Thursday 28 September 2017

MindKoo True Wireless Earbuds (Upgrade Version) Bluetooth 4.2 Review

A very nice quality set of earbuds with a neat little charging box, after unpacking these I set the box charging while I read through the manual, this is a small manual with nothing complicated and has some diagrams to assist, the charging box is a nice little unit with a clip top lid and ideal pocket size and with up to 10 charges from a single charge of the charging box it’s ideal.


The process of pairing is very simple turning them both on simultaneously and letting them pair with each other, you then open the Bluetooth on your device and “M-6” should be discovered and once this is selected they connect and you are now ready to go, they will auto connect with this device next time without having to pair them again, I gave them a good test and the difference with a stereo sound compared to just one bud is like chalk and cheese and the sound produced was really superb.


Answering a call couldn’t be easier just touching the button on the headset, the music can be paused with a single touch on either earbud and a double tap takes you to the next song in your playlist, I found them very comfortable and after a short time of wearing them you forget they are there. I tested the range and found the connection solid up to around 28ft then started to get drop off which is in line with the 30ft connection claim a good range.


I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing unpacking, pairing, playing some music and showing how an incoming call instantly cuts the music and flawlessly switching back to play when the call ends, please be aware my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.


  • [Touch Control&One key with muti-functional] Cool wireless earbuds with touch control design and advanced audio decode technology,which enables the connections with the devices; no more cable mess as well.One key to realize the power on,answer,hang up and refuse to answer,play and pause function.
  • [Larger Bluetooth range] Wireless makes the mini earbuds extraordinary, up to 30ft Bluetooth range in the open space,plugging your phone in to listen to music is unnecessary.You can share it with people around you.
  • [Stereo sound quality]  Superb sound quality earbuds with Bluetooth V4.2+CSR for best stereo sound and superb bass sound. Clear high & low volume. Comfortable wireless earbuds sound.With the built-in mic you can easily take calls.
  • [Come with 1000 mAh Portable Charging Case ]  You can fully charged the wireless earbuds in 30 minutes,it can return you about 3 hours playing time, moreover it will provide 10 rounds of charging to the earbuds when fully charged.The portable power case make it convenient to carry it when you go outside.
  • [IPX5 waterproof & Sweat resistant ] The bluetooth earpiece with built-in waterproof design can withstand water spray from any direction as well as can be washed directly with water with excellent IPX5 waterproof performance. And sweat proof allow you comfy wearing it for hiking, biking,jogging or other activies.


What I liked
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- Superb stereo sound
- Different sizes of earbud tips supplied
- Very responsive touch button control
- Waterproof and sweat resistant
- Neat magnetic charging lead and USB to Micro USB Connector
- The charge box is very nice and with magnetic connection the earbuds sit and charge in it very securely
- Earbuds will charge up to 10 times from a single charge of the charger box
- Nice and comfortable fit, you forget you have them in
- Voice quality is very clear when taking a phone call

What I Didn’t Like
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- Nothing I have found and but if any issues arise I will edit and add

Summary
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Overall these are very nice earbuds with a sleek and clever design, high attention to detail giving a great sound in stereo and a very responsive touch control I really like them. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £58.99
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Wednesday 27 September 2017

Virhuck 1:32 Scale Remote Control Rc Monster Truck Review

Fast fun and mad little monster truck, this arrived in a brown branded flip lid box with everything inside being solidly held down with wrap ties, the controller takes two AA batteries (not included) and you will need a small Philips head screwdriver to open the holding screw for the battery compartment, the instructions are all in English and very easy to follow if even needed.


After opening it all up and fitting some batteries in the controller I gave it a try out, it’s very fast for a small truck and the turning control works well even being able to get it to slid on a turn at speed to get a quick turnaround, I gave it a good run around even setting up a few jumps which it whizzed over no problem.


I found it to be very robust and no matter how many rolls and bumps it had there isn’t any damage, it’s very simple to remove the top from the monster truck by just removing the two rubber holding clips should you wish to and charging is a breeze with the USB charging lead and socket in the underside of the truck, it ran for over eleven minutes on a single charge and had a fast recharge rate so no waiting around hours for the next monster truck session.


I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing, fitting the batteries, pairing up the truck and giving it a run around the floor finishing with a quick jump over some books, hopefully the quality won’t be too bad as I often find video’s degrade somewhat when uploaded through the Amazon optimisation system.


  • The Vehicle is 1/32 RC Racing Car, comes with a proportional remote control system, it endowed the car more operational.
  • With 2.4GHZ digital rc system, supporting multiplayer in parallel operate, it means you can hold an rc competition with your friends or your children anytime you want.
  • Just 30 minutes for charging, they\'ll feed you about 11 minutes amazing time.
  • Full Function Controls Allow Vehicle to Go Forward and Backward, Turn Left and Right.
  • When the car is running or jumping on the ground or on your desk or wherever you want, avoid all the barriers you set, a quickly speed, a sharply turning.


