Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy (like pillows), but as much as we’d like to, we can’t tryeverything. Which is why we have People…
THE BEST HOTEL OPENINGS OF 2019
As much as you probably don’t want to hear it, 2019 is right around the corner – which, for us, means we’re already thinking about next year’s holidays. Luckily, there are a number of luxury hotels op…
THE BEST STUFF OF 2018
This year we’re prescribing a double helping of retail therapy. We scoured the web and cased the design stores to find the most luxurious—and eco-friendly!—vehicles, the rugged-est gear, and the…
THE BEST OFFICE CHAIRS OF 2018
The Best Office Chairs Our mission was to find an office chair that’s customizable enough to offer support with multiple posture adjustments throughout the day. One week of sitting, swirling, and slou…
SONY A7 III REVIEW
When it introduced the third-generation A7, Sony said the mirrorless camera would redefine what it meant to be the “basic” model — a promise that has largely been kept. The A7 has always been the entr…
THE COOLEST SUNGLASSES TO WEAR
Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner. Which means that you’re going to need a great pair of sunglasses to keep all that sunshine from wreaking havoc on your eyes. Plus, the right …
BOAT REVIEW: OUTREMER 45
It’s funny the way things that work right almost inevitably tend to look right as well. Case in point: the Outremer 45, a catamaran that can’t help but turn heads with its large rig, nicely sculpted c…
MSI TRIDENT X – STARTING CONFIGURATION PRICE $1999
Just like the recently reviewed Asus ROG Strix GL12CX, the MSI Trident X (starts at $1,999; $2,499 as tested) is a gaming desktop for the esports enthusiast or professional. Any gamer would enjoy its …
2018 FORD ECOSPORT REVIEW: APPEALING ON SOME COUNTS, FLAWED ON MANY
The verdict: At long last, the new EcoSport gives U.S. shoppers a subcompact Ford SUV, but its many drawbacks leave us questioning whether it was worth the wait. Versus the competition: The EcoSport f…
REVIEW: PELTON SECTOR
Pelton is the second entrepreneurial venture of Detroit-based machinist, designer, businessman and all around interesting guy, Deni Mesanovic. His first was Mesanovic Microphones, where he managed to …