Point of Review

I buy expensive shit and try to determine whether I like it before it reaches the point of “no returns”.

Person with a briefcase surrounded by falling banknotes
  1. Tim Cook presenting a Magic Keyboard, with an unworn chef’s hat next to him

    Living the Pipe Dream

    My thoughts on Apple’s Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and numeric keypad

    The Apple Magic Keyboard is an outrageously expensive wireless Mac keyboard with just one redeeming feature.

  2. The Google Pixel 10 Pro

    Living the Pipe Dream

    I’m not sure what to make of Google’s Pixel 10 Pro

    The Pixel 10 Pro is supposed to be Google’s flagship phone, but it certainly doesn’t feel like one.

  3. LEGO banker minifigure in clown makeup

    Captain’s Blog

    A crappy review of a crappy “LEGO” Brick Bank

    I bought myself a replica of LEGO’s 2016 Brick Bank from a Chinese copycat brand and it went about as well as expected.

  4. A sad crêpe

    Captain’s Blog

    Dumb things in my house that just don’t make sense

    Sturgeon’s law states that ninety percent of everything is crap. It’s mostly true, except in this post where absolutely everything is crap.

  5. The Google Pixel 7 Pro

    Living the Pipe Dream

    Upgrading to a Google Pixel 7 Pro from a Huawei P30 Pro

    I replaced my Huawei P30 Pro with a Google Pixel 7 Pro. Should you do the same with your smartphone? As usual, it depends.

  6. A person hides from a literal keyboard warrior.

    Living the Pipe Dream

    A review of the Logitech MK295 silent wireless keyboard and mouse set

    Logitech’s MK295 reportedly produces 90% less clicking and typing noise. I haven’t put that claim to test, but it does sound pretty quiet.

  7. A 14″ M1 MacBook Pro

    Living the Pipe Dream

    A long-term review of the M1 MacBook Pro

    The 2021 MacBook Pro may not be perfect, but I have (nearly) zero regrets about choosing this machine, which doesn’t happen very often.