Product review: Type-C / USB-C Input & Output Lumsing QC 3.0 13400 mAh High-Capacity Power Bank

Type-C / USB-C Input & Output Lumsing QC 3.0 13400 mAh High-Capacity Power Bank



♦ size: 3 7/8" x 3 1/8" x 7/8"
♦ weight: 9.3 oz
♦ number of ports: 2 (one Type A USB, one Type C USB)
♦ flashlight: yes, but it is not bright
♦ pass through charging: no (i.e. the battery can charge while being charged itself)
♦ cables: 1 micro USB cable

The external battery performed well using Nexus 5 on with micro USB and Nexus 6p with type C cable.

The type C port can be used both to charge the battery and to charge devices that can take type C cable.  I am using this battery charger for Nexus 6p, and it is nice that I can carry only one cable, the type C cable.  I can recharge the phone three times.

The battery can be charged either using micro USB cable ot type-C cable. I was curious which one will charge the battery faster.  Type-C cable is a little faster.
Using micro USB cable the battery charger: 4.80V / 1.42A
Using type-C cable: 4.80V / 1.55A

Nexus 5 using micro USB cable: 4.97V / 1.12A using the Lumsing battery
Nexus 6p using type-C cable to type-C USB cable: 1.79A using the Lumsing battery
Nexus 6p using type-C cable to type-A USB cable: 2.20A using the Lumsing battery

For comparison, I use type-C to type-C cable and a wall charger: 2.13

I also tested to see if the battery supports pass-through charging (i.e. whether the battery can charge mobile devices while it is being charged). This battery does NOT supports charge through charging. It can not charge while being charged.

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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: LED Light Outdoor with Remote Solar Panel by Falove

What I like about this light is that the solar panel can be mounted quite far away from the light.  This means I can put the light under the eave where it is needed where the light is always in the shade, but the panel can be quite a distance away where it is exposed to the sun.

The light is photo sensitive and it turns on only at night, but it is not motion sensitive it is always on.
It gets dark now around 6pm and I see that it is produces light at midnight, but when I woke in the middle of the night the light was off that it drains the battery in the middle of the night. 

The light is fairly bright. To give you a better idea of what I mean by "bright" I used a lux meter (it measures light intensity) to measure the light it generates and for comparison also measured a 60 watt CFL at the same distance.

The lux meter shows that this light registered as producing 806 lux, for comparison the 60-watt bulb registered as 527 lux.

Overall, pretty good light. I would find it useful if it was motion sensitive so it could produce light all night long when needed, but it does provide good amount light for at least 6 hours.


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Product review: Distianert Trail & Game Scouting Camera

We are big animals lovers and I own several wild cams so we can observe the wildlife visitors we are lucky to get every day. Many wild cams look similar on the outside but there are differences in video quality.  I noticed that video short in 720p on this camera look better than 1080i.  By looking at the video properties I see that 1080i is recorded with the rate 14.98 fps where as 720p is recorded at 30 fps.  The 720p video looks more clear and the video is smoother.  My video editing software does not handle 14.98 without conversion, so my video clips included in this review were shot in 720p.

The video shot at dusk and at night are black and white, so you can easily tell them apart from the day time videos. I included clips taken during the day and during the night.

The camera has a good motion sensor and is activated only when something interesting is happening, so every video it captures has something good on it. The camera can be mounted in a number different (strap to attach to a tree or a tripod mount).  I am using a tripod.

The user interface is menu driven and is very intuitive, I show it in the attached video to give you a better idea of how it feels to use it.

The camera runs on eight AA batteries (not included). The battery life is pretty good.  After running for a week taking hundreds of videos every day the camera's battery indicator shows that it is half full. SD card is not included. The camera produces AVI and JPG output.

This camera case is robust.  The tripod with the camera has been knocked down by animals several times, and the camera still running, no problems. The case is waterproof and has been out in several rain storms without any problems. The case is 5.25" tall x 3.25" wide x 1.75" thick.

This camera falls in the middle of the pack compared to other wild cams I have tried. 1080i quality is not as good as other cameras, but 720p is very good. I love being able to have a glimpse into the life of our wild life visitors.

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Product review: Resistance Band Exercises for Home Workout by JUFIT

JuFit is best fit provides light resistance so it is best fitted for someone who is either a beginner or someone rehabbing an injury.  I fall into the second category, and I thought it provided me a reasonable amount of resistance that does not hurt me.

I am using it both with my legs on the floor (laying or sitting) or standing on the loops.  The loops that go around the feet are covered with thick foam so they feel more comfortable when I sit ot lay on the floor.  I use them with bare feet (with socks on my feet).

I have other exercise bands what I can use for similar exercises, but what I like about these resistance bands is that they have loops for the feet.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: Velice Women's Touch Screen Winter Gloves

Velice Women's Touch Screen Winter Gloves 

These gloves are perfect fit for me. I normally wear small size gloves. The material is stretchy and will likely to work for medium size hand as ell. They have warm fuzzy material on the inside, and slick fabric on the thumb and second finger.  These are simple and casual gloves.  They are the type of gloves I like to wear during daily commute - thin, somewhat warm, but not for bitter cold.   They provide some warmth but not super warm to be outside in very cold  weather. They are made out of fabric (cotton and other fibers).
In the attached photos I show them on 1/2" grid. The middle finger is 3.125" in length and the palm (measured just above the thumb) is 3 3/8".

These gloves are provided by Velice to test the fit in American market. They are a good fit small hands.  If you wear large size you are likely to think they are too tight.


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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: ProEtrade Women Soft Cute Animal Pattern Casual Socks

This is a set of really cute socks with the tops looking like animals.  The ears and the nose are textured, they look very cute.  The socks are made out of a blend of fibers: 70% Cotton, 21% Cotton Fibers, 6% Polyester,3% Spandex.  The socks themselves are thin.  I have small feet (7.5 shoe size) and these socks fit me very well - the heel is in the right place. The socks extend 5" above my ankle.

Looking at any garment inside out really tells you about the quality of the constructions. These socks look very neat, they low flat seams and no bulges at the toes. They feel comfortable.

The only negative comment I have has to do with packing.  The socks were stapled through the socks.  This weakens the socks fibers and can lead to holes and snags.  These socks were not damaged, but many times I had brand new socks damaged by the staples and I hope sellers will stop using this packaging.  Paper ring or clips at the toes are much better.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: SHGS Flowers Silk Printed Womens Shawl Wrap Scarf Double-sided

What is not obvious from the photos that this silk scarf has two layers: the top silk layer with a flower design and the bottom layer which is a solid color.  The solid color material feels like fine wool rather than silk.  This makes the scarf warm yet silky feeling around my neck. It the type of scarf I would wear in the fall and winter.

This scarf comes with several designs and I got I got "dark red" color which i would describe as deep plum. The solid red color picks up the rusty red colors in the rose, so it is coordinated with the design but not identical to the top layer.  Its beautiful and the silk quality is very nice. Because the scarf is double-sided the edges are on the inside of the seam and the finish looks very neat.

The scarf is 67" long and is 43" in width. This length is enough to tie to wrap the ends around my neck and still have a good amount hanging down.

This is a beautiful dressy warm scarf.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★