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Welcome to What Tom’s Guide Tested.
All of these products have passed through the scrutinizing gaze of our expert reviewers, and have been judged.
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That said, you are sacrificing features for the iPhone 16e.
By John Velasco Read John’s fulliPhone 16e review.
Epomaker Split6512
Full disclosure: I write upwards of 8,000 words a week.
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Having been in this role nearly a year(!)
now, I’ve come to realize the importance of having one of thebest mechanical keyboards.
And not just any mech keeb an ergonomic one.
Enter the Epomaker Split65.
And it isnt very expensive either.
There’s a bit of a learning curve.
At the end of eight hours, I was doing 86WPM, which isn’t bad at all.
This flat base means that the coffee grounds spend longer infusing with water, which gives an intense flavor.
Kalita Wave is a patented, iconic coffee dripper.
Constructed from stainless steel and compatible with Kalita-branded frilly filters, the Kalita Wave looks like a beauty.
However, it looks the part, with sleek, corrugated metal and a nice embossed Kalita logo.
The filters are $10 for a pack of 100, which works out at 10 cents a filter.
This is pricier than Hario (by 1 cent) and cheaper than Chemex (by 1 cent).
I would recommend only using Kalita-branded filters, as they have the same flat bottom as the dripper itself.
Off-brand filters will not fit the gear properly, and may result in an uneven, badly-brewed drink.
This could be my new daily driver I just need to get some uber-delicious beans to go with it.
By Erin Bashford Read Erins fullKalita Wave coffee dripper review.
Now, onto the actual camera.
61MP; 5-axis 7.0-stop IBIS; Sonys legendary autofocus system all sound good?
How about when packed into a body the size of an APS-C camera?
The Sony A7CR is a compact powerhouse, delivering phenomenal stills performance in an easy-to-handle body.
Nevertheless, this tiny full frame mirrorless is still an absolute beast.
I mean, just look at how sharp the image below is of Chicagos Union Station.
you might crop right into the Stars and Stripes and it still looks like a full resolution photo.
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Doubtless, the A7CR is an excellent mirrorless camera.
But Im still a bit confused about who its really for.
If youve got 61MP at hand, youll want an EVF that can do it justice.
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I had to give it back to Sony, of course, but I already kinda miss it.
By Pete Wolinski Read Petes fullSony A7CR review.
Camp Snap
A screen-free digital camera?
“You must be joking!”
I hear you say.
I am not, in fact.
And that’s what the Camp Snap Screen-Free is for.
Okay, it doesn’t take thebestphotos but that’s not it’s purpose.
This camera costs just $65, and it’s charm lies in the lo-fi photos it takes.
Think film photos but not on film.
The Camp Snap Screen-Free is a lovable little digital camera for those looking to ditch their smartphones for photography.
It also boasts a long battery life all for just $65.
However, the delayed shutter response results in missed shots, and theres no camera strap included.
The Camp Snap is a lot of fun.
I even got everyone in the office involved!
This handy little product is basically a Hario V60/Kalita Wave + insulated travel mug in one.
If you want to make multiple coffees for a group, sorry, buddy youre out of luck here.
The 11 ounce size means this is firmly a single-serving sized cup.
But hey, its only $34.
Maybe your hiking group could all buy a personal Cuppamoka?
The Wacaco Cuppamoka is an insulated travel mug and pour-over dripper in one.
Its compatible with Hario V60 filters and Wacacos branded filters, which are both compostable.
The coffeemaker brews a delicious, clean coffee, and cleanup afterwards is just as easy.
This is the ideal on-the-go brewer and cup combo.
Cleanup is super easy, even if youre out in the wild.
Wacacos filters are compostable, meaning you could let nature do most of the legwork.
Hey, the coffee grounds will even fertilize plants, so youre actually benefiting the environment.
Wacaco also provide a disc collecting tray, where you’re free to lay the filter during brewing.
I recommend it to everyone with a penchant for camping.
By Erin Bashford Check out Erins fullWacaco Cuppamoka review.
Its simply overpriced for what it is.
Ive tested (granted, pricier) gooseneck kettles with all three of those features.
Simply put, it just doesnt have enough features for its price.
But if you want a basic kettle and can snag it on sale?
However, the pouring feel is intensely satisfying, and the rustic all-metal kettle looks the part.
But without a precise temperature gauge?
It all feels a little useless.
For a basic kettle, the Hario V60 Buono could have been a decent option.
Its not priced as a basic kettle, though its over $80.
And for that reason, I could only award this product a 3* rating.
By Erin Bashford Read Erins fullHario V60 Buono gooseneck kettle review.
