Product review: ZLYC Winter Knit Slouchy Beanie Hat for Men Women Thick Fleece Lined Baggy Skull Cap

 

This cap is very practical. It has a warm fleece lining, and the slouchy top leaves enough room to fit a ponytail.  I got the color called "Solid Burgundy" to match my burgundy coat, but in fact, the cap is not a solid color.  It is made out of red and blue yarn mixed together.

I wear a size 22 hat, and this cap is a good fit for me. It is snug without being too tight, and as I mentioned earlier, it fits my ponytail which I wear at the crown of my head.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Rolvse Ravpower USB C Charger, GaN 65W 4-Port Desktop USB Charging Station with 2 USB-C Ports + 2 USB-A Ports PD Fast Charger

 This charger has 2 USB A and 2 USB C ports.  I liked the form factor of this charger and the fact that it has a long cord. The size of the charger is 1.6" by 1.6"  and 3" long. The power cord is 56" and it is detachable.  You need to provide your own charging cables; none come with the charger.

Here are some numbers from my Pixel 6 Pro and Moto G phones:
Pixel 6 Pro (battery level 69%): using type-A to type-C cable 1154mA at 4.09V - 4.7W
Pixel 6 Pro (battery level 69%): using type-C to type-C cable 3209mA at 4.19V - 13.44W

Moto G (battery level 68%): using type-A to type-C cable 1124mA at 4.09V - 4.6W
Moto G (battery level 67%): using type-C to type-C cable 1977mA at 4.19V - 8.28W

The charger is PD 3.0 compatible and has CE certification. The charger supports PD and PPS protocols, and the USB-C ports support fast charging for Android and ISO phones. When I charge multiple devices, the charger gets warm but not hot.  

When using one device on USB-C port: maximum output using PD is 65W
When using one device on USB-A port: maximum output using QC 3.0 is 18W
The charger does load sharing, grouping C-port, and A-ports. The maximum power provided by each port varies depending on how many devices are plugged in.  


How much power your device draws depends on the specific device and the charge level when you are charging. I also saw the difference between the different charging cables I used. This difference was particularly significant using type-A to type-C cords. The max outputs listed above are the theoretical max possible. None of my devices come close to the max, including Pixel 6 Pro, which can theoretically charge at a 22W rate using Type-C to Type-C cable. Nevertheless, the rate I am getting from this charger is better than from other (older) chargers I own.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: NOVMAY Ponytail Beanie Hat for Women Messy Bun Knitted Hat Fleece Lined Neck Gaiters

 This cap is very practical. It has a warm fleece lining, and the open-top leaves enough room to fit a ponytail.  I got the color called "Red" to match my burgundy coat based on the stock photo and was pleased that the stock photo color is true to life; I would describe the color as burgundy rather than red.

I wear a size 22 hat, and this cap is a good fit for me. It is snug without being too tight, and as I mentioned earlier, it fits my ponytail, which I wear at the crown of my head.

As a gator, I find it a little tight and a little tall, but it is very nice as a hat.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Ulanzi VL49 RGB Video Photo Light in use with Pixel 6 Pro Cell Phone

 

This light is compact and provides a decent amount of light. The color temperature is 2500-9000K, and the RGB color is 0-359.  My video includes several examples to illustrate the light in action.

The light has three cold shoes and one 1/4" screw, so it has multiple options for mounting and combining lights. It attaches to small tripods and selfie sticks using a 1/4" screw. I am using the light with Shinewee cell phone holder.

It has a USB-C port for charging the light.  The charger and cable are not included.  Using fast charger and C-type to C-type cable from depleted to fully charged on my fast charger takes 2 hours.  The light can be used while it is charging.

The new light lasts 4 hours on 50% brightness.  If you see 50% that does not change when you charge it, check if the display shows the brightness rather than battery level. My light came set at 50% brightness level, and I saw that level shown as I was charging.  

The brightness can be changed in 1% increments.  The color also changes by one.  These changes have to be done manually, and it does take a bit of time if you are trying to go from one end of the scale to the other.  There is a shortcut to get to white. If you hold down the third button from the left (the button before the power toggle), it switches between RGB and Cool/Warm White. Then use the arrow buttons on the left to tune the colors.

The light is not waterproof, but I can still use it by putting a plastic zip lock bag over the light.

I initially was considering ULANZI VL49 RGB's previous version, which was $10 cheaper. Then on Black Friday, the price for both units was the same, and I got this "upgraded" version.  Here are the major differences between the two:
1. The upgraded version has brighter lights and higher color rendering
2. The charging port changed from Micro USB to C-type, so it charges faster

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Prodcut review: Purple Abalone Shell Earrings for Women Dangle

I ordered Purple Abalone Shell Earrings to match a purple outfit. However, I received green earrings; there is almost no purple in them at all.  They look nothing like the stock photo, and I am very disappointed, as the color was the reason I ordered these earrings.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★☆☆☆

Product review: Ferilinso Designed for Google Pixel 6 Pro 5G Case Clear TPU Transparent

 

 I was attracted to the Ferilinso case because of its thickened corners. I thought they would provide a little bit of extra protection if I dropped the phone. The phone fits, but there is an area on the top left, just below the thick corner, where it bulges away from the glass, and a piece of glass is exposed; the edge is not protected. I thought the quality of workmanship was not the best.

Another surprise was that there were no cut out for the buttons. There is a cut-out for charging.

A note for Tesla owners is that this case does fit the wireless pad. Pixel6 Pro is a large phone, and I was a bit concerned that thick corners would be enough not to prevent it from fitting. The good news is that even though it is a tight fit, it works.

If the case did not have the building area, I would have rated it better.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: HIKI Aluminum-Free Deodorant for All Bodies Mint Scent

 

I was a little concerned about the strong minty scent of this deodorant.  It smelled potent in its container, but it was not too bad once I put it on. I could not smell it walking around, and the scent on the clothing after a day of wearing it was faint.  It does not prevent sweating but deodorizes light sweating like the little sweat that might develop doing light errands in a comfortable temperature.  Despite leaving the scent on clothing, it did not leave a white residue.

The container itself felt clunky with sharp edges.  It did not feel as smooth as well-finished the mainstream brand deodorants.

Will I switch from the unscented Ban? No. Perhaps if it had an unscented version.  But the container would need to have smoother edges as well.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