Joby Gorillatorch Torch Review
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
If you need a torch that has multiple uses and can hold itself in awkward places, then the Joby Gorillatorch could be just what you've been looking for.
Supplied by: Joby
WildCharge Cordless Charging Mat Review
Charge your devices in style, without wires. Wow, now this is getting interesting.
Sharp WriteView EL-W506B Calculator Review
Thursday, January 21, 2010
If you have to tax your brain on a daily basis with complicated maths, then the Sharp WriteView EL-W506B Scientific Calculator could be what you are looking for.
Supplied by: Sharp UK
Check out TestFreaks for more reviews of this product.
Ring Automotive Cyba-lite Orion Flashlight Review
The Ring Automotive Cyba-lite Orion Flashlight is a tiny device with a big light output. Ideal for the pocket or emergency light in your car... check out the review.
Supplied by: Ring Automotive
Sharp TU-TV322H Digital TV Recorder Review
Monday, January 11, 2010
The Sharp TU-TV322H Digital TV Recorder has Freeview built in. This smart looking unit really does deliver on its promise. Check out the full review below.
Product: Sharp TU-TV322H Digital TV Recorder with Freeview
Price: £169.99
Supplied by: Sharp UK
Contact: 0800 262 958
Labels: Gadgets, Home Theatre, Reviews
Micro Black & Speed V2 Scooters Review
Friday, December 18, 2009
Sharp EL-T100WB Brain Trainer Calculator Review
Fenix TK40 Flashlight Review
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
If you need the daddy of all flashlights, then look no further than the Fenix TK40.
Product: Fenix TK40 Flashlight
Price: £125.95
Supplied by: The Photon Shop
Contact: 02920 407203
Microsoft Dual Screen Courier Tablet
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
This thing might only be a concept, but it looks very cool. Imagine a dual screen tablet, just like a notepad, but electronic... I will stop trying to describe it, just watch the video and enjoy.
Labels: Gadgets
Robotic Hand Anyone? - Project Orick
Thursday, September 17, 2009
This video is just awesome, check out this guy using a futuristic glove on his hand, controlling the computer. Brilliant stuff and very entertaining, it is a must watch video.
Project Orick video diary highlights: multi-PC remote management live test – Two engineers determined to make IT management easier with a tool in the form of a glove that literally puts power at their fingertips.
Labels: Gadgets
CoPilot Live 8 for Android Review
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
If you need to find your way from A-to-B without spending your hard earned cash on the likes of a TomTom this could be up your street. CoPilot Live is available for many different mobile devices. Here I take a look at version 8 for Android based mobile phones.
Product: CoPilot Live 8 for Android
Supplied by: ALK Technologies
Contact: eusales@alk.eu.com
Labels: Gadgets, Mobile Phones, Reviews
Fenix LD20 Flashlight Review
Light up your world with this ultra-tough and mega-bright flashlight from Fenix.
Product: Fenix LD20 FLashlight
Price: £44.95
Supplied by: The Photon Shop
Contact: 02920 407203
Proporta USB TurboCharger 3400 Review
Thursday, September 03, 2009
If you need to keep your devices charged whilst out-and-about, this could be a very cool solution. The high capacity battery really could keep your iPhone, iPod, or mobile phone, going for a long time. Check out the video review.
Product: Proporta USB TurboCharger 3400
Price: £34.95
Supplied by: Proporta UK
Contact: +44 (0) 845 123 2848
Ring Automotive E: Can Power Inverter Review
Friday, July 24, 2009
If you need to charge your USB devices on the move, then there are plenty of options. However, if you need to power something a little bigger, like a laptop, then you need a power inverter. Why not get something that can do both tasks. Check out my review of the E:Can.
Product: E: Can Power Inverter
Price: £39.95
Supplied by: Ring Automotive
Contact: +44 (0)113 213 7389
Technoline BL-700 Intelligent Battery Charger Review
If you (like most of the population) get fed up with having to throw away alkaline batteries, then you need to get some NiMH ones instead. If you are a heavy user, then a good charger is also an essential piece of kit. Check out the review below of the Technoline BL-700.
Product: Technoline BL-700 Battery Charger
Price: £39.99 (for current BL-900 model)
Supplied by: Battery Logic
Contact: 0800 066 4668
Labels: Digital Photography, Gadgets, Reviews
Apple Tablet ? Cue the Archos 9 !
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Whilst we all wait (very) patiently for Apple to bring us their version of the tablet or netbook Mac that we all want, Archos have announced a very interesting device. Take a look at the Archos 9 PC Tablet below, running Windows 7, with its Atom processor and 80GB or 120GB hard drive.
