Bose TV Speaker Small Soundbar with Bluetooth Connectivity

 This arrived double boxed and extremely well packed and protected with the speaker inside a bespoke Bose branded lift top box, this contained the speaker on the top with power lead, optical lead, remote control and instructions on the bottom. The instruction are simple and clear to get it set up having linked diagrams for identification and gives an online link for a more in depth breakdown of functions, features and adjusting settings which is very comprehensive.

First impressions: the speaker has a very good weight to it around 3kg sitting nicely in front of my television and the quality is clear to see and feel straight away, the remote control is simple and clear not being overly cluttered with non functional buttons which is the case with some, I like how the cable sockets are situated into a recess in the back and laid out with a good space between them.

I already own a Bose SoundLink mini Bluetooth speaker II which I absolutely love with outstanding sound so I had high expectations for the quality of this and am pleased to say I wasn’t disappointed, after setting it up I first tried it on the main terrestrial television stations and found the enhanced dialogue feature of the speaker worked really well clarifying speech giving a good clear crisp vocal removing any muffled sound. I switched over to some gaming and this really showed the power and sound quality of the speaker, I was really impressed and engrossed in the game with the way it filled the room with the sound even more enhanced with the bass button.

I linked the speaker via Bluetooth to my phone to play some music, a very simple process of searching for it under the Bluetooth connection on the device and selecting, the sound again was superb and I was somewhat blown away by the power and quality produced, you can easily switch between the television connection and Bluetooth with the TV button on the remote control, with this speaker using multiple Bluetooth connections I was able to connect my tablet to the speaker as well making it easy to switch between the two connections.

Overall this really is a superb TV speaker, I love the quality and sound produced by Bose products with this more than impressing and blowing me away with the amazing sound it produces, I am not normally one to get overly enthusiastic about a product but this really delivers and I can’t fault it. I highly recommend following the link given in the manual to ensure you are getting the most out of the speaker with features and adjustments should you purchase it.

Price: £239.00

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Russell Hobbs 26095 Express Air Fryer Mini Oven

This arrived in a large Russell Hobbs branded box opening at the top, everything was tightly packed and protected with polystyrene with the grill section on the top, base plate at the bottom along with the manual and the main oven having tape securing all moving parts.

First impressions: I was surprised how light it was probably because it is around the size of a large microwave but far lighter; the finishing is very nice with the black inlaid dials against the stainless steel and glass panel in the front. I was disappointed in the manual having very basic operational instructions with no food preparation information when using the air frying option, I know there is plenty of information to hand online but would have liked a more detailed glossy manual with maybe some recipe ideas to match the quality of the oven which I found to be high.

After unpacking everything I gave it all a good clean and set it up ready to try out, I prepared some potato wedges or big chips depending on how you want to describe them, I cut them up leaving the skin on and coated them in a small amount of olive oil in a bowl then placed them into the grilling tray/rack and placed them in the oven, settings are straight forward just setting the dial to air frying then setting the timer on the second dial and it starts. I was pleased with the results and they all came out nice a crisp, I have since cooked several other things including a half chicken which came out perfect, the grill function works well and ideal for making cheese on toast. Cleaning isn’t too bad with the main sections that need cleaning being removable.

Overall this performs really well and ideal for cooking smaller meals or even as a main cooker in a student digs, the air frying function works really well and I was impressed with the results, the manual needs a revamp in my opinion but other than that it’s a very useful addition to the kitchen.

Price: £89.99

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Soyes Mini Smartphone Review

This arrived in a simple lift top box with the phone on the top in a rubber protective insert with foam covering the top, below the phone it has a two pin European style charge plug, a USB-C to USB-A charge lead and a small user manual, although the charge plug is a two pin European style it clearly states this will be the case and a three pin UK plug would be an additional purchase, I don’t consider this any sort of issue as the provided lead will charge it via any USB socket.

