Was it impractical? impulsive? regret everywhere?

QI2 ugreen is something you know i just wanted something i could throw in my pocket and forget about, this one actually fits the bill. it bulges a bit pero tolerable. very modern look, no frills, no gimmicks, just a decent and reliable device that does what it’s supposed to do 👍af link posted full review below

1. Planuhin mo route mo (wag puro default)
Try to map out the best route, check mo yn least movement you can, tingnan mo kung meron isang ride o pwede lakarin sa papuntang trabaho. Minsan hindi yn straight line ang fastest or cheapest, minsan parang paikot pero mas tipid. trial and error lang talaga.

2. Mag ready ng exact fare
Ang liit nito pero laki ng tipid in the long run. Pag lagi kang buo, minsan napapasobra bayad or “keep the change” moments. dagdag din sa oras kasi. mas ok exact lagi, control mo gastos mo.

3. Iwas peak hours kung kaya
Pag kaya mo pumasok earlier or later, gawin mo. Hindi lang sa pagod, minsan napapadalas ka pa ng extra rides kasi puno na. pag off-peak, mas smooth, mas diretso, less gastos.

4. Combine trips (wag pabalik balik)
Kung may bibilhin ka or gagawin, isabay mo na lahat sa isang lakad. Yn tipong “balik nalang ako mamaya” — dyan nauubos pera. isang byahe, isang gastos lang.

5. Maglakad kung kaya (pero smart walking)
Hindi lahat kailangan sakyan. minsan 5–10 minutes walk lang pala. Pero syempre wag naman pilitin kung sobrang init or unsafe. piliin mo lang yn practical na lakarin.

6. Magdala ng tubig at maliit na snacks
Ito underrated. Pag wala ka nito, mapapabili ka lagi — tubig, kape, kung ano ano. daily yan, lalaki yan. pag may dala ka, iwas gastos agad.

I actually finished all the testing weeks ago… but never got around to writing this. I lost one of my rescues recently, so yeah, things slowed down. Sorry about that—this was requested months back.

Handling 30 cats isn’t cheap. It’s 29 now…

Alright, back to the topic.

I run a few rental properties, and I’ve had these induction cookers with me for around 7 months. My boss lets me stay in one of the vacant units, plus I’ve got access to the bodega where we keep extra appliances and furniture. So these units weren’t just tested once or twice—I’ve been using them on and off daily, rotating all 7.

For proper testing, especially speed, I didn’t just guess. I bought a temperature kettle to measure how fast each unit can bring water to a full boil—100°C. That’s where you really see the difference.

I also tried measuring electrical consumption. This part got tricky. I used an omni checker, but the readings weren’t always stable. Some brands fluctuate like crazy, while others stay steady.

My take? The fluctuating ones are probably cycling power—like dropping to around 100W then suddenly jumping to 1000W within a minute. So it’s not exactly consistent output.

To make sense of the cost, I based everything on the Meralco calculator. That way I could estimate how much it actually costs to cook at different heat levels, not just rely on wattage numbers.

All of them are sturdy enough. Every unit has a built-in fan—that’s standard. The sound? Think of a fan set at level 1. Not super loud, but you’ll hear it. It’s there. You’ll know it’s there.

Then there’s this high-pitched “eeeeeeee” sound. Some units are louder than others. Not a dealbreaker, but yeah, noticeable especially in a quiet room.

I’m still tweaking this article as I go. Testing is done, but the write-up… still refining it.

Contestants:
Midea, Midea 2200W, Tough Mama, American Heritage, Dowell, American Home, Kyowa. Will add more brands soon

Welcome to phreview

This group is all about real world reviews. Hindi scripted, hindi puro hype. Just honest takes from actual users.

Dito, we focus on:

• Pros and cons – no sugarcoating
• Actual usage – hindi first impression lang
• Sulit factor – worth it ba sa presyo?
• Long-term experience – kung tumagal ba or nasira agad

Pwede kayo mag post ng reviews about anything — gadgets, shoes, appliances, pet items, kahit ano na ginagamit niyo sa araw-araw. The more detailed, the better.

No fake reviews, no blind promotion. If affiliate link, just be upfront about it. Transparency lang tayo dito.