What I liked
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- Really great fun and very fast
- Very strong and holds up really well to jumps, rolls and bumps
- Simple quick charging system
- Fast reacting controls with a good steering system
- Good run time on a single charge
- Nice design, the truck looks great

What I Didn’t Like
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- Nothing I can find, I would have liked a couple of spare quick release rubbers for the body should you lose one but that’s being very picky and I would reduce my overall score for something not included

Summary
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Overall a really fun little truck that is very fast yet easy to control and will hold up to the rolls and crashes without causing any damage, for these reasons it gets full marks from me. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £19.99
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Friday 22 September 2017

Mospro Ultrasonic Cool Mist 3LT Humidifier Review

Huge capacity humidifier with high volume mist, this really is a beast of a humidifier that can deliver anything from a gentle mist to full on clouds of mist depending on the setting. I got this for our main room mainly because of the 3 litre capacity meaning it could run all day and evening without having to be refilled and with the auto no water shut off just switch itself off and be ready to refill the next day.


This has a very simple refill process by just removing a hand screw plug in the base of the tank you can fill it with up to 3 litres of water then you replace the screw plug and put the unit back on the base, as a note you should avoid touching the base plug when replacing the tank as it has a pressure release plunger when in situ and if you press it before putting the tank back you will release water.


Once filled I replaced the tank on the base unit and gave it a test, I found the unit very quiet while in use and on full power certainly pumps out a huge amount of mist, a 3 litre fill easily lasted 20 hours of constant use on 50% power with plenty left over and with a nice simple blue and white design it also looks very nice.


I have added a very short video and will also add some pictures showing filling it up and showing it working, please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.


  • This is the humidifier people need for respiratory health, nose bleeds, cracked lips, dried out eyes and soothing nursery room.
  • Heavy mist output, one fill of tank holds 3 liter water, work for 19 hours with maximum mist. Humidifies the air in rooms up to *600 sq ft (*55m²)
  • Very low humming noise during working at maximum power, you cannot hear it from 1 meter away, no disturb at night when you are sleeping
  • Plastic part is made of endurable ABS + BB + AS, shock proof, no crack, no leak, no chemical smell, fire-resistant, passed RoHS, UL, CE, FCC test
  • This humidifier is easy to refill, easy to clean inside and outside.


What I liked
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- High capacity tank taking up to 3 litres
- Auto no water shut off
- Very quiet when running
- Good variation of power settings going from a gentle mist to full blown plumes
- Its nice looking
- Very simple filling system

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not really anything I can find but if I do come across anything I will return and add it

Summary
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Overall a great humidifier with a huge capacity tank meaning you are not constantly refilling as is the case with the small ones, ideal for a large area and for these reasons I have given it 5 stars. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £32.99
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Wednesday 20 September 2017

Fascol Foldable 3 Wheels Child's Scooter Review

Great little scooter, my daughter loves it, I was looking for a scooter suitable for my youngest daughter as she keeps trying to use her big sisters scooter which is a two wheel scooter and it’s a bit unstable and big for her so wanted to get her one of her own.


This looked ideal with the stability of three wheels and fun of light up wheels as she goes along, it arrived in a long box packed into bubble wrap coming with knee and elbow protectors along with a couple of alan keys, some spare/replacement bolts and screws and the manual.


Setting it up was very simple and the manual comes with clear instructions accompanied by pictures of the fittings, adjustments and settings, after it was set up my eldest daughter took it outside for a test, she is 10 years old and although this scooter has an age range between 3 and 12 I would say it would be more suited to an age range of between 3 and 8 although my eldest daughter is big for her age.


It’s lightweight but also very sturdy, the folding mechanism works very well and is simple enough for a child to use, the steering system works well and all the wheels light up once in motion as they should but best of all my youngest daughter is absolutely delighted with it now being able to scoot along with her big sister.


I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing, my eldest daughter giving it a test outside and how the wheels light up once in motion, please note the footage I got is crystal clear but due to size restraints I have had to reduce the quality somewhat and this also degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

  • Material: aluminum + plastic; Wheel size: front wheel: 120 * 30mm, rear wheel: 80 * 24mm.
  • Suitable for ages 3 to 12 years; Maximum load capacity: 60 kg.
  • Foldable children's scooter, easy to carry, save space, with glossy wheel.
  • Steering rod has adjustable in 4 different sizes, 62-65-70-75 cm, for different age groups.
  • We have CE certificate, lifetime of technical support and 12 months warranty.


What I liked
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- Good solid build quality
- Fun light up wheels when in motion
- Comes with knee and elbow pads
- Easy to assemble and adjust
- Lightweight and easy for a child to carry
- My daughter loves it

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not really a dislike but in my opinion more suited to an age range between 3-8 although I guess it depends on how big the child is

Summary
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Overall this is a great little scooter, it’s lightweight but very strong and durable, the light up wheels add some additional fun and best of all my daughter loves it so I have given it full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £65.98
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Tuesday 19 September 2017

Vatos RC Remote Control Helicopter Review

Great fun helicopter, I have a few mini drones and love flying them but thought it was about time I tried a remote control helicopter and this looked ideal to dip my toe in the water of helicopter flying.