First impressions, the phone has a good weight to it, is thicker than an average phone, all the finishing on it looks very high quality and with the rubber wrap around it feels like it would withstand being dropped or banged about without causing any damage, it has everything you would expect to see on a larger phone but at a reduced size.

I put the phone on charge via the USB-C socket in the base, this has a rubber cover which can be a bit fiddly to open, and the manual is all very small text with no diagrams or pictures to assist although it does go through all the functions and features. I fitted two sim cards into the phone, the design of the sim card holder is quite neat with the sims going above and below on the slider and it takes a Nano sim and a Micro (USIM) on the bottom, it is also possible to fit a micro SD card for as an alternative to one sim but not in addition to dual sims.

Once it was charged I turned it on, the language defaulted to Dutch so I had to guess/navigate through the menu to switch the language to English, once I had set it to English I had a good look through the features, the phone has facial recognition which I set up and that worked very well, I set up the fingerprint unlocking and this also worked very well with the fingerprint pad being on the back of the phone. I tested out the cameras and they are fairly good with a two megapixel front and eight megapixel rear cameras, the quality more than acceptable.

The phone comes with Android 6 (marshmallow) which is quite an old version but works very well with the phone being nice and fast to navigate and I liked the menu system, I was quite surprised how loud the phone would go considering its size although playing music through the phone speaker is a bit tinny, The battery is 1900mAh and I found it lasts a full day with heavy use and over two days plus with minimum use before it needing charging.

Overall I have been using the phone since it arrived as my main phone and everything works perfectly, I thought phone calls might be a bit difficult to hear but its fine, the menu system is fast, well thought out and easy to navigate, it’s durable, shockproof and waterproof so will put up with a lot of rough treatment, it fits easily into a small pocket and has a good loud ring tone along with some of the most recent features such as facial recognition. The default language being Dutch, opening the charge port being fiddly and the manual only being small text with no diagrams are the only things stopping me giving this top marks. 

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• Colour Name: Black
• Operating system: Android 6.0
• Standard frequency band: GSM: 900/1800 WCDMA: B1/B8 FDD: B1/B3, TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41
• GPS: YES
• Wi-Fi: Dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz) single stream 802.11 a/b/n/g Bluetooth: V2.1+EDR/V3.0+HS/V4.0
• NFC: Support
• Talkback: Supports public network intercom. Supports video calls.
• Processor: MTK6737 ,CPU：4x Cortex-A53, GPU：ARM Mali-T720 MP1 550MHz
• Key: 6 independent keys: PTT Photo Keyboard Boot SOS Volume + Volume- Three virtual keys: Return to the next level Open Background Applications Return to the main interface
• Keypad lamp: Virtual Key 3 White Light
• Memory: 3GB(ROM) +32GB(RAM)
• External storage: Maximum Supporting external TF card default 128GB
• Photography/Camera: The first 2 megapixels and the last 8 megapixels
• Screen: "3.0 IPS", "Color Screen", Touch Screen Support Resolution: 480*854 FWVGA RGB PPI:326
• Battery: 1900mAh
• Fingerprint: Fingerprint unlocking
• Sensor: Vibration motor, gravity, geomagnetism
• Headset: Support TYPE-C earphone(but no include headset in package)
• Hardware interface: TF、SIM、TYPE-C
• Included accessories : 1* type C cable , 1* EU charging adaptor ,1* English user manual

Price: £125.00
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Moochies - Kids Smart Watch Phone & Tracker Review

This arrived in a Moochies branded display box with the watch secured in a lift front panel and the charging lead along with instruction book under this. The first thing I did was to put the watch on charge, the charging lead is a USB to a magnet connection on the back of the watch, a neat system and easy for a child to put on charge without messing up the charging port trying to force it in.

The manual is very well laid out being easy to follow detailing all the functions and features along with exploratory diagrams that take you through step by step. Once the watch had fully charged I turned it on and followed the instructions registering on the Moochies web site and choosing a package. The basic package is £10 a month giving 180 minutes of calls along with 300 Mb of data not a great deal for £10 a month in my opinion. There isn’t a contract and you can cancel the rolling payment at any time although this would render the watch inactive and fairly pointless.