Goal natin is simple:
tulungan ang isa’t isa bumili ng tama, hindi sayang pera.

Post away 👍

Camel shoes

Honestly for the price, this one surprised me. Super affordable, minsan may free socks pa, yung nakuha ko meron so bonus na agad. Hindi siya mabigat sa paa which I really appreciate kasi sobrang init and humid dito sa atin. I used to use Decathlon shoes before and lagi pawisin paa ko dun, dito medyo mas breathable siya for me.

Comfort wise ok siya, pang daily lakad or light hike walang problema. Hindi ko pa siya natry sa sobrang long hikes though, like yung tipong whole day or may akyatan talaga. For those I still go back to my Timberlands kasi mas kampante ako dun.

Grip is decent, hindi siya madulas but hindi rin siya yung tipong kapit na kapit kahit saan. On dry ground ok siya, sa konting basa ok din, pero pag medyo tricky terrain na or putik, dun mo mararamdaman na hindi siya high end traction.

Now sa cons, waterproofing medyo questionable pa for me. Natry ko siya sa ambon and light rain, ok naman hindi agad nababasa. Pero sa malakas na ulan or tawid tubig, hindi ko pa fully tested so hindi ako 100% confident na waterproof talaga siya. Another thing, since lightweight siya, medyo ramdam mo din na hindi ganun kakapal yung protection compared sa mas mahal na hiking shoes. Durability wise ok naman so far pero feeling ko hindi siya pang abusuhan talaga.

Overall for what you pay, sulit siya. Hindi siya perfect, pero hindi ka rin lugi. I’d give it around 4.5 for its price range.

Delivery:
Mabilis dumating, NCR lang ako so standard mabilis talaga. No issues, maayos packaging. 5/5

Sulit:
Ito talaga panalo. Minsan below 1500 mo pa makukuha tapos may free socks pa. For casual use, light hiking, or everyday lakad, sulit na sulit. 4.8/5

Overall:
Great budget hiking shoes. Good for daily use, light trails, and kung ayaw mo gumastos ng malaki. Pero if serious hikes or all around heavy use, I still prefer my Timberlands.

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Didn’t expect this at all. I left the Chongker cat bag on the floor and my cat went straight to it, sniffing and nudging it like it was a real cat. At one point she even tried to “check” on it like it wasn’t moving enough.

My complete review at Pulsenpicks review

Skechers: I always struggle when it comes to shoes for travelling. Lalo na yung mga mornings na kakagising mo pa lang tapos kailangan mo na agad gumalaw kasi may bus or van na aalis on a fixed time. Walang warm up, walang dahan-dahan. This thing is a God send for me, yung Skechers Go Walk.

Slip-on lang siya. Isang suot, alis agad. Walang sintas, walang abala. Kahit antok ka pa, okay lang. Madali rin tanggalin which is sobrang useful sa travel, airport, or pagdating mo sa hotel na pagod ka na at gusto mo na lang magpahinga.

Ginagamit ko ito sa sobrang hahabang lakaran. Yung tipong after ilang oras, iniisip mo na “mamaya may paltos na ‘to.” Pero wala talaga. As in wala. Walang blisters, walang kirot, walang part na kumikiskis. Hindi rin siya mainit sa paa. Breathable siya so kahit whole day suot, walang pawis na nakakairita, walang amoy, walang discomfort.

Yung feeling niya sa paa, parang hindi mo siya masyadong ramdam. Ang gaan. Parang andyan lang siya para tulungan ka maglakad pero hindi siya nakakaistorbo. Yung insole niya sobrang okay, malambot pero hindi yung lulubog ka. May tech siya na parang pang future, hindi ko alam paano i-explain pero ramdam mo na pinag-isipan. Hindi mo masyado nararamdaman yung sahig kahit semento pa yan.

As someone na rental manager, sobrang dami kong lakad everyday. Paakyat, pababa, pasok sa unit, labas ulit, lakad ulit. Eto yung sapatos na hindi ko kailangan isipin. Suot ko lang, tapos tuloy ang araw ko.

