Testing Strange & Useful Amazon Gadgets!
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Today I'm testing out four unusual and potentially useful gadgets I found on Amazon.
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• Battery Adapters: geni.us/batteryadapters
• Snack Cup: geni.us/snackcup-fr
• Phone Wristband: geni.us/phonewrist
• Paper Towel Dispenser: geni.us/sh-papertowel
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0:00 Battery Adapters
3:44 Snack Cup
9:15 Phone Wristband
14:23 Paper Towel Dispenser
18:22 Conclusion
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One day you are young, the next you are excited for a new paper towel dispenser
The cup and snack thing would be great for wheelchair users. Street food is so difficult to eat while moving. Could stick this in my cup holder, eat a bit and keep moving easily! Brilliant.
Or Rollerator users like me.
That drink cup with a snack tray is a common fixture in some Asian countries movie theaters. The only difference is that the movie theater version is disposable.
Dude I really think you should do a little more research on the stuff that you review like the the Snack & drink cup at least 80% of people out there know that the lil permanent ring at the end of the straw isn't a stop for the rubber tube that slips on to the staw! It's meant to go down into the bottom of the cup so the straw won't accidentally pull out and make a mess and or possibly lose it. In short it is a "straw stop". I to live here in Sin city and have watched many of your reviews and I have noticed that you are wrong or just don't know what some things are for, that can't be that hard to know what you are reviewing. Just do some research on the products first then tell us about it that way people won't be mislead on whatever you're reviewing just saying. Now that's all I have to say about that. ✌🏻😎
@@markhorbach3536 snowflake ❄️
My husband is also in a power wheelchair, though he doesn't have a cup holder. I can see this possibly being useful though.
$70.00 for a paper towel holder???😳Nope!!
Double nope
@@christianterrill3503 The state I live in the taxes would bring it close to $100.00!🤯
Right? I'll stick with my $5 paper towel holder and my $1 plastic spray bottle.
it's kinda nice though...
@@gerald8573 Yes it is.
Only problem is I USUALLY HAVE AA not the AAA😅😂
Oh, that's when you just whittle them down to AAA size! 😂
Please note: this comment is facetious. Do not try to whittle batteries of any kind for any reason.
I was going to comment that it would be more impressed If they could make a AA fit into a AAA. 😂
Y'all need a Battery Daddy lol. Seriously, I tell everyone to get one. It's got a battery tester and I always have batteries now, no more searching the house or finding used ones in the junk drawer. Tell people jokingly it changed my life 😜
@bradasstv
4.8 stars with 75k reviews. Obviously, people love it. Nothing to be ashamed of haha
interesting, it’s always the opposite at my house. i usually have plenty AAA and only one or none of the AA
the Snack Cup would be PERFECT to sell at Festivals and Fairs!
That drink cup with a snack tray is a common fixture in some Asian countries movie theaters. The only difference is that the movie theater version is disposable.
@@snowflakehunter that makes perfect sense! if it were mostly biodegradable waxed-paper-cup-material it'd be a really convenient solution for things like that and anyplace where you'd want to walk-n-eat, like a fair!
9:16 Inching ever closer to societal adoption of Pip-Boys.
First thing I thought of when I saw it.
I actually thought Yugioh duel disc first, but your idea is better!
@@devinlorenz5923do they still make dual disks? Had a oricalcous disk as a kid
I thought of the "predator" Wrist Gauntlet, maybe if he add a live wallpaper of red Numerics they use
If you're using a drink/snack cup I'm gonna go ahead and say you're OK with some Crumbs in your drink!😂
that's what I thought, plus if your drink is cold, it's gonna get your food cold.
Simple Human is SUCH an expensive brand, and now I'm pissed because I want one of those!!!
Same here. And the other colors are even $10 more. Similar ones for $20 - $25, though.
Wait for it. If a product is popular enough you can bet somebody somewhere *ahem* will make a cheaper version of it.
Simple Human makes really good products, in general. Are there some flops? Sure... but typically they are good.
Unfortunately, they are also out of my budget.
