Tag: Kickstarter
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SmartHalo2 review: Update
Since I published my two-part review of SmartHalo 2 back in the beginning of October, there has been a bit of a development – and not in a positive way. The SmartHalo team has made a long post over on Kickstarter, announcing that whoever hasn’t gotten their device won’t get it, and that they are…
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Reviewed: SmartHalo 2 displays and touch interface
This is part two of a two-part series on my experiences with the SmartHalo 2 bike computer. Last week I talked about my general views of the device, and this week I’ll discuss both the displays and the touch interface. Touch interface The touch interface is a little temperamental. Sometimes it doesn’t react to input…
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Reviewed: SmartHalo 2
This is part one of a two-part series on my experiences with the SmartHalo 2 bike computer. It’s no secret that I’ve backed a few Kickstarter projects over the years. Some have entirely failed to deliver, some have delivered products so atrocious that it doesn’t bear thinking about, and some have delivered a product that…
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Review: Peak Design Everyday Messenger
I’ve been a fan of Peak Design for a long time, and have previously reviewed both their Everyday Backpack, as well as their Travel Line, both of which I picked up through Kickstarter. I have been so impressed with the quality of the products that I also picked up their Everyday Messenger bag back in…
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Review: Peak Design Travel Line
In July of 2018, Peak Design launched their eighth (!) kickstarter campaign, launching a whole line of products designed with travel in mind. At the end of the campaign, the line-up included: 45L backpack 65L duffel pack 35L duffel Tech pouch Wash pouch Small & medium sized packing cubes Small, medium, & large sized camera…
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Reviewed: the Peak Design Everyday Backpack (20l)
In my post “favorite discoveries in 2016“, I mentioned the Peak Design Everyday Backpack, and promised a review at some point this year. This is that review. I carry a backpack to work most days of the week. While I rarely bring my work laptop home with me, there are a number of other items…