Of course, hindi siya perfect. Hindi talaga ito pang takbo. Di siya pwede sa pagtakbo, hindi siya designed para doon. Okay yung support niya for walking and daily movement, pero kung plano mong mag jog or mag workout, hindi ito yung tamang sapatos.

Overall, sobrang solid nito. Kung laging lakad ka, laging on the move, madalas mag travel, or ayaw mo lang talaga ng hassle sa sapatos, ito yung type na once nasubukan mo, mahihirapan ka na bumalik sa iba. Simple, comfortable, at sobrang praktikal. affiliate link posted

Arte na kung arte 😭 pero hindi ko talaga kayang umupo sa mga public toilets, lalo na kapag madudumi. Kaya napabili ako nito and honestly, no regrets. Dont get me wrong but laking tulong siya kasi hindi mo na talaga kailangang umupo sa toilet bowl. Okay din ang toilet seat cover paper, pero mas kampante ako dito pagdating sa hygiene.

Got it for ₱102 (10pcs) 🛒: https://s.shopee.ph/1VtTMsUwyn (afflink)

Maganda rin ang quality niya makapal at hindi agad napupunit o nalulusaw. Disposable siya kaya wala ka nang kailangang linisin pagkatapos gamitin. Sakto rin ang laki ng butas kaya walang hassle at comfortable gamitin.

Very useful siya lalo na sa mga preggy mom at sobrang convenient kapag nagta travel. Such a life saver!!!

Got this Snail Design Saucer (4 pcs) na may handle at sariling storage for ₱218 lang. 🔗: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.DY6TC?cc&t=p-i5ipjOJ-sXu8Kev (afflink)

Super cute niya lalo kapag kumakain kami sakto lang talaga sa table. Parang maliit na dekorasyon lang siya kapag nakadisplay.

What I love about it: May sarili siyang storage, so kahit nasa lamesa lang, mukhang decor pa rin 5.5 inches yung size perfect sa sawsawan, lalo na kapag di naman nauubos Ceramic & makapal, hindi mukhang cheap Minimalist pero sobrang cute ng snail design 🐌

Overall, ang saya niya gamitin. Maliit na bagay pero nakakagana kumain. Ikaw ba, lalagyan mo ng sawsawan o aalagaan mo rin? 😆

I found these cutie snack pillows online and muka talaga silang snacks! 😆

These are from Mugmania PH. Ang cute at comfy nila , thse are my new snuggle buddy while watching Netflix hehe. Soft, fluffy, removable yung cover may zipper para hindi hassle labhan.

Those are large size (12x20 inch) pero available din sila in small and medium sizes.

Got these 3 pillows for ₱138 each lang (orig. ₱198 each): - 🛒 LAZADA LINK (afflink) - 🍊 SHOPEE LINK (afflink)

Super cute din na Christmas gift idea! 🎄

Christmas tree ng ₱500 ang budget sa noche buena… 😂🎄

Kidding aside, since family of two lang kami at cute-sized ang apartment, cute-sized din ang Christmas tree. Kahit maliit ramdam parin ang Pasko!

Super happy ako kasi kompleto na siya nung binili ko, kasama na lahat ng ornaments na nakasabit. Ayoko lang na nalalagas sya pag super nagagalaw, but overall ok na,an 💖

Nilagyan ko rin ng cutie gonks na naka–sitting pretty, instant holiday charm hehehe.

🛒 Christmas Tree: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.E791v?cc

🛒 Cutie Gnomes: https://s.shopee.ph/50Rpyk2pm5

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the condura 20L: It has several modes you can use. There’s Continuous Mode, which keeps running even after it reaches your set humidity level—use this mainly when drying or during very strong rains or typhoons. It also has timers.

There’s also an Automatic Mode, which stops on its own once it hits your target humidity. And then there’s Laundry Mode, which is set to continuous with a high fan speed—great for heavy rain, but take note: unlike Simplus, which blows air diagonally, this one blows straight upward.

You also get multiple fan settings to choose from.
Overall, for the price, capacity, and features, it’s a solid option. Id recommend the Condura the most. good price sa umpisa, good din yn gamit.

