The Modular Product & System Database
A comprehensive resource for modular products and systems - helping consumers build adaptable, sustainable, and cost-effective product ecosystems with compatibility matrices, upgrade paths, and total cost of ownership analysis.
After 47 Flights and 2 Bags: My Tortuga vs Aer Verdict
47 flights, 6 months, 2 bags. The winner surprised me, and it wasn't about durability. Here's what spec sheets won't tell you about real nomad life.
We've Been Replacing Phones Every 2 Years. That's Probably a Mistake.
The Fairphone 5 costs more upfront, but its 3-minute battery swaps and 10/10 repair score flip the math. Here's what 5 years actually costs you.
I Let My Cats Destroy Test Junction Furniture for 6 Months. Here's What Survived.
After 72 reconfigurations and two destructive cats, only one modular furniture brand held up in my tiny Brooklyn apartment. The results surprised me.
I Finally Found a Gun Belt That Didn't Sag After Month 3
Six months, two Tejas models, and daily carry through Vancouver's worst weather. Here's why month 3 didn't kill this belt like it killed the others.
Why I Still Use My Orbitkey Nest (And the 2 Features I Never Touch)
After 6 months with the Orbitkey Nest, I've found 2 features I never use. Here's what actually matters (and what the early reviews got wrong).
My Teenager Knocked Over My $1,500 Speaker. Here's What Happened.
After 6 months and 400 hours with B&O's Beosound Level, I've got answers that 48-hour reviews can't give you. Plus, it survived my teenager.
I Finally Found a Desk Shelf That Holds My 49-Inch Ultrawide (Mostly)
After 6 months with the Bluelounge StudioDeck, here's the truth about its cable management, weight limits, and whether it's worth $200 for ultrawide setups.
I Tested Outer Furniture for 2 Years in 3 Climates. Here's What Actually Held Up.
I tracked UV fading, joint stability, and cushion drainage across Arizona, Minnesota, and Chicago. After 24 months, here's what surprised me most.
6 Months, 47 Flights, and One Coffee Disaster: My Framework Laptop 13 Review
After 47 flights and a coffee spill, here's what actually held up on the Framework Laptop 13. Spoiler: it's not what the spec sheet promised.
My Neighbor Works Night Shifts, So I Built a Home Theater Without a Subwoofer
After 90 days testing a Sonos Arc and Era 300s with zero subwoofer, here's what actually happens to bass in a 900 sq ft apartment with thin walls.
My Herman Miller Aeron Lost to a $600 Rocking Kneeling Chair
After 6 months of daily use, pain diaries, and posture tracking, my $1,400 Aeron sits neglected. Here's what the data actually showed.
I've Moved This Table 3 Times in 2 Years. Here's How It's Holding Up.
After 3 moves and 2 years of daily use, the Floyd table's legs are perfect. The top? That's a different story. Here's my honest verdict.