[Updated] GoSho: World's Most Powerful Mini HD Projector First Look

GoSho was described as a portable projector that could be connected wirelessly (Airplay, Miracast, DLNA) or with HDMI and USB, making it easy to view and share any kind of entertainment.

Supposed to arrive in August of 2018 but arrived on the 10th of January 2019.

Brief reasoning behind the delay:

Aug 19, 2018 - there was a project update that there were Texas Instruments DLP3435 chip shortages, would arrive in October, so November delivery on their side.

Nov 2.. they got the chips, 5 to 8 days to assemble.

Nov 23, 2018 Quality control issue. (More on that later) Yesterday our quality control team did a review of completed GoShos that revealed a number of GoShos had been damaged during transport due to insufficient strength of the packaging. Once discovered, the GoShos already in the distribution facility were immediately recovered and are currently being transported back to the factory for inspection. Parallel to this, our design team is already in the process of designing new packaging with increased strength to better protect GoSho during shipping.



Dec 6, 2018

It’s expected that tracking numbers for ALL units will be sent to backers before December 20th. This means backers will receive tracking numbers for shipping within the next 2 weeks.

So what has been happening since our last update? We received the previously shipped GoSho units and identified the broken units. These broken units have been completely dismantled and are currently being manufactured again. We also finished the design of the improved packaging and half of the GoSho units have been repackaged and are awaiting shipping.




Dec 21, 2018

All our GoShos have been completed and were expecting to ship today, but after running the quality tests (when units are tested for an extended eight-hour period to test internal components), we discovered that 20% of the units contained slightly tilted stand covers (as seen on the first image below). We are replacing these affected parts and all GoShos will be ready to ship this coming Monday.

Dec 24, 2018

We have been processing shipping from the factory the first 538 units to backers since this morning(please see the photos below!). In total, we will be shipping 2,300 units to separate address in more than 100 countries. It has a lot of work, but we still have confidence to complete it well.


Mine did not get to the sorting facility until 2019/1/2 21:19:35


✓ Bright 180 ANSI LUMENS - Not sure ( I guess it's over 100 Lumen)
✓ Extended 4-hour playtime - Nope, Only 2:05 (two hours, 5 minutes in eco mode)
✓ 200-inch widescreen display - Close, I got to about 160 inches
✓ Auto-keystone correction - Yes
✓ Alexa & Google Assistant compatible - No (There's no Bluetooth setting that I could find)
✓ Stream from smartphones or computers - It was really clunky and only lasted for about 45 seconds

The GoSho arrived in foam wrapped box in a soft plastic bag, similar to what clothing would arive in the mail. Not a $300 projector. I took pictures

Now for a quick review.

The GoSho 1.0 OS (linux) that was supposed to have Youtube, Netflix, Web Browser and access to the Google Play Store. - It's nothing more than a Linux os with a HDMI pass-thru, video player, mp3 player and photo viewer.

Only Exists in an Alternate Reality

Tech Specs

I could play 1080p 30 fps video with no problems.
1080p 60 fps video had immediate audio sync issues with frame drops and stuttering audio.

4k 30 and 60 fps didn't even load.


The audio was actually decent.

Photo viewing was not sharp and the colors were muted. I'm the photographer, so I know what the originals looked like.

The HDMI Passthru partially works.  My FireTV Pendant boots with the Firetv, but I'm guessing when the HDCP kicks in, Gosho does not meet the HDCP requirements and the HDMI stream is killed.

Video Below:

What The Menus Really Look Like:

I'm really hoping that there's a firmware update soon for Miracast, Airplay, and DLNA. If not, this will be a very expensive paperweight.  Similar products are on Amazon for $30.

Living A Slim GaN Life

I got a little surprise for Christmas from my parents.  I wasn't expecting them to use my Amazon Wishlist but they did and they got me a Ravpower 45W GaN Wall Charger. Gallium Nitride (GaN) allows the circuitry in chargers to be much smaller.  You can read more in the whitepaper here.

I thought my Google Pixel USB-C to AC Adapter was small, but the RavPower Wall Charger was just obscenely small. It can charge my Google Pixelbook, Pixel, Pixel 3, Nintendo Switch, Razer Stealth just fine. 

They're getting smaller, minus the actual USB-C cable.  I'll put it thru some tests over the next few weeks to see how it holds up.

Currently $54.99 with a 3 off coupon.  Anker has a 27-watt variant, but it doesn't meet my wattage requirements for my laptops.

QIPLUS: 3-in-1 Global Wireless Charger & Powerbank Review

QIPLUS: 3-in-1 Global Wireless Charger Powerbank Review


I was in the market for a Wireless Charger Powerbank with USB-C Power Delivery, USB-A and passthru charging.



