Nov/Dec 2018. Best Tech/Gadgets 2018 Gifts! Friends and family will be very happy with a thoughtful gift for their birthday/graduation/promotion/father’s day/mother’s day or any other happy occasion. What better gift than a gadget, robot/droid, laptop, tablet, drone, powerbank, virtual reality set or other electronic device? Gadgets make a perfect gifts for kids, teens and adults (men/women) alike.
On this site I give you my recommendations for the best tech/electronic/gadget gifts 2018 available for your loved ones!
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2018 Gadget Gifts Search
2018 Gadgets For Kids/Teens: Robot Pet Dogs/Droids
CHiP is an adorable smart, affectionate, trainable robot dog that interacts with you through touch, the included SmartBand, and the CHiP app. Through the SmartBand CHiP will recognize and follow you and will also play fetch with the SmartBall and bring it back to you. How you interact with Chip shapes his learning and he will grow his own unique personality. CHiP automatically returns to his SmartBed to recharge himself when low on power. This is a perfect Christmas gift for children or teens!
The Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid is a small droid that recognizes your voice and reacts to it. When you play with it it evolves and develops its own unique personality. 60 minute battery life, inductive charging, Gyroscopic propulsion, 30m range, App-enabled-iOS and Android compatible.
Newest Fitness Gadget For Teens/Adults: Samsung Gear IconX Cordfree Fitness Earbuds with Activity Tracker
The new Samsung cordless earbuds are the best fitness gadget Christmas gift for men/women/teens in 2016. It has a built-in 4GB music player for phone-free listening and a built-in Fitness Tracker and Heart Rate Monitor that you can read out on your smartphone/tablet/computer. It can be used with 3rd party fitness apps and is coated to be splash and sweat resistant. In the box: charging carrying case (for storage and charging), USB Cable, USB to Micro USB Connector, Wingtips (S, M, L)/Eartips (S, M, L), Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card. Ideal Christmas gift for someone that likes to workout!
Gadget Gifts For 2018 Kids/Teens: Portable Gaming Consoles
Sony PlayStation
The PlayStation Portable 3000 Core Pack System – Piano Black is an excellent gift for Kids or teens. Features: a brilliant 4.3-inch widescreen color display, built-in microphone for use with Skype, lets you look at photos, listen to music, and watch videos and movies on the go. It has built-in WiFi for multiplayer gaming action and connecting to the Internet.
This HP Pavilion series laptop is a laptops with good specs for a decent price. The specs: 15.6-Inch screen, latest 6th Gen Skylake, Intel Core i5-6200U Processor 3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz 6GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, Windows 10, 15.6-inch Full HD WLED-backlit IPS Display (1920×1080), HDMI, B&O PLAY with 2 speakers. For a price around $535 at the time of writing a 15.6 inch 6th gen Intel i5 laptop with these specs (especially FULL HD) is a very very good deal!
Asus 15.6-Inch Laptop (2.1 GHz Core i3-5010U,4 GB RAM,500 GB)
This Asus 15.6 inch laptop is one of the most popular laptop this Christmas. This is very logical because the specs are very good when looking at the price: around $350 at the time of writing. For that price you get: the Intel i3-5010U 2.1 GHz processor, 4 Gb RAM and a 15.6 inch FULL HD screen. A very good laptop for everyday use at home, for a student or as a laptop for your work. It does not have the extreme quality of the Apple MacBooks but has a lot to offer for about 1/5 the of the price :) that is why I put this laptop on the #2 place in the ranking.
Dell produces reliable laptops already for many years. The Inspiron series are good laptops for a good price. The specs for this 2016 Newest Model Dell Inspiron 15 15.6-Inch HD 1366 x 768 LED Backlit Touchscreen Display High Performance Laptop are: Intel Core i5-5200U processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, DVD+/-RW Drive, HDMI, Bluetooth, Win 10, Intel HD Graphics 5500 with shared graphics memory. With this laptop you get a 5th gen i5 processor, not the newest 6th gen. But with 8GB RAM in stead of 6GB and a HD touch screen in stead of a full HD non touch screen the choice is up to you :)
Most Wished For Gadgets: Samsung/Apple Smart watches
Newest Tablets 2018
Ultimate Gadget Gift: Virtual Reality Headsets And VR Bundles
These are the newest Virtual Reality headsets and packages out this Christmas for teens and adults.
My recommendations for small budget drones as gift under $100 are the the Hubsan 4 Channel Quadcopter, the UDI 6 Axis Gyro Quadcopter and the Dromida Omnius Quadcopter. For a price under $100 you can expect a small drone which is easy to fly but doesn’t have the power/features/maneuverability that the more expensive drones have. Of the three drones shown below only the UDI Quadcopter has a HD camera for photo and video but this also means the price is higher than the two without a camera. All three are very good affordable drones to start with, to learn how to fly a drone or just to try out drone flying for fun. Never let kids fly a drone without supervision and first check out the regulations for drone flying in your area.
