Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: Micro USB Cable (3.3ft/1m) 3pk - Micro B to USB 2.0 A High Speed - Fast Data Sync Charging Cord - Charge Samsung, HTC, LG, Nexus, Motorola, Sony, Android Smartphone, Cell Phone & Tablet

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Micro USB Cable (3.3ft/1m) 3pk - Micro B to USB 2.0 A High Speed - Fast Data Sync Charging Cord - Charge Samsung, HTC, LG, Nexus, Motorola, Sony, Android Smartphone, Cell Phone & Tablet

These days, you can never have enough of these., March 25, 2016

This review is from: Micro USB Cable (3.3ft/1m) 3pk - Micro B to USB 2.0 A High Speed - Fast Data Sync Charging Cord - Charge Samsung, HTC, LG, Nexus, Motorola, Sony, Android Smartphone, Cell Phone & Tablet (Electronics)

I purchased these cables because I frequently use short USB cables to charge my phone or various other products, but when I want to actually sync data, they don't work because they are only for charging so I want to swap out all of the cables I own that don't actually support syncing data. Also, you can never have too many of these cables. These cables are great because they can be used for both fast charging (with a QC 2.0 charging block) as well as for data sync. I've verified that fast charging, data syncing and Qi charging works on my Galaxy S6. I've also confirmed that the micro USB end is small enough to work with phone cases that leave fairly narrow openings for the connctions. The short cables are great for the car because they let me plug my phone in without lots of excess cable to manage (and I can use it to transfer files if I am at a friend's house and the need arises). I also use them for my USB charging station where I have 3 or 4 devices plugged in at any given time. The short cables help me keep the area relatively clean. Another great use: my portable battery that I keep in the same pocket as my phone (no need to have a great big long cable for this!). These are quality cables with durable plastic and metal especially around the connectors and both have worked great so far. They look great too (not like the old school ones with blocky ends that never work with a case). Black Squid was kind enough to provide a discount so that I could try these cables out and provide an informed review, and I would definitely recommend them even without a discount.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: VIVO TV Home Theater LED Color Lighting Kit / USB Powered Backlight Set / Peel and Stick Light Strips (LED-V01)

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VIVO TV Home Theater LED Color Lighting Kit / USB Powered Backlight Set / Peel and Stick Light Strips (LED-V01) by VIVO

So much fun!, March 24, 2016

This review is from: VIVO TV Home Theater LED Color Lighting Kit / USB Powered Backlight Set / Peel and Stick Light Strips (LED-V01)

What a cool way to add character to your entertainment center! It really electrifies the experience of watching a movie and gives off enough light to supplement the TV, so you can leave all your other lights off. I also really like having it on when I'm not even watching TV because it just looks cool!

The unit itself is actually 4 strips of LEDs, some long and short connectors and a USB plug. This is perfect for TVs that have a USB plug built in, and can be very easily adapted to a wall outlet or power strip with the use of a simple adapter. The included remote allows for switching to a wide variety of colors and has some fun settings to switch between colors and pulse and strobe and stuff. The dimmer switches can adjust the light from very dim to crazy-bright! I don't know why you'd want it on the brightest setting, but it's pretty wild and fun anyway. The lights adhere to the TV by 3M adhesive strips, but I found it more practical to use my own 3M command strips in case I decide to move the lights to a different place in the future.

Overall, I highly recommend these lights. They are super fun and will bring your entertainment center to a new level! VIVO was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try out these lights and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: Vanwalk 12-in-1 Outdoor Sports Accessories Kit for GoPro HERO 4/3+/3/2/1 SJ4000 SJ5000 SJ6000 Chest Strap / Head Strap / Selfie Stick / Suction Cup / Bike Mount

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Vanwalk 12-in-1 Outdoor Sports Accessories Kit for GoPro HERO 4/3+/3/2/1 SJ4000 SJ5000 SJ6000 Chest Strap / Head Strap / Selfie Stick / Suction Cup / Bike Mount by Vanwalk

So many options! Mount your action camera to ANYTHING! (The case rocks too!), March 18, 2016

