Amazon and Yodobashi Camera are in a heated competition! I find myself amazed.
While surprised by Amazon’s bewildering products and prices, when a product really hits the mark, it hits hard. Sometimes I’m wrapped in joy, sometimes not—it’s a marketplace as unpredictable as the rainy season sky (‘ω’)ノ
First half: items I was glad to buy on Amazon? I’d like to round them up.
The neighbor next to our house is a bit hard of hearing, and there are days when I can hear their TV late into the night. (Almost every day)
The laughter from comedy shows, high tones, low tones—TV sound has no consistent rhythm, so there were times I couldn’t sleep because it bothered me.
Even after pointing it out, the effect only lasted about a week… grasping at straws, I bought this product. This device has various sounds, but I basically only use the white noise.
As for the effect… it’s incredibly comfortable!
I barely notice that TV sound anymore.
The sound of kids running around and banging—that didn’t disappear.
*Mobile apps also have this white noise function, but I ruled them out due to battery issues. This product is rechargeable, so you can use it anywhere.
Highly recommended for anyone bothered by neighboring noise.
Rating: ★★★★★ Solid perfect score
Six pieces for this price… it seemed incredibly sketchy, but I bought it anyway.
Until now I’ve been using CarMate High-Grade Belt inno , but they’re hard to find and buying multiple sets gets pricey, so it wasn’t easy to… well, that’s how it was.
This cargo tie-down strap frankly delivers “more than enough performance.”
Compared to the CarMate High-Grade Belt inno, it’s thinner, but you don’t really need that much thickness.
Since it’s affordable, I cut it to the size I need with a hot cutter and use it.
• Auxiliary strap for motorcycle loading (keep it auxiliary, okay?)
• Tandem strap for vehicle inspection
• Hanging/securing cargo
Attachment and detachment are easy, and the belt material has good slip, so organizing is a breeze. Since the belt works by physical locking, it won’t slip and come loose unless you apply serious load.
I think this is an incredibly handy tool for outdoor activities, touring, motorcycle garage organization, emergencies, and organizing inside a Hiace van.
Rating: ★★★★★ Solid perfect score
I bought two for lighting the wet blaster and lathe.
For the price? It’s fairly solid. The black U-shaped bracket is pretty flimsy.
And there’s no ON/OFF switch, so it’s a bit annoying… but oh well.
The size is reasonable and easy to use for various applications. The brightness at 50W is more than enough.
The lack of an ON/OFF switch and the unnecessarily long cord are bothersome, but considering the price and performance, I think it’s pretty good.
Rating: ★★★
Nitto (NITTO) Home Platform Truck Home Carry 27.5×41cm [Made in Japan] Dark Brown NTM-E50DB
If you’re wondering, “What on earth is this for?” you need to see this.
Simply put, you “put it under heavy things.”
At our shop, we use six of them with TRUSCO (Trusco) Stainless Steel Tool Box L Size TSUS-3024L, separated for special tools (engine/chassis), inspection gear, and electrical materials.
We stack two of these for organization, but pulling them out from the back used to be a real hassle—now it’s much easier.
• You can store it in dead space
• Easy to take in and out, so cleaning is easier
• The combination of Home Carry and stainless L-size tool box is a winner.
This way we’ve utilized the dead space under the desk and expanded the shop’s footprint (‘ω’)ノ
Rating: ★★★★★ Solid perfect score
Don’t your nails get brittle as you get older?
I used to polish them occasionally with wet sandpaper or Scotch tape… but honestly, it was a hassle and didn’t work well at all.
I was looking for a good item, and thinking I’d been fooled, I picked this up.
Honestly, I thought “there’s no way something like this will make them pretty!” but… it’s incredible. Just three strokes and it’s sparkling ☆ It cuts so well yet becomes shiny.
If your nails are brittle or jagged, I think this is really great.
I haven’t tested it yet, but it might work well on plastic fairings that got scuffed up in a crash. I want to test it out next time (‘ω’)ノ
Rating: ★★★★ Four stars because I don’t use it that often
SUWADA Suwada Nail Clippers Classic L Suwata
I thought all nail clippers were the same… I was dead wrong.
This might be what they mean by an astounding nail clipper.
It doesn’t cut with a “snip!” but rather a “pop!”—it cuts. Depending on how you use it, the nail might fly, but it cuts so cleanly and satisfyingly.
With this clipper, when you grip the handle and align the blades, you can’t see the gap between the blades. That’s how it’s designed—you align and cut!
There’s also after-sales maintenance like blade sharpening, so you can use it with confidence for years to come. This kind of Japanese craftsmanship is really something (‘ω’)ノ
Rating: ★★★★★ Solid perfect score
An affordable yet high-quality H4 LED bulb.
I mentioned it before, so no explanation needed, right?
• Safe for vehicle inspection! Brightness is excellent!
• The HI/LO difference is just like H4, easy to handle
• Size is almost the same as H4, just swap the bulb
These kinds of products improve every year, so buying at this price point and trying new ones as they come out is a good approach.
Rating: ★★★★★ Solid perfect score
Triflow TRI450A PTFE-Based Premium Lubricant 420ml
It’s crazy expensive! A premium lubricant (PTFE-blended).
I’m currently on my fourth can, and the penetration seems really good.
For external lubrication, I have a really positive impression.
It’s thin and soaks in smoothly—that’s the best way to describe it.
Right now it beats Bel Hammer. There are still so many chemicals I don’t know about (‘ω’)ノ For now, I don’t feel like using any other spray lubricant.
Rating: ★★★★★ Solid perfect score
If you have 100V power and WiFi, this is an incredible security camera…
At this price point… this performance? I can’t hide my amazement.
You can check it anytime, anywhere from the app. It has motion detection alarms and two-way audio (though pretty rough quality).
For example, set it up in your garage with motion detection enabled, and if motion is detected, you get an alarm right away. Even if you can’t get to the garage immediately and think a theft is about to happen, you can use the audio to startle the perpetrator.
I think it’s perfect for preventing theft in your garage, monitoring pets and family at home, and preventing neighborhood mischief and crime.
Rating: ★★★★★ Solid perfect score
We have air conditioning, but basically I like the outside breeze. That’s how I spend my days.
There’s a river flowing under the greenway below, or water pooling somewhere—in summer, mosquitoes get into the shop, and “bzzzz bzzzz” they buzz annoyingly, and my arms get itchy.
I was looking for a nice mosquito coil holder, and I found this one.
Material: Bamboo Melamine (body) / Fiberglass (non-flammable mat).
The inside of the lid gets tar buildup from the coil, but it comes clean instantly with alkaline cleaner. It’s nice that it’s easy to clean.
Mosquito coil mat (medium) 6-piece set (3 mats × 2) diameter 12cm 9605
The genuine mat is pricey, so using aftermarket alternatives is a good option. The genuine one is 130φ.
You can either fit a 120φ or cut a 150φ…
Easy to clean and great design—very satisfied
Rating: ★★★★★ Solid perfect score
Earth Spiral Mosquito Coil Aroma Selection [30-Coil Can]
Regular mosquito coils are hard on the nose, so I got this nice-smelling version.
Lavender—that kind of scent?
Rose—that kind of scent?
Chamomile—that kind of scent?
It’s like a savory snack—that kind of vibe. Since you can enjoy different scents, I think it’s a plus.
Rating: ★★★
That’s how the first half went. It might be fun to do a feature on the stuff that didn’t work out…
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