A Time In Plague

Multiple Armband Review!

Hello everyone,

Today I am going to be comparing multiple armbands.

The first is the Armband by Bolt.

Well, let me be honest here. It’s not the number 1 quality running armband. And there’s a simple reason to that: I’ve tried over 10 armbands and this comes to be better than most but not the best. The point is, that just like phone cases or screen protectors or even selfie sticks, armbands are a really popular item and there’s a lot of them out there. The company surely took time to make their product and that is reflected in the build quality of the armband. With adequate amount of holes for headphones (there are four, 1 in each corner so that you can put your phone anyway you want, and the headphones will come out with bending or anything). I tested it out and yes, it is sweat resistant.

But here’s the part I don’t like about this. It’s ONLY an iPhone 6 armband. It unfortunately doesn’t work well with my Moto X, Moto G, Fire Phone, and it’s obviously too big for my ipod touch so I can’t count that. But the fire phone is the same screen size as the iphone, in fact, their total face size is exactly the same. On the other hand, this isn’t advertised as a 4.7 inch phone armband, but a iPhone 6 armband, so I can’t really hold the makers against this. Nevertheless, this might be something they could work on.

In the end, this is a great armband for the price. It’s not a “you get what you pay for”, because trust me, you are getting way more. So while this isn’t going to be my favorite armband, it could be exactly what you are looking for, because the quality won’t disappoint. Rating: 9/10

Next, I am going to be reviewing the Armband by Airbundle. Guess what? We have the same problem. It’s an only for Iphone 6 armband. But there is something that’s wrong with this is that there aren’t enough headphone openings. Only 1 in the bottom. At least the bolt one has four, one on each side! Rating: 7/10

Lastly, I am going to be reviewing the armband by Alaska Bear Inc. This is a great armband. Unlike other armbands, this is finally one that works well with the amazon fire phone. If you need to buy one armband, this is the one that it should be. Rating 10/10

Happy buying!

(GIVEAWAY!!!) Tech Review #2 -- Pecham Car Charger

8/22/2015

Hello everyone,

Today, I am going to be reviewing the Pecham Car charger (http://www.amazon.com/Charger-PECHAM-PS-135-Aluminum-Android/dp/B00VB9JGOU).

There are so many good things about this, it’s impressive! First off, most car chargers have either one or two ports. But this one goes beyond the traditional charger with 3 charging ports! Now I’m not a big fan of chinese company products, but this is actually a high quality product (unlike the charging wire that you can read about in my first tech review!). Even after hours on use, it does not get hot! And the best part is that it actually charges my Ipad 3, which NO car charger has been able to do up till now. If you’re looking for something cheap that does the job REALLY well, then you need to go for this charger. Please note that I received this charger in exchange for my honest review, and that the seller had no influence on this review.

Now, the seller has also asked me to host a giveaway of this car charger!!!! So, here are the rules:

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Good luck to all of you! The winner will be decided by tomorrow!

God's Eye book review

8/14/2015

Hello everyone,

Alongside other reviews, as I stated before, my book reviews will continue on! Right now, I am also in the process of reading God's Eye by A.J. Scudiere . So far, it's not a bad book. But, I haven't read much into it. So once I have finished it, I will update you all on wheather or not it is a good read.

The engagement ring, the wedding ring, the suffering, and 2 more!

8/14/15

Hello everyone,

Today I’m going to be reviewing a set of 5 silicon rings that were sent to me by Steadfast Active Products for free in exchange for an unbiased review. The rings can be found at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0105UU3I8 .

Not much to say: this is a great deal. You get 5 fantastic quality rings, as other people have mentioned, for the price of one! Just look at some of the other options (scroll up) in “sponsored products related to this item” and you will see the bargain that you are getting. The rings are comfortable and well made, and arrived in a secure package, very quickly, thanks to amazon prime.

Highly recommended!

As always, if you have any questions, please post them in the comments below.

Tech Review #1

8/11/2015

Hello everyone,

Today I get to post my first tech review! I am extremely exited but also kind of sad. The first thing that I have for review is an Apple charger made by reach cables (found @ http://www.amazon.com/Foot-Long-iPhone-iPad-Charging/dp/B00W4OJIF8).

I guess before I start I should mention that I received this charger for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Let's start off with the positives. It's got a design that I haven't seen before, a thick rope like consistency. And it's 10 feet long, which trust me, is pretty long. BUT. The cons far outweigh the pros.

First off, that rope like feel. It looks good on the outside, but when you touch it and play around with it, not so much. It's really rough. And that doesn't mean it's a strong cord. Which brings me to my next point. This is a chineese CHEAPLY made cable which is NOT approved by Apple. If anything were to happen to your device or to you as a reason of this 3rd party cord, Apple would do nothing to help you out.

I am not happy that my first review has to be a negative one, however, the reality is the reality. So in my honest opinion, do NOT buy this cord.

Life of Irrational Choices --> Part 1

8/11/2015

**Note: This is the first part in 2 of the review of "Life of Irrational Choices" by Apoorv Vishnoi (for more details look at my previous post)**

One of the most important things when writing any piece of literature is a good intro, or as most of my english teachers referred to them as: hooks. You have to be able to hook your reader into reading something and you have to do if fairly quickly. And Apoorv did an awesome job at that. In just a couple of paragraphs, Apoorv has convinced me to read the rest of his novel (a sample version aka the first few lines are available at his website @ http://www.loirc.com/). When you go to his website, there's going to be something that's going to catch your eyes, and that's the chart of his "life growth". While mine isn't exactly like that, I could see my life's growth somewhat mirroring what he experienced. And the narrative voice is so casual and understanding of the reader while telling his story that I was immediately hooked. I am looking forward to receiving the book and reading it. Till then, ADIOS!

A new start

8/11/2015

I have decided to keep pursing some writing on this blog. I will now change the main focus of this blog from book discussions to more of books, products, and tech reviews. But books were the start of this blog, and they will always be the essence. So let me start off with one! I recently got the opportunity to read "The Life of Irrational Choices" by Apoorv Vishnoi in exchange for this review. This blog will work in two steps. The first is a preview section, where I have read the introduction to the book, and I will talk about that. And the second section will be an overall review, which I will publish upon obtaining and reading the book as a whole.