Make traveling with your cat stress-free with the Necoichi cat cage

NEWS – Dogs can be crate-trained, which can make traveling easier, and it gives the dog a little den to call his own at home or in the car.  Cats don’t seem to like crates – at least mine didn’t.  Getting Rio into a crate was nearly impossible, because she associated the crate with car trips and visits to the vet.  The Necoichi Portable Stress-Free Cat Cage prevents crate anxiety because you can leave it out at home as a friendly hiding place for the cat.  Because the cat is familiar with the Necoichi, it won’t be such a trauma for him when you move it to the car for travel.

The cat cage has built-in straps for use with car seat belts to keep kitty safe in the car.  Two mesh panels allow for ventilation and allow the cat to see what’s going on around her.  Roll down flaps cover the mesh panels when the cat needs a little separation from what’s happening.

It measures 31.8″ x 20″ x 20″, which is large enough to fit two cats and the Neicoichi Portable Cat Litter Box, and it folds down for storage and transportation.  It’s made of nylon and mesh, and it’s sized for cats and some small breeds of dog.  The Necoichi Portable Stress-Free Cat Cage is $42.99 at Chewy.

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The Synca Wellness massage chair will relieve your tension in style

NEWS – For many years I have played around with cost-effective solutions to create a comfortable and effective massage chair. Whenever I get home from a long photo or video shoot or sometimes after a tense day at work, nothing feels better than a heated back massage. Over the years, I have tried the portable massage pads that you place in a chair and plug up to an AC adapter or to the cigarette lighter in your car. I must have spent at least $400 on a few of them, but they never seem to do the job right, and the wires always seem to get in the way. I have found that the chairs with the built-in massage function work a whole lot better, but many of them are priced in the $1000s and, to be honest, are quite ugly. Since I can learn to live with the ugliness but not the cost, I have even made excuses to take trips to the mall not far away from my home, so that I can sit in their massage chairs at the reasonable cost of $1 for 3 minutes.

Recently, I came across the Synca Wellness CirC – SL Track Heated Massage Chair. In my opinion, this massage chair starts the competition ahead of the pack because of the refined look that makes it pleasing to look at and allows it to adequately blend into any décor. In addition to its “look”, it is smaller than most massage chairs, while offering what its manufacturer claims to be lumbar heat and an impressive massage. It is designed with a 106-degree angle between the seat and the backrest to create an “ergonomically comfortable seating angle and position”. It also includes ambient side lighting to help to create the right atmosphere and mood.

If you would like to try out the Synca Wellness CirC – SL Track Heated Massage Chair, you can purchase one on Amazon for $899.99 in either a coffee, wine or beige color.

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These mosquito repellers conjure an anti-bug force field

Thermacell patio mosquito repeller

We’re heading into the middle of summer, and that means cookouts, pool parties, and naturally, mosquitos. There are methods of curbing those pesky bloodsuckers, but bug sprays are smelly and oily and may not mix well with sunscreen, and open flame candles can be messy or dangerous.

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Their smallest butane-fueled repeller provides a 15×15 mosquito-free zone.

Thermacell may have that problem licked. Their line of portable mosquito repellers uses a special scent- and DEET-free formula combined with a safe, butane-powered cartridge, all in a small, attractive package. Their repellers form a 15-foot anti-mosquito force field and can be used on your patio, campsite or anywhere else you’re entertaining outdoors. Their larger, rechargeable battery-powered repeller commands a 110 square foot barrier of protection.

Check out the full line of Thermacell’s portable mosquito repellers on their site and Amazon get back to actually enjoying the outdoors.

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Logitech Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mice and PowerPlay review

In the world of gaming, it’s not uncommon for large sums of money to be spent for the smallest increases in specs. Response time, clicks per minute, precision, all of these are thought to be immediately lost when buying a wireless mouse. Yet with the improvements made by Logitech, the G903 and G703 are able to maintain tournament level performance while also being user friendly wireless mice.