I will never forgive my (now ex) husband for intentionally leaving behind the trash can that hung inside the cabinet door, and the bag saver/dispenser when we moved.
I explained how expensive they were... He just thought they were easily replaceable.
Unfortunately he thought that often, and I learned to do my own seperate walk-through ANY time we moved.
Funny how all of "his stuff" was always 100% accounted for. 🫤
Anyway... yeah... now I want one of these. 😂
@@Zardox2 oh that sucks!!!
We’ve got a simple human garbage bin. It’s been flawless for 10 years, and I can now buy off brand bags. It’s was worth it.
For the condiments for your snack cup, use the condiment holder that goes on your car vents. I have them and love them!
The battery converter maybe alright for a short time but I'd be worried about over heating and possible fire hazard,
Come to think of it, I have seen warnings of not mixing batteries, so would this AAA converted to AA be considered as mixing?
@@catw6998That’s referring to mixing Lithium and Alkaline batteries, the only difference between AA, AAA, C, D, and whatever other size you’re likely to have is purely capacity.
@@catw6998 I'm not sure on the AA or AAA but I vape and use lithium batteries and you have to be careful of how many amps are produced by the device your using. Almost on accidents are caused by carelessness.
It sounds a little sketchy in theory but I promise I’m pretty sure it’s basically just as safe. You’re not really doing much than slightly increasing the transmission length. The internals would be where most the issues come from. They’re all the correct voltage and whatnot
AA's & AAA's are NOT Lithium, they can't catch fire🔥 LoL
The other observations I would have about the Phone Wristband are. 1. Having your phone out in direct sunlight like that is probably going to make it overheat at some point. 2. You walk around some cities and that phone is being stolen off your wrist in 30 seconds.
I was thinking it might be more preferable to wear it on the inside of your wrist
I never thought I would pay that much either but first I got the automatic trash can, loved it then the soap dispensers. then I ended with the paper towel dispenser, the products are expensive but really well made, the quality is right up their.
If the strap is long enough you can probably put it around your leg
I think it would be good for people who use a phone to scan stuff for work.
Strap it to your wrist instead of having to hold your phone
@@ralphedds1 up their what?
Having a newborn, I’ve gotten pretty good at ripping a sheet off of the kitchen roll without even having a holder 😂
Perfected that before I was even 10, that was 30 years ago.
For that wristband, you just need a pip-boy theme for your phone and you are set.
I thought the exact same thing.
Already got the theme.. just need the wrist strap.. 😅
When the wristband offers some new feature the phone doesn't I'll buy one.... like say a Geiger counter
Great Halloween Costume accessory idea!!!
Fallout Hyppe!
Surely if you hadn't put the McD's cup inside the other cup, the straw would've gone down further to prevent crumbs getting through, right? I would expect the straw to be the exact right length to reach the bottom and the little ring thing to fit snug in the bottom of the snack bowl portion. If not, that's horrible design.
That whole review of the cup was pretty incompetent actually... Not saying I would use that cup myself but I could see where he was wrong...
I would think that the ring should be on the underside of the snack cup. That way you can take off the snack cup with the straw, and it would stop crumbs.
IMO the straw was upside down.
I'm on the fence about the paper towel holder. There is always a bottle of spray cleaner on my counter right next to the paper towel holder, for the obvious reason, so having that integrated would make things so much nicer looking. But I did notice how you had to pull it out from under the cabinet to get the spray bottle out, and that's inconvenient, plus the price point IMO is about double what it should be. Still, I like the aesthetic.
Agreed, but $70.00+tax in state would bring it close to $100.00!!
The wrist phone holder looks like it puts your phone in the perfect place to accidentally swing your arm into or scrape across something and destroy your phone or scratch the screen. The expensive paper towel holder is for people with more dollars than sense.
Who asked?
@@vinnyvidivici Vinny did, obviously.
I thought the phone holder would probably work better if the phone was on the inside of the wrist
I agree, it's dangerous for phones
Name says it all, the towel holder truly is for 'Simple Humans'. As for the phone gadget, I love the idea and it should probably come with a complimentary wrist weight / ear bud storage bag for the other arm, but that positioning, yikes! It's ideal I guess for a futuristic spacesuit control panel; but in space there's not so many lampposts, walls, cars & such to knock into and scrape the bejeezus out of your device.
