We start this week’s show with the Sprocket Select, a portable photo printer from HP.

When I inquired as to the market for these devices, here’s what I found out. According to HP, the Sprocket printers as a whole appeal to a younger crowd (60 percent of Sprocket users are under 25, says the company), and overwhelmingly women (87 percent). The original Sprocket (now in its second generation), with its tiny prints, is geared to the youngest group (Gen Z), while the Sprocket Select targets millennials interested in sharing and cataloguing experiences, with its larger print size and an assortment of journals, albums, memory books, frames, and stickers offered as accessories. The HP Sprocket SelectInstant Photo Printer prints photos on Zink sticky-backed paper via an iOS or Android app. Connect with the HP Sprocket app using Bluetooth, and print photos 30% larger, 2.3” X 3.4”, than those of the original HP Sprocket. The printer includes 10 sheets of HP Zink photo paper. Be aware the HP prints via Bluetooth only, there’s no WiFi, or even offer NFC which some printer offer as an option. I must admit the prints from the Sprocket Select are the best I’ve seen from Zink photo printers I’ve used. As of 1/2/20 it was under $100 on Amazon.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/ka3rPCeWxdM

Company video: https://www.amazon.com/HP-Sprocket-Select-Portable-Printer/dp/B07SXVJFYN

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Every week in December Chad has been doing a ‘gadget extra’. Chad’s extra this week is the Oreo ID! What is that you ask? Well, we all know Oreo has been big in releasing all kinds of special Oreo flavors and colors. But now they’re doing something completely different! Oreo will let you customize your own Oreos online with an almost mind-numbing number of options. Among them are choosing from eight different creme filling colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, or white. You can decide if you want your Oreo’s dipped in white or dark fudge. But wait there’s more. You can add sprinkles, add a photo or even text to the top of your custom cookie. Pricing is a bit complicated. For example you can choose between a minimum order of 20 one-count boxes, a minimum of five four-count boxes, or a 12-count or 24-count box option. Got that? Well, maybe not without a calculator. As you’ll see on this week’s show Chad surprised me with his own custom-designed Giz Wiz Oreo Cookies! He said they taste delicious! Before he eats them all, I think he ordered two dozen, he promises to send me a few. We’ll see.

https://www.oreo.com/oreoid-1

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A friend said this device is amazing and I should buy one. So I did! First, a bit of info from the company: This Ovely Shiatsu Back & Neck Pain Relief Massager Deep Kneading with Heat Pain Relief gives you the ultimate massage experience with its ergonomic design and heat therapy technology that soothes sore muscles and knots. The U-shape with unique nodes makes the product perfectly fit for different body parts – neck, shoulder, back, waist, arms, legs and feet. Use it at home, in your car or at the office! 8 kneading rollers. 15-minute auto-off function. Size: 22 x 20 x 7 inches. Includes AC adapter + 12 V DC.

From the Giz Wiz: I found this device to be really big. As you’ll see in this week’s show, it’s kind of unwieldy to place on your neck or other places where you may want to use it. Because it was highly recommended by a friend and the reviews are decent, I guess if it works for you, it doesn’t matter if it’s big and bulky. I personally didn’t find it useful enough to keep.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/osQZ-ZqwxYE

The One I Wanted, But Was Out Of Stock At The Time -Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3oaxcVk  As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

The one I bought on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shiatsu-Back-Neck-Massage-Deep-Kneading-with-Heat-Pain-Relief-Perfect-Gift/174091312066?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649    It was $59.99 on 1/1/21, same price as the friend recommended one. (Not an affiliate link.)

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Here’s what Five Below (where Chad bought his) says about the Traxx Bluetooth Speaker Sunglasses: Check out these super cool sunglasses with built-in bluetooth® wireless speakers! They are one-of-a-kind & an unbelievable price too! Includes built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Play time: up to 2 hours. Material: 90% plastic, 10% metal.

And Chad’s take: Chad couldn’t believe there is even 10% metal in these things. The lenses are more like a cut-up plastic filter that you might put over a light bulb, plus not only is the sound terrible, there’s only one speaker on one side of the glasses! And the play time? Just two hours! A total waste of $7. Luckily, they’re sold out online so you won’t be tempted to buy them. Totally crappy says Chad!

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1812

Hi guys, this is a gadget I have had for a while and think it is great!!! It saves time, money and energy. I hope you like it,

Jeff

Jeff’s video: https://youtu.be/-NInEKN4mJU

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