Mordechai Luchins, Author at GeekDad

Review: Bat-Tech by Spin Master Shows Off Batman’s Wonderful Toys

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021Mordechai Luchins

New Batman toys by Spin Master come in all shapes and sizes.

‘He-Man: Revelation’ Air Date Revealed PLUS Advanced Look at Toys

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021Mordechai Luchins

New ‘He-Man’ toys, a new cartoon, and finally a release date. Oh, it’s a good year to be an ’80s kid.

Review: Purple Kids’ Collection – Because Comfort Isn’t Just for Adults

April 2, 2021April 1, 2021Mordechai Luchins

Purple, maker of fine mattresses, has made a special collection just for young’uns. How good are they?

GeekDad Review: He-Man Origins Toys – Not Just Nostalgia

December 16, 2020December 23, 2020Mordechai Luchins1

He-Man and The Masters of the Universe ruled the ’80s, but never really mastered the 21st century. Mattel aims to change this with a new line aimed not just at aging fans, but our kids. Will their scheme succeed?

Review: ‘Pokémon Battle Academy’ Is for Beginners Young and Old

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020Mordechai Luchins

Silly question – how does one actually *play* Pokémon?

Review: The TCL 10 5G UW Makes 5G Affordable – But With or Without Sacrifice?

November 13, 2020November 12, 2020Mordechai Luchins

TCL is a lesser-known name, and that’s a shame. This fantastic and affordable 5G phone is a great example of why.

Review: Airdog X3 Air Purifier

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020Mordechai Luchins

I’ve always wondered about home air purifiers. Do they actually do anything, or is it all just so much placebo effect? Still, in 2020, with everything going on, the idea of something in my home to kill off unseen invaders? Tempting. So when I was offered a chance to review the Airdog X3, I went for it.

Review: The Roborock S4 Max Vacuum Proves Good Things Come in Small Packages

November 8, 2020November 6, 2020Mordechai Luchins

I’ve tried several robot vacuums and have never been satisfied long term. Can Roborock change that with their S4 Max?

Review: Adonit’s Note UVC Offers the Perfect COVID-Era Alternative to the Apple Pencil (Plus the Note M Is Neat Too)

November 7, 2020November 6, 2020Mordechai Luchins

Adonit has been making styluses for years, and their expertise shows in these two amazing iPad-targeted devices.

Two Long Overdue Reviews: The Synology Mesh Router and DS419slim NAS

October 31, 2020October 30, 2020Mordechai Luchins1

I love Synology products. Truly love them. And yet, I have been overdue in doing not one but two reviews for them.

Giveaway and Endorsement: The Cat in the Hat for President

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020Mordechai Luchins1

The political views of GeekFamily Network writer Mordechai Luchins do not constitute the opinions of GeekFamily Network. Dr. Seuss was awesome, and we are all of us Sneetches.

Review: Buttercloth Shirts Take The Stiffness Out of Dress Shirts

March 5, 2020March 6, 2020Mordechai Luchins

Butter Cloth. What a weird name for a shirt company. But there’s a reason why.

Last Minute Purim Costume? Try Fun.com (But Hurry! Supplies Are Limited)

February 22, 2020February 21, 2020Mordechai Luchins

Purim is the Jewish holiday where we dress up in costume. What better place to get costumes than direct from fun.com?

GeekDad Review: Sand Cloud Towels – Seriously Soft, Seriously Sustainable

January 21, 2020January 20, 2020Mordechai Luchins1

I thought the idea of a beach towel company that gives a portion of their proceeds to marine life was neat and a little geeky (in a good way, remember what site you’re on), but I also was living in the NY area in the winter. When was I going to the beach?

Review: nTablet is Made For Hacking

January 8, 2020January 7, 2020Mordechai Luchins1

The nTablet is a nice, thick tablet made for Makers.

GeekDad Review: The Keychron K2 Keyboard Lights Up My Gen X Soul

November 30, 2019November 29, 2019Mordechai Luchins

I can’t hear you over the sound of my new keyboard. Sorry.

GeekDad Review: Zing HyperStrike Soft Bow & Arrows Shoots Screen Time Dead

November 7, 2019November 6, 2019Mordechai Luchins

I was looking for a toy to pry my son away from his screens. I found just the thing.

GeekDad Review: Doogee Rugged S40 Is Tough To Love

November 1, 2019October 31, 2019Mordechai Luchins

Meet a phone that’s really hard to break… but is it easy to use?

GeekDad Review and Deal: The New Palm Phone Fits Your Actual Palm, But Does It Work?

October 28, 2019October 27, 2019Mordechai Luchins

The Palm name is a nostalgia trigger for some geeks. But is a name enough to make a bite-sized phone worth your time? Also: Discount code!

GeekDad Review: PrepDeck Contains Your Kitchen Mess

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019Mordechai Luchins2

PrepDeck claims they’ll change the way you work in your kitchen. We put their claim to the test.

Mobvoi Goes Solo With The TicWatch Pro 4G LTE

July 10, 2019July 9, 2019Mordechai Luchins

Not all Android smartwatches are smart to buy. The latest from Mobvoi makes a compelling argument.

Review and Giveaway: How JJ Suspenders Helped This Geek Get Chic

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019Mordechai Luchins1

Suspenders? Really? What kind of geek wears suspenders?

This geek. And you should, too.

Review: What Makes Tuft & Needle’s Mint Different From Other Mattresses

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019Mordechai Luchins1

In the world of mattresses we are all Goldilocks, looking for the one that’s just right. Come see why the Tuft & Needle Mint might be the perfect bed for hibernating.

The CAT S61 Rugged Smartphone Is Tougher Than You Are

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Mordechai Luchins

The CAT C61 Smartphone is a laser-wearing beast built for the toughest situations. It’s a thick and lovely brick in a world full of stilettos.

Review & Giveaway: The Hisense H9E Mixes Solid Ultra 4K HD With Android Flexibility

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019Mordechai Luchins1

Hisense’s H9E marries their existing design with a completely new (to them) operating system. How’s that work out? See for yourself.

Win Tickets To Big Apple Comic Con 3/9-3/10!

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019Mordechai Luchins

New York’s longest-running comic book convention is back, and we’re giving tickets away!

Toyfair 2019 Video Round-Up: Action Figures, Board Games, Books, Collectables, and More!

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019Mordechai Luchins2

Check out the amazing new toys and more from #Toyfair2019. In these videos, @typolad shows off toys, games, and collectables for every geek of every genre!