The best weather station I could find under $100 is the AcuRite 00622 Pro Color Weather Station with Wind Speed, Temperature and Humidity.
Includes: 3-in-1 wireless weather sensor accurately measures the temperature, humidity and wind speed, color display with adjustable dimmer; electric-powered with optional battery backup, history chart displaying temperature, wind speed and barometric pressure trends over last 12 hours and many more for around $100
For the best weather station around $150 range I recommend the Oregon Scientific WMR86 Backyard Pro Wireless Weather Station WMR86. Some of the specs include: weather forecast (sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, snowy), display of Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric reading with bar graph, rainfall reading with bar graph.
It has a integrated wind sensor tower for easy set up and atomic time, so you always have the exact time and never have to adjust for Daylight Saving Time. It also shows the moon phase.
An other very good option for around $170 (at the time of writing) is the AcuRite Pro Wireless color weather station. It has a beautiful color display and integrated rain, wind, temp and humidity meter. This wireless weather station streams real-time data including the moon phase, indoor comfort level, “feels like”” temperature and more. Highly recommended especially when looking at the low price for this much quality!
Nov/Dec 2018. Best Laptops/ Ultrabooks For 2018. What is the best Laptop/Ultrabook? On this site we review good, affordable Intel i3, Intel i5, Apple, Windows, family, college, gaming and work/business laptops and ultrabooks.Top laptops today have some serious processing power and the best brands like Apple, Asus, Acer, HP, Dell and Samsung have a sleek design and are lightweight. Who needs a desktop any more?
When buying a new laptop or ultrabook there are several factors to take into account: best price (under 400, under 500, under 1000), processor, Chromebook/ iMac or Windows, design. Which laptop is best for you depends on your wishes and what you are going to use your new laptop for (family, student, business).
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Factors that determine the performance of a laptop computer
The speed of a laptop is mainly dependent on the quality of the CPU, how many cores the CPU has (single core, dual core, quad core), the available RAM (more internal memory is better, today laptops should have at least 4 GB) and the harddisk (SSD is much faster than regular HDD). When running programs or games that use a lot of graphic processing the quality of the video-card is very important. Ultrabooks usually have more RAM and a better cpu and video card than regular laptops.
Intel vs AMD
When choosing a laptop the CPU is an important factor to consider. The CPU is the heart of the laptop. Intel and AMD are the two main processor manufacturers. The Intel processors tend to perform better per core but are about twice as expensive as the AMD processors. For example, for the price of a 2 core Intel processor you can get a 4 core AMD processor.
It is difficult to say that the Intel CPU`s are better than the AMD ones because for the same price as one Intel core you can sometimes get more AMD cores which eliminates the performance gain that single Intel processors show in benchmark tests.
The gain in performance with a more expensive processor/graphics card can be noticed in high speed gaming frame rate but is hardly noticeable when using the laptop for normal use.
What Speed Do You Need?
– The i3 Intel series and its equivalent AMD processors are used in low end laptops for usual computer tasks like surfing the web, email and administrative tasks. These are the cheapest Intel processors with the lowest processing power.
– The Intel i5 series and equivalent AMD processors have better performance and can be used for light/medium gaming and medium video editing/ graphical programs.
– The i7 Intel processors and equivalent AMD processors are the most expensive but get you the most processing power, the best gaming experience and the best basis for heavy graphical programs and video editing.
Ultrabook vs Laptop
An Ultrabook is a fast, ultra thin, ultra lightweight laptop that can only be called “Ultrabook” when it meets specific requirements set by Intel. It has a low energy use so the battery will last a long time, it boots up extremely quickly and is automatically updated. These features are reflected in the price. Ultrabooks are usually more expensive than a regular laptop.
Therefore I present and review on this page the 6 most popular laptops, after that a section with Ultrabooks and after that the best laptops from the top laptop brands.
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#1 Best Laptop 2018: ASUS K Series Flagship Premium 15.6″ Full HD Laptop, Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
This Premium ASUS Top Performance Laptop is packed with specs: Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quadcore Processor with 16GB DDR4 RAM, a 15.6 inch Full HD 1920×1080 Display, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 256GB SSD. This laptop is a beast.
#2 Best Laptop: 2018 Newest HP 15.6 inch Premium HD Laptop Intel Core i5-7200U, 12GB DDR4 RAM
With this 2017 Newest HP 15.6 inch Premium HD Laptop, you will get excellent specs: the latest Intel Core i5-7200U Processor, an enormous amount of 12GB very fast DDR4L SDRAM, a 15.6 inch HD SVA BrightView WLED-backlit (1366×768) with Intel HD Graphics 620 with up to 6230 MB total graphics memory.