I tested out the video calling that works well and gives a reasonable display image and the sound is acceptable although somewhat tinny on the watch side, the tracking works fairly well within my area but as a test my wife took the watch to work and I found the signal was lost at points during her travel.

The camera works fine for taking snaps but the results are not of great quality and somewhat distorted, messaging works perfectly, the class mode worked as it should, the pedometer although basic worked very well. The safe zones feature worked very well alerting you when it was breached, the SOS sounds an audio alert when pressed and held for a short while although this does not alert for very long so could be missed.

I found the watch to be very bulky for a child and thought the screen wouldn’t be too hard to scratch or break, the swipe function works well and the features are easy to navigate and use even for a small child.

Overall this watch has some great features and functions but I do have quite a few issues with it, the monthly payment although not contract is expensive for the allowance you get, it ties you into a rolling payment or the watch is inactive for its primary purpose, I would have liked to see it fitted with a pay as you go sim giving more flexibility and not tying you into a yearly cost in excess of the cost of the watch.

The battery life isn’t the best and with high usage needs charging after around eight hours although the charging system is very good and charging is fairly quick. The watch in my opinion is very bulky on a child’s wrist and everything is reliant on a good signal with the provider being “EE” so I would suggest checking out how good their signal is in your area before purchase, I did contact the Moochies support and found them very quick to respond and helpful on a plus side.

Price: £99.99

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Jabra Elite Active 75t True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Review

These arrived in very nice Jabra branded sleeved box that opened up to the earbuds and charging case mounted in the box with an introductory card instructing you to download the Jabra application, a simple glossy going through how to use/activate the functions and features, a small box containing different size earbud rubbers, the USB to USB-C charging lead and warning and declarations booklet.



After opening everything up I put the case and earbuds on charge and installed the Jabra sound+ application to my Android phone, I then had a look through the glossy going through the features. Once they had fully charged I linked the earbuds to my phone, this is a fairly straightforward painless process with the Jabra application walking you through the setup step and the application is well laid out and easy to set and select different listening modes.








It was time to try them; I found the fitting/feel very different to the earbuds I normally use when taking my morning run fitting tightly into the ear with a vacuum rather than the ear hook ones I have, it felt a bit odd at first but after a short period I got used to it. They hold in extremely well and even on a good run I didn’t have to check the hold or adjust them because they came loose.










The sound quality is superb with the customisation being easy to adjust and select different modes and the connection distance is extremely good, I didn’t want the earbuds to stop when removed but this is easy to change in the headset settings. The ability to link to multiple Bluetooth connections I found extremely useful being able to use my Bluetooth MP3 player yet having a call cut in from my phone and seamlessly cut back to my MP3 player once the call was finished and the priority also being adjustable in the Jabra application.








Call quality is extremely good with the 4 microphone call technology it removed the tinny and slightly distant sound I get with my other earbuds, the charge time I was longer than I expected taking over 2 hours to give a full charge although fast charge provides an hour’s battery after just 15 minutes of charging so a quick top up does not take long. The charging case is very compact and fits easily into the palm of your hand with the earbuds using a magnet securing system to charge.




One thing I didn’t like was that the left earbud can’t be used on its own although the right earbud can, this might not be an issue for some but I will often use just one earbud when round the house being able to swap over if the power runs out on one.

• Best Fit Yet – We scanned thousands of ears to create the best-fitting earbuds for sport that we’ve ever created, with a special grip coating, to make sure they stay in while you work out
• Most durable – Waterproof, sweat proof, workout-proof, with IP57-rated protection there’s nothing holding you back from pushing yourself further and working harder than ever
• Keeping you safe – HearThrough mode lets the outside in, like a volume button for the real world, keeping you alert and aware of what’s going on around you so you’re always in full control
• Up to 28 hours of use – Up to 7.5 hours of listening time on a single charge, and a total of up to 28 hours with the charging case, you’ll need to recharge before they do
• Crystal-clear calls – Four microphones, the latest digital signal processing and pioneering beamform technology means these tiny pieces of tech offer good call quality wherever you are
• Included Components: Earbuds, Charging Cae, Usb-C Cable, 3 Sets Of Silicon Eargels, Warranty And Warning Leaflets