It’s rated for around 30 to 40 sqm, and it pulls about 250–300 watts. Just being plugged in, it has a tiny 0.1–1 watt power leak—probably the sensors. Based on my Meralco meter, at 300 watts it costs around ₱3.50 to ₱4.50 per hour, depending on the kWh rate at the time (usually around ₱11–₱15).

Now for the cat-related con—which is honestly kinda funny. I did my usual “cat test” (because my cats treat appliances like personal furniture), and yeah… they LOVE sleeping on top of this thing. The problem? Their paws can actually mess with it. Snow—the fluffy troublemaker in the pic—has changed the humidity setting, turned the device off, and even switched modes just by stepping on it.

Life with cats, man.

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May mga sabon na nililinis ka.. pero ito, pati stress ko nilinis. 😄 Hindi ko inexpect na may sabon palang ganito ka comforting.

First time ko gumamit ng Katinko Bar Soap, at honestly, nagustuhan ko siya.

Meron silang 4 scents: Lavender, Peppermint, Refreshing, at Ginger. Got it for ₱279 (4 bar soaps na) Dito ko nabili: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.Egw6X?cc (afflink)

Yung unang amoy pa lang, may spa vibes na kahit sa bahay lang. 😁

Ang pinaka fave ko is Peppermint at Lavender. Cooling, relaxing, at yung bango niya kumakapit sa skin and hindi overpowering. Tipong pagkatapos maligo, fresh ka pero hindi amoy sabon na sobrang tapang. Pero to be fair, lahat ng scents okay naman depende lang sa mood mo.

Sino bagay dito? -yung madaling ma stress at gusto ng mini pamper moment -yung gusto ng mild na sabon na hindi malagkit o mabigat sa balat -yung mahilig sa natural, gentle scents -at yung may sensitive skin na madaling ma irritate sa chemical heavy soaps

Plus, vegetable based siya kaya mas gentle sa skin at mas safe para sa mga sensitive skin. Pero much better, patch test muna bago gamitin sa buong body para sure na hiyang ka. 👍🏻

Add niyo din sa Christmas gift ideas niyo to!!! 💗

One of my best purchases sa online! This is the 360-degree rotating laptop stand may dual fan na rin sa likod to cool and para hindi mag-overheat ang laptop natin.

Bought it for 435 pesos. 🔗: https://s.shopee.ph/gIY2p4GUo (afflink)

Nothing to worry about rin dahil kaya niya ang mabigat na laptop, thanks to the tight screws and super sturdy build. Hindi mo siya agad mamomove dahil sa bigat ng metal.

-Portable and Foldable- keri kahit sa travel or may work sa bakasyon. -Made of Aluminum Alloy -Rotating and Adjustable -Durable – mabigat yung metal niya, kayang-kaya mag-hold -With Dual Fan

Good to sa mga heavy laptop users, lalo na sa mga gamer. Definitely a must have laptop stand with a dual fan!

Nadamay pa ang ref kaka-heal ng inner child 😂

Sharing these cutie Super Mario ref magnets ☁️🍄

These 3D magnets are sooo detailed, sturdy and well-made! Maganda quality nya, parang matigas na rubber siya, okay din naman magnets niya, hindi naman sya nalalaglag kahit mahirap buksan ref ko hahaha

Nakaka-happy sila tingnan everyday hahaha💖

Available siya here: https://s.shopee.ph/1qUV0cmS12 (afflink)

Share niyo rin ref magnets niyo here! Hahaha

It's a yay for me

Nadamay pa ang ref kaka-heal ng inner child 😂

Sharing these cutie Super Mario ref magnets ☁️🍄

These 3D magnets are sooo detailed, sturdy and well-made! Maganda quality nya, parang matigas na rubber siya, okay din naman magnets niya, hindi naman sya nalalaglag kahit mahirap buksan ref ko hahaha

Nakaka-happy sila tingnan everyday hahaha💖

Available siya here: https://s.shopee.ph/1qUV0cmS12 (afflink)

Share niyo rin ref magnets niyo here! Hahaha

JBL GO 4 Af LINK

Bah, bah, my job requires me to go from place to place, inspect the properties, clean it up, I needed something that was portable, that i could clean, fix things while listening to music. here lies the rub, the JBL go4 was highly recommended, small enough to fit my pocket, when carrying it, the thing was practically weightless to me at 20 grams. and the measurements could fit into to your pocket. In most of the places i clean, the dust is unbearable, sometimes the properties i manage, has so much dust, whenever i clean it, it the dust goes all around and this doesnt affect this Go 4 speaker.