HP has been a quality laptop producer for many years. The Pavilion series are laptops with good specs for a decent price. The specs for this HP Pavilion 15.6-Inch Laptop are: latest 6th Gen Skylake, Intel Core i5-6200U Processor 3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz 6GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, Windows 10, 15.6-inch Full HD WLED-backlit IPS Display (1920×1080), HDMI, B&O PLAY with 2 speakers. For a price around $535 a 15.6 inch 6th gen Intel i5 laptop with these specs (especially FULL HD) is a very very good deal!
#4 The New Apple MacBook Pro (with touch bar) and MacBook Air
The New Apple MacBook Pro with touch bar is the most popular Apple laptop, closely followed by the Apple MacBook Air. Both are excellent laptops with the best specs you can get on the market, but they are also the most expensive mainstream laptops around. The MacBook Pro shown below has a 2560 x 1600 IPS screen, up to 512 Gb (very energy efficient) flash drive, 8 GB LPDDR3 RAM and 4 thunderbolt 3 ports. Those specs make this laptop extremely fast. If you are an Apple user, nothing can compare to the quality of a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air. If you are not an Apple user the price and the problematic data transfers with windows computers could be an obstacle.
This Asus 15.6 inch laptop is one of the most popular laptop today. This is very logical because the specs are very good when looking at the price: around $350 at the time of writing. For that price you get: the Intel i3-5010U 2.1 GHz processor, 4 Gb RAM and a 15.6 inch FULL HD screen. A very good laptop for everyday use at home, for a student or as a laptop for your work. It does not have the extreme quality of the Apple MacBooks but has a lot to offer for about 1/5 the of the price :) that is why I put this laptop on the #5 place in the ranking.
Dell is a well known laptop brand for many years. The Inspiron series are good laptops for a good price. The specs for this 2016 Newest Model Dell Inspiron 15 15.6-Inch HD 1366 x 768 LED Backlit Touchscreen Display High Performance Laptop are: Intel Core i5-5200U processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, DVD+/-RW Drive, HDMI, Bluetooth, Win 10, Intel HD Graphics 5500 with shared graphics memory. For about the same price as my #1 pick you get a 5th gen i5 processor, not the newest 6th gen. but with 8GB RAM in stead of 6GB and a HD touch screen in stead of a full HD non touch screen. The choice is up to you :)
This Samsung Chromebook 3 has the following specs: Celeron N3050 2.6 GHz processor, 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 screen, 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 16 Gb SSD. The Samsung Chromebook 3 is the successor of the long time very popular first Samsung two Chromebooks. Pros: very, very fast because of the 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM and 16 Gb Solid State Drive, lightweight, slim design and fully integrated with all Google services. Biggest problem for people who don`t like Google: fully integrated with Google services.
#8 Lenovo Flex 3 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Ultrabook
This is an ultrabook, that means that it has more features, like a touch screen and better specs but is also a bit more expensive that a regular laptop. Although it is more expensive it has an excellent price/quality. That is why it is # 8 of the best laptops 2018.
Here you find the best Ultrabooks available today.
AMD Laptops
AMD processors have less processing power then Intel processors but they are about half the price. For example: for the same price as an Intel i3 processor which is a duo core processor you have a quad core AMD A10 processor. The AMD A10 and i3 processors are similar in performance. AMD processors run better with a good amount of fast RAM memory. Therefore you will normally see more GB RAM installed in the laptop. You will find better/ separate graphic-cards in AMD laptops then in Intel laptops for the same price because the processor is cheaper. This is useful for better graphics in games and video editing.
2018. Best Halloween Costumes 2018 For Kids/Teens/Adults. Halloween Costumes are the best! Halloween is a time to spend with friends and family. A good Halloween costume is the best way to set the Halloweens spirit!
On this site I give you my recommendations for the best Halloween costumes for kids, teenagers and for adults (men and woman) which will look good and will help getting a lot of candy when trick or treating! After that there is a Halloween decor search box for the best creepy accessories ever!
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Cutest Baby/Toddler Halloween Costumes
Babies and toddlers look extremely cute in these adorable costumes.
When going trick or treating, kids and teens will look amazing in these which or ninja costumes for girls and boys. They will get a lot more candy when looking this cool!
Nov/Dec 2018. Best Christmas Tech/Gadgets 2018 Gifts! Christmas is a time to enjoy with friends and family. What better Black Friday/Christmas gift than a gadget, robot/droid, laptop, tablet, drone, powerbank, virtual reality set or other electronic device? Gadgets make a perfect Christmas gifts for kids, teens and adults (men/women).
