Magnetips Review – Hannah

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Magnetips are refillable hexagon-shaped pens containing a Neodymium magnet that connects them to each other and allows you to play and fidget with them. They are great for coloring, drawing, note-taking, and making interesting and useful creations. Both adults and children can enjoy the water based fineliners, as they can not only be used as pens, but also can be used for playing. Plus, you can’t get in trouble for having them at work or school since they are technically pens.

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AfterShokz Headphones – Callan and Allie

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Especially for runners and pedestrians, one of the major drawbacks for headphones is the lack of input from their surroundings. They can’t easily hear trucks or buses driving near them, which, especially for people living in urban areas, can be dangerous. AfterShokz created a solution to this problem by making headphones that play music while still leaving the eardrum open for audio from their surroundings.

The headphones were shipped to my (Callan’s) house quickly after contacting the company. They arrived in a rubber zipper case, and came with instructions in multiple languages, earplugs, and a micro usb cable. These headphones are easy to set up and can be connected to multiple devices at once, although they only play input from one device. The headphones are simple to set up, and the instructions and manual are clear and understandable. Continue reading “AfterShokz Headphones – Callan and Allie”

Jellybox 3D Printer – Nathan/Aaron

This review is a little different then our other reviews. Nathan and Aaron reviewed the Jellybox 3D Printer separately. Their reviews are going to be combined into one post, but we will let you know who is talking. There will be a few points where I (the teacher) will jump in to the review. 
Another thing for our readers to know… these printers were actually assembled last year by our student teams. They have had a full year of use, so we can give you lots of classroom feedback.

The instructions for where each part goes are engraved into the glass. The JellyBox also has the best wire-management around. – Nathan

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