Steve Kruschen, Mr. Gadget®

Bowers & Wilkins NEWEST Wireless Zeppelin Speaker

This is the newest iteration of the original and well-received Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin introduced for use with iPods in 2006. In the words of the old TV commercial, “You’ve come a long way, baby.” It’s now the “Zeppelin Speaker with Wireless Streaming via iOS and Android Compatible Bowers & Wilkins Music App with Built-In Alexa.” The history of the B&W fabled Zeppelin is in the linked article…

GE Profile – Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure, Milk Frother, and Built-In Wi-Fi

One thing I’ve learned on my journey to better home-brewed coffee beverages is that the machines that do a good to great job are not inexpensive. With the cost of these beverages when created in storefront shops easily topping the $5 mark, home machines make more sense than ever. As I have learned through experience, for coffee/espresso/cappuccino lovers, the quality of the end product from…

Samsung Jet 90 Cordless Vacuum, Very Close to Ideal

Samsung Jet 90 Cordless Vacuum is a complete kit for hard floors and carpeted surfaces. Flexible storage options include a free-standing charging stand that can also be fitted to the wall with a small hook that connects the stand to the wall. Drilling two small holes is required. Having experienced at least a dozen cordless vacuums, I always look forward to the next one. Over time, many designs…

AirPods Failing to Stay in Your Ear? The Solution Is . . .

I thought it was me, and that the problem was not widespread. After research, I discovered otherwise. Not a fan of the original Apple AirPods due to poor battery life AND that the left one did not stay put, when AirPods 3 was announced, I ordered through Best Buy the day it became available for pre-order at $179. Excited when they arrived, I stuck them in my ears and discovered the awful truth,…

Roborock H7 Stick Vac – Performance & Value

Stick vacs are everywhere and have gained popularity with the magnificent engineering and refined performance made possible by Dyson. Trendsetter Dyson pioneered so many industry firsts. Among them are vacuums that never lose suction and require minimal maintenance, with NO nasty filters to care for after virtually every use like on so many others on the market today. Just as with Apple products,…

Ninja Foodi DZ401 6-in-1, 10-qt. XL 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology for Family and Party Fun

For several months I have been evaluating and learning to love dedicated air fryers. My initial exposure left me cold. Our first one had a small cavity which, obviously, limited its value as compared with multi-function countertop ovens that also featured an Air Fry setting. With those countertop combo devices, I discovered the interior mess they produced. These upscale toaster ovens have been…

Roborock S7 Auto-Empty Dock – Now the Masterpiece Is Complete

Like the final touch on a masterpiece, our Roborock S7 is now even more beautiful and complete with the addition of the new Auto-Empty Dock that does as the name implies. Instead of docking on its included single-purpose charging base, she now climbs the little ramp, docks to be charged and efficiently has the dirt vacuumed from the onboard Dustbin. This vacuum-for-the-vacuum engages…

Epson EcoTank SuperTank ET-4850 True All-in-One Cartridge-free Printer

For small offices and busy home offices, the new Epson EcoTank SuperTank ET-4850 All-in-One cartridge-free printer is a nice step up from ordinary. Print, copy, scan and fax from this true all-in-one, saving big money on ink throughout ownership. If fax capability is not needed, choose the ET-3850 with the same specs as the ET-4850 minus the fax, and costing about $100 less. **As an Amazon…

Part 2 – How I Became an Acer Chromebook Laptop Fan

In my article of August 5, 2021, I gushed about my experience with a little and inexpensive Acer Chromebook. I detailed how one of these computers is all most consumers need. If you have not yet read that article, please hit the link in the sentence above and come back for this one. Since that time, I have wondered about a few things. While my Acer 311 has an 11” screen and a small keyboard,…

Logitech Zone 900 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over-the-Head Headset

Logitech Zone 900 Wireless, model 981-001100, is a premium, professional-grade BUSINESS headset and a standout in a crowded field. Logitech has leveraged technological expertise in what may be the new GO-TO comfortable wireless stereo headset for busy users tied to their computers for all-day calling and virtual meetings, with a smart feature set. Of course, this is also an excellent choice for…

Blinks by Move38 Reimagines Digital Gaming Without Computers, Phones

It’s time for some fun! With all the terrible news throughout the world, family fun and fun with friends is long overdue. I’ve been having fun with something new that have elements unlike anything else I’ve seen called Blinks by Move38. Not a board game. Not a video game. It’s new, different and almost indescribable. Come along for a peek. .           According to the company, “Move38 is a new…

BlueParrot M300-XT Bluetooth Headset with All Day Battery, Advanced Noise Cancellation

I’ve worked for a few months on this report, taking care to use the new BlueParrott M300-XT in every situation possible, comparing it to others in my repertoire. I didn’t want to overlook anything in this review. As followers may have surmised, I have been on a quest to find what is the best headset for daily on-the-go use FOR ME, with one purpose in mind. What is the best headset for all day…

Shark Cordless Vertex Pro Stick Vacuum model IZ662H Has Good and Not so Great Features

Yet another cordless stick vacuum, this one the brand new Shark Cordless Vertex Pro model IZ662H. So new that as of today, it is not yet listed on the company Website and available only from Amazon and Best Buy. What differentiates this model from the sea of others and what, if any, are standout features? Dyson, the originator of the high-end cordless stick vacuum category, is the brand that all…

Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini 4.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Sub, More

With some applied audio magic, Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini sound bar and accompanying wireless sub pack a powerful punch with minimal fuss and maximum flexibility for your home theater. The value add is its operability through the smart phone HEOS app that provides a path through the most popular music streaming apps. Send content through users’ audio streaming accounts via the…

Available for $348 from Amazon, this 25-pound behemoth really delivers the goods whether standing up on its rubberized feet or on its side on a quad of bumpers. **As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases through links in MrGadget.com articles. Your cost will be identical.** With up to 20 hours of battery life per charge, it is well-balanced with just the…

AfterShokz OpenComm Wireless Stereo Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headset, a Comfy Headset for All-day Wear

AfterShokz OpenComm Wireless Stereo Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headset with Noise-Canceling Boom Microphone and 16-hour talk time disappears while wearing it and performs admirably. There is nothing in the ear because the pad-like bone conduction conductor pads send sound to the ears through the jaw from in front of the ears. Neat! Throw out everything you know or have experienced in a Bluetooth…

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 is Desktop Scanner Perfection for Everyone

Celebrating the 20th anniversary, Fujitsu ScanSnap desktop scanners have been a favorite here at Gadget Central since 2005 when their first Mac-compatible ScanSnap was introduced. Model iX1600, the newest, most advanced, versatile and most capable model yet is a standout, and it is at a price that is close to or less than other less capable brands. I LOVE this scanner! ••As an Amazon Associate, I…