On this site I give you my recommendations for the best Christmas tech/electronic/gadget gifts this December available for your loved ones!
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Christmas 2018 Gadget Search
Christmas 2018 Gadgets For Kids/Teens: Robot Pet Dogs/Droids
CHiP is an adorable smart, affectionate, trainable robot dog that interacts with you through touch, the included SmartBand, and the CHiP app. Through the SmartBand CHiP will recognize and follow you and will also play fetch with the SmartBall and bring it back to you. How you interact with Chip shapes his learning and he will grow his own unique personality. CHiP automatically returns to his SmartBed to recharge himself when low on power. This is a perfect Christmas gift for children or teens!
The Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid is a small droid that recognizes your voice and reacts to it. When you play with it it evolves and develops its own unique personality. 60 minute battery life, inductive charging, Gyroscopic propulsion, 30m range, App-enabled-iOS and Android compatible.
Newest Fitness Gadget For Teens/Adults: Samsung Gear IconX Cordfree Fitness Earbuds with Activity Tracker
The new Samsung cordless earbuds are the best fitness gadget Christmas gift for men/women/teens in 2016. It has a built-in 4GB music player for phone-free listening and a built-in Fitness Tracker and Heart Rate Monitor that you can read out on your smartphone/tablet/computer. It can be used with 3rd party fitness apps and is coated to be splash and sweat resistant. In the box: charging carrying case (for storage and charging), USB Cable, USB to Micro USB Connector, Wingtips (S, M, L)/Eartips (S, M, L), Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card. Ideal Christmas gift for someone that likes to workout!
Gadget Gifts For 2018 Kids/Teens: Portable Gaming Consoles
Sony PlayStation
The PlayStation Portable 3000 Core Pack System – Piano Black is an excellent Christmas gift for Kids or teens. Features: a brilliant 4.3-inch widescreen color display, built-in microphone for use with Skype, lets you look at photos, listen to music, and watch videos and movies on the go. It has built-in WiFi for multiplayer gaming action and connecting to the Internet.
This HP Pavilion series laptop is a laptops with good specs for a decent price. The specs: 15.6-Inch screen, latest 6th Gen Skylake, Intel Core i5-6200U Processor 3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz 6GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, Windows 10, 15.6-inch Full HD WLED-backlit IPS Display (1920×1080), HDMI, B&O PLAY with 2 speakers. For a price around $535 at the time of writing a 15.6 inch 6th gen Intel i5 laptop with these specs (especially FULL HD) is a very very good deal!
Asus 15.6-Inch Laptop (2.1 GHz Core i3-5010U,4 GB RAM,500 GB)
This Asus 15.6 inch laptop is one of the most popular laptop this Christmas. This is very logical because the specs are very good when looking at the price: around $350 at the time of writing. For that price you get: the Intel i3-5010U 2.1 GHz processor, 4 Gb RAM and a 15.6 inch FULL HD screen. A very good laptop for everyday use at home, for a student or as a laptop for your work. It does not have the extreme quality of the Apple MacBooks but has a lot to offer for about 1/5 the of the price :) that is why I put this laptop on the #2 place in the ranking.
Dell produces reliable laptops already for many years. The Inspiron series are good laptops for a good price. The specs for this Dell Inspiron 15 15.6-Inch HD 1366 x 768 LED Backlit Touchscreen Display High Performance Laptop are: Intel Core i5-5200U processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, DVD+/-RW Drive, HDMI, Bluetooth, Win 10, Intel HD Graphics 5500 with shared graphics memory. With this laptop you get a 5th gen i5 processor, not the newest 6th gen. But with 8GB RAM in stead of 6GB and a HD touch screen in stead of a full HD non touch screen the choice is up to you :)
Most Wished For Christmas Gadgets: Samsung/Apple Smart watches
Newest Tablets 2018
Ultimate Gadget Gift: Virtual Reality Headsets And VR Bundles
These are the newest Virtual Reality headsets and packages out this Christmas for teens and adults.
My recommendations this Christmas for small budget drones as gift under $100 are the the Hubsan 4 Channel Quadcopter, the UDI 6 Axis Gyro Quadcopter and the Dromida Omnius Quadcopter. For a price under $100 you can expect a small drone which is easy to fly but doesn’t have the power/features/maneuverability that the more expensive drones have. Of the three drones shown below only the UDI Quadcopter has a HD camera for photo and video but this also means the price is higher than the two without a camera. All three are very good affordable drones to start with, to learn how to fly a drone or just to try out drone flying for fun. Never let kids fly a drone without supervision and first check out the regulations for drone flying in your area.
The best weather station I could find under $100 is the AcuRite 00622 Pro Color Weather Station with Wind Speed, Temperature and Humidity.