Overall the sound quality is superb, the Jabra sound+ application works very well and is easy to navigate with a multitude of different settings and options. They have IP57-rated waterproof protection so no problem if they get a bit sweaty, the fit is very secure and both the case and earbuds seem very robust, the call quality is superb and with the multiple Bluetooth connection ability it does not tie you to a single device for both calls and music. The only thing I didn’t like was not having the ability to use both earbuds as standalone listening devices.

Price: £189.99
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IKOHS NETBOT S15 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review

This arrived in an Ikohs branded lift top box with bespoke packaging securely holding and protecting everything. Before I first got a robot vacuum cleaner I dismissed them as novelty gadgets that couldn’t or didn’t really do a good job but I was wrong, although they have a smaller suction area the simple fact they will spend sometimes ten times the amount of time cleaning a single area that I would they actually do a far better job only slower. The only thing I would say is of course they can’t move and vacuum under things like sofas so they replace the day to day cleaning.

First impressions, the manual is very good, easy to navigate with explanatory diagrams showing all the functions and features, the vacuum looks and feels very high quality and I like that the air filter has a separate release feature to the collection compartment and is easy to slide out for emptying with a release catch. The remote control is quite nice with a LED display and the button functions being fully detailed in the manual, the brushes are simple to remove with the centre brush having release clips making all the brushes easy to remove, clean and replace.

Once I had unpacked everything and set up the charge station and placed the vacuum on charge, I installed the Ikohs application on my Android phone (you need to register) and had a good read through the manual, once it had fully charged I gave it a good test cleaning round the house, I found it did a great job and the Ikohs application maps the areas it has cleaned as a visual guide, I liked the increased suction setting which gives a strong boost to the suction power for more intense cleaning, I tested the schedule settings which worked perfectly starting the vacuum at the set time. I tested out the mop attachment and that worked a lot better than I expected with it feeding the water to the mop pad it gave a very good result.

• Robot Vacuum Cleaner 4-in-1: Sweep, vacuum, mop and scrub, all in one and on all types of surfaces. With our APP you can program, stop, apply functions and cleaning times and have control of the robot cleaner from anywhere.
• SmartGYROSCOPE: smart navigation technology with gyroscopic sensors that, unlike other cleaning robots, allows you to map while cleaning and turn round to cover 100% of the surfaces, avoiding crashes and falls.
• Now you can see on the map of the APP: where you cleaned the smart vacuum cleaner and what remains until you complete the entire surface. In addition, thanks to its WIFI system with voice recognition, it is compatible with ALEXA and Google Home systems.
• Technology useful in daily cleaning: NETBOT S15 automatic vacuum cleaner is very useful in the daily cleaning of your home, since it memorizes the fastest and most efficient route mapping from day one while cleanig and thanks to its AutoBack system, it return to its charging base at the end of its task.
• Clean up Netbot S15: Its powerful turbine with Max Power technology maximizes suction power up to 1500 Pa, absorbs all types of dirt and guarantees a floor in perfect conditions silently, without losing suction power.

Overall I found this to be a very good robot vacuum giving excellent results on both cleaning and mopping, the functions and features all work very well and the only issue I have is I am unable to link the vacuum to Alexa, I went through the instructions and tried searching the skills and linking but kept getting an invalid password error on the final step, I know the details I am inputting are correct as I need to log into the ikohs application with them, I wasn’t planning on using the vacuum with Alexa but it may be an issue for others and the reason it didn’t get top marks. 

Price: £193.95

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HP Sprocket Select Photo Printer Eclips Review

This arrived in a lift top HP branded box, on the top it had simple instructions to get the sprocket app for your device and then follow the on screen instructions to run through the setup. The Sprocket was in the top of the box with a USB to Micro USB charging lead and a pack of 10 HP ZINK Sticky-Backed Photo Paper, all simply packed but well protected in the box.

