Oaxis Star.21 Fitness Band Review and ($79.99) Giveaway!–Ends December 12, 2014

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Oaxis Star.21 Fitness Band 

Keeping track of the calories you burn is less of a challenge these days now that I have the Oaxis Star.21 Fitness Band from Mediasonic.  The company sent me one at no cost for this review and giveaway.  What I really like is that it takes the guesswork out of what used to be just my estimations. 

I was very impressed with the trim design.  This band fits well and is very comfortable to wear, which is important in a fitness band.  The band can take the punishment of a vigorous workout. You won't have to worry about the band so you can focus on being active.

The one thing about electronic gadgets of any kind is that water and humidity aren’t friends. But the online specs state the Oaxis Star.21 Fitness Band is sweat proof, waterproof, and dust proof and from my use I feel it is.

It works very well to keep tabs on your steps, the distance traveled, how many calories burned and your active minutes.  For me, that feedback is important because I can see whether I am making progress or not.  I can tell when I am losing track and need to pick up the pace of my activity to reach my goals. We all know how easy it is to let things slide. However, tracking your activity makes it simple to stay on course.

Tracking your progress is a breeze because the Oaxis Star.21 supports both iOS and Android Phone. It also supports Bluetooth.

When Mediasonic chose the name of the product, they also made a good point as well. They assert that it takes 21 days to form a habit.  Ever try something new when you’re working out or trying to lose a few pounds?  The first few days it’s hard but the longer you stick with it the easier it gets.  I never tracked the number of days but looking back I think they have a valid point.  After about three weeks I am into my new routine.  They say this is supported by behavioral psychology and I’ll take them at their word there.

I like the way this fitness tracker works.  The Oaxis Star.21 switches between sleep and day mode automatically.  It even can wake you up with a silent alarm since it has customized reminders and a strict time manager.  

It also is light, weighing in at only 18g or about .64oz ( a little over half an ounce). The battery will hold a charge up to 10 days and is easily recharged with the supplied USB cable.  The cable is a standard USB/Micro USB and it’s readily available. 

If your goal is to be more fit and healthier, this Mediasonic Oaxis Star.21 Fitness Band can help make it easier for you or anyone on your holiday gift list.   Do check it out!

*Disclaimer: Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

Thanks to Mediasonic, one lucky Nuts 4 Stuff reader in the United States wins the Oaxis Star. 21 Fitness Band ($80 value)!


Giveaway Details and How to Enter–

Prize: One (1) winner will receive an Oaxis Star .21 Fitness Band from Mediasonic ($79.99)! 

Dates of entry: 11/26/14–12/11/14 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time

Eligibility:  Open to USA addresses.  No PO Boxes.  The winner will need to respond to my email with name and shipping address within 48-hours or another winner will be picked.  

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Tablet PC--TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC From Mediasonic ($90) Giveaway!–Ends December 6, 2014

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TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC, side front view

I discovered the ideal tablet for my purposes, the TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC that’s sold on Amazon.com by Mediasonic for only $89.99.  The tablet, being only 7 inches, is one of the reasons why I like it so much.  It’s bigger than a smartphone, but the tablet’s size makes it much easier for surfing the net, while not taking up a lot of space in my handbag.

And it’s fast since it has a quad-core processor running the Android OS. That OS is the most widely used operating system, due to all the Android devices out there.  This makes getting apps effortless.  All you need to do is go to the Google Play Store and you’ll find many fantastic and often free apps to download.

I downloaded one to let me listen to internet radio and finding the radio show I wanted was a breeze.  Things like YouTube work great as well.  

This tablet comes with a sturdy aluminum case that’s durable yet lightweight.  It has all the bells and whistles you expect from a tablet like dual cameras so you can do a lot more than just watching videos or listening to the radio. 

You have ports for a Micro SD memory allowing you to expand the memory to 32GB. Connecting this up to your HDTV is a snap with the port for HDMI too.  Using any cable you would hook your MP3 Player to your car’s audio system allowed me to hook my tablet to my sound system.  It’s both a  fun toy and a very useful tool.   

Sending emails is simpler with this tablet than a smartphone.  If someone is having trouble doing that this larger screen really helps.  And if you use Gmail, the tablet has an app already installed.  I used other email accounts and it is just as trouble free.  