I have some of those battery converters. Mine convert AA into C size batteries. I find that C and D are much less common to keep around the house, so the plastic AA to C converters have come in quite handy.
Have you noticed a decrease in runtime when using converted AAs instead of the original Cs and Ds?
@@PongoXBongo No noticeable difference yet. Although I'm sure I might notice if it were an item I used fairly regularly.
probably end up wasting a lot less battery mass since infrequent devices would have batteries die over time without usage anyway. Good idea!
I have been using the AA to C converters for years, and way cheaper than purchasing C's. Upon research, found out that AA's are the same as C's. Work great for me!
@@PongoXBongo they store a significant amount less, it’s like 1/4 so not particularly viable outside of a pinch IMO. Usually they use c’s because they’re power hungry. I guess really depends on how many AA’s they put in the C converter. Maybe it’s viable
Rarely have I ever laughed as hard as I have when I was watching the cup thing. 😂😂 “idk what I’m gonna do with my hand but it’s free!” “How am I gonna get that small out of there? It just wedged right into place!” 😂😂😂😂😂 dude I was laughing so hard watching this.
For the straw the notch is a trick to keep the straw from coming out. In this case I think it's a baseline for where to put the flexible part of the straw.
I remember buying battery adapters years ago. Have no idea where they are now though. $70 for a paper towel holder with a spray thingy is too rich for my blood. Plus, they also get to sell you those tablets, so you need to keep buying them. It's a really nice paper towel holder though. That combo drink and snack holder, I can see it being useful for say, a sports event or some sort of outdoor event.
I was thinking the same as you about the snack/drink holder. It would be very handy at a festival where queues are always long so you buy your food and drink at the same time. You get to walk around the festival site eating and drinking instead of having to find somewhere to sit out of the way of people.
Yea simplehuman make nice products theyre just way overpriced. They sell the sensor activated trashcans for like 150 bucks. I got one very similar for 55 bucks and it works just as good. I only know because i own both lol.
Tbf you probably don't have to keep buying tablets from them. You could just refill with your usual cleaning liquid (the holder itself is still way too expensive though)
That's a pretty good assessment! I think if the paper towel holder were maybe HALF that price, they'd sell well. At $70? Forget it!
For teenagers who eat while playing video games.
first, I think the straw goes in first then the top.
second, it's time to Duel!!!
Poor Bailey! Her tail was wagging when you were in the kitchen trying out the P.T. dispenser. SHE thought you might be fixing some fabulous treats for the two of you to share! ❤😂. Woof!
That medium fry is small is hell. I haven't bought fast food in a decade and now I know why.
The hole in the hamburger had me dying 😂
That paper towel dispenser is so high tech man, I could whip out that cleaner grab a paper towel and clean off my bowling ball instantly while I'm drunk
To get the small cup out you'd have to be sure you had your handy-dandy "Leatherman" style multitool and use the pliers part...
FINALLY! That phone wristband makes it possible for us to finally have a wrist computer like in the movies and games. Biggest phone invention ever 😂.
Only it had some kind of sturdy snapp off and on.
I’ve been using a simple human soap dispenser for dish soap next to our kitchen sink for years and love it. It’s the battery powered one and when it finally dies I’ll replace it with the rechargeable version. I also have their rechargeable vanity mirror which is great. Their products are crazy expensive but seem to be designed very well.
I think the straw might work better if it came up from the bottom of the container to block those crumbs.
I think he had it in wrong also!
The straw was blocked by the Mcdonald cup wedged in. If he was using it correctly like the second time and pouring his drink in the straw would fit correctly and block the hole.
I was rather shocked the day I'd found out that a 6-volt battery is just a box filled with AAs!!😂😂😂
It's sorcery & shocked me when I found out a few years ago. I don't know if I can trust anything anymore...😊
NO. What a scam!
