Author: Joey Lombardi

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Last Minute Holiday Gift Suggestions

I did a little year-end holiday gift guide because why the heck not? I came up with options that are both budget and baller. I specifically sought out practical gifts as well as a few fun ones.

I am posting this on Sunday 12/20/2020 – you might already be too late (pray that Amazon has that next day shipping option).

Links to items discussed in this video…
Lee Performance Pants:
https://amzn.to/2KlvrWM

Pocket Knife:
https://amzn.to/2J6wXvf

Chromecast Review:

Previous Peak Design Bag Review:

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Comica BoomX-D Wireless Mic Review

A B&H Holiday gift guide turned me on to Comica’s BoomX-D wireless mic set.

The BoomX-D comes with one receiver, two wireless mics, 2 lav mic attachments, two dead-cats for outdoor wind reduction, and all the cables you need.

Once I figured out the settings, the sound was pretty good… actually better than good. The wireless option also had great range and I was able to move away from the receiver (and go to a different floor) without losing a connection or audio quality.

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Lens Test: Viltrox 85MM featuring Rayla

No talking, just puppy pictures.

Just took some quick pics with my new 85mm F 1.8 Viltrox lens. I got a very good deal (on an already cheap lens) via Amazon for Black Friday (the sale is still on for Cyber Monday).

I like the fast picture taking and the background separation. Rayla was not the best subject, but she is cute. Looking forward to testing the lens with a participant that sits still.

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Chromecast with Google TV Review

As promised, here is a review of Google’s newest Chromecast device which (finally) comes with a dedicated remote control.

If you don’t want to watch the video, I highly recommend it at the $50 price point (and I am sure it will come down in price a little bit over the coming months).

This is a perfect holiday gift.

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Nvidia Shield TV Pro Review

Now that the Chromecast with Android TV has been released, I revisit the Nvidia Shield Pro to discuss the differences.

It is a powerful device that has the best response I have seen in a streaming system, but that performance comes at a premium.

Is the high price tag worth it with the other options available on the market right now? Also, how does Android TV compare to Amazon Fire TV and Roku’s platform?