Back To School? Or perhaps more learning at home? Either way, check out the new Acer Spin 3.

This 2020 Acer Spin 3is a versatile notebook that offers tablet mode and “tent-mode” for viewing lessons, game, videos, etc. It bendable because of it's 360-degree dual-torque hinge. It has a great 14" Full HD IPS Screen. There is a built-in garage for the active stylus using Wacom AES technology, which keeps it safe from being misplaced. It also charges it for up to 90 minutes of use in just 15 seconds. It’s powered by 10th Generation Intel Core processors and Acer says it delivers up to 12 hours of battery life. It has an integrated fingerprint reader, web cam, microphone, stereo speakers, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 and Thunderbolt 3. The Thunderbolt 3 connector can be used for charging, connecting multiple 4k displays, and ultra-quick data transfer with speeds up to 40 Gbps. It has HDMI out and a combo audio port. Plus it's housed in a stylish and durable aluminum chassis. The Spin 3 is available starting at $500 and is sold at various retailers including WalMart, Amazon and Costco. There are many options so make sure you compare models carefully.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/zkYWVNYZF-w

Retail links: Amazon doesn't seem to be the best price for this so check elsewhere:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Convertible-Fingerprint-Rechargeable-SP314-54N-50W3/dp/B0866PDL8W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=SP314-54N&qid=1595619573&sr=8-1As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more. But Walmart beats this Amazon price.

Walmart was less $ for better features: https://tinyurl.com/TGW-Walmart-Acer2020Spin3  (I have no association with Walmart, I just think it's a way better price than Amazon.)

It's also at Costco and other retailers. 

Another Excellent, Yet Inexpensive LED Gooseneck Lamp.

A couple of weeks ago I talk about a new LED gooseneck clip lamp I bought and liked a lot. Leo, and it seems many others, bought one or more of them. (I bought two.) About a week after I bought them, I got an email from Amazon with info about another gooseneck lamp I might like, the BOHON Clamp Lamp Reading Light. It sounded great, and of course I bought one right away. It has many of the exact same features as the previous lamp I talked about with Leo. Namely, 3 Lighting Modes & 10 Brightness Levels. You can select from 3 color temperatures: warm white light (3000K), natural light (4500K) and cool white light (6500K). Each lighting mode has 10 brightness dimming levels, for a total of 30 illumination modes. Clip on bedside, headboard, shelf, desk, etc. The 1st difference with this lamp is the clip is much bigger and can open to about 2” wide. (You can do the same with the other model, but the gooseneck is shorter, roughy 14” vs 18”. Both include an AC adapter and both can be plugged into a USB port on a computer, or according the description, into an external battery charger! The bigger one is brighter with a 3 1/4” vs 1 1/2” diameter globe. Both are LED, so no need to replace the bulb. (And you can't anyway.) I don't know how valuable it is, but the bigger one has 1 Minute Auto-off Timer. I guess if you want time to leave the room you hold the off switch for about 3 seconds and it will activate. (OMG, the little does that too.) The 1st lamp I bought doesn't seem to have this, but the larger model says: “Once you turn the button on, computer desk lights resumes your last used brightness and color temperature settings.” One final word. This lamp is much bigger, so it wouldn't be nearly as convenient as the smaller one if you plan on taking it on a trip, to school, to the office, etc. Again the price is low. Under $20 as of 8/8/20.

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Meet A Really Versatile LED Goose Neck Clip Lamp.

This compact goose-neck clip lamp offers 3 Color Modes (3000K, 4500K & 6500K) plus 10 levels of brightness, so you can create 30 illumination modes. Be aware that the light itself is on the small side, about 1.5" across, but it puts out a nice amount of light. The company says the box contains a UL Certified Adapter, which is much safer than the other adapters. Besides the AC adapter, this clip light has a 4.8 feet USB cord which you can easy to plug into any available USB port. (You can use a external battery pack too. I tried it for a just about ten minutes and it worked fine.) The 360° flexible gooseneck (about 15" long) allows you to adjust your clip light to direct the light wherever you want. And it stays in place, unlike many lamps I've used where the head keeps creeping downward. The Clamp-on Lamp provides high CRI (90+) LED beads, brings you a clear and bright lighting effect while also restoring the color of an object. MSRP $16.99. It was a bit cheaper than that on Amazon. I already bought two of them.

Check the latest price:

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2F6OGjZ  (That listing now shows you have a choice of a black or white lamp. When I bought it, it was only available in black.

Anker's Soundcore Flare 2 waterproof Bluetooth speaker with lots of pulsating LED lights!

The Flare 2 is the latest addition to feature 360° Sound with dual drivers and passive radiators combined to provide 20W of sound in all directions. Unlike earlier models, this one has light rings on the base and top to provide beat-driven lighting. (Your choice of six, via the app.) IPX7 Waterproof as you'll in this week's show. PartyCast Technology: Link over 100 Flare 2 portable Bluetooth speakers to a single device. You'll see that too in this week's show. 12-Hour Playtime and built in mic for phone use. Battery Capacity: 5200mAh Charge Time: 3.5 hrs, not 4.5 as I say in the video. Best of all is the price, $69. I believe the 1^st Flare was $99.00. There are four versions of the Flare now, but only the Flare 2 offers top & bottom LED lighting.

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

Complete Linus Tech Tips “I Threw A Party And No One Came” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=276&v=OmDAIeWDqt0&feature=emb_logo

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3fjEQrn 

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Hot Weather Getting To Your Kids? Check Out The Cooling QPAU Kid's Streaming Fountain.

It's not a swimming pool, but something the company calls a splash or sprinkler play mat. I purchased the QPAU Sprinkler Play Mat on Amazon. Kids love to play with water, especially during the hot weather, so this an easy way to let them do that. This 68" Splash Play Mat inflates and sprays water when connected to a garden hose. (No air pump needed.) It's designed to be placed on lawns so it's soft underneath for kid's play. The spray can be adjusted by the water pressure feeding the hose. It's great for hot weather fun for young kids age 3 to 5 (& up!). No where does the company mention how thick the PVC for the splash pad is, but online review mention, probably not rugged enough for dogs to play in. MSRP: $29.99, but it is usually selling for less online.

QPAU Video Kids Playing: https://youtu.be/MGwZALeWFQE

Giz Wiz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iOdrpNlRGU&feature=youtu.be

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