It arrived in a branded lift top box all tightly packed with the helicopter being held down with a plastic strap at the bottom to stop it moving about and getting damaged in the box, it comes with the controller, mini Philips head screw driver, a few spare rotor blades and the USB connection charge lead. The manual is in multi languages but it includes English and the controls are very simple to understand.


I found this quite different to fly to a drone, although it has the normal up and down (power) control with the left stick the right stick controls the tilt forwards and backwards and pan round so to fly it you are lifting off and using the right stick to tilt the helicopter forwards or backwards using the pan to direct the helicopter while applying power from the left stick for motion, not really as complicated as it sounds.


I really like this helicopter, it’s very sturdy as I have crashed many times now getting used to the controls without the slightest sign of damage, I like the idea of being able to charge it from the controller, a very nice feature and the charge rate seems really quick although it does mean having six AA batteries in the controller. It’s very stable and has a really nice hover with the lights being a nice touch and I am really improving the more I fly it now being able to land it in set locations rather than crash landing :)


I have added a video and will also add a few pictures showing unpacking the helicopter, giving it a test and then some flying around, please forgive the quality of the video, my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

  • 3.5 Channels: Up/down, left/right, forward/backward with built-in Gyro to hover in the air. Built-in Gyro will helps to stabilize the helicopter's heading.
  • Easy to pair between rc helicopter and transmitter. Transmitter is multi-channel so you can fly more than one helicopter at a time. Also you can charge this rc helicopter from the remote control, as well as via USB charging cable.
  • Engineering Polypropylene Frame with durable case. Replacement blades and pieces. An incorporated auto stability system.Indoor fly only.
  • Vatos RC Helicopter all passed several test with certificates: FCC, CE, ROHS, EN71, EN62115, EN60825, R&TTE, PAHS, HR4040, 7P, ASTM. Compatible with US and EU standard.


What I liked
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- The helicopter looks great
- Very nice to fly with a good stable hover
- Sturdy, I have crashed it many times without damage
- Comes with some spare parts should you break a rotor
- The charge from controller alternative is a very nice and useful feature
- Reasonable price
- Has lights on the helicopter controllable remotely
- Trim adjustment on the controller to fine tune the turning

What I Didn’t Like
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- The manual can be a bit of a pain to navigate with the multiple languages although this is very picky and won’t affect my overall rating

Summary
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Overall this is a really great fun helicopter, has some nice features and is very stable when you fly it and for these reasons I have given it top marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £25.99
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Sunday 17 September 2017

Andoer Camera Slider Rail Track Dolly Review

Really creative and useful photography and video aid, I love photography and taking video and my aspirations of production are somewhat out striped by my creative ability, I wanted something that would assist me with panning and linear motion video capture and photographs of objects from different angles keeping the same perspective and although for myself this was expensive it’s still a fraction of professional gear to do the same job.


It comes in a lift top box packed in custom foam along with a mini ball head for connecting the camera and a screw adapter taking the 3/8 inch screw hole to a 1/4 inch screw thread for a standard tripod fitting, I would say that you really need a wide base tripod for this to avoid topple and tilt strain movement and the tripods with a quick release catch will just bend with the weight at full extension.


The andoer camera slider is a heavy bit of kit but also precision manufactured to give a smooth glide across the panning or linear motion movement you can instantly see the high quality movement and finishing, I have a small tripod with a 3/8 inch screw which it fits straight onto but while taking shots have to hold the base solid to avoid movement which I am getting better at, I am planning to get a larger wide base tripod but my main objective for getting this is some close in macro shots and panning motion shots on ground level.


I found the motion really smooth and am finding I am getting better at running a smooth motion at a steady speed although I do expect to vastly improve the more I use it. I fitted my GoPro Hero5 to it and have recorded some different shots with different settings on the camera showing panning and linear motion using my small tripod and have been really impressed with the quality it produces.


I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing different tests of motion and panning I tried, please forgive any wobble it’s me getting used to the slider rather than any sticking in the smooth motion which I found to be flawless. Please note the footage I got is crystal clear but due to size restraints I have had to reduce the quality somewhat and this also degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

  • The slider is equipped with two 1/4 inch screw threads. "PANNING" screw has following focus shooting and wide-angle shooting functions for your devices; "LINEAR" screw has the horizontal translation shooting and vertical stretching shooting functions. While moving, it has the effect of extending up to 4× distance.
  • Made of high strength aluminum alloy, has an unique joint structure.
  • Adopts the foldable design, mini, exquisite and portable.
  • Suitable for GoPro action cameras, smartphones, DSLR cameras, ILDC cameras' video recording.
  • With 3/8 inch screw hole on the bottom, the slider is convenient to mount on a tripod for shooting.