When I got my TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC I was in the process of writing a review when my guy, who loves all things techie,  found and started monopolizing it.  Now he set all the passwords and set up the 802.11n WiFi so he’s forgiven.  But his endorsement is telling since he can be picky when it comes to electronic gadgets.  

You should check out my review I just wrote a few days ago.  All the specs are there.

Whether you want this yourself or give one for a gift you’ll be delighted with this tablet!

The sponsor, Mediasonic  wants to provide one winner in the USA a TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC.  

Giveaway Details and How to Enter–

Prize: One (1) winner will receive a Tablet PC from Mediasonic:  TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC ($89.99 value).

Dates of entry: 11/19/14–12/05/14 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time

Eligibility:  Open to USA addresses.  No PO Boxes.  The winner will need to respond to my email with name and shipping address within 48-hours or another winner will be picked.  

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TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC By Mediasonic (Review)

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TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC By Mediasonic 

Technology gifts are always wonderful to receive.  If you happen to be shopping for a tablet this holiday season, I found a terrific and inexpensive model from Mediasonic that you should be aware of--the TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC.  

The TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC I got is sold on Amazon for only $89.99, which is a far cry from plunking down $500 or $800 for one. Those are laptop prices. And if all you want to do is a little surfing, checking your email, or maybe listening to internet radio or viewing some videos,  this is a fabulous value.

I have a technology nut in the family and, of course, he gravitates toward the most expensive toys in the store. But when I first got this tablet and had it lying on my desk, I found guess who playing with it before I had a chance to use it.  In fact, he got so involved that he wouldn’t relinquish it even when I told him I had a review to write.  You bet he loves it.  I didn’t tell him the price. 

From the technical part, the tablet is fast since it has an ARM Cortex A7 Quad Core 1Ghz processor. With four cores in the processor you get the amazing speed. Here are the detailed specs:

· ARM Cortex A7 Quad Core 1Ghz, 1GB (DDR3) RAM, 8GB Memory, PowerVR SGX 544 MP2 (2 Cores, 8 threads), 7" IPS 1280 x 800 Capacitive HD Screen IPS 5-Point-Multitouch, Bluetooth, Wifi b/g/n

· Aluminum Body, Camera: Rear 2.0MP & Front 0.3 MP, 1 x Micro-USB 2.0 connector, Micro HDMI connector (female), Microphone, Stereo Audio Out

· Support MicroSD / MicroSDHC (max 64GB) expansion, G Sensor support automatic 4-direction rotate screen

· Max Video Resolution 2160P with Aspect Ratio 16:10

· Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), 3000mAh lithium polymer battery support 5.5h (WiFi off), Approx 5h (Wifi on), Standby (approx 4 days), charging time 4 hrs. Multilanguage support by Android OS

As I read the specs, I could see why my guy was so riveted to this device. He connected to our WiFi with the 802.11n that’s set up on our router. It supports other standards, but this is the latest one. I even got him to charge it and set all the passwords.  (Leaving gadgets out is a great way for someone to do your work for you). 

The tablet feels like a quality unit with a very light aluminum case. You get not one, but two cameras, which is amazing for the price! Furthermore, you get a  safer lithium polymer battery that gives up to  5.5 hours of power.  You can even hook this tablet up to the HDTV with an HDMI cable, since the unit comes with ports for Micro HDMI as well as a Micro USB.  If you need to add more storage, you have a Micro SD card slot where you can increase that up to 32GB!

The tablet is run with Android, which allows me to use tons of great software, a lot of it totally FREE.  Installing and uninstalling Apps on this tablet is far less trouble than Windows. It is as simple as just going to the Google Play Store.

Of course, you can spend a  lot more for a tablet.  Depending on what you want to do with it, the TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC may be a better choice.  In my case, this particular tablet is small enough to put in my handbag and actually use it without straining my eyes like I do with a smartphone since it has a spacious 7-inch screen. 

I don’t know about you, but lugging around some giant tablet is tough. With its compact size, Mediasonic’s TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC makes my mobile surfing easier all around with functionality, viewing, and its inexpensive price.

Before you plop down more money than you need to, do look into the TrekStor Xiron SurfTabs 7" Tablet PC.  At only $89.99 and for what you get, this Mediasonic tablet would make a terrific holiday gift!

*Disclaimer: Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*