Look down the left hand side of the screen and you find a 1.3 megapixel webcam, plus shortcuts buttons for setup, on-screen keyboard and left/right mouse buttons. Along the right side is the power button and an optical navigator for moving your pointer around the 9-inch screen. There is also stereo speakers and a mic. That screen looks quite nice too. It is a resistive touch screen, with multi-touch, so you can use it with your finger or a stylus.
For multimedia nuts it has a kick stand at the back, so you can sit it on a desk for movie watching. It also sports twin antennas for Digital TV reception on the go. This includes HD reception with recording too. Optional 3.5G sim support for internet on the go, all bundled for £450-£499, not too shabby.
Now, if Apple take this concept one step further and add their design flare, this would take such a device to another level. Imagine a sleek aluminum shell, wi-fi, bluetooth, iPhone OS with a rear facing 3-megapixel camera too. iChatAV right out of the box. iPod dock connector for charging and displaying content on your HD TV. This could be one serious piece of kit. Being an Apple OS lover, the only thing holding me back from this Archos device is Windows 7... that just sucks!
Labels: Apple Rumour, Gadgets
Gola eBoy Bags - carry your stuff in style
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The designs on these new Gola bags are awesome. Check out the video review below.
Product: Gola Bags
Price: £25
Supplied by: Gola UK
Contact: info@gola.co.uk
Ay Up Lights up your Mountain Bike tracks
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Getting out and about this winter is a great way to stay fit and fresh. There is nothing like buring off the Christmas turkey with an off-road ride. With the days very short, we wake up in the dark and before we even finish our evening meal it is pitch black again. Lighting up not only keeps you safe from other bikers and traffic, but is essential for anything off-road. There is a lot to choose from, with bike specific lights and torches like the Fenix we looked at last week. However, AyUp Lights offer the ultimate solution which they kindly sent to me for review.In this awesome 2008 MTB package, I got two sets of dual lights. One set fits onto the handlebars of your bike, with a very effective mount that is cable tied on, then a rubber band type clasp holds the light firmly in place. Then there is a second mount that is called a Gecko Mounting System. This is really cool and attaches to your helmet with velcro tabs. The second light then fastens onto this and your ready to go. The light units don't contain batteries. Instead they connect to external rechargeable battery packs. You get a mains charger in with the kit. The cabling is nice and neat and does not restrict how you use the lights at all.
Once everything is in place you need to really prepare yourself for how poerful the AyUps are. You basically have a really focused 320 lumen output set on your bars and another 320 set on your helmet. The beam has virtually no spill, so where you point your bike or turn your head, all the dangers on your off-road adventure are very well lit. When I ventured on-road, I turned the helmet mounted set off, as this seemed to dazzle car drivers. The handlebar mount gave me plenty of visability. It is also nice that each light individually rotates, so you can really tweak the direction of the beam. You will also be pleased at the awesome build quality. These things feel like they are worth every penny.
This is the first time I have used lights with separate battery packs. My initial thoughts were that the packs would get in the way. However, they are very compact and velcro fastenings allow them to be easily mounted and managed. The big advantage here is twofold. Firstly, you get a long six hours of use. The second happened when I was out on a ride. My main handlebar light ran out, but my helmet mounted one was still going strong. A quick swap around of the packs and I still had my main light. A simple solution, but very effective and I could continue on my ride.The lights are also very light, weighing in at 168g. This means that they do not add much to your riding weight and having one helmet mounted is barely noticeable. If you want to get even more use out of your AyUps, there is even a headband mount for £12.56. If you dabble in a bit of climbing, then this gives you the opportunity to use these awesome units to light your way up the climb. In summary, they are not cheap. Just over £224 for the kit we tested here, or £134 for a single light kit. However, what you are getting makes them worth the spend. Fantastic build quality, handlebar and helmets mounts, battery packs and charger, all presented in a useful soft case. I cannot emphasise the quality of the lights and the powerful beam they output. There are also many colours to choose from, so you can customise the look to match your bike. For me, I just want to keep these AyUps on my bike, they are simply superb.
