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.

Now, the sponsor has offered a giveaway not for their Portable Bluetooth Speaker but for their US Patch Board Power Charger with 5 USB charging ports! This is valued at $33.99! Visit their listing HERE to learn more about this prize! :) If you'd like a chance to win this, just head on over to the rafflecopter form below and enter! Don't forget to do the daily entries! Good Luck! :)

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive a DigiYes Patch Board Power Charger with 5 USB Charging Ports. Giveaway will start July 10, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end July 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US  residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Silicone Devices Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Review

When cleaning around the house or when me and hubby ride our bikes, I like listening to music. Using a headphones/earphones with wires can be a hassle so I prefer a wireless one when I want to listen to music while moving.

When I received the Silicon Devices Wireless Bluetooth, I was excited to try it because it's an in-ear headphones. Here is a quick product description from the company:

Exercise-proof Silicon Comfort+ Headphones are entirely equipped with the latest HD sound chip + Bluetooth 4.0 allowing you to enjoy your music at the Gym, Running, Walking, Biking, Gardening, Working out, Watching TV, Driving, Traveling by plane and more.

Customizing your Comfort+ Headphones have different size covers and ear locks for the best custom fit while still fitting tight enough so that you can move around without them falling off. Choose the combination that fits you most comfortably.

Silicon Devices Earphones are the most lightweight earphones on the market and you will almost forget you are wearing anything on your head.

Comfort+ Headphones with HD crystal clear sound combined with a perfect shape for anyone's head, small or large, can be positioned however you like to enhance a fantastic listening experience.

Silicon Comfort+ Headphones cancel white noise providing greater comfort and the highest quality music enjoyment.

Comfort+ Headphones are absolutely sweat-proof making them ideal for exercise.

Comfort+ Headphones are light weight, comfortable and almost imperceptible, allowing you to use them even during those tough exercises that require more concentration.

Comfort+ Headphones are compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled phones and computers.

The box contained the following:
- Silicon Comfort+ Wireless Headphones
- User manual
- Micro USB charge cable
- Black Carrying Case with soft inner cloth lining and a mesh pocket inside, designed to custom fit your headset
- Ear buds (small, medium, large)
- Outdoor sport Fit Stabilizer.

The Silicone Devices Wireless Bluetooth Headphones have a black and neon green color. The blinking blue/red light indicates several options of the headphones like when it's in pairing mode, charging mode, battery full, or when it's paired correctly.

Pairing the Silicone Devices Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with my Moto G takes only a few seconds and didn't require any pairing password.

The Silicone Devices Wireless Bluetooth Headphones fits perfectly on my ears. I have small ears so I'm glad that this fits my ear.

There are ear locks included but I didn't feel the need to use it. The in-ear headphones are light and comfortable.

It also has a clip to secure the excess headphones cable at the back of my head. The cable is made out of a silicone-type of material and I noticed that this is less prone to tangling.

The Silicone Devices Wireless Bluetooth Headphones has a hard case included which is nice because I can store the headphones as well as the accessories inside to protect them. This is also rechargeable using the USB cord included.

The sound quality of the Silicone Devices Wireless Bluetooth Headphones is crystal clear and has a decent bass. I like how I can turn the volume down so that I'm still aware of the environment when I'm using this while biking or driving. I also like how I can turn the volume up and this is effective as a noise cancellation headphones as well.

The headphones stays in place even with moderate movement and I like how it's comfortable on my ears. It also has a nice, vibrant color which I think is nice.

You can purchase the Silicone Devices Wireless Bluetooth 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."

Sticky Suction Car Mount by iGotTech Review

I don't use my phone when driving but my 3 year old daughter uses it. I know the importance and safety of not using my phone while I'm driving so I hand it over to my 3 year old daughter at the back. It's nice to have some hands-free devices and gadget accessories though to help with my gadgets when we're in the car.

iGotTech sent me their Sticky Suction Car Mount to try and I was glad I got to try it.

The Sticky Suction Car Mount from iGotTech has a black color and has a really nice design. The suction base has a lever to lock the suction base in place. The sticky pad came with a plastic cover to protect the stickiness of the sticky pad.

I wanted to put it on our dashboard but the suction base didn't stick on my dashboard. I then tried it in the front shield glass. I pulled the suction base lever up, pressed the suction base in the glass and then pushed the lever down. I was amazed by how powerful the suction base is.

Next, I removed the plastic cover from the sticky tape and sticked my Moto G (with my shockproof casing first) in the sticky pad. It didn't really hold the phone for a long period of time so I removed the casing of my phone and tried again.

