Voltmate 8 Port Wall Charger Review

 I use a multiple port wall charger to charge my devices because these helps me keep our gadgets and devices in 1 place when we charge them. Aside from that, I like that I don't need multiple electrical sockets to charge multiple devices.

When I received the Voltmate 8-Port Wall Charger, I looked forward to trying it. This arrived in a white box and is packed nicely. The box contained the following:

- 1 x Voltmate 8-port wall charger
- 5 ft. power cord
- user guide

The Voltmate 8-port wall charger measures 4 x 4 x 4 inches and weighs only 1lb. This also has 8 ports which makes it nice because I can charge up to 8 devices at the same time. I only need the individual USB charging cables of each of my devices and I can just plug them in the ports on the Voltmate wall charger.

 On the other side, there is a list of some important information about the wall charger like input and output of the charger.

 I can plug in my USB charging cables on any port of the Voltmate charger. Total output for all ports is 60 watts. What I like about this is that I can plug any of my device on any port because this wall charger automatically detects and identifies my device so that it can automatically deliver the fastest charge possible.

Since there is enough spacing on each USB port, even my thicker USB charging cables can be plugged in without any problems.

 The Voltmate wall charger is also compact so I can position it easily on our tables. The power cord included is more than enough so that I can position it on a higher place easily.

What I like about this is the blue charging light which lights up when I'm charging my device or gadget. This signals that the device or gadget is actively charging and will turn off once the device/gadget is fully charged.

The Voltmate 8Port Wall Charger doesn't overheat when I charge multiple devices. What I noticed was that if I plug in more devices at the same time, charging time will take slower than usual but still, the charger wouldn't start warming up.

The size and weight of the charger is also perfect to bring on a trip because it's portable and lightweight. Even if there are limited electrical sockets available, then I can still charge several devices at the same time because of the Voltmate 8-port wall charger.

I like this product and works as it should.

You can purchase the Voltmate 8-port wall charger HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

TunePhonik iXR5 In-ear Headphones Review

I've always loved listening to music when I'm doing something. For me, it helps me think, relax and be more productive. When I was still in school, I would listen to music while studying as well as fall asleep to it. That's why, I would always have a pair of earphones wherever I go.

When I received the TunePhonik iXR5 in-ear headphones, I looked forward to trying it because I regularly use earphones or headphones to listen to music.

The TunePhonik iXR5 In-ear Headphones arrived in a nice box and for me, the packaging looks really great.

This set of earphones has a black and red color and for me, again, it looks really cool and nice. The earphones came with a pre-attached ear gel and 3 extra pairs with different sizes: small, medium and large.

 Each ear piece has a L or R label on the back part which is nice because I wouldn't have to guess which ear piece goes to which ear.

The cord has a flat, linguine-looking style which makes the cord less prone to tangles. The cord measures approximately 48 inches in length. The cord also has a silicone-type outer coating which I think is great because it prevents the cords from getting scruffs and scratches easily.

There is a button which can play/pause music or videos and this can also be used to answer/end calls. This is very responsive and I like that in 1 press, it serves its purpose.

The ear pieces have a curved design and for me, this feature is nice because it effectively stays in place. I also noticed that these are more comfortable compared to my earphones with a straight earpiece design.

The 3.5 mm jack is gold plated and has a right angle design. For me, I like this design better compared to the jack with a straight angle design because the jack is less prone to bending. The sound quality is very nice and bass is about 7/10.

This in-ear headphones also has a microphone for hands-free calling. Aside from that, this in-ear headphones is also effective to cancel outside noise. If I turn up the volume to more than middle setting on my phone, I couldn't hear anything but the music.

For me, I mainly use this to listen to music and I love how clear and nice the sound is.

You can purchase the TunePhonik iXR5 In-ear Headphones HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Lightning To USB Connector From MobileEsprit Review

I leave several charging cables at different rooms in our home so that I can charge our devices in different spots without having to transfer charging cables. I also keep one in my car so that I can charge our device if ever needed when we're traveling.

I was given the chance to try the lightning to USB connector by MobileEsprit and I looked forward to trying it.

The MobileEsprit's lightning to USB connector/charge cable has a flat cord which is nice because it is less prone to tangles. It is 1 meter long and has a sky blue color. The cord has a rubbery, silicone-like feel and is scruff-resistant so it wouldn't look worn out and scratched easily.

The connector is slim which is nice because I don't have to remove the casing from my iPad mini when charging it. The most important thing is that this is compatible with my iPad mini and I don't see any error messages when charging it using this cable.