What I liked
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- Good high quality manufacturing
- Very easy to use and set up
- Adaptability of movement and shots, using an extension to the GoPro height I was able to get different sorts of panning shots from above an object
- The price, although expensive it is a fraction of the cost of the professional products to do the same of similar jobs, far smaller and way more portable
- Has a locking mechanism for when not in use

What I Didn’t Like
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- There isn’t anything I can add here, it performs really well and the biggest flaw is my own ability, it takes a while to get used to how to control the motion but I’m getting there, if I do come across any issues I will edit and add them

Summary
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Overall I am really pleased with this purchase, it does a great job and I plan on using this as much as I can hopefully creating some great panning and linear motion shots that I am unable to master with uncontrolled movement, I have given this 5 stars as it’s a superb gadget. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £99.99
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Saturday 16 September 2017

FITFIRST Shiatsu Electric Foot Massager Review

Superb foot massage, I suffer from restless legs syndrome (Willis-Ekbom disease) and find great relief in a foot massage and although my wife is very understanding and will often give me a foot massage I wanted something that would take the undoubted chore away from her.


This arrived in a very big box which had the main machine packed between two cardboard holders to secure it with the main unit wrapped in a clear plastic bag, the manual was at the bottom of the box and power lead and adapter in plastic bags within the foot holes, I was pleased to see the unit is very heavy around 8kg with a good solid base so no chance of it moving around while being used.


After it was all unpacked I gave the manual a good read and was ready to give it a test, the power inlet is in the bottom and you can have the lead trail in any direction from that as it is raised from the ground on four solid rubber feet and the power lead is a really good length so no struggle getting it near a plug socket. After inserting my feet I tested the different modes, at first it’s rather a strange sensation but quickly becomes hugely relaxing and gives a superb massage.


The build quality of the foot massager is really nice and the touch button panel very responsive making it easy to switch modes, the heat setting gives a gentle warm rather than making it too hot, the air pressure feature is great gripping and holding your feet an extremely difficult sensation to describe but certainly a pleasant one. I can honestly say the massage it gives is better than any human massage I have ever received.


I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing the unpacking and some usage switching the modes, after using it I had an amazing night’s sleep and my legs hardly moved when a normal night’s sleep without a massage results in my legs flicking all over the place often meaning a very disturbed night’s sleep for myself and my wife.  My wife also tried it out and loves it so it has now become an integral part of our wind down to bed time.

  • AUTHENTIC--FITFIRST foot massager with air pressure and rolling vibration function imitates a real 'human finger-like' massage on your feet, generating an authentic massage experience
  • SOOTHING-HEAT--the electric Shiatsu foot massager with optional heat setting provides you gentle warmth that enhances blood circulation and soothes feet tenderness(Up to 115°F)
  • EASY-OPERATION--Touching-screen control buttons allow you to customize your own massage with 3 massage modes and 3 intensities,3 vibration modes and heating function
  • SAFE, the foot massager will automatically shut down after 15mins working time to avoid overuse and protect massager from overheat, guarantees your safety
  • PACKAGE,1 x Foot Massager,1 x Original Charger, 1 x Instruction Manual


What I liked
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- It gives a really superb massage
- Good solid heavy machine
- The heating system works really well not going too hot
- The air pressure feature is really nice
- A multitude of modes making it easy to find the exact combination that suits you
- Touch button control panel works very well
- Has a decent length power cable so I didn’t struggle setting it up exactly where I wanted it
- Very good quality and finishing

What I Didn’t Like
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- I really can’t find anything to put here, it’s exactly what I wanted and more, if I do have any issues I will return and add them

Summary
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Overall this machine is superb since I have had it my restless legs syndrome has diminished considerably and for this reason alone it gets full marks from me everything else is a most welcome bonus. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £129.99
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JEEMAK 6 Port USB Charging Dock Review

Nice solid charging station, I needed something to charge and tidy up the multitude of mobile devices scattered round my house being charged in various sockets, there is also often the ‘have you taken my charging lead’ sound echoing round on a daily basis and I wanted something to help stop this.


I had a look at quite a few of these and the main thing putting me off with most was they didn’t supply the leads and I didn’t want a nice and tidy charge station with 6 different length leads coming from it making it look a mess, this one provided the leads in an ideal mix of a couple of Apple leads, three micro USB and a USB-C lead ideal for my GoPro.


It arrived in a branded box with a plastic insert containing the charge station, leads, a UK plugged lead and also a 2 pin lead, the quality is really nice and the whole unit has a good weight to it with a solid base so no chance of it toppling over. I tested it with a Fire tablet, Android phone, two iphones and an Acer android tablet all of which slotted into the unit nice and neatly charging as they should.