The sticky pad held my phone on longer but I had to press my phone a bit hard onto the sticky pad. Washing the sticky pad solved this problem and made it sticky again. I like how the sticky pad didn't leave any sticky residue on my phone but it's effective enough to hold my phone.

I would put the iGotTech Sticky Suction Car Mount at the back window so that my daughters can both see my phone when we're in the car.

HOW DO YOU KEEP HANDS-FREE WHEN YOU'RE IN THE CAR?

You can purchase the Sticky Suction Car Mount by iGotTech on Amazon.

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.” 

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CI160 LED Video Lighting By Chromo Review

 I'm not an expert or a professional when it comes to camera lighting or video lighting so I'll leave you to see the product description of the Chromo CI160 LED Video Lighting.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT:

This Chromo Inc® super lightweight 160-piece-LED video light can be used in video taking either for lights setup or supplement and the light intensity can be changed to offer professional effects.
Chromo Inc Specifications:
Input: DC 7.2V~8.4V Maximum Power: 9.6 W
Color Temperature: 5400K (3200K/filter)
Average Service Life: 50000 hours
Luminous flux: 660 lm
Runtime: 70-90mins
Size: 141x62x150 mm
Weight: 430g (with package)
Illumination: Distance Lux 1m 900 lux 2m 240 lux 3m 120 lux 4m 70 lux 5m 40 lux

Package Contains:
LED Video Lighting x1
Battery Holder x1
Filter x3(Soft Diffuser, 3200k filter, pink filter)
Chromo Inc Packaging
Please note: Batteries are NOT included. 

MY REVIEW:

When I received the Chromo CI160 LED Video Lighting, I wasn't able to test it right away because batteries are not included and we don't have spare batteries at home. So when I was finally able to buy the batteries, I tested it out.

I tried to take several photos of my daughter's 3DS case from no flash to using the filters and you can see the difference about the brightness of the photos above.

NO FLASH - I tried the camera with no flash to see the difference.
CAMERA'S FLASH - I used the flash of our camera for this one.
W/ WHITE FILTER - I used the Chromo's LED light and white filter instead of our camera's flash. The photo was brighter and clearer and the Mario image was glare-free.
W/ PINK FILTER - I used the Chromo's LED light and pink filter instead of our camera's flash. It doesn't have that much difference with the white filter but it might have a difference on a different setting.
W/ YELLOW FILTER - I used the Chromo's LED light and yellow filter instead of our camera's flash. The photo became yellowish and is perfect if I wanted to have that old photo/sepia effect.

After using the Chromo CI160 LED Video Lighting, I noticed how different the quality and brightness of photos are with and without it. The brightness of the Chromo LED lighting is also dimmable so I can adjust the brightness I want in my photos. In the above photos where I used the Chromo, I was at the maximum or brightest setting. As I've said, I'm not an expert when it comes to camera accessories so I can't say if these photos look different for those who are experts on cameras but for me, the Chromo CI160 made a difference on my photos and I love it since it's easy to use.

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. All opinions are honest and my own and 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.”

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

MFi Apple Certified USB Charge/Sync Cable by AYL Review

Have you ever experienced misplacing your USB cable or charger? I have! Specially when I use it somewhere than my usual place of charging/syncing, then it either ends up inside my daughters' toy box or it would be where I used it (which could take hours before I remember where I last used it). So one of the things that I keep an extra spare is a USB charge/sync cable for my phone, tablet and camera.

The USB Charge/Sync Cable by AYL, which is an acronym for Accessorize Your Life, has a premium quality guarantee which means the cable material, connectors, design and package are all directly approved and certified by Apple to meet Apple performance standards under Apple's MFi program. It's compatible with iPhone 5/5S/5C, iPad 4, iPad Mini, iPod Touch 5 and iPod Nano 7. It also supports Mac and Windows PC. It is 6 feet long which provides you more freedom to select  more comfortable location for you when you charge your Apple device at home, in the car or in store. It has a stylish and slim lightning connector design which allows it to be used with most devices without removing your case. It has a 1 year warranty and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

When I received the AYL USB Charge/Sync Cable, I noticed the quality of the materials used in the cable. It is much cheaper than the Apple USB Cable but the quality is almost the same. Yes, there are other cheaper USB cables but, from my experience, cheaper and uncertified cables doesn't last long.

Since my brother is the one who has an iPad Mini, I gave the AYL USB Cable to him. He loves the length of the cable and he likes that he has an extra cable for syncing. With his current case, he doesn't need to remove the case to charge his iPad with the AYL USB Cable.