To combat the other weakness of wireless products, charging, the Logitech PowerPlay allows the user to charge their mouse as they play.

What is it?

The G903 and G703 are gaming mice that utilizes Logitech’s Lightspeed technology to support latency free wireless play. Though the G703 has many of the same capabilities, it lacks some of customizable hardware or ability to be used ambidextrously.

The PowerPlay is wireless charging station/mat that acts as a mousepad while the user plays. This prevents the need for stopping a play session to plug in the Logitech mice into power.

Design and features

These mice work well both on their own and with the PowerPlay pad. To get all of the features associated with the mice, you can download the LGS (Logitech Gaming Software), which allows the mice to use on board memory, change their lighting, and save power.

G903

The difference in latency between the Lightspeed technology and a corded mouse is quite literally impossible to notice. There are no moments of lag with this mouse, and the sensor is the most precise on the market and has an insane range of 200-12000 DPI. To take advantage of this, the software is programmable, able to save five different DPI settings to be switched between. In order to store these, the mouse has it’s own internal memory so that any settings saved on it will be shared with whatever computer it is connected with. These settings can be for different games, such as lower sensitivity for games that necessitate accuracy, and saved easily in the Logitech Gaming Software program.

In the Box:

  • Lightspeed G903 gaming mouse
  • Plug-and-forget nano receiver
  • USB charging/data cable
  • Accessories case
  • Optional receiver extension adapter
  • Optional 10-gram weight
  • Optional side buttons (2x left, 2x right)
  • Button covers (left, right)
  • User documentation

Even though it is relatively lightweight, the G903 is very well made with a solid quality feel to it. The design of the mouse is ergonomic, easy to manipulate, and comfortable to hold.

Not only is the software of the mouse adjustable, so is the hardware. The magnetic side buttons can be easily snapped onto the mouse, allowing the G903 to have up to 11 programmable buttons. They can be put on either side, meaning both left and right handed players can comfortably use the mouse.

Different configurations of buttons allow the user to input more commands on the mouse, which becomes convenient once a game uses more buttons than you can comfortably reach on the keyboard. For me, I assigned the melee and push to talk buttons on the left side of the mouse and the interact button on the scroll wheel. This enables quicker inputs as the buttons are kept closer to each of your fingers, rather than spreading out from your keyboard hand.

The 10g weight can help add a little more heft to moving the mouse, but for me the difference between the 110g mouse with or without the additional mass wasn’t that apparent when I was playing.

The mouse comes pre-charged in the box, so after plugging in the nano receiver and pairing the mouse, it’s ready to go. When it inevitably dies (more on that later), you can plug in the USB charging cord and use it as a corded mouse. The charge time with the USB is extremely short, being able to bring the mouse up to it’s full 24 hour (or 32 with no lighting) battery life quickly.

G703

The slightly smaller and less expensive version of the G903 is just as powerful as it’s larger sibling, using the same sensor and Lightspeed technologies. The main difference between the two, is its simple right-handed frame without the magnetic customizability of the G903.

In the Box:

  • G703 gaming mouse
  • Charging/data cable
  • Wireless USB adapter
  • 10g optional weight
  • User documentation

The design of the G703 works better for people who like less complicated mice, with two programmable buttons on the side and an additional one behind the mouse wheel.

Including the wheel, this brings the mouse to six programmable buttons, which can also be customized with on the Logitech Gaming Software.

In my hand, the G703 felt a little small (I have large hands), but the quality of the device made up for the minor inconvenience. Unlike the G903, the G703 also comes in white. Overall, the G703 is almost everything that the G903 is, but at a lower price point.

