PITAKA Argyle: two weeks on my blue iPhone 17 Pro
Two weeks with Burgundy and Lava Black: better little-finger comfort, a camera-ring surprise, fingerprints and case-on versus case-off charging to 80%.
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Hands-on reviews
Every product below was used for an original review. I identify the exact tested version, what worked in daily use and where an Amazon listing differs from my sample.
ESR CryoBoost: long-term iPhone 17 Pro retest
Several months with the same charger, now with iPhone 17 Pro charging results, quiet fan operation and an AirPods positioning annoyance.
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ALPAKA Flow Satchel 4L CLOGTWO Edition
A compact satchel I used for a Canon R6 Mark II, two lenses and a few hours of street photography.
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KUXIU K1 Ultra 10,000mAh
K1 Ultra 10,000mAh tested with iPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch and AirPods; bulky, with slower wireless charging.
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NuPhy Air75 V3
Compact Air75 V3 tested in UK ISO with Brown switches on Mac and Windows, including 2.4 GHz gaming.
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ALPAKA Elements Backpack Pro X-Pac
A lightweight 24-liter X-Pac backpack tested for everyday tech carry, work and light travel.
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Keychron M7 8K Wireless Mouse
A week on Mac and Windows: measured 67g weight, glass tracking, and a clear explanation of what the 8K polling claim does and does not prove.
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Keychron K5 QMK Version 2 ISO
Full-size, low-profile K5 QMK V2 ISO with Brown switches tested for a week on Mac; stable Bluetooth, but no 2.4 GHz receiver.
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ESR CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1
A foldable 3-in-1 charger tested at the desk with an iPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch and AirPods, including fan-on and fan-off charging results.
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