The Insider Review

Honest Reviews for Real World Products

THE BEST SD CARD READERS OF 2019
Have your SD cards been filling up and collecting over the years? If so, you’ll eventually want to offload those photos and files. And the best way to do that—if you don’t already have a card reader embedded into your computer or laptop—is to buy one that connects externally.... Read more
THE NEW FUJIFILM INSTAX CAMERA IS HERE—AND IT HAS AN AMAZING NEW FEATURE
Some of my favorite memories aren’t just the ones I can replay in my head but also the ones I can re-hear: my baby niece laughing for the first time, my best friend singing a (very bad) rendition of “You’re So Vain” at her bachelorette weekend, my dad giving... Read more
THE BEST PORTABLE PHOTO PRINTERS OF 2019
While most of our photographs now reside comfortably inside our smartphones or live in the cloud via social media or online storage sites, it’s still nice to have a physical photo you can hang on the refrigerator or put in a photo album. Many options exist for printing photos—from large multifunction printers... Read more
THE BEST BEGINNER CAMERAS OF 2019
If you’re just starting to get serious about photography (or buying a camera for someone else), then finding a great camera is the first step. The hardest part? Finding a high-quality camera that is both advanced enough that you can learn what you need while also not being so... Read more
THE BEST TABLETS FOR KIDS OF 2019
Introducing kids to screens can be a fraught experience—whether it be via FaceTime with grandparents, Snapchat filters, or Peppa Pig videos on YouTube Kids. Once your child has seen a screen a few times, they’ll be eager to see it again and again. For each parent, whether to allow... Read more
THE BEST LAPTOP SLEEVES OF 2019
Let’s face it. Not only are laptops complex machines, but they’re also expensive and super delicate. One splash of water in the wrong place and the whole thing could sizzle. Or what happens if your laptop suddenly goes crashing to the ground? Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or a... Read more
THE BEST WIRELESS CHARGERS OF 2019
Plugging in a power cable to charge a mobile device? How 20th century of you! These days, thanks to the power of electromagnetism, all of the cool kids are charging their gadgets wirelessly: Drop your smartphone on top of a wireless charger and it’ll instantly start powering up—no cables required. To... Read more
THE BEST BLUETOOTH HEADSETS OF 2019
If you’re always on your phone, you should get yourself a proper Bluetooth headset. After all, life is so much easier when you can make and receive calls hands-free. The market for Bluetooth headsets is pretty saturated though, so it can be hard to parse out the good from the... Read more
THE BEST GAMING LAPTOPS UNDER $1,000 OF 2019
Gone are the days where you had to shell out thousands of dollars for a proper gaming rig. Thanks to smaller chips and lighter hardware, you can now buy a gaming powerhouse in laptop form for a grand or less. Not sure where to begin? Don’t sweat it. Whether you’re into... Read more