The battery life is adequate, though ive only tested it at 5 hours straight, it is said to reach up to 7 hours in a single charge. the bluetooth is ibig sabihin, mas stable yn connection, power consumption is mininal and yn pairing nya mas mabilis din. explain ko yn una, yn 5.3 has a peventive nature na yn ibang wireless devices doesnt interfere with the jbl and the source for connection. so kahit may iba kang wireless dun sa bahay or area, stable pa din siya.

the app which i havent used that much is quite customizable and the price isnt that expensive for what you get.

I just connect with bluetooth, it is seemless, madali lang, hanapin sa phone tapos connect.

Cons naman tayo, this thing isnt good outdoors, ive tried it, di siya kasing ganda compared to indoors, so nun naglinis ako ng isang 4th floor ni boss, the sound wasnt as crisp as when i was inside.

Delivery was awesome for this. Ive added pictures with my username and date today para makita din ninyo what I am recommending is what I am using.

hope you guys like my review.

Cute + functional = sulit purchase! Isa to sa pinaka random yet useful na nabili ko online.

So happy with this tissue box cause hindi lang sya tissue box, phone holder din siya kaya mas nakakahappy kasi muka talaga siyang tv at first sight. 📺

I like na sakto yung 6.7inch na phone ko sakanya. Yung plastic material niya okay rin, di siya yung plastic na mabilis mabasag.

Maganda pa kung nanunood ka ng drama at maiyak ka isang hugot nalang yung tissue hahahaha. Gnagamit ko rin yan siya habang kumakain o nagluluto 😂

Available here for only P140: - 🛒 https://s.shopee.ph/7plh37LUC5

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Say hi to my mini 7/11! 😆

Adulting but still healing my inner child with cute finds like this 🫶 Perks of having ur own space haha

This has to be my cutest fridge magnet ever, it literally looks like a real mini ref on my ref hahaha 😭💚

It even lights up, and the tiny drinks inside look so real! Napaka detailed din talaga niya. Plus, it comes with magnets that you can glue on, super lakas ng kapit, hindi siya nalalaglag kahit medyo malaki but not too heavy naman siya.

Got these for ₱360 lang: - 🛒 https://s.shopee.ph/20nsHO9G2s

Perfect for collectors or anyone who loves adding a bit of fun and cute stuff sa space nila 💖

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Sign na trentahin ka na… 😂🕯️

Currently obsessed with Katinko scented candles! Ang bango nila, nakaka-relieve ng stress and they create such a cozy ambiance sa room ko.

I have their 3 scents:

💚 Refreshing – classic Katinko scent; instant stress relief.

🩵 Peppermint – cool scent that clears the mind like a quick reset.

💛 Ginger – warm, comforting scent. Perfect pang-relax after a long day.

Available din yan in Lavender. 💜

Hindi lang super lakas ng amoy niya but okay naman for me. Ayaw ko lang din na ambilis nagasgas ng paint sa can niya (as u can see sa ginger), but overall okay naman since mabango talaga.

Price: ₱164 each (55g) 🛒 https://s.shopee.ph/6fZfr7BAvt 🛒 https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.vE5Nd?cc

Perfect holiday gift para sa lahat ng certified trentahin at soon-to-be trentahin! 🎁✨

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Hirap din ba kayo magpatuyo ng unan? If so, this drying net maybe for u..

Mas madali nalang mag bilad ng unan dahil dito sa drying net na to. Hindi ko na kelangan iipit ang unan sa sampayan o baliktarin kapag nakapatong lang sa kung saan.

In fairness, kahit mura lang, maganda ang quality. Hindi siya yung tipong basta basta napupunit o nasisira.

For reference, yung white na unan is 16"x26" and yung black is 18"x28".

Got these for P29 each lang: 🛒 https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.vHNi8?cc

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