The Sprocket was sealed in plastic and after unwrapping it I put it on charge and installed the sprocket application onto my Android phone, once the Sprocket was charged I went through the setup and was impressed by how simple and straight forward it was. I was a bit nervous about loading the paper but although I can be all thumbs sometimes when doing things like this it loaded easily, once I replaced the magnet held cover the orange sheet came out which made me more confident it was loaded correctly.

The sprocket application isn’t too complicated and actually through the setup to making my first print didn’t take long at all, there is a photo editing menu to add effects, text, adjust brightness, contrast, add frames along with other effects and also has social media options.

My wife has been using this a lot since it arrived and quickly went through the 10 supplied sheets of photo paper just in time for the additional 20 sheets I ordered to arrive, my wife has an iphone and she set the sprocket application on that no problem and loaded the extra paper I ordered, she loves it and we now have pictures on the fridge and inside the covers of our mobile phones.

Overall a clever little device that’s easy and straight forward to set up, the print quality looks great and I see no difference between the prints it produces and if you get a film developed, I can’t really fault it so have given full marks.

Price: £140.98
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OUTCAMER Ride On Toy Digger Excavator for kids Review

This arrived in a simple brown box with the contents held in with a metal twist tie, simply packed but optimising the box space so nothing was loose or rattling about, in my opinion a positive not having to open up loads of sealed plastic packets.

The instructions are basic but adequate as there isn’t really much construction needed, my daughter eagerly assisted unpacking and fitting the parts and was delighted it came with a hard hat she could wear, all the screw parts are plastic which makes it very easy to swap between grabber attachment and digger attachment once you work out the fitting order.

The wheels work well making it easy for a child to scoot up and down and either dig or pick things up with the claw, the main body has a good solid base and well designed making it near impossible for a child to tip over on level ground.

The finishing is very good and I couldn’t find any bad finishing or rough edges, the plastic is extremely sturdy so in my opinion would take a great deal of force to break any parts of it.

My daughter was delighted with it and after trying it out in the house dragged me out in the garden for a hour of digging which she loved and it performed well, I used the garden hose to wash off the mud and after a quick wipe down with an old towel it was nice and clean and ready to bring back inside.

• Ride-On Toy: Digger, Scooter & Pulling cart. Comfortable and Wide Seat, Hard Wheels Design Guarantee Children Safety, Great Construction Toy for your Little Worker
• Material: Comfortable and Wide Seat, Hard Wheels Design Guarantee Children Safety, Great Construction Toy for your Little Worker Constructed out of Fade-resistant, High-quality ABS Plastic..It's Totally a Good Choice for your Kids as a Surprise Gift
• Early Development Toy: By Playing the Excavator Truck, Cultivate Children's Balance Ability and Practical Ability, Enhance the Understanding of Space,Speed,Distance by the Machine, Help to Build Baby's Physical Skills and Learn Movement
• The Car is Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Such as a Beach, a Garden or an Apartment. The Excavator Has a Strong Carrying Capacity, Children Around 3 Years Old can Sit on it

Overall and very nice fun toy for inside and out doors, it’s very sturdy and fun to use for a small child, I really can’t fault it so have given top marks.

Price: £52.99
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Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex 9-100 Beauty Set Review

Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex 9-100 Beauty Set, Epilator with Flexible Head, Anti-Slip Grip and Pressure Control for Effortless Hair Removal, FaceSpa with Exfoliation Brushes and Make-up Sponge.

This arrived in a lift top custom Braun branded box with the main epilator and facial brush contained within a soft material zip sided pouch along with the exfoliation brush head and smaller brushes for the facial brush, a smaller box contained the power lead along with additional attachments such as the foil shaver attachment, exfoliation attachment and additional caps. The instruction manuals are very good and highly detailed.