Includes: 3-in-1 wireless weather sensor accurately measures the temperature, humidity and wind speed, color display with adjustable dimmer; electric-powered with optional battery backup, history chart displaying temperature, wind speed and barometric pressure trends over last 12 hours and many more for around $100
For the best weather station around $150 range I recommend the Oregon Scientific WMR86 Backyard Pro Wireless Weather Station WMR86. Some of the specs include: weather forecast (sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, snowy), display of Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric reading with bar graph, rainfall reading with bar graph.
It has a integrated wind sensor tower for easy set up and atomic time, so you always have the exact time and never have to adjust for Daylight Saving Time. It also shows the moon phase.
An other very good option for around $170 (at the time of writing) is the AcuRite Pro Wireless color weather station. It has a beautyful color display and integrated rain, wind, temp and humidity meter. This wireless weather station streams real-time data including the moon phase, indoor comfort level, “feels like”” temperature and more. Highly recommended especially when looking at the low price for this much quality!
2018. Best Christmas Drone Gifts 2018! Christmas is a time to enjoy with friends and family. What better Christmas gift than a drone? A quad-copter/drone will make a perfect Christmas gift for kids or grownups.
On this site I give you my recommendations for the best small Christmas drones/quad-copters around $100. These are small budget drones with the specs you can expect for the money. Only one of the recommendations in this group has a camera. After that we present the Best Drone For Beginners. This drone has a stable 6 axis gyro, is very affordable and makes a great Christmas gift for a first time drone pilot.
The best recreational drone we have selected has more features like a real time live video preview. You see what the camera sees on the screen of your controller!
After that we present the best drone for video/photo. For this drone the camera and stability are the most important. For this much quality the price is of course higher than the recreational drones.
The last drone on this site is the best professional drone with all the features you can imagine in a drone like a 4K camera etc. The stability and quality of the camera on this drone are so good that flying this drone is restricted within 15 miles radius of the White House.
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Drones 2018 Search
Christmas Gifts: Best Budget Drones Around $100
My recommendations for small budget drones under $100 are the the Hubsan 4 Channel Quadcopter, the UDI 6 Axis Gyro Quadcopter and the Dromida Omnius Quadcopter. These are the most popular small Christmas Gifts: Drones trees this year. For a price under $100 you can expect a small drone which is easy to fly but doesn’t have the power/features/maneuverability that the more expensive drones have. Of the three drones shown below only the UDI Quadcopter has a HD camera for photo and video but this also means the price is higher than the two without a camera. All three are very good affordable drones to start with, to learn how to fly a drone or just to try out drone flying for fun. Never let kids fly a drone without supervision.
This beginner drone is not very big but is very stable in the air and therefore easy to control for a novice drone pilot. Also the price (around $90) is very attractive when you want to see if flying a drone is something you would like and to master the basics of drone flying. It has nice features like a HD camera and this version has double batteries for even more flying time.
Best Christmas 2017 Gifts: Camera Drones For Filming/Photography
The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quad-copter Drone with 1080p HD Video Camera is the #1 best seller in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. This is a much bigger drone than the previous ones. For the best pictures/video recording it has a 1080p full HD camera that is fully stabilized with a 3-axis gimbal. The price tag is around $950.
Features:
Lightbridge digital streaming allows live viewing of 720p video (full resolution video is simultaneously recorded on the internal micro SD card)
Included flight battery and rechargeable remote controller => this system is ready to fly out of the box
DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quad-copter Drone with 4K UHD Video Camera is the #1 drone in th category Specialty Film Cameras. The price range is around $1250. For this money you get one of the best drones around today with all the features you can wish for including a fully stabilized 4K Ultra High Definition Camera.
Nov/Dec 2018. Best Stocking Stuffers 2018 For Kids/Teens/Adults. Stocking Stuffers are the best! Christmas is a time to spend with friends and family. Stockings stuffed with Christmas gifts near the hearth are the best way to set the Christmas spirit!
On this site I give you my recommendations for the best stocking stuffer Christmas gifts under $10, stocking stuffers for kids, teenagers and for adults (men and woman) which will look good and will be highly appreciated. After that there is a Christmas stocking stuffer search box for the best Christmas presents for your loved ones!
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Best Stocking Stuffer 2018 under $10
This Hog Wild Pig Popper is just a plain funny stocking stuffer for anyone, kids, teens, boy, girl and adult alike. For around $9 you can shoot foam balls (six are included in the package) from the pigs mouth to annoy anyone around you, especially parents and brothers/sisters and therefore its makes the best under $10 stocking stuffer!