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With the Vanwalk 12-in-1 Outdoor Sports Accessories Kit, there are so many great options for mounting and storing your camera! Just to break down a few ways that this kit can be used which I've found particularly useful:
1. There are curved and flat adhesive pads that are good for semi-permanent mount placements. I stuck one of these to my dashboard, and it's stuck there GOOD! (Just be careful, they don't come off easily!).
2. The head mount is perfect for my main purpose: taking a video of my drone as I fly it. I can get right up next to it and get some really cool shots of it in flight. Also, I used this to strap my camera to my 2 year-old's head and he had a great time running around with it on. Reviewing the video of "life from his perspective" was hilarious and sweet.
3. The extender arm is great. Even though it's funny looking, you can turn a helmet camera or bike mounted camera back on yourself and get a nice, tight "selfie shot". This is perfect if you happen to have 2 cameras and can later cut footage together of front facing and self-facing shots.
4. The chest strap is also good for shooting my drone while I fly it indoors. It results in a little more stability than the head cam if you're moving around a lot.
5. All the other little adapters are perfect for making sure you can get your camera mounted at exactly the right angle no matter what configuration you need.
6. The carrying case is AMAZING! Once you collect a bunch of accessories for your camera, you will be so happy to have a safe, organized way to keep everything stowed for travel. This was one of the main reasons that this kit appealed to me. I've tried a few ways to sort all my accessories, but I like this one the best.

The quality of each of the pieces is great, and they all work well with my camera and existing cases and other mounting equipment. I highly recommend this kit!

Vanwalk was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try out this accessory kit and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 4 stars to: Rexing® R1 Dual-Lens Dash Cam, Full HD 1080P with 4.3" LCD Screen, Rearview Mirror Design, All-Black

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Rexing® R1 Dual-Lens Dash Cam, Full HD 1080P with 4.3" LCD Screen, Rearview Mirror Design, All-Black by REXING

Wonderful camera, but a little too in-your-face., March 18, 2016

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The rear view mirror is a perfect spot for a dash cam, so the Rexing R1 dash cam is really an ingenious product. The first time I powered it on, it was like magic how the LCD screen appeared into view from the mirror itself. Also, I feel that it's important that drivers have a system for recording in place in case an accident happens (or just in case something totally awesome and unexpected happens and you happen to catch it on camera). That said, this is not the perfect dash cam for every person or every car. Here are some pros and cons for this unit:

Pros:
- Video quality! This shoots in 1080P and the resulting videos are very good quality. The wide angle and wide aspect ratio allow capture of nearly everything you can see out of your front windshield.
- Easy installation. If all you want is a quick video of a drive, and your dash cam is charged up, it is incredibly easy to attach this camera to your rear view mirror and start shooting. For a powered solution, running a cable around the edge of your windshield to the center console is also quite easy if you want a more permanent solution. For the full setup, it's slightly more work to get a rear-facing camera mounted and wired in an unobtrusive way.
- LCD/Mirror quality: the quality of the image shown on the LCD was quite good and the mirror itself (though it was blue tinted) works well.
- Front facing camera easy to aim independently of the mirror itself. It can be adjusted to be pointing straight even when your mirror is angled towards the driver.
- Instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Cons:
- Too big! The reason that this unit may not work out for me in the end is that the whole thing is too large for my little sedan. It obstructs the use of my sun visors and, in my opinion, takes up too much of my field of view (to the point where it feels unsafe).
- No way to disable power-on sound or LCD display. I would be much happier with this device if I could start my car without it bleep blooping and lighting up the screen. A setting to just have the camera run quietly in the background would be AMAZING.

Conclusion: while I might keep looking for something less obtrusive, I still highly recommend this to anyone who has a larger vehicle and doesn't mind having it in your face while driving. The camera functions perfectly and looks very cool when installed too. Note: Rexing was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try this dash cam mirror out and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: Wooden Train Track - 61 Piece Set 100% Compatible With Thomas, Brio, Chuggington, And Other Major Brands

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Wooden Train Track - 61 Piece Set 100% Compatible With Thomas, Brio, Chuggington, And Other Major Brands by Right Track Toys

Makes playing trains with kids way more fun!, March 18, 2016

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I like these train sets because while my 2 year-old son plays trains, I can obsess over making the best use of the available tracks and bridges. However, after the first week or so with his new train set, I realized there were certain pieces that I didn't have which would really let me step my track making game up. The Right Track Toys wooden train track set has all the pieces that I needed! Now my son gets bored and smashes everything to bits long before I get bored of building elaborate tracks for him (ostensibly).

