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The Gadgeteer Daily Digest [The-Gadgeteer]( Like Us [Facebook]( Follow Us [Twitter]( Latest News May 7, 2018 [BenQ PD2710QC DesignView 27-inch Designer Monitor review]( by Julie Strietelmeier I’ve been using the same [29-inch monitor from LG]( that I reviewed four years ago but about a month ago I started thinking about upgrading. The universe must have been listening to my thoughts because BenQ contacted me to ask if I would like to review one of their monitors. Truth be told, BenQ had not been on my radar when I was dreaming about a new monitor. But when they offered the 27-inch PD2710QC DesignView Designer Monitor I decided to take a chance but wondered if I would regret losing 2-inches of screen real estate. Let’s find out. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head aims to travel light]( by Julian Perry Getting back for a moment to the news stories about travel tripods, there is a new release coming soon to join the existing bunch of existing solutions. The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head (Lever Locks, Sony Alpha Edition), is a relatively compact travel tripod measuring 59.1 inches when fully extended, but just 15.7 inches when collapsed. This tripod was specifically designed for the Sony Alpha a7 and a9 cameras, but I do believe that since it is compatible with both RC2 and Arca-type systems, it is likely that it can be adapted to be used with other DSLR cameras with the correct Arca plate. Since it was designed specifically for Sony, it does feature matching graphics and a dedicated release plate. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [CreaClip will save you money and a trip to the salon]( by Julie Strietelmeier I like to keep my hair short because it’s easier to take care of and I think it looks better that way. Heck, I even loved it when I was bald due to chemo 7 years ago. It was liberating not having to shampoo and blow dry my hair every morning and pay $20 or more every few weeks for a haircut. Not that I want to go to that extreme for hair care convenience now. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [Engineered Systems]( Provides practical, energy-efficient solutions for mechanical engineering projects. Whether it's a renovation or new construction, ES delivers new ideas to help your commercial, institutional, industrial, and government buildings achieve LEED and Energy Star certification. Written by engineers for engineers. [Nonda ZUS OBD-II Smart Vehicle Health Monitor review]( by Howard Sneider The ZUS Smart Vehicle Health Monitor is a Bluetooth adapter for an OBD-II Data Link Connector. The adapter communicates with custom software for iPhone and Android and can debug problems, check engine data for potential problems and display real-time information. Read on to see what I think! ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Give Mom everything she needs for a day at work or running errands]( by Janet Cloninger Whether you’re at work or out getting groceries and running errands, you need some essentials with you.  You need some reusable shopping bags, an umbrella, water bottle, and other odds and ends.  Kikkerland Design makes it easy for you to give your mother most everything she’ll need in one easy gift for you. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Standing desks, styluses, headphones, and more – Weekly roundup]( by Julie Strietelmeier It’s time to check out a list of all the articles, news, and reviews that we posted this week on your favorite gadget site. This is your favorite site, right? I knew it! So take a seat, get comfortable, and check out the list. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [The Ultimate E-Signature Kit for Microsoft SharePoint - Includes Free 30 Day Trial to Adobe Sign]( Download this kit to learn everything you need to know about Adobe Sign for Microsoft SharePoint users. [The 3rd gen August Smart Lock keeps your home secure without a complicated install]( by Julian Perry These days, everywhere I look I see processes and tasks that were once manual, completely automated to meet the needs and demands of today’s technology-driven world. As a techie myself, I usually embrace most of the new and innovative gadgets, but I do hold on to some hesitation when I feel that there may be a measurable security risk. Whether the risk is to personal security or data security, these new gadgets must always consider the reality of our world, and they must include redundant security measures to compensate. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Fanstereo Studio43 Bluetooth Headphones review]( by Jacob Haas When it comes to headphones, there seems to be a sliding scale of form and function. Looks, comfort, sound quality and price are all factors that fluctuate wildly. Do the ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [The Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance can carry it all]( by Julian Perry So for this episode of “I am still desperately trying to find the right photography gear bag for myself”; I am focusing on a new bag just released by Manfrotto. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Give Mom the gift of Gold Cup Standard-brewed coffee for Mother’s Day]( by Janet Cloninger Not just every coffee maker can boast being certified by the SCA and ECBC for coffee brewing standards, but all MoccaMaster brewers from Technivorm can.  These coffee brewers have been handmade and individually tested in the Netherlands since 1968.  The Moccamaster 59162 KBG has a “u ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Moleskine rolls out Transformers Limited Edition Notebooks]( by Andy Jacobs We’re big fans of Moleskine here at The Gadgeteer (check out [our many past reviews of their products]( and as a child of the 80s, I’m a HUGE fans of the original “The Transformers: Robots in Disguise” animated series from the latter half of that glorious decade. Moleskine has released two notebooks bearing the classic likenesses of Optimus Prime, heroic commander of the Autobots, and Megatron, evil leader of the Decepticons, both from a race of sentient robots with the power to disguise themselves as vehicles and other objects who battle to protect and rule the earth, respectively. Both are hardcover ruled notebooks in Large size format (8.25 x 5 inches) and priced at $24.95 each. Speed over to ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. 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