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Mous Limitless 2 smartphone case review

REVIEW – Like a lot of technology that I own, phones are always something I am looking to protect and keep like new.  I am sure that I like a lot of people out there are always on the lookout for a phone case that is lightweight, barely noticeable on the phone and gives good protection.  I recently received the Mous Limitless 2 Phone Case to review.  Let’s check it out and see how it meets my criteria for a good phone case.

What’s in the box?

The box itself is a fully recyclable cardboard box.  It has a nice pull tab made of cloth that you simply pull once you cut the adhesive tape keeping the box closed.  Pulling on that tab reveals the case itself.  I received the Aramid Carbon Fiber version for my Samsung Galaxy S9.    Inside the box they had the following items:

  • The case itself
  • A disclaimer card – It is rather funny saying you should use the included screen protector in addition to the case.  They mentioned the case does not make your phone indestructible although it has been tested by dropping phones from ridiculous heights.  It tells you essentially to stay away from the crane and do not test it out yourself.
  • Screen protector box

Inside the screen protector box:

  • two screen protectors  – made of triple layered PET, TPU and Silicon
  • Instruction card
  • Wet wipe
  • Sticker to pick off dust
  • scraper card
  • micro fiber cloth

Design and Features

They offer these Limitless 2 cases in the aforementioned carbon fiber, walnut, bamboo, shell and leather.  The cases are crafted with the actual real materials.  They have pictures on their website showing a walnut case that had been hit hard with something like a hammer and you can see splinters of wood.  They offer them for the S9 and S9 Note, S8 and S8 Note and iPhones from the XR down through the iPhone 6.  They are advertised as wireless charging compatible and I confirmed it worked with my Samsung charger and the charging pad in my Toyota Tacoma.

This is an extremely durable case.  I have a picture above showing it next to a phone case I had purchased off Amazon last year.  It does not have a velvet type lining inside.  It has what it calls ‘Airoshock’  Protection.  It supposedly dampens the impact of drops while providing extra grip to the phone.  It is extremely dense and very rigid and tight fitting to the phone.  It was definitely harder to install on my phone than my previous case.  I had to press down hard to get that last corner on.  Once on, taking it off is pretty difficult.  They even have a video on their website showing how to take the case off.  You basically push first through the camera hole in the back of the phone while holding on to the case.  The case is definitely too stiff to just bend a corner down as I did with my old case.  You will also notice that the case gives full coverage across the bottom of the phone, unlike my old case.

 

The next few pictures show the bottom and the top of the case.   The bottom as I stated before is definitely more protective.  It has precise cutouts for the various holes and ports on the phone.  The top has the one cutout for the microphone.

The picture above shows how the volume and Bixby buttons look.  They are not solid and have a small gap at both the top and the bottom of the button.  It makes the buttons feel natural, clicky and responsive to the touch.  They do not make pushing the buttons any harder at all.

The next two pictures above show the phone in the case.  It is extremely tight fitting as they suggested.  It is a very firm case and has a nice solid grip to it without being tacky feeling.  It is definitely a better grip than the slippery phone itself.  The carbon fiber is matte and not shiny at all.  Fingerprints are not visible on this case which I really love.  My old case would show fingerprints over time.  When placing the phone face down on a table the case is what is resting on the table and not the screen.  The top and bottom parts of the case extend slightly beyond the screen.

This is a shot of the bottom of the case with the phone inside.  Everything lines up nicely exactly as it should.

What I like

This is a very well made case.  Compared to my old case, if I were to drop my phone on the sides or back I really don’t think any damage will come to the phone at all.  There is a video on the Mous website showing how the inside material of the case absorbs impacts by dropping heavy ball bearings on the material.  A lot of cases are often poorly aligned with the ports and this case is spot on.  There are no issues with using the buttons.  The biggest plus for me is that it now slips easily into my back pocket where the old case was too grippy and would often stick on the way into my pocket.  I also like that they give you two screen protectors.  I have stopped using screen protectors since I received the Galaxy S9.  That curved screen makes it too difficult to put a protector on without bubbles or cracking.  I did not even attempt to install the screen protectors.

What can be improved

My biggest complaint is the price.  For the S9 the price of the case is $49.99.  The price drops $10 for the S8.  The iPhone cases range from $44.99 to $39.99.  That is kind of crazy since the XS Max is much bigger than the S9.

Price: $49.99 as reviewed for the Samsung Galaxy S9
Where to buy:  Mous Website
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Mous.

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KitchenAid Cook Processor Connect: Everything you need to make a meal in one appliance

NEWS – Are you looking to replace a multitude of single use appliances that are sitting either on or under your counter? Is an InstaPot not exciting enough? Well then, the KitchenAid Cook Processor Connect might be for you. As the main cook in our house, I have an almost visceral reaction to gadgets lying around the kitchen that only do one thing, especially if they are large and need to be plugged in. The Cook Processor Connect goes one step further than simple appliance replacement, however, having the potential to replace smaller items as well such as bowls, scrapers, knives and a hotplate.