Some of the more useful pieces are:
- The male-male connectors and female-female connectors for when you get the the of a loop and realize you've got two of the same connectors and can't finish the loop.
- The over/under cross track pieces are great for making a figure-8.
- 4 splitters really let you have an elaborate network of tracks.

Additionally, just having a large quantity of the standard track pieces really lets you go crazy with fun tracks. There's a good mix of long and short straight pieces and long and short curved pieces to achieve any kind of track you can imagine and if you have some existing features like bridges and tunnels, they will help you incorporate them better. The pieces had no trouble working with the existing wooden pieces in my son's collection.

Right Track Toys was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try this item out and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: Dirty Ace (TM) Blue Deluxe Disc Golf Bag • The Ultimate Piece of Frisbee Equipment for Men or Women • Room for a 1-Liter Drink Bottle but Adjustable Drawstring Cinches to Fit Smaller Cans • For Beginner or Advanced Players

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Dirty Ace (TM) Blue Deluxe Disc Golf Bag • The Ultimate Piece of Frisbee Equipment for Men or Women • Room for a 1-Liter Drink Bottle but Adjustable Drawstring Cinches to Fit Smaller Cans • For Beginner or Advanced Players by DIRTY ACE(TM)

A bag perfect for disc golf!, March 14, 2016

This review is from: Dirty Ace (TM) Blue Deluxe Disc Golf Bag • The Ultimate Piece of Frisbee Equipment for Men or Women • Room for a 1-Liter Drink Bottle but Adjustable Drawstring Cinches to Fit Smaller Cans • For Beginner or Advanced Players (Misc.)

I've been keeping my eye out for a simple disc golf bag like this forever! As an enthusiastic amateur disc golf player for many years, I had been using a reusable shopping bag or my small backpack to accomodate my small collection of discs when I went to play. However, this led to a lot of wrestling with bags that were not designed to allow easy access to several discs and (more importantly) didn't store my discs in a way that didn't warp them when they were left in the basement for the 6 months of winter when I would not play.

The Dirty Ace bag is all that I needed in a disc golf bag and more! It has the perfect variety of pockets to accommodate a much larger disc assortment than my own (time to buy more!!), a beverage container (another thing I always wanted in a disc golf bag), a score sheet and pencil holders that allow super easy access to the scorecard so you don't loose it or forget what you need to write down by the time you get it out. Plus a couple of extra pockets for any sunblock, bug spray, snacks or any unmentionables you might want to bring out the field when you play.

The main compartment has a Velcro separator that can be arranged in a variety of positions to keep your discs organized the way you want (kind of like a camera bag has). The flap also conveniently velcros to the back if you just want it to be open all the time.

Also, the shoulder strap has a standard configuration where it's hooked on the the middle of the top, but also an alternative configuration with hooks on the top corners if your bag hangs more comfortably that way. I find that keeps the straps out of your way a little better if you have a good fit.

Overall, my experience with this bag has been incredibly positive so far, and it makes me want to play more often, and I finally have a solution that works great for my needs! Dirty Ace was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try this bag out and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: AquaAudio QZ-2Q0H-R3GO Cube Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker with Suction Cup and Built-in Mic for All Bluetooth Media Devices (Silver)

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AquaAudio QZ-2Q0H-R3GO Cube Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker with Suction Cup and Built-in Mic for All Bluetooth Media Devices (Silver) by AquaAudio

A great speaker for listening during your morning routine., March 13, 2016

This review is from: AquaAudio QZ-2Q0H-R3GO Cube Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker with Suction Cup and Built-in Mic for All Bluetooth Media Devices (Silver) (Electronics)

This is a great speaker for the bathroom/shower. I'm currently obsessed with audio books and this like taking a shower, brushing my teeth and shaving are totally boring without listening to a book at the same time. Now I can keep listening all the way through my opening routine! Also I use it to play kids music when we do tubby time.

