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.
That Chrome Sphere Has a Faint Tint Now: 8 Years Living with USM Haller
I've tracked my USM Haller units like studio gear for 8 years. That chrome sphere has a faint tint now, and here's what the wear data actually tells you.
Why I Almost Regret Buying the Teenage Engineering Modular (But Not Quite)
Six months and a few stripped bolts later, here's what no YouTube review told me about the Teenage Engineering 400. It's complicated.
What 47 Flights Taught Me About the Peak Design Everyday Backpack
Six months, 47 flights, and one overstuffed camera bag. The FlexFold dividers still don't sag, but there's a catch I didn't expect.
I Spent $1,000 on a Tylko Shelf and Put It Against My $250 Kallax. Here's What 6 Months Taught Me.
After 6 months and $1,250 in shelving, the Tylko outperformed its specs while the Kallax started sagging at 40 lbs. But here's the real surprise.
My Floyd Bed Frame After 730 Nights: The Squeaks, the Gaps, and the Real Story
730 nights, 6-month checkups, and a lot of squeaking. Here's what actually happens to a Floyd bed frame after two years of real use.
My Cat Knocked Over My Kallax at 3 AM. Then I Got Obsessive About Stability Testing.
After my cat toppled my Kallax at 3 AM, I spent 6 months testing stability. The 4×4 tips at just 8 degrees. Here's what actually fixes it.
I Made a Spreadsheet to Justify Spending $295 on a Backpack (My Wife Has Opinions)
After 47 rainy Seattle commutes and one spreadsheet my wife won't let me forget, here's whether a $295 backpack actually keeps your laptop dry.
My Framework Laptop 16 After 180 Battery Cycles and 1,400 Opens
After 180 battery cycles and a dead USB port, here's the honest verdict on Framework's modular laptop. It's complicated.
My $1,700 Burrow Sofa Survived 3 Moves and 2 Cats. Was It Worth It?
I tracked every scratch, stain, and cushion sag for 18 months across 3 moves. Here's what my spreadsheet says about whether Burrow is worth $1,700.