Best Christmas 2018 Stocking Stuffers For Kids/Toddlers
This next stocking stuffer is for kids/toddlers. This 10.5 inch stuffed dog is super cute! It is soft, cuddly and realistic looking. Adorable for any kid or toddler that loves dogs. Your Little man or Little girl will love this gift from Santa.
A very good option for active teens for less than $20 (more like $15) is the Snowball Fight Set. It contains 10 Plush Snowmen Balls in a Red Bag for Indoor or outdoor Snowball Fun. The “snow balls” are 3 inches in diameter and are very soft. So, no-one gets hurt…. at least, not by being hit by one of these snowballs. Summery of costumer reviews: Best Gift for Big Kids, excellent quality, Fun gift for winter lovers, also make cute decorations.
Best Stocking Stuffer For Adults (Men/Women) Fleece Ear Warmers!
My recommendation for best stocking stuffers for adults is a Fleece Ear Warmer. In the dark days before Christmas it can be very cold when you go out of the house. To prevent your ears from freezing off these ear warmers (wool Shell, Hand Wash, Wind resistant, tec fleece shell, 100% Polyester Insulation, can be worn with hats, glasses, and helmets) will make an excellent and very useful stocking stuffer gift.
Highly recommended especially when looking at the low price for this much quality!
2018. Best Bathroom Scales For 2018. You need a good accurate bathroom scale if you want to keep your body weight in check. Today, the best bathroom scales are mostly digital although dial scales are still available. Affordable digital bathroom scales will tell your weight in tenths of a pound and can be connected to an app to monitor your progress. It is natural for your weight to vary throughout the day and it varies with the seasons.
This is completely natural and therefore It is also very important not to become obsessed with your weight. But keeping you weight at a healthy level is a good thing to do. With the BMI (Body Mass Index) you can easily figure out if you are leaning towards underweight, obesity or not.
There are many good bathroom scales so buying one is mostly up to your taste and budget. Please check out the best selling bathroom scales and my recommendations for affordable bathroom body weight scales for 2016 on this site.
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What Is BMI (body Mass Index) and How to Calculate BMI
BMI = Mass(kg)/(height(m))2
BMI = Mass(lb)/(height(inch))2 X 703
underweight: BMI < 18.5
normal: BMI 18.5 – 25
overweight: BMI 25 – 30
obese: BMI > 30
For example: I weigh 90 kg and my height is 1.8 m.
This body weight scale is currently the best selling bathroom scale on Amazon. It has great reviews, is basic, affordable (price around $30), accurate and easy to use. EatSmart features the “step on” technology. You can step right on the scale and get a read out of your weight. No need to tap the scale and wait for the display to lighten up. The measurements of this scale are very accurate. In short: basic, affordable and good.
The EatSmart Precision Premium has a sleeker design and is thinner than the EatSmart Precision, so it looks nicer. It is slightly more expensive (price around $36) so the choice for the basic version or the premium version is up to taste. For the rest it has almost the same features as the Precision Digital, including the “step on” technology.
The Omron HBF-400 bathroom scale has more features than other best selling scales. Besides giving you your weight, it can also measure your body fat and it can calculate your BMI. You can add 4 different profiles.
With the Fitbit Aria Digital Smart Scale you can track your weight, body fat percentage and body mass index (BMI) and see graphs of your progress online. the Fitbit Aria is easy to set-up and will automatically recognize up to eight users. This scale is more expensive than the average digital bathroom scale but has more features. Click the image for more details.
2018. Best Blood Pressure Monitors for 2018! A good Blood Pressure Monitor for home use is very important to keep track of your blood pressure.
A higher blood pressure than average can mean a serious health risk and should be examined by a doctor.
The blood pressure monitors on this website are wrist and upper arm blood pressure monitors from reliable brands like Omron and Panasonic.
Desired/ normal blood pressure values, when do I have hypertension?
For an indication of blood pressure values and more information about the heath risks of too high or too low blood pressure, see the following chart and see: wiki blood pressure.
When someone is under stress or has just did a physical exercise the systolic value will spike. This is normal and nothing to worry about when it drops to normal levels when the stress has gone away and when the body is in rest.
Food/Lifestyle and Blood Pressure
Food and lifestyle have a big effect on your bloodpressure. for example: being physically fit, having enough exercise (that means:getting your lazy rear-end of the couch) and eating less salt/salty foods will be very good to normalize your bloodpressure and for your overall health.
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#1 Blood Pressure Monitor: Omron 10 Plus Series
The Omron 10 Plus is in my opinion the best upper arm blood pressure monitor because it has all the features you need plus more and the price is very affordable (around $70). This is actually the #1 best selling blood pressure monitor at the moment of writing. Some of its features include: calibration check system, irregular heart beat detection, TrueRead (does 3 consecutive readings, displays the average following the internationally recognized guidelines), Comfit Cuff (fits standard and large sized arms, and many more. Click through to see all specs on Amazon.