The speaker itself is plenty loud and clear, water resistant and benefits from a lot of buttons to control it's operation. It has a huge suction cup to keep it strongly mounted to the wall. It was very easy to connect to my Galaxy S6 and the battery seems to last for a decent amount of time, but you'll probably want to keep the USB charger handy if you use this daily. The only thing I haven't tried is the microphone, but it's nice to know that this unit supports making voice calls.

AquaAudio was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try this speaker or and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: Halo Screen Protector Film High Definition (HD) Clear (Invisible) for Samsung Galaxy S6 (3-Pack) - Lifetime Replacement Warranty

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Halo Screen Protector Film High Definition (HD) Clear (Invisible) for Samsung Galaxy S6 (3-Pack) - Lifetime Replacement Warranty by Halo

Protect your investment!, March 9, 2016

This review is from: Halo Screen Protector Film High Definition (HD) Clear (Invisible) for Samsung Galaxy S6 (3-Pack) - Lifetime Replacement Warranty (Electronics)

Even though the Galaxy S6 has Gorilla Glass Whatever.0, after a few months going "naked", minute scratches can still be seen on my phone's screen. That's why as much as I hate to put extra layers of protection on my phone, I still gotta have a screen protector and a case. I had been using a glass screen protector, and those are really nice, but when I switched to the Halo Film High Definition screen protector, I gotta say it's got some advantages over glass. Mainly, it's much thinner than glass, so you don't have a somewhat awkward raised surface over your phone's screen. Second, they're much less expensive. Three of these cost much less than a single glass protector. This is nice if you are bothered by the little gaps that form over time around the edges or if you just need a few tries to get the fit perfect. Finally, there's no light bleed or weird visual effects around the edge like there are with glass. The biggest drawback of this type of protector is that it's slightly tacky compared to glass: your finger just doesn't slide over it as easily as with no protector or with a glass protector. Other than that, this is great. It really is crystal clear and the fit is perfect. It's really important to protect your smartphone from damage since you're stuck with it for at least a couple of years and as soon as you have a tiny little scratch, it will be noticeable every time you look at your phone and you will start to hate it. Halo was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try these protectors out and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 4 stars to: 5 X 3.7V 500mAh Li-Po Batteries for UDI Quadcopter (For Models U818A, U818A HD, U818A HD+ 2.4GHz 4, U818A-1) Batteries Upgrade

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5 X 3.7V 500mAh Li-Po Batteries for UDI Quadcopter (For Models U818A, U818A HD, U818A HD+ 2.4GHz 4, U818A-1) Batteries Upgrade by Drone Pit Stop

Great batteries, but awkward fit on the U818A., March 9, 2016

This review is from: 5 X 3.7V 500mAh Li-Po Batteries for UDI Quadcopter (For Models U818A, U818A HD, U818A HD+ 2.4GHz 4, U818A-1) Batteries Upgrade (Toy)

As a recently-minted drone enthusiast, I quickly learned that you can never have too many batteries, especially when you're dealing with the small drones like the UDI U818A. Nothing kills your fun like burning through the included battery in 7 minutes and having to wait an hour to fly again. That's why I highly recommend this 5 pack of 500mAh Lipo batteries from the Drone Pit Stop. All of the batteries seem to work about as well as the original and they've really let me take my flying to the next level.

I've tried replacement batteries from a few different providers, and there are several things I really like about the Drone Pit Stop ones in particular:
1. They're clean looking and brightly colored, making them easily distinguishable from others.
2. They have a blank white box for numbering - this is incredibly thoughtful design since the first thing I do is put a number on each of them to tell them apart.
3. The strong yellow pull tab makes it very easy load and unload the batteries.

The one thing that keeps these from being a perfect five star product is that they do not easily fit into the U818A's battery slot. They are slightly too wide and I had to remove the plastic sheath on a couple of them to get them to fit at all. They do fit after some effort though (I found that I have to put them in slightly tilted, since, while they are too wide, they are also thinner, so they can be angled in).

All these things together make the Drone Pit Stop batteries stand out from their competitors, and I will be inclined to shop from this seller again in the future (like, when I upgrade to a new drone :)). Drone Pit Stop was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try these batteries out and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: Tongue Scraper | Professional Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner | Perfect Tool for Oral Hygiene | Eliminate Bad Breath With Your Very Own Tongue Sweeper TODAY!