Hey, that wrist phone holder could be handy for cutting grass. I have a riding mower and often want to have easy access to my phone. Could be a use for it 🤷♂️😁👍
We’re a little miffed as a family. We own THREE simple human “first gen” paper towel holders, where the center doesn’t remove- looks identical, but doesn’t come out! Also, one of ours hit the floor (kids, man!) and the base shattered. (Turns out it’s cement). They were not very friendly about a warranty claim, but gave us a one-time courtesy.
I feel the color changing is not attractive on the cup, not that holding that cup is attractive anyways lol.
I thought the inner cup had leaked for a second.
There's precious little to like about that thing.
those battery adapters have been around since at least the 80s. Posibly convenient but I have the opposite problem - always have tons of AA but rarely any AAA
"I am eating and drinking with one hand" immediately uses the other hand to eat. xD
More things that you have saved me money on.
I could see the phone holder being useful for using navigation/ trail guides while biking. I've always worried that the handlebar mounted holders won't hold a phone if the terrain gets too rough.
Also, could you review the battery adapters that let you turn a battery operated device into a wall powered device? I had a double A adaptor that I used for a battery operated timer and have wondered if there was more applications/ different sizes that made sense to get. Or maybe rechargeable batteries of some sort?
I suspect you’re supposed to position the non floppy part of the straw in the cup before you put on the snack tray. That might solve the “food falling thru the hole” problem.
I remember you testing a car-condiment holder that attached to the air vents in the dash
The nice thing about the battery converters is that they should eliminate battery leaks in products you don't use or check very often. Perhaps well worth the cost.
My thoughts are with a drink in the bottom your food will get cold from the ice underneath the food.
Heat rises, cold sinks, and there's enough of an air gap in between that I doubt the food would get cold any faster than it would just on its own. There are also plenty of other things you could put there that wouldn't matter so much, like nuts, pretzels, potato chips, etc.
That drink cup with a snack tray is a common fixture in some Asian countries movie theaters. The only difference is that the movie theater version is disposable. It is made for snacks and a drink not for things that are necessarily hot.
First, the wrist phone holder isn't particularly intended for someone who has a phone almost as big as a tablet. 🤣
Secondly, it's supposed to act as a temporary case, and not intended for a cased phone. 🤣🤣
Third, it's intended more for runners and joggers who don't have pockets, afraid it will bounce around in their pockets, or afraid it will bounce out of their pockets while running or jogging. 🤣🤣🤣
It's not really intended for people with pockets, who want to go for a walk, with a phone the size of a small tablet that's in a case. They do make it big enough for those joggers and runners with big phones though...
That phone holder would work better with the phone on the inside of your arm
Came here to say the same thing. Makes a lot more sense to me.
The phone wristband reminds me of a fallout pip boy. That has costume possibilities!
I have basically that same phone holder wrist band and I use it religiously for when I go on my runs. I love it, and I use it with my wired headphones. It's perfect for when you're exercising. It's not meant to be an everywhere every day use object. It has a specific purpose, and I find it works excellently for that purpose.
I think the best unmentioned feature of that paper towel holder is the fact it will keep the towels from unraveling when using it outdoors on picnics or cleaning car windows, etc.
An absolute NO to the drink/snack thing! People keep trying to sell items they think we need - but we don’t!!!
Just as a PSA:
While AAA batteries are 1.5 volt cells like AA batteries, they have much less capacity (mah) than a AA does.
If you use the conversion sleeves do not expect equivalent battery life. If you use them in a AA device that eats batteries, expect it to eat them much faster.
When you put the cup in the cup and realized there was no way to get it out, it made my day.
I've been watching since around the Atomic Beam lantern review, Loved watching your progression and growth through the years! Keep up the awesome reviews!
That wristband is perfect for strapping your phone to stuff to make videos.
I'm totally appreciating your sound effects for the floppy part of the straw!😂
I needed some AA's and only had triple A's so I took aluminum foil and finished it up with that until I went to the store the next day. Those battery cases would definitely come in handy in a crunch. The phone band would be a good idea but, if it made your wrist sweat then it would not be for me. I liked the paper towel holder , but I'm not spending that much.
Finally a normal video today. Since I came home from work I've been getting insane recommendations.