After opening it all up I put the epilator on charge, this comes with a two pin charging lead for bathroom charging ports but can easily be charged with the used of an adapter plus in a three pin UK standard socket, I know some people don’t like this but I consider it actually gives you more options as with a three pin plug as standard you would not be able to charge it in most UK bathrooms. The facial brush takes a single AA battery and has one already fitted with a spare in the box.

My impressions of the whole beauty set is it’s of very high quality and everything is perfectly finished, it has a wide variety of attachments and brushes covering a multitude of applications, the storage pouch is very nice but also practice as a travel pack. The handle grip is very secure and easy to manipulate along with the swivel head enabling good movement helping access to difficult areas, the light is an innovative addition always ensuring you can see what you are doing.

After charging it up I decided to sacrifice one of my own legs to give it a test firstly to see how painful it was and secondly how efficient it is, I know that my leg hairs were longer than the recommended length but thought it would give it a good test, it was almost painless but I do realise it isn’t a very tender area so would expect to feel it more in a more sensitive area, I couldn’t fault the result extremely smooth.

After cleaning it I gave it to my wife and she has thoroughly tested it along with using the different attachments and facial brush and she is really impressed especially with the swivel head which she say’s makes things a lot easier.

• EFFORTLESS: World’s 1st epilator for women with a fully flexible head, for easier hair removal
• SMOOTH SKIN: Micro-Grip tweezer technology (40 tweezers) provides smooth skin for weeks, not days
• CONVENIENT: Ergonomic handle with anti-slip grip, perfect for epilating in the shower
• LESS PAIN: SensoSmart technology applies just the right amount of pressure and can be used underwater for more comfort
• VERSATILE: Includes FaceSpa with sensitive and deep cleansing brush and beauty sponge attachment

Overall a very nice beauty set, it seems a lot of thought and consumer input has gone into creating this and the result is a really nice kit with a multitude of features and functions, my wife loves it and I have given it top marks as I can’t fault it.

Price: £299.00
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Reishunger Digital Rice Cooker (1.5 l / 860 W / 220 V) Review

This arrived in a branded lift top box well packed and protected, the additional items such as spoons, measuring cup, power lead, steaming insert and instruction booklet came contained within the rice cooker.

First impressions it’s a really solid well finished unit with a nice design, it may sound trivial but I really liked the addition of a carrying handle which makes it really easy to move or carry around, the display is very clear and easy to read with a good strong LED display and navigating the menu system is very simple. The instructions are clear and well detailed going through everything you need to know from cooking to cleaning and maintenance.

After I had unpacked it and set it up I half filled the pot with water only and set it on standard rice mode for 20 minutes as per the instructions to remove any taste from the manufacturing process that might transfer to the rice and give it an initial clean.

Once I had run the initial cleaning process I loaded it with 3 cups of rice and 3.75 cups of water and set the timer for standard rice, once finished it automatically switches to the warm mode and has a clock counter to show you how long it has been on warm, the rice came out perfectly cooked, I did try the cooking of rice by setting the timer which worked exactly as described and easy enough to set although I doubt I will use it very often as I would not want rice sitting in even cold water too long.

As a family we eat rice on a daily basis either white, red or brown rice so this has been used on a daily basis since it arrived and I really can’t fault the finished product it delivers.

Reishunger Digital Rice Cooker (1.5 l / 860 W / 220 V) Multi-Cooker with 12 programmes, 7-Phase Technology, Premium Inner Pot, Timer and Keep Warm Function - Rice for up to 8 People