I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing unboxing, connecting the leads up and then connecting the devices I mentioned, I also connected up my GoPro Hero 5 which sat in front of the unit and charged fine but couldn’t show it in the video as I used it to record.


  • Smart and quick charging,with smart IC installed,each port has fixed output current and seeks a maximize its charge speed. Support 2.4A fast charging. Fast charging save much more time to enjoy wonderful time.
  • Multi-Device use,Simultaneously charge up to 6 USB devices,Compatible with great amount of smart devices like iPhone,iPad,Samsung,Kindle and All Micro USB Connecting Device.
  • Detachable: removed black separator(6* Separator+1*Apple Watch Stand) makes it simple and stylish. Charger Dock anti slip mats make it steadily.
  • Safety and steady,CE, FCC, ROHS, CUL, UL, SAA, ERP Certificates,built-in high quality PVC Copper wire,Premium Circuitry with over-voltage, over-current and short circuit protection.
  • What you get: JEEMAK Charger Dock,6 * Charge Cables for smart devices,120cm Connect Cable. 45 days money back and 12-month replacement warranty.


What I liked
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- Nice solid unit with a good weight
- Comes with the leads to connect
- Good design and looks very well finished
- Has a clip in watch stand ideal for my daughters smart watch
- The mobile devices sit perfectly when in the charge unit
- Comes with a UK 3pin plug lead and a 2 pin lead alternative

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not found anything I don’t like with this even being very picky it’s perfect for my needs

Summary
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Overall this is a nice compact little unit that does exactly what it claims, comes with the leads, is a nice design and tidies up charging a variety of our mobile devices and it gets full marks from me as I can’t fault it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £25.99

Thursday 14 September 2017

ALLDOCUBE 10.6" Android Tablet, iPlay10 Android 6.0 Review

Really great tablet and everything I wanted, I have been using an old ipad my wife gave me when she upgraded but really got fed up with its restrictions and having to use itunes which I personally find a real pain so thought it was time to get myself a more user friendly Android tablet.


I wanted something fairly large with a good clear display, something I could use a micro SD card in so as to make it a simple case of dropping all my music to it and any films I wanted to watch and just slot it into the tablet, I needed wireless and Bluetooth so I could link up either my ear buds or Bluetooth speaker easily, I wanted something that would also run Kodi which the ipad won’t allow and I needed something reasonably fast with everything else being a bonus.


This arrived in a brown lift top lid box in a black foam cut out with the micro USB charge lead underneath along with the instructions, the power adapter came in a separate box and is a standard UK 3 pin plug adapter. First impressions when I unpacked it were it felt good and solid with a nice weight to it and looking round it a very nice finishing on all the buttons and various sockets. The instructions book is fairly basic which is common with Android devices but goes through everything you need to know about the operation of the tablet.

Once I had given it a good charge I fired it up and when started I linked it up to my home WiFi, a very simple process and I was able to go online and log into the Play store using my Gmail account again a very simple process allowing me to start to download some of the applications I wanted. I was very pleased to see the tablet had not already been filled with a multitude of applications I may never use or want, just the basics allowing me to get it exactly how I want it.


First off I installed a screen recorder again something you can’t do on Apple products which allowed me to record some good footage of the tablet in use, I then installed Google Chrome which is my preferred browser and then I installed a YouTube app and also worth noting far more apps are free in the Play Store and with free being my favourite price I much prefer it to the Apple store.


The screen display really is superb and I found the tablet to be really smooth and quick to navigate, I did link up my Bluetooth speaker and ear buds but ran out of room on my video to show this but both worked flawlessly, I tested a 16GB micro SD card I had and that worked perfectly as it should, I linked it up to my desktop PC using the lead provided and this allowed me to transfer anything and everything back and forth from the tablet to PC without the hassle of having to run a bloated interface like itunes which is perfect for me.


I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing, starting it up for the first time and then going on to install a couple of applications from the play store, testing the camera, playing some music, playing some video’s from YouTube, surfing the net and a couple of other things. Please note the video footage I recorded is crystal clear but due to size restraints I have had to reduce the quality somewhat and this also degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

  • Supports Android 6.0 system: more powerful humanized settings, which possess perfect operating performance and help you deal with most things in daily life.
  • Comes with MTK8163 processor + Dual 2.4Ghz+5Ghz Wifi: Excellent data transfer capability may surprises you, which lets you watch videos fluently. iPlay10 tablet also do well in low power dissipation. Mali-T720 MP2 GPU: great graphics processor enables you to browse online and play games without buffering.
  • 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM, TF Card supports 128GB: large RAM keeps the laptop working smoothly, which is equipped with huge storage capacity that you can download whatever you like from network and save them.
  • 10.6" IPS Screen with 1920*1080 resolution: large screen with high resolution, you will find the image is more delicate and detailed, making the picture bright and vivid. Dual channel speaker, gives your ears an amazing concert.
  • Other functions: Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4Ghz+5Ghz Wifi. Stable and easy connection to network and do not worry about the inconvenience cables bring. Supports GPS: guide you to wherever you want to go. Supports bluetooth 4.0:gives you more document-transmission choices.