Like a African pastor who can't say, "In the Beginning".😭
I couldn't help but Laugh hard.😂
Link please. I need absurd in my life right now.
You out walking with the phone on your wrist gave me old 90s tech vibes.
Just a guess, but I think the flexible part of the straw goes in the cup and where the two parts meet, that will squeeze into the hole and block it.
If you look in the earlier parts, if no cup is inserted, there is enough depth for the straw length.
Those AAA to AA converters are used mainly in Gaming wireless mice because they are lighter than normal AA Batteries
There was not enough Bailey in this video. More Bailey please!🤗
A breathable mesh material would help with the phone wristband and sweaty arms. Of course, you could also use one of those silly USB fans and run it off your phone's USB port. :D
I had 2 of those paper towel holders. Arms broke on both after a few months. I usually use Costco rolls of towels so that’s not the problem. Great reviews as always James and , Let’s go Oilers !😂
A trucker living off mostly McDonalds, KFC and Popeyes would find the cup and bowl in one combo amazing! Now you can drive and eat at the same time.
Ludicrous, everyone knows truckers only eat filet mignon and caviar.
I think the wrist strap for your phone is unnecessary when you're walking and don't have your hands full.
On a bike, it seems really helpful. And because your hands are full, you don't have much choice but to put it away. Also, the weight doesn't matter because your hands are on the handlebars.
I have a problem with the second product, who wants their salty food sitting above their beverage just so the salt can fall into their beverage?
And hot food over a cold drink might not be that great unless you eat fast.
Does Gatorade taste alright to you? Cuz Gatorade has like 10x as much salt as could reasonably fall into a drink by accident. Maybe if they were super over salted fries, it’s mostly the fact it takes a lot of salt to start tasting it in a drink
Those absolute monsters who eat sweet and salty things at the same time might like it. LOL
The wrist phone holders is extremely common amongst streamers because they have chat on it at all times while streaming IRL. Rave girls who wear no clothing also use it to carry their phone I've seen. Makes it hard to lose your phone or get it stolen.
Those AAA to AA converters are popular in the gaming mouse community. They like to use lithium AAA batteries in that adapter for a light AA power source.
You can save quite a few grams doing this! And mice don't have really high power consumption.
Where I grew up, if you had that cup full of fries and chicken, standing in the parking lot you would've been attacked by seagulls in 1 minute or less and that's city or country. Hahaha.
your videos are great, thanks for consistently reviewing such a wide variety of interesting products. i laughed out loud at your shock when your drink got stuck in the snack cup. i totally loved that paper towel dispenser!! would really be useful. id definitely get it IF i could afford it.
"Battery drawer" how do you not have a "Battery Daddy". One of the best as seen on TV gadgets I have. Laughed when I got it but now the whole family knows where to steal my batteries from.
I think the cup would be good for kids. Put the whole happy meal in it and hand it back to the kids
The phone wristband seem a fantastic idea if you wanna act like you're a cyborg. Type with one hand onto your phone. 😂 I would just have fun with it.
I have a SimpleHuman towel dispenser on my kitchen wall and love it. Doesn't have the spray bottle which is kind of cool, so may have to pick one of those up as well.
All right James, you did the " blahhhh" thing with the straw! It's been a while, but it came back around...great video as always 👍 Happy Monday 🎉
I've had a couple of phone holders very similar to the phone wristband, though I've never used them on my wrist. I put the phone on my upper arm while I'm running. The thing I really like about this style of phone holder is that it works with any phone, with or without a case. Even if you have two different phones, you can just use the same holder. It also doesn't cover the screen so there aren't any issues using the phone while it's in the holder. I'm on my second one now after using the first one for over 4 years before it finally broke. I agree that it feels like you're about to tear apart the rubber, but it holds up a lot better than you think it will. There are several Amazon listings for the same type of product and I can't guarantee that they're all the same quality, but they do seem to be basically identical.