#2 Best Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor 2017: Omron 7 Series
My recommendations for best blood pressure monitor is the Omron 7 series wrist blood pressure monitor (price around $55). It automatically activates when your wrist is at heart level and a flashing blue indicator light confirms when in the correct position. With a wrist blood pressure monitor this is important to have consistent and accurate readings. A hypertension indicator icon alerts you if your reading exceeds internationally recognized guidelines for normal home blood pressure levels.
#3 Best Blood Pressure Monitor: Panasonic Portable Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
This Panasonic is also an upper arm blood pressure monitor. It has a large LCD display for easy reading and an easy to use one-touch operation system. To assure accurate measurements it uses Digital Filter Technology and readings above 139 Systolic or 89 Diastolic will automatically flash on the LCD screen. You can save 90 measurements in the automatic memory feature. For a price around $40 this is a good blood pressure monitor for the money.
Best Fitness Treadmills 2018. For getting your physical fitness to a higher level a good quality treadmill is the best.
Features to look for when buying a treadmill are: easy assembly, the material the treadmill is made of, the electric motor, runway size, build in workout programs, display and folding/storage.
I recommend on this website the best Treadmills available at the moment under $200, under $300, under $400, under $700 and high end treadmills that cost around $1000 and more.
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What Features In A Treadmill Do You Want ?
– Easy assembly: Out of the box you want your treadmill to be easy to assemble and ready for use in a short time.
– The electric motor: the power of the electric motor of the treadmills here recommended range from 600W for the $200 treadmill to a 3.25 continuous duty HP motor that drives speeds up to 12 MPH on the most expensive one.
– Runway size: It is important not to have a runway that is too narrow so that you have plenty of space to place your feet when running
– Build in workout programs and display: the display should be clear to read, all essential data right in front of you, well designed and it should have an easy to use menu structure for data display and workout programs.
– Changing the incline: a bigger incline will increase the intensity of your workout.
– Folding/storage: treadmills can be heavy and rather big. No problem if you have a room in your home where you can do your workout and then leave it there. If you don’t have that space, then an easy to fold of self-folding treadmill is a good choice.
Best Treadmill 2018 Around $200
My recommendation for best treadmills around $200 is the Confidence Power Plus Motorized Electric Treadmill. It has excellent consumer reviews and is available in a black as well in white variant. It is a basic treadmill with a basic multi-function LED display. It folds down for easy storage and is suitable for users up to 250 lbs. Other specs: 600W power motor. Runway Size: 38.5″ x 14″. According to the costumer reviews: ” Assembly was SUPER easy. The treadmill was practically put together in the box. I had to insert a screw here and a knob there but no problems and it was assembled in a matter of minutes.”
This treadmill is my choice for treadmills under $300 mainly because it has six personal trainer workouts, the incline can be adjusted to two positions, it is easy to fold/store and has a runway with comfortable cushioning. Price: around $290
Sunny Health & Fitness Treadmill, Best Treadmill under $400
When you want a good treadmill with some more features then the Sunny Health & Fitness Treadmill is a good choice. It has a 2.20 Peak HP drive system with 15.75″ x 48.82″ running surface. For storage it has an easy folding mechanism and soft drop system to help you unfold your treadmill safely. The handrail controls allow you to control speed, start and stop and it has 9 built-in workout programs, a large LCD display and smart phone/tablet holder. You can set 3 incline position manually. One costumer review on Amazon says: “Exceeds expectations”.
Best Treadmills 2018 under $700: Horizon Fitness T101-04 Treadmill
For a price under $700 the Horizon Fitness T101-04 Treadmill is an excellent choice. It was rated a best “Value Buy” for walking by the Good Housekeeping Institute and by the Treadmill Doctor as one of the “Best Buys” in its category Folding treadmill with speeds up to 10 MPH. The incline can be increased to 10 percent, it has a good 20 x 55-Inch running area, a big display with 30 program options including: manual workout, 10 Step-goal workouts, 10 distance-based workouts, 6 calorie-goal workouts and 3 intervals workouts. You can have you own music during your workout through the Sonic Surround speakers with MP3 compatibility. Further specs: Pulse grip heart rate monitoring, 2.25 continuous duty CHP motor for quiet operation, 300-pound maximum user weight, Lifetime warranty on frame and motor, 1 year on parts and labor
Best Treadmills 2018: High End Top Rated Treadmills (Around $1000 and More)
The LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill is a good choice in the high end range. specs: 2.5-horsepower folding treadmill with spacious 20-by-56-inch running surface, Bio-mechanically correct deck suspension system supports up to 300 pounds, Multi-colored LCD console tracks your time, calories, distance, speed, and more, Offers several weight loss, healthy living, sports training, and heart rate programs. Lifetime warranty on frame and motor. It received the Treadmill Doctor “Best Buy” Award for Best New Treadmill
An other good high end treadmill is the Sole Fitness F65 Folding Treadmill. The SOLE F65 treadmill is powered by 3.25 continuous duty HP motor that drives speeds up to 12 MPH and can be set to an incline up to 15%. It has a two-ply belt, pulse grip and chest strap heart rate monitoring, a 7.5-inch LCD workout display with six standard programs, two custom programs, and two heart programs; cooling fans and MP3-compatible sound system. The deck measures 35 by 83 inches (W x D) and running surface measures 20 by 60 inches (W x D). This treadmill has a 350-pound weight limit. Includes the following manufacturer’s warranties against defects in materials and workmanship: lifetime on frame, motor, and deck; five years on electronics; and two years on labor . This tread mill costs around $1300.
