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Never find yourself in a hotel room without coat hangers again

It’s not the end of the world, but it can be a pain when you find yourself in a hotel room without any coat hangers to keep your clothes wrinkle-free.  You don’t want to have to iron an outfit every morning before you head off to a business meeting or head out to have some fun on vacation.  With a set of Neele travel hangers in your luggage, you’ll always have the hangers you need.

Neele travel hangers fold up compactly to fit into the small pockets of your luggage.  They fold open into two sizes: small (9.84’’ long x 5.12’” tall), for children’s clothing or smaller adult garments, and large (17.32’’ long x 6.69’’ tall )
for men’s clothing.  The hanger’s surface prevents garments from sliding off, and the ends are curved to protect the garment’s shape.  They are constructed of ABS plastic with stainless-steel screws.

A set of 10 Neele Portable Folding Clothes Hangers is $9.77 at Amazon.

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The Rhino Slider EVO Motorized Camera Slider is smooth, quiet and versatile


Using a slider for video and to add interest to a scene, or for time-lapse photography, is not only fun but it allows you to extend the boundaries of your creativity. Over the years, I have spent a lot of money on sliders, always looking for the right movement, or length, or versatility or portability, etc. The latest slider to catch my attention is the Rhino Slider EVO – Motorized Camera Slider.

It is a professional motorized camera slider with a battery powered controller that like other sliders is designed for live motion or time-lapse shots. It has spring loaded legs that fold, and the ability to level the legs to accommodate any unevenness and any type of terrain.

It can also be mounted on a tripod for additional versatility, and Rhino makes rails that are available in steel or carbon fiber for weight considerations. There is also a carriage brake for locking the movement at any point on the rails.

If you would like to purchase the Rhino Slider EVO – Motorized Camera Slider, you can head over to their website and pick one up starting at $500.
Note: Accessories for motorized movement are extra.

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Anti-Wallet minimalist wallet review

I am a big fan of minimalists wallets because I don’t carry a purse and don’t want to carry a traditional wallet in my pocket because they are too big and bulky. I already have a favorite minimalist wallet (check my favorite gear page) but it only holds credit cards and has no way to carry cash. So, I’ve been looking for a minimalist wallet that can carry both cards and cash and the newest wallet that I’ve had the opportunity to test, is the Anti-Wallet from Anti-Gear Co.

What is it?

The Anti-Wallet is a minimalist wallet that is constructed of wide strips of black elastic that have been formed in such a way that the wallet can hold 1-10 credit cards, 1-20 folded dollar bills, keys, other paper items like receipts, and more.

Design and features

As mentioned, the Anti-Wallet is made of heavy duty black elastic and features three separate storage areas. It’s really up to you how you want to arrange your cash, cards, and other items in the storage slots.

On the Anti-Gear Co. site, they have pictures showing the Anti-Wallet with cash folded in half and stored in the center slot and credit cards in the top and bottom slots.

This works fine, but as you can see, the cash and the credit cards stick out the ends of the elastic storage “tubes”.

While I was testing the wallet, I carried five credit cards in the center slot. Although both ends of the wallet are open, the cards won’t fall out because the elastic holds the stack tightly.

I then used the storage slots on the top and bottom of the wallet to hold folded cash and folded papers like restaurant receipts. And since both ends of the tubes are open, it makes it quick and easy to insert or remove the cash just by pushing up from the bottom.

The Anti-Wallet also comes with a detachable key hitch which is a small metal clip with a cord attached to it. The key hitch clips to the rectangular metal “ring” and then the keys can be stowed away in the top or the bottom storage slots.

 

Anti-Gear Co. also offers a ClingR Card which is a credit card sized

 

 

With the way I like to arrange the cards and cash, the Anti-Wallet is compact and comfortable to carry in my pocket. The metal ring gets in the way since I don’t want to use it to attach the key hitch, but otherwise, the wallet is slim and small just the way I like my wallets to be.

Accessing cards and cash no matter which storage slots that you use is easy enough and the fact that the elastic can stretch means that this wallet can expand or contract to adapt to the number of credit cards and currency that you happen to be carrying.

What I like

The Anti-Wallet is well made and doesn’t look homebrew like some minimalist wallets that I’ve tried in the past. I like the simple minimal design and the fact that this wallet has three storage slots so that it can carry credit cards AND other items like cash and receipts. The design really does make this wallet convenient and handy.

What needs to be improved

I would like the option of buying the Anti-Wallet without the rectangular metal “ring” for the key hitch since it isn’t useful for someone like myself who doesn’t plan to attach keys to the wallet.

I’d also like to see other colors offered in addition to black.

Final thoughts

If you’ve been looking for a wallet that is slim and small but can still hold cash in addition to credit cards, the Anti-Wallet from Anti-Gear Co. is a really nice choice. It’s well made, easy to use, and it’s inexpensive so you’ll still have some money left over to store in one of the slots!

Price: $19.95
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Anti-Gear Co.