I can actually see my kids using the cup because they struggle to hold on to their meals in the car.
came for the products…stayed for the chill music
The ridge on the straw in the drink/snack cup should be on the bottom (in the drink, not sticking out of the top). The idea is to keep the straw from being pulled out. Slide the silicone part of the straw down to to seal the gap, that way no crumbs will end up in the drink.
James you crack me up some times! Quote of the day "It's so asymmetrical"; this made me LOL 😊
The good news when you get stuck in the waiting area of a fast food joint is that you’ll be getting something freshly made, rather than something that’s been sitting under the heat lamp for Lord knows how long. I’m always REALLY happy when I have to wait for fries because they come out hot and crispy rather than sad and saggy. LOL.
Re: waiting for your food at McDonald's, there's a simple solution. Just refuse to pull up. You'll be surprised at how quickly they get your food to you. I always wait at the window in the drive through.
To clean your outside plastic table, is a dish sponge with dish soap and hot water. Use cloth to wipe down. You will love the difference.
The bonus of those battery is that if the battery goes bad it's not going to corrode the rest of the inside of your electronic.
I enjoy your reviews a lot; they are helpful.. You often review things I've seen online or considered buying. Plus, I like your humor. It's entertaining.
I have the Simple Human paper towel thingie, but not the cleaner insert version. I received it from my son who’d gotten it for his own home, but because they use Viva paper towels, it was useless (the towel just tears). We’re a Bounty household, so it’s awesome!
70$ for a paper towel holder with a spray bottle is insane. Its fkn criminal really 😂 lock that CEO up for life
I've had ideas for wrist/arm-mounting a phone for like a decade now, and I wonder if it would work a bit better having the phone on the inside of your arm instead of the outside. That's always been my mental vision of it. It would be a lot easier to answer a phone call that way as well if you needed too. Then again if you have headphones or bluetooth earbuds with a mic I guess you don't really need to hold it to your head anyway. You also wouldn't need to reach over and rotate it as often since it's easier to just do that with your arm if it's on the inside compared to the outside.
Yup my first thought as well was trying to see if anyone else had this idea. Only thing I’m not sure of is how easy it would be to strap it on that way. I’m not picturing in my mind but hopefully he can update video and try it.
Wrapping a new phone to your wrist with few rubber bands gives me too much anxiety.
Man, you walking around the neighborhood brings back memories. I used to live in Bullhead AZ and would drive through Henderson on my way to do shopping. All the houses and neighborhoods look the same there. Really cool to see as you come over the mountain.
Earliest I've ever been to one of your videos man. I've had the Eneloop batteries and the adapters (D cell adapters and the AA adapters as well) for the last 6 years now. I always recommend those.
Between you and project farm we can find reviews of almost everything. 👏 awesome
I think the notch on the straw for that snack cup is meant to go under the lid so it acts both as a way to block the hole and to prevent the straw from slipping out.
The AAA adapter is useful to toss in my EDC bag. Doesn't matter that they wouldn't last as long, it works in a pinch
Totally agree on the cup thing. Ready for the next video!!
I've used a different brand of phone strap that went above the biceps. That one also had a quick-detach, so once it was mounted, you could quickly clip/unclip it without undoing the whole mount.
I wonder how many people try to use the spray bottle without removing it from the paper towel dispenser. 😂
Great Reviews Thank you
I have those AAA adapters and my biggest problem is that they are not quite the right shape so depending upon what you're using them in they won't fit.
I still think they're worth acquiring because in the cases where you can use them it's nice to have them if you need them. Just remember AAA batteries have less energy so they will die quicker.
Like I would only ever use them for example in an Xbox One controller where the batteries are just sitting there pretty much but I wouldn't stick them inside the holder of an Xbox 360 controller.
Also every once in a while the pointy bit is too long on the end at least of the ones I have.
Use that paper towel holder to hide valuables/narcotics...no one would ever look there!
that paper towel holder is a pretty cool idea, but $70? No thanks.
That cup seems like the perfect thing to take to a sports game...
Sigh… after watching so many of your videos, I can confirm that you are the king of purchasing expensive useless items. Where do you store them all? or do you return them? The batteries can be solved by adding a piece of foil to the AAA battery. Don’t lose heart, we still find you entertaining. 😊