PowerPlay system

Even with the incredible abilities of the Logitech mice, they are still mortal wirelesses devices. Though both mice have impressive battery-life, it is Murphy’s law of devices that they will die at the worst possible time during a critical epic battle. The combination of a mousepad and charger solves this issue by providing power as you play. While this doesn’t charge the mouse in as short a time as the cord, it doesn’t matter because the pad can charge the mouse while it is in motion. So the user can play forever with the wireless trickle charging the pad provides. However, to prevent the mouse from constantly hitting 100% and hurting the battery, the pad keeps the mouse at around 85% constantly, which isn’t a problem unless you use it away from the POWERPLAY.

In the Box:

  • POWERPLAY Base
  • POWERCORE Module
  • USB charging/data cable
  • Hard Gaming Mouse Pad (G440)
  • Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad
  • User documentation

After replacing the magnetic weight on the bottom of the compatible mouse with the PowerCore Module, unplug the connection cord from the nano receiver and into the PowerPlay Base which should then light up. Once the mouse is on and paired, that’s it. Logitech has done well to make their devices work in sync without issue, with the cord included with the mice and the PowerPlay being the same as well.

One thing to note however, to connect the PowerPlay pad to another mouse, you must use the Logitech Gaming Software to unpair the current mouse and then repeat the pairing process with the new mouse. This wasn’t immediately apparent to me till I found it on the Logitech support page, but in all likelihood most users won’t have to do this unless they upgrade to a new logitech mouse.

The hard and cloth pads that the PowerPlay comes with are comfortable, providing users either a smoother surface for snap reflexes or a softer area with more friction for accuracy. While they are easy to switch out, they come with a caveat that trying to use other pads on top of the base may hinder or stop the charging process entirely.

What I like – G903

  • Well made
  • Ambidextrous
  • Easily customizable weight and configuration
  • Instantaneous movement/lagless play

What needs to be improved – G903

  • None

What I like – G703

  • Just as nicely made and fast as the G903
  • Easily customizable weight and configuration
  • Instantaneous movement/lagless play
  • Sleek frame

What needs to be improved- G703

  • A little small

What I like – PowerPlay

  • Wireless charging
  • Easy to pair
  • No need to stop for charging

What needs to be improved – PowerPlay

  • Specific mouse pads
  • Cost

Final thoughts

Both the G903 and G703 boast a lagless, truly wireless gaming experience that never needs to be recharged while retaining the performance and customization of the highest quality wired mice. The G903 is a high-end, feature rich mouse that can be personalized in both software and hardware. The G703 has the same technologies and performance for less. The PowerPlay can allow either of these mice to stay charged for as long as they function (a long time) but bears a relatively hefty cost for the convenience. In conclusion, I’d recommend the G703 the strongest, with the G903 as a close second if you need the extra utility, and reserve the PowerPlay only for true marathon gamers.

Price: G903 – $149.99 / G703 – $99.99 / PowerPlay – $99.99
Where to buy: Link to where you can buy this product from Logitech or Amazon.
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Logitech.

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The Allyn Tote from Dagne Dover is an elegant daily-carry bag

NEWS – If you’re looking for a sophisticated, sleek gear bag, you need look no further than the Allyn Tote.  This tote bag from Dagne Dover is a mixture of genuine pebbled leather and zinc-alloy hardware that will carry your gear – from a laptop to a water bottle – in luxury.  The interior is lined with a polyester fabric, whose light color makes it easier to find your gear inside.

The interior is outfitted with a water bottle holder, zippered laptop sleeve, and additional slip pocket, all made of neoprene.  Two pen loops, a phone pocket, ID pocket, detachable 17″ leather key leash with two interior d-ring attachment points, and an exterior slip pocket keep your gear organized and accessible.  The bag measures 14.25” x 13” x  7” and weighs 3.1 pounds.  The bag is held closed with a magnetic tab closure, and leather feet protect the bottom of the bag.

The Tote is available in Onyx with matte black hardware, Oxblood with brushed gold hardware, or Bone with rose-gold hardware.  The Allyn Tote is $345 at Dagne Dover.

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