For me, I like this better compared to the slimmer, round cords because these look much more durable and doesn't tangle easily. It works as it should which is to charge my iPad mini properly.

You can purchase the Lightning to USB Connector from MobileEsprit HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Mobile Esprit Pink Light Up Lightning To USB Cable Charger Review

My daughters use my iPad more than I use it. They use it to read ebooks, watch on YouTube and play apps. So, they already know how to plug the lightning connector to the iPad mini. I don't let them plug the adapter on the electrical socket for safety purposes but they do know how to plug the lightning connector to the iPad mini.

When I plugged the Mobile Esprit Pink Light Up Lightning to USB cable, they were awed with the pretty light up charging cable. The lights change color and the connector lighted up from the USB connector to the cord to the lightning connector.

The lighted charging cable is pretty helpful when it's dark because I don't need to turn on the lights anymore to see where the charging cable is. It's pretty visible and bright and I like that without turning on the lights, I can plug the lightning connector on the iPad mini. It's effective in charging the iPad mini because it doesn't display any error messages.

Aside from being pretty, this measures 1 meter, the usual length of charging cables, and the cord has a clear, rubbery feel. The cord is thicker compared to the original iPad mini charger I have and is a bit heavier. I do like it because it feels durable and less prone to damage on the connectors since the cable is thicker.

So far, this is a nice light up lightning to USB cable charger and is very pretty.

You can purchase the Mobile Esprit Pink Light Up Lightning to USB Cable Charger HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Mobile Esprit Purple Light Up Lightning To USB Charge Cable Review

Have you ever had a light up charge cable? I haven't had one before and I was super excited when I was given the chance to try the Mobile Esprit Purple Light Up Lightning to USB Charge/Sync Cable.

The Mobile Esprit Lightning to USB Charge/Sync Cable arrived in a simple packaging. Here is a quick product description from the company:

• Purple 1 Meter (3.28 Feet) Long Charging and syncing cable for your Apple devices 
• Charge and sync compatibility with iPhone 6 Plus / 6 / 5s / 5c / 5 / iPad Air / iPad mini / mini 2 / iPad 4th generation and iPod nano 7th generation
• Connects to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning Connector and charges/syncs by connecting the USB connector into your wall charger or computer
• Compact Lightning Connector head works with nearly all cases 
• 100% Compatible with ios 8, no warning message

The Mobile Esprit Lightning To USB Charge Cable has a clear colored cord and has a silicone/rubbery smooth exterior.

As soon as I plugged the cord in, the cord started to light up. I think it was very pretty and my daughters were in awe of the colors.

The USB connector, lightning connector and the cord lit up, changing into different colored lights which is really nice. This was really helpful when it's dark because instead of switching on the lights to find the cord, I can easily plug in my iPad mini because the cord and the connectors are visible even in the dark.

I didn't experience any error messages when I use this to charge my iPad mini which is nice because it served its main purpose, which is to charge my iPad mini.

After a week of using this charger, the lights on the cord stopped working but the charger still works. After another week, the light on the USB connector stopped working as well but the charger still can charge my iPad mini effectively. The only thing that lights up now is the lightning connector. I can still see this from afar which is nice and since this still works to charge my iPad mini, I think it still serves its purpose well. I just wish they make the lights more durable because the cord is really pretty with the lights on.

You can purchase the Mobile Esprit Purple Light Up Lightning to USB Charge Cable HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Cute Elephant Pattern iPad Mini Case From VanDay Review

My daughters use my iPad mini more often than I do so I often change my case because they easily make my cases look worn and sometimes, break it. I prefer the slim cases compared to the thicker ones mainly because the slim case is much lighter and easier to bring on the go.

I was given the chance to choose a free iPad mini case from Van Day and wow, they have a lot of cute slim cases. I actually had a hard time choosing and in the end, I chose the Elephant Pattern iPad mini case.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

ULTRA SLIM iPAD MINI CASE FEATURES: Speaker holes, Camera hole, Kickstand and it has an auto wake/sleep function. Precise cut out to allow access to all port and functions.
ULTRA SLIM iPAD MINI CASE COMES IN MANY STLYES: There are 17 different designs you can choose from. It is very lightweight for tote in your bag or purse.
THE DURABLE DESIGN OF THE CASE HELPS PREVENT DAMAGES: The design of the case helps prevent damages like Scratches, Cracked Screens or if anything gets spilled on it.
IT FITs THREE DIFFERENT VERSIONs OF THE iPAD MINI: This case will fit the iPad mini 1, 2 and 3 perfectly.
QUALITY GUARANTEED: The Ultra Slim Case is guaranteed to stand up to its name and protect your iPad Mini.