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Tongue Scraper | Professional Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner | Perfect Tool for Oral Hygiene | Eliminate Bad Breath With Your Very Own Tongue Sweeper TODAY! by Simply Naz Tongue Scraper

Metal is so much better than plastic!, March 8, 2016

This review is from: Tongue Scraper | Professional Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner | Perfect Tool for Oral Hygiene | Eliminate Bad Breath With Your Very Own Tongue Sweeper TODAY! (Misc.)

I had been using a plastic tongue scraper for years, but I had heard that metal ones were more effective, so I thought I'd try this one. After one try, it was obvious that metal ones are so much better. The plastic one I had looked like a toothbrush with a little plastic rake on the end. I could work on my tongue for a minute and feel like I was getting nowhere. With this metal one, I was amazed after just one pass over my tongue. It is like a squeegee for all the white crap on my tongue! It only takes a half dozen passes and your done in like 10 seconds! Afterwards, my mouth is noticeably fresher feeling for hours.

The two handed, bow style makes it incredibly easy to use, and unlike my old plastic one, it doesn't hurt at all. Additionally, the silver and gold styling is very nice looking and feels very sterile and durable while being very easy to clean.

I was fortunate enough to receive a discount on this tongue scraper so that I could try it out and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: Fire 7 Screen Protector,[7 inch]by Ailun,Tempered Glass,9H Hardness, 2.5D Curved Edge,Ultra Transparency,Bubble Free,Anti-Scratch&Fingerprint&Oil Stain,Case Friendly-Siania Retail Package

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Fire 7 Screen Protector,[7 inch]by Ailun,Tempered Glass,9H Hardness, 2.5D Curved Edge,Ultra Transparency,Bubble Free,Anti-Scratch&Fingerprint&Oil Stain,Case Friendly-Siania Retail Package by AILUN

Fits great! Crystal clear!, March 5, 2016

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Even after I messed up my initial application of this protector, I carefully realigned it and tried again and now it's flawless! I've tried glass screen protectors from Siania on other devices as well, and they are consistently great. The one I had on my Galaxy S6 literally saved my phone's screen when it got sandwiched in the metal hardware of a recliner.

On my Fire 7, this screen protector feels great to use. I had previously installed a soft plastic one, but it collected grime and was not very smooth. After i installed this one, it feels like a new tablet! Glad is definitely the best option for protecting a screen on a tablet, where your fingers should glide effortlessly. It fits great too: goes right to the edges and works fine with the big padded case I installed on it. Between the case and this screen protector, my tablet is a tank!

Siania was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try this screen protector out and provide an informed review.

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Dealosaurus Rex gave 5 stars to: NEW - 5 X 3.7V 680mAh Lipo Battery for Syma X5C X5SW X5SC X5A X5 - Batteries Upgrade

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NEW - 5 X 3.7V 680mAh Lipo Battery for Syma X5C X5SW X5SC X5A X5 - Batteries Upgrade by Drone Pit Stop

Keep flying!, March 3, 2016

This review is from: NEW - 5 X 3.7V 680mAh Lipo Battery for Syma X5C X5SW X5SC X5A X5 - Batteries Upgrade (Toy)

As a recently-minted drone enthusiast, I quickly learned that you can never have too many batteries, especially when you're dealing with the small drones like the Syma X5C. Nothing kills your fun like burning through the included battery in 7 minutes and having to wait an hour to fly again. That's why I highly recommend this 5 pack of 680mAh Lipo batteries from the Drone Pit Stop. All of the batteries seem to work about as well as the original and are a perfect fit for the Syma 5XC and the connector seems to be very secure.

I've tried replacement batteries from a few different providers, and there are several things I really like about the Drone Pit Stop ones in particular:
1. They're clean looking and brightly colored, making them easily distinguishable from others.
2. They have a blank white box for numbering - this is incredibly thoughtful design since the first thing I do is put a number on each of them to tell them apart.
3. The strong yellow pull tab makes it very easy load and unload the batteries.

All these things together make the Drone Pit Stop batteries stand out from their competitors, and I will be inclined to shop from this seller again in the future (like, when I upgrade to a new drone :)). Drone Pit Stop was kind enough to provide me with a discount so that I could try these batteries out and provide an informed review.

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