Toms Tips on Neat Stuff
By Tom Neale, 12/1/2008
- There’s a lot of “neat stuff” out there that can really be helpful, but there’s a lot that looks neat but is basically junk.
- Don’t let the packaging fool you. Sometimes I think the packages are more valuable than what’s in them. Read specifications and look on line for comparable products and their specifications.
- If it’s a product that you’re not familiar with, insist on removing it from the package and looking at it closely for quality. Often “looks cheap” is cheap.
- Multi Tools and flashlights are two types of products that can be exceptionally helpful or exceptional duds. Open up a multi tool before you buy. Does it hurt your hand? Are the tools going to bend on their shafts? Does it have what you want?
- If it’s a light, don’t get fooled by claims of “millions of candle power.” That can be used very loosely. Reputable companies have much more realistic ways of comparing lights.
Copyright 2004-2008 Tom Neale