What I liked
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- The display is really superb
- Micro SD card slot very handy for transferring music etc and extra storage supporting up to 128GB
- Very smooth running and quick
- Nice large display screen
- Good quality finishing all round and has a nice feel to it with a good weight
- Front and rear camera
- It has a micro HDMI port so gives the ability to link it up to a TV or monitor using an adapter which I already have
- Reasonable price way cheaper than an ipad with far more freedom
- Gives me the ability to use the Play store with far more choice and many more free applications

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything yet, if I wanted to be really picky it’s slower to boot up than and ipad but this is indicative of the Android system and not unique to this tablet

Summary
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I’m really pleased with this tablet, it gives me everything I wanted and quite a bit more, it’s fast and smooth with a cracking display screen with crystal clear video footage and for these reasons it gets full marks from me. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £139.99
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Sunday 10 September 2017

Campark X20 4K Action Camera With Touch Screen Review

A really great touch screen action camera with a mass of features, I already own a GoPro Hero5 but feel I got sucked in by the name a bit and although it has some nice features it also has some very irritating ones and a lot of design flaws so wanted a more advanced action camera with a touch screen feature along with the ability to have a ultra wide angle, something missing on most budget action cameras and after a lot of searching thought this would be the action camera for me.


It arrived in a Campark branded flip top box opening up to a zip sided case which contained the camera inside it’s waterproof case, a multitude of attachments and fittings and the battery in the bottom section of the case all inserted into cut out foam padding, on the top section of the case behind webbing it had the instruction manual along with some additional fittings. After unpacking everything I fitted the battery into the camera, put it on charge and started to have a read through the manual.

The manual is very clear and easy to follow all being in English and has clear linked diagrams to descriptions of functions, features and uses alongside the operating instructions. I installed the CamKing application to my Android phone as per the instructions at the back of the manual so it was ready to go when I set the camera up.


Once the battery was charged I inserted a micro SD card (not supplied) and turned on the camera, the camera has an onscreen tutorial the first time you switch it on which I found very useful showing the swipe motions, I found the touch screen very responsive and after a bit of messing about getting used to it very easy to navigate and adjust. I then went on to link the camera to the CamKing application which works very well and you are able to adjust many of the settings of the camera from this along with remotely record and take snap shots.


I tried to test the camera with as many different recording situations and settings as I could, I tried it as a dash cam which worked very well and certainly on a par with the dash cam I have fitted in my car, I tested the waterproof case which gave a total seal not letting any water what so ever through the case as you would expect and found the recording quality superb. I tested the slow motion feature on all settings x2 x4 and x8 and this worked very well. I then fitted it to my cycle helmet and went out for my daily ride and was really impressed with the gyro image stabilization and anti-shake functions giving me very clear stable footage. Please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.


I have added some video footage and will also add some pictures showing the camera unpacking, going through the touch screen menu, linking the CamKing application to the camera and going through the menu on that. I then show some footage of testing the waterproof camera case followed by a short clip of my remote control truck doing a simple jump using the slow motion feature to record on x4, finally showing some footage from my cycle ride, unfortunately I was unable to fit the dash cam footage on the video due to the size restraints.

  • 4K Ultra HD Action Camera: Supports 4K, 2K Video and 20MP Photos,7 layer glass lens, Sony image sensor. 170°ultra wide angle, Campark 4K sport camera capture much more high quality pictures and videos.
  • Innovation Touchscreen & Dual Screen: Built-in touchscreen for easy preview and shooting, with the LED front display screen, you can easily know the status(mode/battery Level/lasting time) of your action camera when recording.
  • Wrist 2.4G Remote Control & Build In WIFI: Features 2.4G remote control, easy to control the action camera when hiking,cycling or self recording. allow you preview photo/video in real-time, playback, download and share it to facebook, youtube with phone through App.
  • 30M Waterproof : With IP68 waterproof case which allow you as deep as 30 meters to record the beautiful underwater world, perfect for water sports like diving, swimming, drifting, surfing and more
  • Full pack Accessories & Portable Package: Campark X20 Action Camera supports 64GB Micro SD Card(Class 10 or above card). With tons of accessories for you to attach the camera to helmets, bike, surfboards, cars and other objects easily. Special designed Portable Case easy to carry where you want to go.


