Hard Candy · Charger
Redefining What a Charger Can Look Like: The Hard Candy 35W Charger
The Hard Candy charger gets a second-generation upgrade this year. If you’ve heard of its predecessor, it’s hard not to be tempted by this year’s new model.
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Reviews written from 2019 to 2022, moved over from the old jrfank.cc. Filter by product type; newest first.
19 reviews
BEITONG · Gamepad
A Standout Among Gamepads — BEITONG Asura 3S Gamepad
BEITONG’s Asura 3S gamepad gives you Hall-effect triggers for just over RMB 300, along with instantly adjustable dual-stick sensitivity that makes racing games especially fun.
Capacitive stylus · Video
Maybe a Third-Party iPad Stylus Is the Right Choice for You — An iPad Accessory Overview
You don’t necessarily need an Apple Pencil. This video introduces a third-party iPad capacitive stylus that might be a better fit for you.
Nike · Basketball shoes · Video
So This Is How Kobe A.D. Basketball Shoes Are Restored
This video documents the restoration of a pair of Kobe A.D. basketball shoes, showing how an old pair is brought back to life.
Apple · Smart speaker · Video
The Long-Awaited HomePod mini | Sound Quality for Its Size
The long-awaited HomePod mini is finally here. In this video, I talk about the sound quality this little speaker delivers for its size.
Zendure · Charger
What Does a Really Fast 65W GaN Charger Look Like?
I was talking with a friend about how we charge our devices and realized that most products have now entered the fast-charging era.
PITAKA · Wireless charger
It Can Swallow Your Whole Gadget Family — PITAKA’s Desktop Charging Station
PITAKA Air Omni Lite is a six-in-one wireless charger that lets you drop your devices in one place and charge them. Your desk no longer has to look like a tangle of cables.
SCISHARE · Water dispenser
‘Tinkering Experience’ — I Have to Recommend This Little Gadget That Will Change How You Drink Water
The SCISHARE (心想) instant hot water dispenser arrived at just the right time. I was curious to see how it could give me hot water whenever I wanted it.
Baseus · Phone cooling clip
Everyday Favorite: Turn on Phone Cooling Mode with One Tap — Baseus GAMO Thermoelectric Cooling Clip
The Baseus cooling clip is a lifesaver for serious gamers, especially players who care about gaming performance.
ELECJET · Charger
‘Tinkering Review’ — The Performance Prince: A Brief Review of the ELECJET X21 Charger
I had wanted to get an ELECJET charger for a while, but production delays meant I only got one now. After seeing one brand face an overheating controversy and another offer just one port, I finally got this new ELECJET model in September. Here’s a brief hands-on overview.
ORICO · Drive enclosure
‘Tinkering Review’ — I Recently Picked Up Another Great-Value Find Under RMB 200…
An M.2 SSD is useful beyond a computer: put it in an M.2 enclosure and DIY a high-speed, high-performance portable drive. That’s why I chose this ORICO NVMe M.2 portable drive enclosure.
True wireless earbuds
‘Tinkering Review’ — Is AirPods Pro Everywhere Now? How Huaqiangbei Fought Back!
A week after Apple released AirPods Pro (often called “the AirPods 3” in China), third-gen clones flooded the market, but their build quality was extremely rough.
CHOETECH · Power bank
‘Tinkering Review’ — A Travel Essential: Here’s a New Gadget to Consider!
The CHOETECH B627 10,000mAh 18W two-way fast-charging power bank I recently received reminded me once again what the words “slim and light” really mean…
IDMIX · Power bank
‘Tinkering Review’ — Your Next Power Bank Doesn’t Have to Be a Power Bank!
One is all you need to take with you, and the IDMIX travel charger can also wirelessly charge digital devices that support wireless charging.
Anker · Power bank
‘Tinkering Review’ — Combining a Charger and a Power Bank: The Anker PowerCore Fusion Experience
I’ve been following Anker’s PowerCore Fusion for a long time. Combining a power bank and a charger seemed interesting, so I picked one up to try.
Baseus · Wireless charger
‘Tinkering Review’ — Still Charging by Cable? Do You Really Need Wireless Charging? Baseus Wireless Charger
Baseus’s ultra-thin wireless charger really can make things more convenient, especially with its 0.3 cm thickness. It even looks great just sitting on a desk!
RAVPower · Charger
‘Tinkering Review’ — Still Torn Over Chargers? Let 61W Take You Flying
This ‘little gadget’ uses a smaller body and compatible charging protocols to beat Apple’s 87W charger outright, as well as an earlier charger from another brand that claimed 65W but failed to reach 50W in testing.
Youdao · Dictionary pen · Video
Youdao Dictionary Pen 2.0: A Personal Hands-On Experience
I’ve got the new Youdao Dictionary Pen 2.0. This video shares my personal experience using it.
JBL · Bluetooth speaker · Video
JBL Pulse 3: The Beginning of a Journey Shaped by Music
This video introduces the JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth speaker: a journey shaped by music begins here.
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