Boom Cube and Music Bullet portable speaker
Claims: Clip them everywhere, add big sound to any device.
What We Paid: $10.88/$14.88.
Available: Stores, TV, online.
VERDICTS:
Betty: Snap It Up (both).
Lisa: Snap It Up (both).
Mary Beth: Snap It Up (both).
GoJo cell phone headset
Claims: Hold your phone absolutely hands free. High-density suction cup adheres in a second.
What We Paid: $5 (retails online for $10).
Available: Stores, TV, online.
VERDICTS:
Betty: Skip It.
Lisa: Skip It.
Mary Beth: Skip It.
Schticky lint remover
Claims: Reusable lint roller, comes with three different sizes. Works on multiple surfaces.
What We Paid: $19.88.
Available: Stores, TV, online.
VERDICTS:
Betty: It Depends.
Lisa: Skip It.
Mary Beth: It Depends.
Sticky Buddy lint remover
Claims: The sticky roller you can use for life. Rubber fingers reach deep into carpets. Cleans in seconds and becomes sticky again.
What We Paid: $9.88.
Available: Stores, TV, online.
VERDICTS:
Betty: Skip It.
Lisa: Skip It.
Mary Beth: Skip It.
Fatcat Power Bar charger
Claims: A travel battery pack to charge any mobile phone, iPod or hand-held gaming system.
What We Paid: We were sent a sample; selling for $74.95 on Amazon.com.
Available: Stores, TV, online.
VERDICTS:
Betty: Snap It Up.
Lisa: Snap It Up.
Mary Beth: Snap It Up.
EZ Eyes large print keyboard
Claims: Makes typing easy. Four times larger letters and higher contrast colors. Spill resistant.
What We Paid: $9.88.
Available: Stores, TV, online.
VERDICTS:
Betty: It Depends.
Lisa: Snap It Up.
Mary Beth: Snap It Up.
Note: Prices of items vary. Online or TV orders might have extra charges for delivery. Have you seen an advertised product and wondered if it really lives up to its claims? You can suggest items to be reviewed by Lisa Abraham, Mary Beth Breckenridge and Betty Lin-Fisher by sending email to labraham@ thebeaconjournal.com or calling 330-996-3737, mbrecken@ thebeaconjournal.com or 330-996-3756, or blinfisher@ thebeaconjournal.com or 330-996-3724.