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The AirMod Wireless Adapter is a great attachment for the Beats Solo 2. The Beats Solo two has great sound and bass, but the long wire that comes with it is annoying and inconvenient. This adapter allows you to keep your perfectly fine Beats Solo 2, and make them wireless. This 5$ item can save you from buying a new wireless pair of beats for up to 230$! Here are some of the pros and cons of this item:
The Makey Makey is a fun and educational tool made for computer functions and programming. It is easy to use in that it is made for all ages and skill levels. The Makey Makey encourages you to think outside the box and to use your imagination to come up with creative ways to use everyday objects for different functions on the computer.
The Makey Makey comes in a little box that you can use to store it, along with 7 alligator cables, 6 connector wires, a USB cord, an instruction sheet, and stickers. However, much of the instruction sheet is just suggestions: there really are no rules or limits for the Makey Makey! The creators wanted it to be accessible for people of all ages and skill levels, to inspire creativity in everyone. Makey Makey is also a great tool for teaching young children about computer science. It encourages kids to experiment with different objects and create their own inventions. It also lets adults be kids again as they tinker around with things like paper and pencil drawings, play dough, fruits and vegetables, and other fun everyday objects to find what works with their idea.
Continue reading “Makey Makey – Hannah”When I first saw the Biolite Campstove, I thought to myself, “Man, that really looks dumb and uninteresting.” Little did I know that it would turn out to be an amazing product that was nowhere close to “dumb.” This campstove made by Biolite, is an incredible and ingenious piece of technology that not only sustains a fire in itself, but also can cook food, boil water, and the highlight, it can charge your phone and itself.
The product I am reviewing this month is Quibits toys. I would like to say a quick thank you to this company for sending me not only one kit, but three. I have really enjoyed trying these out, so thank you for donating. The areas I will be focusing on are packaging, instructions, review of my first time using them, some uses of the product, and the pros and cons that come with it. Just as a disclaimer, my opinions are in no way going to be the same as somebody elses. But, I do hope that my opinions will help anyone who is considering a purchase of this product or is just curious as to what it is about.
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