MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• Primephonic Classical Music Streaming at https://www.primephonic.com for various $ from Leo Laporte.
• FYRE Documentaries from Andy Ihnatko.
  • Hulu’s “FYRE FRAUD” View Trailer
  • Netflix’s “FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” View Trailer
• A Pale Horse Named Death: When The World Becomes Undone for 12.89 (on Amazon) from Jim Dalrymple.
• iPhone Smart Battery Case at https://www.apple.com for $129 from Rene Ritchie.
• Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell at https://www.netatmo.com for $TBD from Rene Ritchie.
• The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power for $25.83 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.

Hardware & software:

• Bridge Keyboard for 2018 iPad Pro at https://www.brydge.com for $149 & $169 from Leo Laporte.
• Slopes (iOS) at https://getslopes.com for free from Alex Lindsay.
• iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit – Electronics, Smartphone, Computer & Tablet Repair Kit for $64.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Dongle Dangler Keychain Accessory – Compatible with iPhone or Pixel Audio Adapter Cables – Holds Your Cable on Your Keychain for $9.99 (for 2 on Amazon) from Mikah Sergent.

Hardware & software:

• PlayAppleMusic.com at https://playapplemusic.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• iPhone XR Clear Case at https://www.apple.com for $39.00 from Rene Ritchie.
• Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas for $13.98 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Patrick Stewart – A Christmas Carol for $13.19 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Remove.bg at https://www.remove.bg for free from Alex Lindsay.
• Nat King Cole Christmas for $13.05 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• Samsung 970 EVO 500GB – NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 SSD (MZ-V7E500BW)  for $120 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade 2013-2015 MacBook for $14.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Hyperdrive USB Hub for iPad Pro at https://www.kickstarter.com for $49 from Leo Laporte.
• Duluth Trading Company at https://www.duluthtrading.com for various $ from Leo Laporte.
• TinType (iOS) at http://hipstamatic.com/tintype/ for $.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• LL Bean Plaid at https://www.llbean.com for various $ from Alex Lindsay.
• Instacart at https://www.instacart.com for $99/year from Lori Gil

Hardware & software:

• Apple Repair & Replace Program at https://www.apple.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com for  Netflix Subscription from Andy Ihnatko.
• Barebones Software Merhandise Store at https://merch.barebones.com for various from Andy Ihnatko.
• Pokemon Go Player vs Player coming very soon at https://itunes.apple.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
• Brainchild on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com for Netflix Subscription from Alex Lindsay.
• Joytech Music Tesla Coil Acrylic Base Shell Arc Plasma Loudspeaker Wireless Transmission Experiment Desktop Toy Model for $85.99 (on Amazon) from Megan Morrone.
• iTunes Lyric Section for Apple Music Subscription from Megan Morrone.

It’s that time of the year!  Pulled from our Amazon affiliate report, here are the top 20 most popular MBW picks from 2018.  Thanks as always for visiting the site and I look forward to keeping it going in 2019.  Happy holidays!!

1. Exogear Exomount Touch CD Car mount car holder with One Touch Mounting Technology for $24.99 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
2. SUPON LED-L122T RA CRI95 Super Slim LED Light Panel,3300K-5600K LED Video Light Panel for $32.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
3. Wireless Charger iPhone X Case, FLOVEME Luxury Slim Fit Gradual Colorful Gradient Change Color Ultra Thin Lightweight Electroplating Bumper Anti-Drop Clear Hard Back Cover Holder, Transparent Purple for $13.99 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
4. Anker SoundCore nano Bluetooth Speaker with Big Sound, Super-Portable Wireless Speaker with Built-in Mic for iPhone 7, iPad, Samsung, Nexus, HTC, Laptops and More – Silver for $16.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
5. LED Flame Bulbs for $12.99 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
6. Mizar 2 Prong Right Angle Plug Adapter, USA IEC 60320-C7 receptacle to NEMA 1-15P for $7.95 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
7. elago W3 Stand [White] – [Vintage Apple Monitor][Supports Nightstand Mode][Cable Management] – for Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 for $14.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
8. Anker 60W 6-Port USB Wall Charger, PowerPort 6 for iPhone X/ 8/7 / 6s / Plus, iPad Pro/Air 2 / Mini/iPod, Galaxy S7 / S6 / Edge/Plus, Note 5/4, LG, Nexus, HTC and More for $26.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
9. Phillips Hue Motion Sensor for $39.95 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
10. Creative Selection for $23.52 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
11. LightDims for $7.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
12. HyperDrive USB C Hub, Best Type-C DUO Adapter 50Gbps for MacBook Pro 2017/2016 13? 15?, 7in2: USB-C 100W Power Delivery, USBC 5Gbps Data, 4K HDMI, microSD/SD Card Reader, 2xUSB 3.1 Ports by SANHO for $89.99 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
13. Twelve South AirFly Wireless Transmitter | Connect AirPods & Wireless Headphones to headphone jacks at gyms, on airplane entertainment systems, and with Nintendo Switch for $39.99 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
14. Butler Soy Curls (3 pack) for $15.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
15. Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset – 64GB for $249 (on Amazon) from Lory Gil.
16. Hardcore Henry for $7.97 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
17. Grid-It Organizer for $17.99 (on Amazon – other sizes available as well) from Andy Ihnatko.
18. Elgato Stream Deck – Live Content Creation Controller with 15 customizable LCD keys for 141.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
19. Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Silver, 12 Count for $14.99 (on Amazon) from Kelly Guimont.
20. Skyroam Solis: Mobile WiFi Hotspot & Power Bank  for $149.99 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.

The scorecard:

• Andy Ihnatko: 8/20
• Rene Ritchie: 5/20
• Leo Laporte: 3/20
• Alex Lindsay: 2/20
• Kelly Guimont: 1/20
• Lory Gil: 1/20

Hardware & software:

• The Mystery Font that Took Over New York (NYTs Article) for from Leo Laporte.
• Input Font at http://input.fontbureau.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• Tabata Pro App (iOS) for $3.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• Pokeball Plus for $37 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Bookly (iOS) at https://getbookly.com for free (pro version is $49) from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• Thanksgiving cooking tips for free from Andy Ihnatko.
  • Crispy turkey skin chips.
  • Freeze your cookie dough in half dome scoops overnight before baking.  Add some salt on the top of each one before baking.
  • Make mashed potatoes and most other vegetables a day or two before, then reheat via the sous vide (on sale for $99 – reg $199 on Amazon).
• Hue Bloom Light for $59 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Triangle Cookie Cutter for $5.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• NPR App (iOS) for free from Alex Lindsay.
• Krisp (Mac app) at https://krisp.ai for free from Leo Laporte.
•  ***ANTI-PICK*** Shortcut Rouette  at http://shortcutroulette.com for free from Leo Laporte.

Hardware & software:

• RPM – Turntable Setup Toolkit at http://rpmapp.info for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Tools & Toys Christmas Catalog at http://toolsandtoys.net for free from Leo Laporte.
• McDonald’s App at https://itunes.apple.com for free from Alex Lindsay.
• Thrifter (Black Friday Monitoring) at https://www.thrifter.com for free from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• ProCreate App at https://procreate.art for $9.99 from Rene Ritchie.
• SquadCast.fm at https://www.squadcast.fm for $20/month) from Alex Lindsay.
• SuperDuper! Backups at https://www.shirt-pocket.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Tip: SSDs Degrade (so backup) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World’s Most Coveted Handbag (book) for $8.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.