Tag: Nite Ize

Geekscape Tech Review: Nite Ize INOVA STS PowerSwitch, Nite Howl Glowing Collar, and Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern

by GadgetMan

This is yet review of Nite Ize products, and it is an illuminated one. Yes, its time for a glowing review of the INOVA STS PowerSwitch, the Night Howl Dog Collar, and the Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern.

The first is the Nite Ize INOVA STS PowerSwitch, which is a lantern made for the cranium. When the INOVA STS PowerSwitch is attached to your head, you can swipe your finger to turn it on or off. If you swipe to your left you get a white light, swipe left again and you will get a blinking light. Should you swipe to the right, you will get the same results, but with a red light. I had a difficult time getting it to work at first, but I have a hunch that repeated attempts could make it easier.

As for the power, it has a Lithium Ion battery that is rechargeable, or you also have the option of 3 AAA batteries with a maximum of 280 lumens. By the way, it is also IPX7 waterproof.

I would have to say that the INOVA STS PowerSwitch is quite a deal, and it can be purchased on the Nite Ize site for $59.99 along with the accessories of Battery Pack ($24.99), Bike Mount ($6.99), Headlamp Bracket and Strap ($6.99), along with Helmet Mount ($6.99).

This next item is definitely is a very useful light on the head, but only if you are a dog. This is the Nite Ize NiteHowl glowing collar.

It is made for dogs with 12-27 inch necks, and you literally have to cut it with scissors or knife to adjust it. It is designed to pop one end in and out for putting on your dog, and the glow can be blinking if you like. It does operate on batteries, so it can’t glow forever.

However, it is handy to have what looks like a lightsaber around your furry friend’s neck. Like most dog owners, I let my dog out in the dark of night, and now I can see her a whole lot easily. It helps when it comes to wiping her paws as well. I am amazed how easy it is to lose the rag to wipe my dog’s paws.

You can get the NiteHowl glowing collar in Green, Blue, Red, or Orange for about $12.19 on the Nite Ize site.

I will end with the Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern. The Nite Ize Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern has a one button operation. By clicking it once, you will get a bright white light, and clicking it a few more time will turn the luminosity down. If you hold down the button, then the light will glow red. It shines very brightly, and it has an optical diffuser made for a uniform beam pattern.

What makes the Nite Ize Radiant 300 lantern great is that it is rechargeable, and there are USB ports for charging the lantern as well as a way to allow the lantern to charge mobile devices.

Yes, this is a very useful tool to have in this mobile age, and it is available for $44.99 on the Nite Ize site.

Also, do you want to hear more about the latest in technology? In early January, there is a big event in Las Vegas known as CES (Consumer Electronics Show). I want to go and report on it, but I need some help. I have a new GoFundMe site that will “Send Mark (me) to CES 2017”. Please click here and make a donation.

Geekscape Tech Review: Nite Ize Steelie Vent Mount, PowerKey, and QuikStand

by GadgetMan

If you check out Nite Ize, they make some very good accessories. This is one of a two part series about Nite Ize products, and I will focus on the Steelie Vent Mount, the PowerKey, and the QuikStand.

The first is actually two items made to be combined into one, and I wanted to make certain that you see what they do together. This is the Steelie Freemount and the Vent Mount.

The Vent Mount is what it sounds like, a way to mount a smartphone to the vent of your car. This Vent Mount can clamp on to those Venetian Blind things on your car’s ventilation system. (Yeah, I don’t know the proper name for it.) This section has a steel ball on it, and it magnetizes to the Freemount. It fits like a magnet to a ball (yeah, I couldn’t think of a good analogy), but this makes it very adjustable.

The Freemount has a ring that sticks on the Vent Mount and there are clamps to hold the smartphone. It fits like a…I don’t know, I am really having trouble coming up with good descriptors today. Anyway, you can then easily adjust the angle of viewing in case you want to use your GPS or whatnot.

I believe that the complete set of Freemount and the Vent Mount can be purchased on the Nite Ize site for $39.99.

I’ll continue with the PowerKey. I realize that this looks like an ordinary keychain, and it could easily be used as one.

However, what you don’t see is that this thing is a charging/sync cord, and the keychain part is just a shell for it. (Hey, that’s a good descriptor!) The PowerKey Mini Power Cord is made to just join with a USB port, which can be found just about everywhere these days.

So, it certain is useful, isn’t it? That’s right, it is good for Apple Lightning cable for $17.99 and Micro USB for $14.99. In spite of the differing prices, they come in the same colors of Blue, Lime, Smoke, and Orange right here.

As for this last product, the QuikStand, it resembles a razor blade, at least in the packaging. However, you can see what the product actually does in the picture to the left, because it is a stand for a mobile device.

Best of all, you can fold up this stand into something the size of a credit card, and it can even fit in your wallet. Then, when you are ready to watch video or do some video chatting, you can just prop up that mobile device and get to work. The QuikStand is pretty much adjustable, so you can manipulate the touchscreen at multiple angles.

The QuikStand makes a great stocking stuffer, and it can be purchased for a low price of $9.99 right here.

Also, do you want to hear more about the latest in technology? In early January, there is a big event in Las Vegas known as CES (Consumer Electronics Show). I want to go and report on it, but I need some help. I have a new GoFundMe site that will “Send Mark (me) to CES 2017”. Please click here and make a donation.