I have the CVIDA Qi Wireless Charger 10000mAh Power Bank https://amzn.to/2LJhvRC that only works with the iPhone 8/X and Samsung Galaxy Phones.  Also, I couldn't get the Passthru charging to work and USB-C Power Delivery didn't work.

Along came the QiPlus on Indiegogo, so I backed and got it shipped unfortunately in 5 weeks.

Had I known it would have taken 5 weeks to get here I would have just ordered from Amazon.

Apparently, it's a white label qi power bank with an extra long power cord.  It's been available on Amazon since June 1st, 2018 (Link).  Amazon is providing fulfillment.

It's nothing special.

It takes Display never gets to 100%

It doesn't have USB-C Power Delivery, so if your laptop has more than a 6700 mAH battery, then it will charge the Qiplus. Both my Pixelbook and Razer Stealth laptops charge the Qiplus.

I think the coil in my Nexus 5 stopped working and it isn't up for wireless charging tricks anymore.

(Update 12/24/2018)

I was plagued with failing usb-c cables and the common source was the Qiplus. 

I emailed their support team and got the following statement:

The Port type C is only used as input port which can only be used to charge the Qiplus product itself. It is not designed as an output port and cannot be used to charge other devices.

I would have not purchased the thing if I'd known that :-(

SHAPL Suitcase & Backpack First Look

SHAPL Suitcase & Backpack First Look

I have more luggage, yeah!   It's not like I need more luggage.  I backed the SHAPL Suitcase & Backpack 3pc. Full Set on Indiegogo back in July.  It came right on time just before Christmas Travel.   I'll have a full review after Christmas.


It comes with the following items:

3 x Bluetooth Tracker
1 x 20" Carry-On Suitcase
1 x 25" Full-Size Suitcase
1 x Backpack
4 x 26-Letter Alphabet Sticker Set


I would have to say just with unboxing and setting up the bluetooth trackers, it's the most well packed piece of luggage that I've purchased.   The box was beaten up from Korea, but the luggage was perfect.

I look benign, but I'm a Matryoshka doll hiding another suitcase and backpack.

Here's the bluetooth tracker.  You'll need new CR2032 3V Litihum batteries.

Compartments, compartments!

Shoe compartment

20" and 25" next to each other

Instructions

Here's the backpack.  It's more like a briefcase with shoulder straps.

Laptop compartment

USB-A Port on the Bottom

Here's the usb-a cable to attach to a battery pack.

Tucking the straps in

Backpack on the handle using the luggage strap.

It has the little rubber feet to lay on its side.


Here's what the app looks like:

Baubax 2.0 Bomber Review

I'm an original Baubax 1.0 Blazer back in 2015 and received the blazer on 4/19/2016.  The blazer was really underwhelming.  The "wrinkle free" fabric wrinkled very easily, the neck pillow was awkward, the gloves made putting on the jacket really hard. The major con was that it required dry cleaning!

Here's a picture of me on a plane wearing the blazer with the inflated neck pillow.

Felt Boa Constrictor Neck Pillow

You can see that the neck pillow looks like a felt boa constrictor choking me and the headphone routing doesn't always work.  I gave up on the internal routing and just kept in my shirt pocket.

ScottyVest noticed the complaints of customers and offered a 30% off coupon on a ScottyVest.  Thanks ScottyVest.

Fast Forward to February 2018 and Bauxbax announces the 2.0 minus the blazer.  I backed on Kickstarter and received on November 1st 2018. I've had 3 full days to wear and decided to give a review.

That's Me

Hood Up, Built-In Gloves Down

Eye Mask Down

Better Packaging (Delayed Delivery by 3 Months)

Jacket, Collapsable Water Bottle, Foot Rest, Blanket

Passive Noise-Reducing Ear Plugs

Retractable Keychain with Whistle-Bottle Opener

Apple AirPod Straps

The built-in gloves are still in the way and are harder to slip your hands thru the open hole, but now the problem is the velcro scratching.

Old Button vs New Velcro Fastener

Eye mask now has a button to hold in place

Overall, 2.0 is much improved. Keep up the good work Baubax. There are still some fit and finish issues, but I'm not embarrassed to wear this one.


Pros
Better Fit (A medium is a men's medium and not an extra-small)
Much Warmer
Pockets Galore
Eye mask now has a button to hold in place
Improved sunglass pocket and microfiber cloth
Improved detachable hood


Cons
Eye mask now lets in too much light
Built-in glove velco scratches the hand
AirPod Strap rubber is starting to tear on day 3
Hidden Neck Pillow takes some work to use


Update 11-5-2018.


I found the photo of the extremely small gloves that were included in the Bomber 1.0 Order.

Quite Laughable