✔ PERFECT RICE AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON — Full rice flavour, perfect consistency and nutrient-saving preparation thanks to groundbreaking 7-phase cooking technology
✔ DO MORE THAN JUST COOK RICE — The right mode for every rice thanks to 7 special modes for rice preparation. A total of 12 different programmes: rice, white rice, wholegrain rice, sushi rice, crispy, congee, turbo, quinoa, corn, soup, steam and bake function
✔ INTUITIVE OPERATION & SIMPLE TO USE - Intuitive operation thanks to simple menu selection and well-lit, modern display. Useful timer and keep warm function for superbly tasty rice when you want it
✔ PREMIUM INNER POT & NO BURNING - High quality inner pot with practical handles and double, non-stick ceramic coating. 3D heat distribution for evenly and perfectly steamed rice
✔ HIGH PERFORMANCE PREMIUM RICE COOKER — High quality workmanship / long working life / easy-to-read LED display / contains 1.5 litres for up to 8 people / 860 W / 220 V / dimensions: 39 x 29 x 24 cm / weight: 5.05 kg / incl. measuring cup, rice cooker spoon, steam insert / detailed instructions

Overall I really like this rice cooker, nice design with removable parts making it very easy to clean, the menu system is simple to navigate and use, the carry handle makes moving it very easy and it cooks rice perfectly so have given it top marks.

Price: £99.99
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LABISTS 3D Mini Printer Review

The 3D printer arrived in a LABISTS custom branded lift top box, I have never used a 3D printer before so as I would consider this an entry level budget 3D printer, it fits the market for an entry into the world of 3D printing without breaking the bank, avoiding complex assembly and on a mini scale to see if it’s something you want to advance in.

The packaging has obviously been designed not only to optimise the space but so it can be removed almost complete only leaving one cable to connect along with two screw headed bolts to fit and a side plate to screw on for holding the filament, the instruction manual is very comprehensive along with instructive diagrams but I would advise following the LABISTS X1 Printer Operation Video contained on the micro SD card that comes in a USB adapter as it goes step by step over the setup making the process simple and easy to understand.

Once I had set it all up and aligned the printing platform it was time to give it a test, it will print whichever Gcode file is on the root of the micro SD card, you get four sample prints, my first couple of attempts failed as they came loose from the printing bed before completion but after reading through the troubleshooting I went back to aligning the printing platform again as recommended and found this fixed the problem and I was able to fully print all the samples without failing again.

I was quite surprised how quiet the printer is, I wasn’t expecting it to be loud but it actually hardly makes any noise at all which I found to be a positive due to the time it’s in operation to complete a print, the finishing was reasonable and as I printed out the outlet.gcode I ordered a 25x25x7mm cooling fan so will be fitting the fan and duct which should help improve the quality of the finishing, there is a fitting video included on the micro SD card and it looks quite simple to fit.

You don’t get a massive amount of filament with the kit and I ordered a roll of blue which I have been using which works great although I did have to remove a length from the roll and put it on the printer spool due to the roll being too large to fit, one issue I did have was the included slicer software on the micro SD card did not run and I was unable to install it on my computer and showed as corrupt, I have no doubt I will be able to source this online and have already found and installed the Cura software but it was disappointing.

Overall as a new 3D printer user I found this great fun to use, the presentation was very good and simplified making the process start to finish all fairly straight forward, the printing finishing looked fairly good to me, it has a very quiet operation and takes up very little room, it has included safety cut out features so I would think it’s also ideal for older children to use. 

Price: £119.99
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WOLKENKRAFT ÄRIS PREMIUM VAPORIZER / EVAPORATOR Review

The vaporizer arrived in a nice looking branded lift top box with the vaporizer tightly and securely packed into a black foam cut-out on the left of the box, a separate box on the right containing the accessories and on top a small pouch with the instructions and a couple of stickers.

First impressions it’s quite a neat compact unit with a clever design allowing for quick and easy removal of the mouthpiece which slides into place but also uses magnets to lock securely and easily, on the bottom it also uses a magnet holding design for the chamber removal tool making it very straight forward to remove chamber filter for cleaning and locking the tool back in place.

After unpacking it and putting the vaporizer on charge I had a good read through the manual and opened up the accessories, the manual is fairly well laid out along with clear diagrams to identify each part along with functions, the accessories pack includes cleaning brushes some cleaning wipes, the micro USB charging cable a spare/replacement mouthpiece filter and a very nice screw top capsule container with the herb capsule and liquid capsule inside.