Product: AyUp 2008 MTB Light Kit
Price: £224.10
Supplied by: AYUP Lights Limited
Contact: +44 (0)1285 821030
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Univega Alpina HT-550 Mountain Bike gets you onto the rough stuff
Monday, December 08, 2008
After many years of absence from the UK market, Univega have come back with a slew of new offerings. One of these include the Alpina HT-550 and I was lucky enough to be sent one for our Christmas reviews. This particular mountain bike sits somewhere in the middle of the company's range and offers you the opportunity to get hold of something that looks a little bit special for just over £500.Again, as in my previous MTB review, the HT-550 offers a lot more than those cheap off-the-shelf bikes. With its Shimano component mix, including an XT drivetrain and SLX shifters, when you catch your first glimpse of the bike you will know you have something special. This is a hardtail, so no rear suspension, but up front you get a Rock Shox Tora-SL fork with 100mm of travel. The Rock Shox really does eat up the bumps and is very responsive. The Concept SL saddle, seatpost, stem and handlebar are a nice match and feel very well made. They are not that heavy either, all adding up to a pretty decent weight bike. Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes serve up your stopping power and in my rides out on the HT-550 they performed very well. They provide a no fuss solution really and provide more than adequate braking ability. The Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyres are nice and chunky, dispersing all the mud and water that is around at the moment. Planting the bike in some really muddy conditions in the woods found it very sure-footed indeed. It installed a lot of confidence in my riding and made me feel like I could really throw the bike hard into sometimes dodgy conditions. Throughout my wet rides, I was very happy with how well the bike performed. I was expecting a budget feel to the HT-550 because of the price, but I am happy to say that it delivered much much more on all fronts.
The Alpina HT-550 really does look awesome. The red and white paintwork on the double butted alloy frame looks very racey, with the forks matching and the Avid 3's coming in a special white edition. This gives a really nice look to the bike. Your £580 buys you a real solid performer, maybe a little weightier than some other offerings, but not by a lot. The specification for the price is what impressed me the most. If you can afford to treat someone (or yourself) this Christmas, Univega have some great introductory prices for the UK which you should jump on very quickly indeed. The regular price of the Alpina HT-550 is £725, so at £580 that is a very big saving... it should really be referred to as an outright BARGAIN!
Product: Univega Alpina HT-550 Mountain Bike
Price: £580 (includes next day UK delivery)
Supplied by: Univega UK
Contact: 0844 800 5981
Fenix Torch and Lockblock Holder - MTB Review
Friday, December 05, 2008
For many a biker, adequate lighting for dusk or night time riding is often overlooked. For the serious MTB enthusiast, having good, powerful, directional lighting with the right type of beam is essential. Dedicated bike lights start at very cheap and not that effective, right up to £500 for a pro set-up. There is another option though and it is one that could please many a gadget lover this Christmas. Personally, I really like LED torches. Don't ask me why, but my fascination over how such a vast amount of light can be produced by some of these torches amazes me. I keep one in my car and another under my sink. Then I stumbled across the Fenix range of torches and the kind guys at The Photon Shop kindly sent us a Fenix L2D Q5 plus a little gadget called a LockBlock for attaching the torch to my mountain bike.So, let's take a look at the LockBlock first. This little device costs just under £9. It is very simple, but works very well indeed. It comprises of a double-sided U-shaped rubber mount, with two velcro loops threaded through. You attach the LockBlocks to your handlebar, tighten the velcro. Then get your torch, tighten the second velcro loop and voila, your torch is rock solid on your bike. On my rides with this set-up attached things stayed firmly in place. The torch bounced around with the bike of course, but did not budge from the LockBlock mount. Very impressed with this product, simplicity in design paid of and at £9 it is a bargain.
Onto the Fenix torch. This is the first LED flashlight I have reviewed, so my comparisons are made against a £30 Cateye bike specific light. The Fenix L2D Q5 is a lot longer than a regular light, measuring just under 15cm. Even though this is quite long, it does not get in your way when riding. The diameter is 2.1cm, so as mentioned before, it fits nicely in the LockBlock, but if you do use it off the bike, then it is very pocketable. On the bike on night time trails it is awesome. At its highest output you get 180 lumens of output. Running on two AA batteries I was also amazed that it kept going for almost two hours. The beam is very concentrated too, with little spill, so seeing ground hazards was very easy. When I ventured onto the road, cars and other vehicles gave me plenty of room, so I must have been very visible. You can also soft touch the rubber on/off button which changes the brightness, plus you can turn the bezel very slightly to change modes from general to turbo mode. In general mode you get three different brightness levels and an SOS mode. In turbo mode, you get the full 180 lumens plus a fast flashing strobe mode.
Wow, what a torch... lifetime warranty on the LED, waterproof to IPX-8 standard and a toughened optical glass lens. The build is superb and the body of the torch is a hard anodized finish. Dropping it (although not recommended) had not effect and it remained unmarked throughout reviewing it.
The Fenix L2D Q5 is so solidly built and such a useful tool that I just hope that it does not have to go back. This is really a great deal. You get two presents in one. A nice solid torch with awesome light output for the ultimate gadget lover. Plus, you have the ability to use it an a very effective bike light. For this sort of money, what more could you ask? If you buy this particular Fenix torch and a LockBlock it comes to just under £50... highly recommended.
**More photos to follow**
Product: Fenix L2D Q5 Flashlight Torch
Price: £38.95
Product: Twofish LockBlock Bike Mount
Price: £8.94
Supplied by: The Photon Shop
Contact: 02920 407203
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