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Since every gadget that I own requires charging, it sometimes becomes a challenge to get everything plugged up. And I am sure that you have struggled, as I have, with keeping all the cables in check and organized on your desk. I have used charging hubs for years that sit on my desk or bedside table, but many of those take up too much space or look ugly, or both. I have also used numerous wall chargers that have multiple power plugs or USB plugs, but they are usually bulky and are hard to use when behind a piece of furniture. With the VogDUO 30W wall charger, I believe I have found the solution to some of my problems! And at a price of $39.99, it won’t break the bank.
What is it?
A thin 3-port USB wall charger that is only .5 inches thin and rotates up to 270 degrees therefore giving you several options of orientation to plug up your USB devices.
Hardware specs
Model: SPC001 Charging capacity: 6A (30W) output allowing you to charge up to 3 USB devices at the same time. Input: AC 100-240V Output: DC 5V 6A Size: Approx. 2.4 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall by .5 inches thick Weight: 3.0 oz Safety: UL and FCC certified to protect against over current, over voltage, & over temperature.
What’s in the box with the VogDUO?
Just the VogDUO wall charger and a small pamphlet of instructions.
Design and function
The real beauty of the VogDUO wall charger is how it swivels the built-in standard electrical plug to either fold inside the case when you are transporting it somewhere. And that built-in plug then folds out and rotates a full 270 degrees to allow you to fold it flat against a wall when plugged up behind your desk, either with the USB plugs coming in from the top or up from the bottom. Let’s look at some pictures of it plugged up to see what I am talking about.
I do not use a power strip at home, so I grabbed one of VogDUO’s pictures to show the real convenience when using the VogDUO with a power strip.
Image by VogDUO
With the full 2A of output for each USB plug, it was able to charge all my gadgets, including our tablets, at normal or fast charging speeds just as if it was plugged up directly to a wall outlet. It performed great and never got hot like some chargers.
But like any gadget, it’s not perfect. Like any wall charger, if you plug it up behind a piece of furniture, you’ll struggle to plug and unplug your USB cables because it sits flush to the wall. It also doesn’t have USB-C plugs, so as the gadget world moves toward that standard, this device will fall out of favor, although I imagine VogDUO is already working to address that.
Positives
Great price
Elegant design
Easy to store and transport
Negatives
No USB-C outlets means newer USB-C gadgets are out of luck.
Does not come with USB cables, but then again, not many gadgets do anymore
When used behind furniture, it is awkward plugging up the cable into the VogDUO
Final thoughts
The elegant design, ease of use and functionality, and portability make this gadget a must-have for anyone who struggles with the cable mess that comes with multiple gadgets. I highly recommend you get one. Or two!
Price: $39.99 Where to buy: Amazon or VogDUO Source: The sample of this product was provided by VogDUO
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Product design doesn’t always have to be boring. The Edifier e255 Luna E 5.1 Home theater system is a prime example of this. Its unique shapes and striking red color make it look like it came straight out of a Japanese Anime. But, the e255 is more than just another pretty face.
Looks aren’t everything
The 385-watt e255 has all the features you could want in a high-end 5.1 Home Theater System.
The center speaker of the e255 features an OLED display. The display lets you adjust both volume, decoder status, and trimmer settings.
You can easily adjust settings using the touch-sensitive controls on the decoder, or the small included remote control.
Versatile connection options allow you to connect the e255 to any device via either the Optical or Auxiliary inputs.
The e255 decodes both Dolby and DTS sound profiles, allowing you to hear movies the way they were meant to be heard.
One of the systems best features is its wireless speakers. Both the 8” subwoofer and rear satellite speakers pair with the decoder for true wireless surround sound. No more clutter and messy wires.
The system comes with a center speaker, 2 satellite speakers, a wireless 8” subwoofer, and 2 wireless rear satellite speakers. This unique looking system does come at a pretty lofty price of $999.99. Visit Amazon for more info or to purchase.
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We always travel with our dog, Teddy, and it’s a bit like traveling with a small child. He doesn’t need exactly the same items as a toddler would, but he does have his booster seat, crate, leash, and other items. Food is always a problem too. Normally he eats frozen raw foods, but we take along freeze-dried raw when we travel. We don’t want to take along a huge bag with us, so having a small set like the Pet Travel-Trainer would make food transportation much simpler.
The Pet Travel-Tainer is compact set of food and water dishes and a 4-quart storage container for food. You just pull off the carry-handle from the side, pull off the two bowls, and then unscrew the jar’s lid for the food. Each bowl holds 1 quart, so they are big enough for some larger dogs, too. The set is made of BPA-free plastics. Handwashing is recommended.
The Pet Travel-Tainer is normally $14.99, but it’s on sale for $11.24 (25% savings) now at The Container Store.
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One of the many challenges that I face when out on a photography shoot, is how to manage interchanging multiple lenses quickly and safely. I can remember going out to shoot at a park that also had a pier, and I wanted to shoot landscapes, objects on the ocean, and some macro photography of flowers and insects in the park. I walked with my Sigma 70-200mm and Canon 24-105mm lenses for the landscape and ocean shots, and my Sigma 105mm macro lenses for macro photography. If you know the Sigma 70-200mm, you know that it is a heavy lens and must be handled carefully. Dropping this lens will result in major damage, so I had it safely in my Think Tank Holster, while I had a belt with two lens cases to secure the other lens. To make a long story short, I missed so many shots that day when I saw opportunities for great photos of moving targets, but I had the wrong lens attached for those shots, and simply could not swap lenses safely and quickly enough to take advantage of the moment. I eventually packed up and headed home because of the overwhelming frustration.
Now I know that some photographers carry multiple camera bodies with the additional lenses that they need, but for me, that was simply too much for that outing.
Since then, I have been on a quest to find a workable solution, and recently I came across the TRILENS. The great device clips to a gear belt and has three secure receptacles to secure three lenses. It claims to manage the strongest point of gravity very well to keep it close to the body, and it rotates easily for the selection and swapping of lenses. For me, this design seems like it will work well, and provide the quickness I need to change my lens, as well as allow me a better chance at capturing those great photography moments that I would otherwise miss.
If you would like to learn more about the TRILENS or purchase one, you can head over to the Friidesigns website or their Indiegogo funding page and pick one up for approximately $140 USD (€99.00EUR) plus shipping.
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