2018. Best Steam Showers 2018. Steam Showers are the best in the morning to start your day fresh, when you want to relax after a days work, after a fitness workout and when you just want to enjoy a warm shower.
There are many good steam showers to choose from so buying one is mostly up to your taste and budget. Please check out the best selling Steam Showers and my recommendations for affordable Steam Showers for 2016 on this site.
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What Features Do You Want In Your Steam Shower?
Modern steam showers have features like computer controlled panels, fm radio, timer, Steam sauna with cleaning function for disinfection, Acupressure body jets for massage therapy. You can choose between a shower alone or a shower with bathtub in one. It is up to your wishes and budget to decide which affordable steam shower you want to buy.
#1 Platinum Pivot Door Steam Shower (Left Side Configuration)
The Platinum Pivot Door Steam Shower is a good, solid shower with sauna function, 6 body massage jets, an acupuncture massage aroma therapy System, chroma therapy lighting, a very handy cleaning function, computer control panel with timer and integrated FM Radio. The shower has a drain-able shower tray, a hand held shower head and a Rainfall Ceiling Shower. The Steam Shower is completed with overheat protection (very important!) a shower stool, ventilating fan, Wooden Floorboard and tempered glass. This is a lot of features for a relatively low price. Because it is not too big (47″ x 35.4″ x 84.6″) it fits in smaller bathrooms.
#3 Modern Steam Shower and Bathtub from Ariel Bath
A little more expensive but you get a shower and bath in one. features: drain with trap, ETL listed (US and Canada electrical safety) 220v, control panel with timer, steam sauna (6KW generator) with cleaning function for disinfection, 6 acupressure body jets for massage therapy.
#4 Ariel Bath ZAA212 White Steam Shower with Whirlpool Bathtub
This bath/steam shower combination offers 24 acupressure body jets for massage therapy, 6 whirlpool massage jets, control panel with timer, steam sauna function with thermostatic control. It has a hand held and rainfall shower head for ultimate shower experience. It is Etl listed (US and Canada electrical safety) 110v.
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Nov/Dec 2018. Best Tech/Gadgets 2018 Gifts! Friends and family will be very happy with a thoughtful gift for their birthday/graduation/promotion/father’s day/mother’s day or any other happy occasion. What better gift than a gadget, robot/droid, laptop, tablet, drone, powerbank, virtual reality set or other electronic device? Gadgets make a perfect gifts for kids, teens and adults (men/women) alike.
WowWee CHiP Interactive Robot Pet Dog
Samsung Gear IconX Cordfree Fitness Earbuds with Activity Tracker
PlayStation Portable 3000 Core Pack System – Piano Black
Asus 15.6-Inch Laptop (2.1 GHz Core i3-5010U,4 GB RAM,500 GB)
2016 Newest Model Dell Inspiron 15 15.6-Inch 1920 x 1080 LED Touchscreen Laptop
Hubsan 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Quadcopter, Black (around $35)
Dromida Ominus UAV Quadcopter RTF (around $75) Different colors available
AcuRite 00622 Pro Color Weather Station with Wind Speed, Temperature and Humidity
Oregon Scientific WMR86 Backyard Pro Wireless Weather Station WMR86
2018. Best Halloween Costumes 2018 For Kids/Teens/Adults. Halloween Costumes are the best! Halloween is a time to spend with friends and family. A good Halloween costume is the best way to set the Halloweens spirit!
Nov/Dec 2018. Best Stocking Stuffers 2018 For Kids/Teens/Adults. Stocking Stuffers are the best! Christmas is a time to spend with friends and family. Stockings stuffed with Christmas gifts near the hearth are the best way to set the Christmas spirit! 
2018. Best Blood Pressure Monitors for 2018! A good Blood Pressure Monitor for home use is very important to keep track of your blood pressure.
