm Light Best Book Light for Kids Bookworms Travel
Amber Book Light Rechargeable Book Reading Light Clip Night Light for Reading Books in Bed Dimmable Brightness 1600K Amber Light 4000K Warm Light Best Book Light for Kids Bookworms Travel

Pros: Does what is says, and is very good at it. The change in my sleep when I started using it was incredible. Really, it is better than taking melatonin pills.

Cons: The first full charge was rather longer than the manual suggests, at least 6 hours. After that, if I keep it plugged in the USB port all the time, regardless of AC power to the computer, it just works - charges enough during daytime to be used on battery in the evening.

Overall Review: Definitely recommended.

Assembly required

4 in 1 Nano SIM Card Adapter Micro SIM Convert to Standard Black
4 in 1 Nano SIM Card Adapter Micro SIM Convert to Standard Black

Pros: Multiple adapter trays, helps with any SIM card format difference

Cons: The trays are too thick; no way any of them will slide into a normal SIM card slot

Overall Review: I had to file the adapter I needed with a nail file until it was thin enough to fit. By that time it was also thin enough to break easily :-(

12/10/2021