What I liked
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- Superb quality recording
- Holds up to a 64gb micro SD card, a lot of cameras are limited to 32gb
- Easy to navigate touch screen and swipe menu system on the camera
- Ability to use the camera as a dash cam with full features of a standard dash cam
- The CamKing application works very well and makes it easy to control the camera and settings remotely
- The 170°ultra wide angle works really well
- The front LED displaying mode, battery level and lasting time a very neat and useful addition
- Gyro image stabilization and anti-shake functions work really well
- Nice zip sided case containing a multitude of fixtures and fittings for the camera
- The waterproof case, easy to open and close and works perfectly

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not so much as a dislike as something I would have liked as it only states one battery but I would have liked the addition of a spare battery

Summary
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Superb camera, I paid an arm and a leg for my GoPro Hero5 but now realise a lot of the cost was paying for the name and for less than half the price this camera with the touch screen and great recording quality along with all the features is a far more useful and practical camera for me, I would certainly recommend it along with giving it full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £109.99
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JEEMAK Mini TWS Twins True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Review

Really nice design with a great sound, these arrived in a branded slip cover Jeemak box that opened to a black embossed box with ‘Just to give you the best’ containing the charge/earbud holder unit and the earbuds separated in black foam cut out and under this it contained the manual, charging lead and four spare earbud tips, a very nice presentation box.


The main earbud holder and charge unit is around the size of an e-cig battery but much lighter and has a smooth black matt finish with the Jeetek logo on the front and micro USB charge port on the reverse side, the earbuds go in either end with a nice little clip in system not unlike clicking a pen and lock in tight until pressed again to release, very nice and inventive design, once in place this slips nicely in your pocket or bag.


Once I had everything unpacked I placed the charge unit on charge and gave the manual a good read through, it’s all in English and very easy to follow taking you through a step by step walkthrough of the setup and functions, most of the control with these lies with your mobile device but you can pause and answer calls controlled via the earbud buttons.


Setting these up was a very simple process of turning them both on together and waiting a few seconds for them to link with each other then searching for them on your Bluetooth connection on the device you are using, I found the sound quality to be superb, really crisp and clear with good noise cancelling, the earbuds are nice, light and a comfortable but also a secure fit you hardly notice you are wearing them.


I have added a video and will also add a few pictures showing unboxing, pairing up the earbuds with my android phone then playing a bit of music, showing an incoming call and pausing the music via the button on either earbud, please forgive the quality of the video, my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

  • Advanced Wireless Connectivity: JEEMAK wireless earbuds feature superior sound quality for music and calls,and advanced wireless connectivity to ensure true performance.
  • Bluetooth 4.2 Universal Connectivity: JEEMAK TWS give you the power of bluetooth V4.2 technology for seamless syncing to your favorite devices such as for your iphone ,iwatch,ipad ,sumsung xiaomi huawei meizu smartphones,smart tv any device support bluetooth.
  • DSP Noise Cancelling: The DSP technology to filter out background noise,ensuring that only voice is heard clearly and that there's no distraction from your environment.
  • Ergonomic Design: Optimized For Extra Comfort and Fit Better in Ear, Ease the Problem of Popping Out,Soft Material To Protect Ears, Make Your Phone Call and Music Time More Comfortable.Sweatproof Construction is Perfect For Sports,Running,Jogging & Gym Exercise,Watching TV,or Sleep.
  • 55mAh + 650mAh: Built in 55 mAh Lithium Polymer Battery And Come With Intelligent Charging Box With High Capacity Lithium Battery Provides 3-4 Times Charges For Continuous Use, Make You Enjoy Music or Watching TV&films For a Longer Time,Make Sure More Convenient To Carry&charge When You Mountaineering, Hiking, Biking or Other Outdoor Sports.


What I liked
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- Nice design neat charging case that holds its own charge
- Ear buds are lightweight and comfortable
- Good clear stereo sound
- Very easy to set up and pair
- Three to four charges from a single charge of the recharge unit
- Very reasonable price for a dual set of ear buds with a charging unit
- They have noise cancellation technology
- Flawless switching between phone call and music not missing a beat

What I Didn’t Like
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- I didn’t find anything I disliked about these but if I have any future issues I will return and add them.

Summary
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Overall a very nice earbuds that deliver a very crisp and clear sound with good noise cancelling, the charge case is a great design and very easy to carry round and for these reasons I have given them five stars. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £39.99
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Saturday 9 September 2017

PriTek Waterproof Over The Shoulder Sling Bag Review

Really nice practical well-made bag, my daughter is 10 years old and with the summer holidays coming to an end informed me just before she returned to school her Sponge Box Square Pants backpack was not only falling apart it was now for little kids not her so I needed to get her another bag for school.


With my daughters assistance we finally decided on this bag as it had all the little pockets and compartments she wanted, had a bit at the side to carry her drink bottle and a quick release catch on the front with enough room inside to take her lunchbox, books and pens etc. This was also available with Amazon Prime so arrived the next day rather than having to wait for long distance shipping.


It arrived simply packed in a plastic sleeve and once it arrived I checked all the zips and stitching and am pleased to say everything worked as it should with all the stitching and finishing being of high quality, my daughter filled it with her ‘stuff’ which fitted fine with all the small compartments and zip pockets she was able to segregate everything rather than with her old back everything just piled in.

  • HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL : The Sling Chest Bag made with 300D Polyester waterproof material, and its quality is very sturdy and lightweight, Stronger SBS Brand Zipper
  • VARIOUS POCKETS AND LARGE CAPACITY : Rommy chest bag, It has a lot of spaces and 5 zipper pockets where you can put your stuffs, one big pockets can be used for your one-days clothes, books, small laptop (up to 12"). And another 2 zipper pockets for your other small electronic products or every using; A Anti-theft zipper pocket with RFID blocking can be used for your values cards or money; And mobile phone pocket can be for your smart phone (up to 5.6 inches); on side with a water bottle pocket
  • RFID BLOCKING AND ANTI-THEFT POCKET : There is RFID Blocking inside of the internal pocket, which to protect your debit and credit cards from be pirated, protect your valuables more safety
  • VERSATILE AND CASUAL : Very prefect for outdoor hiking, camping,climbing, cycling, day trip, vacation, travel, school, shopping, gym, and very comfortable to wear across the back or from the side


What I liked
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- Multiple pockets and compartments
- Finishing is very nice
- External drinks bottle holder
- Quick release catch on the front
- It’s waterproof
- Delivered next day at a reasonable price

What I Didn’t Like
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- Nothing I can find but if I have any issues I will return and add them

Summary
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Overall a very nice practical bag, loads of different pockets and storage and my daughter tells me it’s very comfortable and she loves it so it gets full marks from me. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £19.99
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Monday 4 September 2017

KIPTOP WIFI Action Camera - Underwater Sports Camera Review

Superb budget action camera, this purchase was ruled by my wallet rather than rather than going for the more it costs the better, I checked out the specs of this before purchasing and it holds its own with many of the sub £100 action cameras with so much for the price (£29.99 at the time of purchase).


It comes in a long box with the camera displayed in the top through a plastic panel and on opening a plastic tray containing a multitude of different attachments and fittings, these are all what seems to have become the standard ‘GoPro’ fittings, all interchangeable with any and all action cameras I have seen, there is also a nice addition of a micro USB card reader not listed but very handy for anyone without one.


The manual is a good glossy one with itemised diagrams showing button functions and the usage for various attachments, all very clear and easy to follow. I used the QR code on the box to install the GoPlus Cam application on my Android phone and it also has a QR code for the IOS version should you be using an apple device. Once I had this installed I turned the camera on and used the ‘UP’ button to turn on the WiFi, once the SportsDV appeared in the WiFi on my phone selecting it, I then opened up the application.


The GoPlus Cam application works very well also giving you the ability to change a multitude of settings over WiFi and even format the micro SD card if you wish, once I had the camera set up as I wanted it I took it out for a test putting it on my cycle helmet and the captured footage was crystal clear, I then decided for a bit of fun to put it on top of a remote control monster truck I have just to show a bit of different footage and again all very clear and all the recording and settings controlled from my phone.


I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing, going through the menu system on the KIPTOP camera, linking it to my Android phone and showing the GoPlus Cam application running and options, a bit of footage from my cycle ride and finally some footage from the top of my monster truck. Please note the footage I got is crystal clear but due to size restraints I have had to reduce the quality somewhat and this also degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

  • Limited 12 Months Warranty From Date of Purchase: Built-in Large 2-inch HD LCD Display on the back allows you to view real time HD pictures and videos! 170° wide angle lens that enables fast and accurate motion capture, offer a wider field of view and can take in more surroundings
  • TIME LAPSE function: Makes it possible to shoot a sequence of pictures (such as a flower opening) automatically under pre-set conditions. Anti-shaking function compensates for the hand movement while shooting
  • Built-in Wi-Fi: Allows you to view and share the videos or photos timely and remote control the camera via APP. This WiFi is not only a remote control, it allows you monitor in real time, review videos/photos on mobile/laptop, set camera feature and record modes
  • Easy to use: You can easily take it snorkeling or even diving with the waterproof case (included in the package) and get to learn more about the underwater world. Connect the action cam to your computer with a USB cable to transfer your entire library, or simply hook up the sports cam directly to your TV via HDMI
  • 2 rechargeable batteries included: Never run out of battery life again! Double your recording time and enjoyment now


What I liked
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- The price, you get so much for a budget price
- Recording footage is really good
- Comes with a multitude of attachments along with a micro USB card reader
- The waterproof case works really well, I tested it but didn’t have room to add it to my video
- Good clear easy to follow glossy manual
- Has a multitude of settings with the addition of settings to use it as a dash cam
- The GoPlus Cam application is very good, easy to use with the ability to change many of the settings without having to go into the camera menu

What I Didn’t Like
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- Nothing I don’t like, this is a budget camera and it doesn’t come with a case but it doesn’t claim to

Summary
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Really great value action camera, if you purchased the attachments alone you would be paying £15 plus but for the £29.99 you get everything and this really is a camera that stacks up well against any of the sub £100 action cameras with great recording footage and a neat mobile application to control it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £29.99
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