Ryan – Page 209 – The Gear Journal

January 25, 2017

Amazon Dash Buttons

Ryan

Tech

So my family was in the BETA program for testing these. Honestly, I haven’t really realized how handy they are until now. They are so damned easy to live with that you don’t realize how great they are. Does that make sense?

In any case, if you are an Amazon Prime member (and if you aren’t, what the hell is wrong with you?) give the buttons a shot.

And no, Amazon doesn’t pay me.

Details.

January 24, 2017

Key Folder

Ryan

Keychains

I like watching mortals make shit…

January 24, 2017

Baton Q4

Ryan

Knives & Tools

A multitool that’s not so damned big and bulky… You can actually carry this every day and not be a dork. I like that.

Source: Baton Q4

January 24, 2017

The Host Key – W&P Design

Ryan

Keychains

Are you a drunk and need access to all kinds of bottles 24/7 no matter where you are? Got ya covered.

Source: The Host Key – W&P Design

January 23, 2017

Leatherman – Raptor Shears

Ryan

Knives & Tools

Leave it to Leatherman to make a set of shears that does… well, more… These are smart.

Source: Leatherman – Raptor Shears, Black with MOLLE Compatible Holster – Sports – Amazon.com

January 23, 2017

Wemo Mini WiFi Smart Plug

Ryan

Other Gear, Tech

I’m not sure why it took so damned long for this one to be a reality… Essentially, it’s just a plug that is controllable by your phone through WIFI – making any device with a solid state on-switch a smart device.

Source: Wemo Mini WiFi Smart Plug

January 23, 2017

Pro-Ject Audio Systems

Ryan

Other Gear

So I got a genuine reader’s question over the weekend:

Ryan, I have $1000 to spend on a turntable and no time for research or messing with vintage stuff. What would you suggest?

Frankly, I prefer vintage stuff… and I enjoy the time it takes to find the right one and sort it out once I have it. That being said, if I were going to spend $1000 on a no-nonsense turntable that was ready to go, I’d get a Pro-Ject RPM3. It’s belt driven, simple in design, and comes with a Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge. Pretty hard to beat for the money.

Source: Pro-Ject Audio Systems

January 20, 2017

Schon DSGN Pen

Ryan

Paper & Writing

Maybe the perfect EDC pen…

Source: Schon DSGN Pen – Urban EDC Supply