The Cook Processor comes with a 4.5L stainless steel bowl which fits into a base that houses the cooking controls. A number of attachments are included and can be used with the bowl to stir, chop, whip, emulsify, and knead. There’s also an insert for all of your steaming needs. Finally, a mini-bowl and blade are included for jobs that are too small for the main bowl.


The control base allows you to select what type of cooking you want to do, from frying, boiling, stewing, pureeing, sautéing and the aforementioned steaming. There’s also a built in scale that allows you to weigh ingredients right in the cooking bowl. Then, after you’ve added your carrots, celery and whatever else, inserting the stir assist attachment into the Cook Processor Connect will stir your ingredients while they are cooking.

In addition to being able to manually select all of the cooking functions that you want to use, the Cook Processor comes with an app that allows you to access recipes with step-by-step guidance .


The KitchenAid Cook Processor Connect will be available in Red and Black at an approximate price of $1,500. At the moment it’s only available in Australia but KitchenAid expects to release it in the US later this year. You can go to KitchenAid Australia to see all of its features in much more depth.

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KitchenAid Cook Processor Connect: Everything you need to make a meal in one appliance

NEWS – Are you looking to replace a multitude of single use appliances that are sitting either on or under your counter? Is an InstaPot not exciting enough? Well then, the KitchenAid Cook Processor Connect might be for you. As the main cook in our house, I have an almost visceral reaction to gadgets lying around the kitchen that only do one thing, especially if they are large and need to be plugged in. The Cook Processor Connect goes one step further than simple appliance replacement, however, having the potential to replace smaller items as well such as bowls, scrapers, knives and a hotplate.

The Cook Processor comes with a 4.5L stainless steel bowl which fits into a base that houses the cooking controls. A number of attachments are included and can be used with the bowl to stir, chop, whip, emulsify, and knead. There’s also an insert for all of your steaming needs. Finally, a mini-bowl and blade are included for jobs that are too small for the main bowl.


The control base allows you to select what type of cooking you want to do, from frying, boiling, stewing, pureeing, sautéing and the aforementioned steaming. There’s also a built in scale that allows you to weigh ingredients right in the cooking bowl. Then, after you’ve added your carrots, celery and whatever else, inserting the stir assist attachment into the Cook Processor Connect will stir your ingredients while they are cooking.

In addition to being able to manually select all of the cooking functions that you want to use, the Cook Processor comes with an app that allows you to access recipes with step-by-step guidance .


The KitchenAid Cook Processor Connect will be available in Red and Black at an approximate price of $1,500. At the moment it’s only available in Australia but KitchenAid expects to release it in the US later this year. You can go to KitchenAid Australia to see all of its features in much more depth.

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Pyropets are a Valentine’s Day gift for your goth sweetheart

NEWS – If your Valentine is a little more unique than the typical girl or boy next door, then here’s a Valentine’s Day gift idea that might be a hit. Pyropets are animal shaped wax candles with a hidden surprise inside. Shaped like a cat, unicorn, stag, bird, rabbit, and more, these colorful geometric candles look ordinary until you light them and let them burn for a while. They will slowly transform from a cute animal into a creepy metal skeleton with flames shooting out of their eyes. What could be more romantic than that?

There are 12 unique animal Pyropet candles to choose from with prices that range from $19.99 up to $40.00. Head over to us.54celsius.com and Amazon for more info and to order. You might want to bookmark the page so you can go back for Halloween.

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New gadgets to your door monthly with Tech2u.club

NEWS – Jonesing for some new gadgets and gizmos, but don’t have time to find the newest tech? Kickstarter campaign Tech2U.club plans to solve that problem for you. Tech2U offers a curated, monthly consumer electronics subscription club.  Think Watch Gang for tech nerds.

They promise to bring their members, “new, unique and practical tech”  with three membership options:

  • $70 for one month
  • $180 for three months ($60/mo)
  • $300 for six months ($50/mo)

Their focus is on new, fun and practical tech that their members will be able to put into use in their everyday lives.  Sounds a little like what us Gadgeteers look for every day! The first month’s box promises to contain practical items like a security camera, phone holder, aux cable as well as a fun 3D drawing pen with a total claimed value of over $159.

The Kickstarter campaign is still in its infancy with only four backers and $921 of a $30,000 goal raised as of this writing. Their main listed risk is getting too few (under 100) members to be able to provide access to the tech they want to provide to members. The funding period is scheduled to end on March 22, 2019 with subscription deliveries starting in April 2019. Does this sound interesting to you?  You can learn more about the campaign on Kickstarter.

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