The Gadget Guru – Editorials

Hey, RV Manufacturers: Do You See This Marketing Opportunity?

16 May 2016

Sometimes we have to search for a marketing opportunity, but on a rare occasion it just falls into our lap. It seems this could be the situation surrounding the motorhome industry at this very moment. But the question is: Do they see the same thing I’m seeing? If not, allow me... Read More

Chapter 12: Shopping For A Motorhome – Is Pre-Owned Or New The Best Route?

28 Apr 2016

If you’ve been keeping up with my posts about shopping for my first motorhome, you already know that I’ve been exploring the concept of buying my Last Coach First. This theory came to light when I visited my Friend, Mike in Las Vegas and he provided a tour and a... Read More

Chapter 11: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 5 – Driving A Newell – Day 2

24 Apr 2016

Here’s the understatement of the year: There’s a lot to like about Newell coaches. In fact any discerning potential purchaser will have a difficult time finding something they don’t like about a specific Newell coach. Possibly, you may not like a specific color scheme or layout, but if you’re building... Read More

Chapter 8: 2017 Foretravel IH-45 Video Review & Andy’s Factory Experience

12 Apr 2016

The video of the Foretravel IH-45 is located at the end of this story. I’ve been pondering exactly what to say about my visit to Foretravel headquarters in Nacogdoches, Texas and whether or not to go into excruciating detail of my experience. I could make it simple and say that... Read More

Chapter 7: Motorhome Surround Sound Speakers: Do They Make Sense?

09 Apr 2016

You can call this video, Andy’s Rant of the Day and today’s rant has to do with Motorhome Surround Sound. During the time I’ve been shopping for coaches, I’ve noticed that more than just a few major manufacturers have failed to see the benefits of replacing the multi-speaker surround sound... Read More

Chapter 6: Where Do You Go To Take Motorhome Driving Lessons?

09 Apr 2016

This is the wrap-up of my three days training session at Motorhomes of Texas in Nacogdoches, TX where I took part in a pilot Learn To Drive A Motorhome program. This program came to life due to my desire to learn to drive a motorhome prior to making the decision... Read More

Chapter 1: Andy Visits La Mesa RV For His First Motorhome Driving Lesson

09 Apr 2016

So, you want to buy a motorhome, RV or motor coach, but you’ve never driven one before. Where do you go to get lessons to learn how to drive these monster-sized vehicles? Andy Pargh, The Gadget Guru faced this dilemma and this is Part #1 of his series about learning... Read More

The Gadget Guru Launches Motorhome Section: Shopping, Driving And More!

09 Apr 2016

Some of my Friends understand and others think I’m crazy, but I’ve always felt that having the ability to travel the USA in a large motorhome with all the comforts of home would be the ultimate in convenience and luxury. Having the ability of relocating from one scenic location to... Read More

DJI Phantom 4 Leaves Much To Be Desired In Easy Setup And Flight Experience

27 Mar 2016

Allow me to say upfront that I’m not targeting DJI as a company nor do I have any affiliation with any competitor in this field. I’m simply a seasoned new product and tech Journalist who is sharing my opinions of the setup procedure and my personal first flight experiences with... Read More

DJI Phantom 3 Pilot Flies Yuneec Q500 4K For The First Time

15 Mar 2016

Last month, while visiting my Phantom 3 Pro buddy Ted in Las Vegas, I produced a video that compared the quality of the video generated by his DJI Phantom 3 Professional to my Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K. Honestly, it wasn’t even a contest. In fact, it was such a mismatch... Read More

Does This Epson All-In-One Printer Really Include Two Years Of Ink?

29 Feb 2016

Allow me to say upfront, you’ve probably never seen an unboxing and setup video quite like this one! That’s because, in this video, I’m checking out Epson’s WF-R4640 EcoTank Multifunction Printer and let’s face it, in this day an age, a machine that prints, scans, copies and faxes is not... Read More

Want To Edit Video? Here’s Some Tips From The Gadget Guru To Get You Started

22 Feb 2016

It seems that with the sudden popularity of drones there’s a growing number of users who are beginning to discover the wonderful world of video production. While that’s a good thing, as today’s camera equipped copters make it easier than ever to create breathtaking video, converting that footage into a production... Read More