Once it was fully charged it was time to try it out, the controls are all fairly straight forward with a 5 press on the power button to turn it on and off, the ability to switch it from Celsius to Fahrenheit, increase and decrease temperature along with being able to set the working duration timer.

I have never used a vaporizer before so am unable to compare it to others but I do smoke herbs of many and varied kinds so am able to judge the delivery. Filling is just a case of filling then chamber which it recommends you do not over fill, replacing the mouthpiece and turning it on allowing to adjust the temperature and working timer, the vaporizer vibrates once when you turn it on and a second time when it reaches temperature, I tried it out with some dried Sage a herb I have smoked before and enjoyed and I found the results very pleasing, it does not produce large plumes of smoke but does provide a satisfying amount without the added contaminants you may get smoking herbs with other methods.

Overall this is a neat unit well designed the works very well and comes with a lot of useful accessories, it’s easy to clean, charging takes around two hours and it does not allow for pass through vaporizing meaning it’s can’t be used while charging, not an issue but something I thought worth a mention as I know some people do use vaporisers while charging. I can’t really fault it as it does its intended job very well and I have since tried it with other herbs giving equally good results so have given it top marks.

Price: £126.62

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Mini Projector 3600 Lux Portable LCD Video Projector Review

The BoxLegend Mini Projector arrived in a simple black box with the contents being tightly and securely packed within foam cut-outs, after unpacking it all I got a couple of AAA batteries for the remote control and had a good read through the manual to familiarise myself with the settings and features. The manual is very detailed, all in English, has good instructive diagrams and goes through all the features and functions although it is small and has very small print.

After setting it up I went through testing it with terrestrial TV along with linking up my Xbox One and running a few games on that, I tested the USB socket with a movie by selecting USB as source and Movie which worked fine and the Micro SD card slot just loading up some photo’s in the Photo mode and testing that again working fine.

The remote control works fine although the receiver must be on the rear of the projector as the pickup of the signal is poor when you are in front of the projector, the speakers are fairly good with a decent sound, the available adjustments via the onboard menu are good and it has a wider variety of adjustments than other projectors I have seen.

The external adjustment for focus and screen orientation, levelling are somewhat clunky and fine or slight adjustment is difficult although once I managed to get the focus and squared the picture I found the quality to be very good and clear, the onboard fans are not too loud and you certainly could not hear them once anything was playing.

I have added a video but please note this is more to display the menu and running of Television and an Xbox One console than picture quality as that is difficult to represent filming film and allowing for loss of quality when uploaded.

Overall a nice projector with very good quality picture, the sound is good, it has a wide variety of ports to introduce the media you want to play with the menu system and allowable adjustments being very good, the screen focus wheel and orientation are a bit clunky and take longer to get the picture correct than a fine adjustment wheel but still do the job.

• High Resolution LED & 3600 Lux Brightness Light - This projector support 1080P high resolution 3600 lumens, 3000:1 contrast, The LED light source can perfectly protect you and your family’s eyes. It’s definitely the best choice for your home theater outsides entertainment
• 100 Inches Projector Screen -100" Portable projector screen for our customers' Daily home theater use.The recommended projection distance is 40-120 inches, you will get a 35-100 inches HD large screen, aspect ratio is 16: 9/ 4: 3 with manual focus and keystone on projector
• Mini Portable Projector & 50000 Hours Lamp Life time - Size is 8.0 x 6.0 x 2.9 inches(1.87 lbs weight) you can easily put it in your handbag for traveling, watching big screen movies outdoors and enjoying the journey.LCD projector has five layers LCD display which allows the projector lamp life Max support to 50, 000 hours.
• Multimedia Projector with Flexible Connectivity - This compact video projector is equipped with multiple ports for ease of use, including a built-in HDMI, USB, TF card, VGA and AV interface. You can also connect this digital video projector to TV products directly, as well as game consoles, PCs, laptops, etc. However, to connect with smartphones, you'll need to purchase a separate adapter

Price: £129.99

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