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ROCCAT Sova gaming lapboard review

One difficult thing about gaming is that it nearly always requires a dedicated desk with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It’s quite difficult to sit on a couch and play without moving your entire system and taking over the coffee table, which is annoying and time consuming. ROCCAT has been my go-to keyboard for a while now, and with their new Sova gaming lapboard, I was excited to try out playing games lazily from my bed.

What is it?

The ROCCAT Sova is a lap keyboard (lapboard) with a mouse pad built in. It has two USB ports to allow you to plug in your headset and mouse as well, with an extra long USB cord to plug it in to your computer.

Hardware specs

  • 275mm × 240mm replaceable mouse pad
  • Replaceable wrist rest and lap cushions
  • Easy-Shift[+]™ with 28-key EasyZone
  • 2 × USB 2.0 ports
  • ROCCAT® Talk™
  • Multimedia functions
  • 4m break-away cable
  • 512kB memory + 32-bit Arm IC
  • 1000Hz polling rate
  • Advanced anti-ghosting with N-key rollover
  • Membrane keys

What’s in the box?

In the box, you’ll find the Sova lapboard, mouse bungee clip, and instruction manual.

Design and features

So, I glanced through the instruction manual, ordered a longer HDMI cable, and plugged the Sova into the computer and TV. It worked flawlessly. Next, I plugged a mouse into the Sova and once again, it worked flawlessly. The only thing that I had a problem testing was a headset since I do not own a USB headset. The sound went to the TV just fine without me having to change any settings on the computer. I tried to get their Swarm app up and going, but whether it was user error or a bug in the software, I could not get it going. Google is telling me it is a software issue, so I hope an update comes out soon to fix this.


There are two versions of the ROCCAT Sova keyboard; membrane keys and mechanical keys. I was sent the membrane version, which is nice and quiet compared to my mechanical keyboard. The membrane keys were smooth, quiet, and I had no problem with pressing down multiple keys during my gaming. It felt like a mix between a regular keyboard and a laptop keyboard, so it took me a bit to get used to where the arrow keys were on the right side. It didn’t bother me that much, however. The one thing that did was the lack of a number pad since I do use that for at least one game.

The mouse pad is a hard mat that worked well. I usually play with a cloth mat, but I did not notice much of a difference at all. The size was plenty big enough for my style of gameplay, and should be fine for most people.

There is a mouse bungee clip for your mouse cable that can be attached to the Sova. It’s necessary, since you do not need much cord. There is also a channel in the back to feed your cord into to try to hide it away. I didn’t bother terribly much with the channel, but I definitely took advantage of the clip after the first time I tried it. It kept my mouse from sliding off, which it wanted to do if I let go of the mouse with the Sova on my lap.

On the bottom of the lapboard, there is padding for comfort, which also hides the release for removing the mouse pad and palm rest. ROCCAT plans to have these be interchangeable in the future. This also allows for the pads on the bottom to be replaced if need be. The pads themselves made the lapboard rest comfortably on my lap, and it did well at staying in one place.

So how well did it work overall? I enjoyed sitting on my bed and relaxing while playing Overwatch on the TV. The overall size of the mouse pad was just right. I would not have wanted that to be any smaller. While the size of the lapboard in general is quite large, it was comfortable to use. The plug and play aspect was great. I just needed to plug in the USB to my computer and it was ready to go.

What I like

  • Very quiet keyboard
  • Comfortable to sit on my lap
  • Nice for lazy gaming

What I dislike/could be improved

  • No number pad
  • Needs a streaming box or TV in the room with the PC

Final thoughts

While I think the idea of a lapboard is great, my current setup makes it pretty difficult to really utilize it well. Without a streaming box, you have to make sure your PC is in the same room as the TV. What I will use it for, however, is not to play on my TV, but use my monitors when playing casual games from my bed, which is close to the PC. So while it won’t get a lot of use, it will find its way out now and then when I am extra lazy. If you are looking at getting the ROCCAT Sova, check your home layout and figure out if it would work out. It would be a fun and nifty addition to your gaming if you have the setup for it.

Price: $149.99
Where to buy: You can purchase the ROCCAT Sova on ROCCAT’s website.
Source: The sample of this product was provided ROCCAT.

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Enfold your new iPad in Moshi’s VersaCover origami case

If you’re getting the newly-announced iPad, you’ll need a new cover.  Why settle for a cover that only wakes/sleeps the iPad when you could have a beautiful, protective cover that also serves as a three-function stand?  The VersaCover for iPad (6th gen) from Moshi does everything you need in a cover.

The VersaCover has a “shock-absorbing frame bonded to a shatter-proof hardshell case” to protect the iPad from shocks and drops and to prevent scratches to the iPad’s back.  The front cover is made of microfiber and protects the screen when it’s not in use; magnets operate the iPad’s wake/sleep function.  Best of all, the front cover functions as a stand for typing, reading, or browsing.  Inspired by origami, the folks at Moshi designed the front cover to fold like an origami figure to form a supportive stand for the iPad.

The VersaCover for the 6th gen iPad is available in Metro Black or Sakura Pink for $49.95 at Moshi.  (Don’t despair if you aren’t getting the newest iPad, because Moshi has VersaCovers to fit many iPads, iPad Pros, and even a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0.)

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