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Car Mats and More Done Right by GG Bailey
I have been a GG Bailey customer and recommended their products since 1996. I remember it was for a 4-door 1989 Acura Legend LS. I was gifted a set of monogrammed mats for the front and rear floors and a monogrammed trunk mat. They looked great and made me feel...
Dell Inspiron 27″ Touch Screen All-In-One with Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce MX550, 1TB SSD
Dell continues to impress me. Almost three years go, it was their Inspiron 24-inch AIO (All In One), with matte finish screen, 512GB SSD, speedy and latest Intel i7, and 8GB RAM. It has been a flawless performer and was almost immediately upgraded with 32GB of...
Ninja Foodi Smart DZ550 XL 6-in-1 10-qt. 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology & Smart Cook System
How is it that Air Fryer products and technology continue to advance the state of the art? Here is an excellent example of what’s new.I have long been a fan of and recommended “bucket” or basket style air fryers. The other popular style, countertop air fryers,...
ASUS 14″ C424MA Chromebook Laptop – Intel Celeron N4020 – 1080p Is A Winner
It's time for a Chromebook update, for me and for you! First, please read my article in which I detailed my epiphany. Chromebooks are the best darn computers for most consumers in need of what most of us do on a daily basis. I found this 14" ASUS Chromebook at Costco...
Gourmia FoodStation Indoor Smokeless Grill & AirFryer Model GGA2100
Gourmia GGA2100, about $150, would be a good addition not only to your summertime cook gear, but also for year-round food prep. I’m a big fan of the Gourmia brand through my experience with their excellent GAF798 7-quart digital air fryer found at a bargain-basement...
BlueParrott S650-XT 2-in-1 Convertible Wireless Headset with Active Noise Cancelation
I’ve had my eye on this $250 BlueParrott S650-XT since its announcement several months ago. Already a fan of BlueParrott products, including their previous, similarly configured headsets, this one is special for a few reasons. First, the basics from the manufacturer:...
Plantronics Poly V4310 Bluetooth Headset Priced Right, Performs Beautifully
This is the Plantronics Voyager 4310 UC Bluetooth Headset by Poly also known as Poly V4310. Plantronics was bought by Poly, a leader in office conference phones. Plantronics has been a leader in Bluetooth headsets for many years, so it's a good pairing. Their...
Dell’s Mighty Inspiron Mini Desktop 3910
Dell Inspiron Desktop model 3910 is mini only in stature when compared to a so-called full-size desktop computer, this “little” Dell packs a surprising power punch in its class. If you’re accustomed to consumer Windows desktop computers as I am, you have witnessed an...
Ninja Foodi NeverStick Premium Anti-Scratch Nest System, 4-Piece Cookware Set
The growing SharkNinja family of products is everywhere! From vacuums and blenders to, well, cookware. I’ve been using their smartly-designed nesting duo of saucepans. Ideal for space-challenged homemakers, the handles are sturdy cast stainless steel. When nested, the...
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Steve Kruschen, aka The One and Only Mr. Gadget®, is known to consumers and leading innovative technology companies worldwide. With online presence and reviews since 1997, he was also the pioneering tech expert in the Los Angeles talk radio market starting in 1973. Millions of TV viewers have come to rely on and trust his hands-on, non-compromising style and advice that always puts the consumer first. Mr. Gadget is not a salesperson. He is a proponent of consumer products and technologies that work for the benefit of the wider general public.