Review Archives - Tim Leland

Logitech Harmony Companion

February 26, 2016December 28, 2016 Tim Leave a comment

Do you want one remote to rule them all? Is your tv in another room then your cable boxes? If so, the Logitech Harmony Companion remote is for you.

The Logitech Harmony Companion comes with a wireless remote and a Harmony Hub. The Harmony Hub goes in your cabinet and will blast IR signals to all your devices. You can purchase it without the remote and just use the smart phone app, but I’d recommend getting the combo. Setting everything up is a bit complex but Logitech does a great job at stepping you through the process. I did have some trouble getting it to work with my hdmi splitter but once I found the correct model, everything worked. Read More

Syma X5SW Quadcopter Review

January 19, 2016December 28, 2016 Tim Leave a comment

I have been a fan of the company Syma for quite some time. I currently own the Syma S107 and Syma X14. They have survived many crashes and still are flying. Recently I came across the Syma X5SW and was amazed at the price and FPV camera. So far I’ve been impressed. It has held up from several crashes, works well in medium winds and has good range. The camera is only 0.3 mp so don’t expect great quality. It has the ability to take pictures and record video but requires a smart phone. The videos and pictures save directly to your device. I also purchased several extra batteries which I highly recommend getting.

Lightning iPhone Cable

December 29, 2015December 27, 2016 Tim Leave a comment

So you’re in the market for a new lightning iPhone cable that is longer and more durable than the one apple sells. If you search amazon, you’ll come across thousand of different brands. Some even claim to be authentic apple cables but reviews will prove them to be fake. Also many lighting cables will have large plastic ends that will not work with most cases and will cause your iPhone to report “This accessory may not be supported”. How to identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories Read More

Ergo Depot Jarvis: Standing Desks Review

December 7, 2015December 27, 2016 Tim 2 Comments

I’ve been considering a standup desk for some time now primarily for the health benefits. After some research, I decided to purchase the Ergo Depot Jarvis standing desk. Overall it’s been wonderful. It raises to a max height of 51″ which is suitable for someone like me who is 6′ 5″. Check out this calculator to estimate the correct height. It is very well built and feels sturdy with a 350lb lifting capacity. I plan to buy a standing desk mat to improve the comfort when standing for long periods of time.