Moshi 2 Meter USB-C to HDMI Cable review

REVIEW – So my niece’s graduation was moved indoors by a rampaging storm in the Philadelphia area. That meant limited seating, and we were forced to livestream the event on YouTube. But you know what? I happened to have my Moshi USB-C to HDMI cable. That meant glorious HD viewing from the comfort of my living room. Graduation was saved! To the review!

What is it?

It’s a 2 meter (6.6 foot) USB-C to HDMI cable.

Hardware specs

  • 2 meters (6.6′) overall length
  • 3.06 ounces
  • Supports both 1080p HD and 4K UHD video output at up to 60 fps
  • Supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) and multi-channel digital audio
  • Aluminum casing to minimize electromagnetic interference

Design and features

The Moshi USB-C to HDMI cable is a solid piece of gear. It’s got a total length of 2 meters (or 6.6 feet), with beefy aluminum-jacketed & reinforced plugs. You won’t worry about this being kicked around in your bag if you travel with it. Check out the closeup shots below:

It’s also got a sturdy hook-and-loop strap to manage the cable when it’s coiled. The strap is just as durable, and strong enough that it won’t come undone unless you give it a good rip.

When downpours changed the plans for my niece’s graduation, this not-so-short cable was a lifesaver. I just plugged the USB-C plug into the port on my MacBook Pro…

…and then popped the HDMI plug into the port on the HD TV in my living room…

… And presto! Within minutes I was streaming the event in full HD from YouTube, including stereo sound. With the long cable, I didn’t have to cook up some sort of structure to get my laptop closer to the TV. I just put the laptop on my credenza, and I was good to go:

I’ve since been using this cable as a backup in my bag for conference rooms as well as streaming the occasional Netflix film to my big TV. Not only is the build durable, but the length is amazing for getting connected to remote places in a conference room. Wall mounted monitor? Check. Got a ceiling-mounted projector? Check. The cable is rated to support 1080p HD and 4K UHD video output at 60 frames per second.

What I like

  • Durable construction for travel
  • Excellent cable length makes it easy to connect to televisions, monitors & projectors

What I’d change

  • Nothing that I have found so far

Final thoughts

This one is an easy one. If you find yourself needing to stream from your USB-C compatible device like a MacBook Pro, you’ll enable a 2 meter HDMI connection to whatever monitor is hanging about for under 50 bucks. It serves double duty for work and home entertainment. It’s a winner.

Price: $44.95
Where to buy: Go to the product page to buy direct from Moshi.
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Moshi.

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Moshi 2 Meter USB-C to HDMI Cable review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 1, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Tom Bihn Large Zip-Top Shop Bag review

REVIEW – I am always trying to be a bit more ‘green’ and environmentally friendly.  One way I try to do that is to bring reusable shopping bags with me to the grocery store.  I have lots of freebie bags that I use.  All of them work ok, but none of them are comfortable to carry, and several concern me about how much actual weight they can carry.  Tom Bihn has come out with a new shoulder based tote bag that seems to be ideal for the task.  Let’s see how it works out.

What is it?

The Tom Bihn Large Zip-Top Shop Bag is a bag of many uses.  You can use it for grocery shopping, a personal carry on, an all-purpose hauler, or every day carry bag.

Hardware Specs

  • It is made of 200 denier Halycon nylon/ripstop fabric or 210 ballistic nylon.  I received the bag in the Wasabi Halycon nylon.
  • External Dimensions: 15″ (w) x 13.4″ (h) x 11.8″ (d) / 380 (w) x 340 (h) x 300 (d) mm
  • Weight: 200d Halcyon: 8.8 oz / 250 grams  or  210d Ballistic: 10.9 oz / 310 grams
  • Volume: 1650 cubic inches/27 liters
  • Handle Length: 26 inches or 660 mm
  • YKK #5 Coil Zippers
  • PORON foam handles

Design and Features

This first picture above shows a closeup of one of the handles.  You can see that it has that nice PORON foam insert.

This next show shows a picture of the single double zipper that makes up the entrance to the main compartment of the bag.  Having two zippers makes the bag easy to open and close around a larger object.

This next shot is a picture of the interior of the bag.  You can see that it comes with a nice key tether that has a plastic clip to hold on to your key ring or whatever you wish to attach to it.  There are two interior side pockets to allow you to organize items.  Finally the main large interior pocket.   There is no padding of any sort on the bottom of the bag.

This shot shows a close up of the stitching of the handle to the bag and how the edges are seamed.  You can see they are quite durable.

Performance

I needed to make a grocery run, so I decided to test out the bag.   Let me state that I really, really, really detest grocery shopping.  I purchased about 17 and one-half pounds of various items and had them pack it all into the single bag.  From the picture above,  you can see the bag fully loaded.  I carried it on my shoulder across a very large parking lot.  During that whole time, I never felt any pain in my shoulder.  It was wonderful!

Above you can see a picture of the bag fully loaded.  You can see that I was able to zip the bag closed with no issues.

Finally, you can see a picture of everything that was inside the bag.  Lots of stuff to place in the bag, and I am happy to report, that nothing got crushed including the two tasty dessert items on the left!

What I’d change

I think the only thing I could change on this bag would be to see if it could be cheaper.  $65 is a lot of money to pay for a bag that you use for shopping.  If you were the kind of person to use this bag as an everyday hauler I could see spending this money.  The problem with using it as an everyday hauler is there is no padding in the bag so you would have to be careful what you placed in there.

Final thoughts

I love this bag and it will be my go-to bag for grocery shopping.  I would love to purchase a second one if the price were to drop a bit.  The fact that I can carry over 17 pounds on my should with no pain is a big plus to me.  Our grocery parking lots are huge and I always seem to pick the worse day to go shopping.

Price: $65
Where to buy: Tom Bihn
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Tom Bihn.

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Tom Bihn Large Zip-Top Shop Bag review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 30, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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