You can purchase the AYL MFi Apple Certified USB Charge/Sync Cable at Amazon for $16.99 with free shipping if you have Prime.
BUY IT HERE.

DISCLAIMER: I have received one or more product/s mentioned above to try however, all opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I only recommend products I think are worth sharing. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

ProBand - iPhone 5 Armband by MuvUSA Review

I've recently been jogging once a week and I realized that being hands-free is a must. Holding something would interfere with my arm movements but listening to music also motivates me jog longer. So, MuvUSA's Proband couldn't have arrived in a better time.

The iPhone 5 Armband by MuvUSA lets you workout hands-free. Whether it's exercising, jogging, dancing, weight-lifting or just listening to music while doing chores in the house, MuvUS's Proband will help you be hands-free.

Here's a little more about MuvUSA's ProBand:

 

The MuvUSA's ProBand has premium red stitching which adds to it's quality, durability and style. The superior velcro will remain intact and will ensure that the band does not slip off your arm. All the openings are also reinforced so it's tear-resistant. The ultra soft neoprene material ensures full comfort and won't cause damage to your skin. It protects you iPhone from damage and is usable in any condition because it's waterproof and sweat resistant. The screen protector is slim and highly sensitive so you wouldn't have to take out your phone to use it. The high-visibility reflector allows you to run or exercise outdoors even at night. The ProBand has 4 openings and a key holder to provide great convenience. It fits both iPhone 5s/5c and Ipod Touch 5.

How did the ProBand fare for me?

I've used it a couple of times already and I like that it holds the iPod very well. The ProBand's velcro holds up great and because of that, the ProBand doesn't slip or move around while I jog. The screen protector doesn't interfere with accessing the iPod so I don't have to take it out. The key hole is a bit small and snug and will only fit a key with no keychain. I did have to remove my key from the keychain in order for me to put just the key on they key sleeve. I can now jog without constantly thinking about the iPod plus, the music keeps me going.

You can purchase the MuvUSA's ProBand on Amazon priced at $17.99 with free shipping if you have Prime. BUY IT HERE.

DISCLAIMER: I have received one or more product/s mentioned above to try however, all opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I only recommend products I think are worth sharing. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Helping Hand: Phone/Tablet Stand by I-Stand Review

My first question when Charles from I-Stand contacted me to do a review of their Helping Hand was, why didn't I think of owning a product like Helping Hand before?! My phone and tablet would get lost somewhere under my papers and products to review that I think the Helping Hand is a great product to keep my tablet and phone in sight.

The Helping Hand came in just 2 pieces. A plastic base, which is available in black or white, and a sticky pad. The Helping Hand is designed to hold a phone or tablet (up to 7") in a flat surface or in a cup holder. I removed the plastic cover of the sticky pad and noticed how sticky it is on both sides. I forgot to mention that the sticky pad is washable but I haven't tried washing it so I'm not sure if the stickiness will go away if I washed it.

Next I placed my Samsung Galaxy tablet on the Helping Hand and was surprised because the first time I placed it, I felt a subtle sucking feeling when my tablet adhered to the sticky pad. I tried to shake it and the tablet stayed in place. What I noticed was that the plastic base does stand upright but, IF I ACCIDENTALLY (hypothetically speaking) hit the stand unintentionally with a bit of force, it will topple over. On its own though, it stands upright rigidly. :) Okay so wanna see how sticky the sticky pad is?

I first tried to hold the base vertically and look! It can hold the tablet! I was surprised because our tablet is a bit heavy. I didn't think the sticky pad would actually be THAT sticky. :) Wanna see something cooler?

Oh yeah! I flipped it horizontally and the sticky pad still held the tablet. It didn't give any indication of falling or unsticking from the base or the tablet. :) I sure hope the stickiness will remain if in the future I need to wash the sticky pad.

When I removed the tablet, I was first concerned that it the sticky pad would leave a residue on my tablet. The tablet is a bit hard to remove from the sticky pad and the good news, no sticky residue at the back of our tablet! :) I tried to re-stick and remove it and the sticky pad has the same stickiness the first time I used it.

The Helping Hand also fits perfectly in the cup holder in our car so this is a great product to hold phones while in the car. I can visibly see my phone and go to speaker mode when someone calls me while driving.

Wanna learn more about Helping Hand? You can visit them on their WEBSITE, FACEBOOK,or purchase it on Amazon for $15.19 + $4.99 Shipping. BUY IT HERE.

DISCLAIMER: I have received one or more product/s mentioned above to try however, all opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I only recommend products I think are worth sharing. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.