When I received the iPad mini case, my first impression was how cute and shimmery the case is. I also love the pastel-colored cover.

The inner lining of the front cover has a very soft, velvet-like feel. It also automatically wakes the iPad when the cover is opened and when closed, makes the iPad sleep.

The bottom case is a hard plastic, is see-through and has a light pink (again super cute) color. The button holes and the camera hole is well cut. I don't have to remove the case while charging the iPad mini so that's a plus for me as well.

My daughters sometimes carry the VanDay case by the front cover so I'm glad that the bottom case holds the iPad properly and securely. The front cover can also be folded and function as a stand for the iPad when my daughters use it to watch on youtube.

So far, this is a pretty durable case. It's super cute and lightweight. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one once this looks old enough to be replaced. :)

You can purchase the VanDay iPad Case HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

FSL Xylem Wood Earbuds With Microphone And Remote Review

I prefer earphones with an acoustic sound which have a mild bass because it makes me relax more and appreciate music more. Too much bass makes my head pound and then hurt so that's why I prefer earphones which have an acoustic sound and just the right amount of bass.

I was recently given the chance to try the FSL Xyle Wood Earbuds and was super excited to try it.

The FSL Xylem Wood Earbuds have a natural wood casing for the earbuds. I like earbuds with wood casing for the earbuds because I noticed that the sound they produce is more on the rich, acoustic tune.

The FSL Xylem Wood Earbuds has a 3.5 mm jack. The cord is smooth and has a matte finish so it is less prone to scruffs and scratches. This is nice because the cord wouldn't look old quickly. :)

The earphones also has a microphone and an in-line remote to answer/end calls and play/pause music.

There are also 3 different-sized silicone tips included which is nice because I was able to choose which tip was most comfortable in my ears.

The FSL Xylem Wood Earbuds produces a crystal clear quality sound with about 6/10 bass. I like that the microphone also works for clear, quality calls. The in-line remote is responsive and I only need to press it once to access the answer/end call and to play/pause music.

This pair of earbuds is also comfortable on my ears. I like that it has a carrying pouch so that I can store the earbuds there when I put them inside my bag.

The FSL Xylem Wood Earbuds has a nice sound quality and it has a 3 year warranty which is nice.

You can purchase the FSL Xylem Wood Earbuds HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

DigiYes Portable Bluetooth Speaker With Cradle Stand Review + #Giveaway 7/20 US

I love using a portable blue tooth speaker because aside from the convenience of bringing it anywhere in our home while it's connected to my device, I can also bring it on the go when we're pier fishing. I don't have to plug my phone in the speaker and keep the phone close to me or in my pocket while listening to music.

When I received the DigiYes Portable Bluetooth Speaker, I was excited to try it because this is the first time I'm trying a bluetooth speaker with a cradle stand. Yes, this might be common to other bluetooth speaker, but for me, this is the first time I've had a speaker with this feature. :)

The DigiYes Portable Bluetooth SPeaker with cradle stand comes in 6 different colors. I received the "silveng white" color.

The DigiYes Speaker measures 3.15 inches x 7.87 inches x 1.65 inches and has a nice, silver, metallic color. At the back, there is an on/off switch, a standard 3.5mm stereo aux-in jack and a micro-USB port to charge the speaker. The Li-polymer Battery rechargeable battery is capable of up to 1000mAh charge which can go up to 6 to 8 hours of playback time.

The charging USB cable is already included in this pack as well as a 3.5 mm jack cable so that I can also play music from devices which doesn't have blue tooth capabilities.

The cradle stand is thin yet it can effectively support my phone, a Huawei Ascend Mate 2, horizontally with the rubber case on.

And it can also support it vertically.

Pairing is very easy and no codes were required when I paired this to my phone and iPad mini. There is no volume control on the speaker so volume is dependent on the volume of my phone.

Since the DigiYes has 2 x 3 watts speaker on both sides, sound is crystal clear and sound equal. I love how this speaker delivers crystal clear, high quality sound which isn't distorted.

Aside from that, I like that the DigiYes speaker has a 10 meter wireless distance capability so while I'm charging my phone inside our room, I can bring the speaker out when I'm listening to music. It's light, compact and portable which is why it's perfect to bring on the go as well.

This is a nice, quality bluetooth speaker which is definitely one of my favorites as of now.

You can purchase the DigiYes Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Cradle Stand HERE.

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