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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Sabrent 512GB Rocket Nano External Aluminum SSD Review

The Sabrent Rocket Nano arrived in a bespoke metal tin with the SSD packed tightly into a blue foam cut-out, it came with two black connection leads, a USB-C to USB-C and a USB type A to USB-C in the other section of the tin.

My first impressions was how small it was fitting easily into the palm of my hand and aseptically the sandblasted aluminium finish looks really nice along with a good solid protection for the internals, the tin case it comes in is a neat presentation box and a storage case if not being used.

I hooked it up to the laptop I plan to use this with which is running Windows 10 and has USB 3.0 ports, the Rocket Nano has a built in USB 3.2 so I was aware I would not be able to achieve the maximum speeds capable running from USB 3.2 to USB 3.2 but wanted to get a real true test of the speeds I could expect in circumstances I would be using it in.

This is plug and play on Windows 10 so was instantly recognised assigning a drive letter, I ran through several tests using CrystalDiskMark which is accepted as a good simple and reliable disk benchmark software, I ran tests under the default setting, peak performance and a real world peak performance mix, I got very acceptable results across the board with the expected drop of in transfer speeds being perfectly acceptable and allowing for running from USB 3.2 to USB 3.0.

Overall a very nice tiny sleek SSD drive, it has a very sturdy aluminium case that not only looks great but gives good protection to the internals, it delivers very acceptable speeds for an external SSD drive and comes in a neat presentation/carry case. I can’t really fault it so have given it top marks.

• SUPPORTS - Designed to work with both Windows and Mac OS, so you can transfer data between almost any computer in the world. Complies with trim, UASP, and firmware is upgradable.
• PLUG & PLAY - OS independent, and fully bus powered, No drivers required.
• SPEED - Ultra-fast 10Gbps throughput, low latency and power efficient. At up to 1000MB/s,
• DESIGN - Ultra slim aluminum alloy sandblasted shell. Sleek, Durable, and Convenient. Portable yet durable, ideal for traveling.
• USE - Perfect for a variety of uses including data transfer, high-speed storage, data backup, and more.

Price: £99.99

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SID & VAIN Real Leather Laptop Bag Review

This arrived in simple box containing the leather bag in a plastic sleeve and being protected by a branded material draw string bag, a simple added detail but also a nice touch and an indication of the attention to finishing and presentation.

First impressions on opening it up was the distinctive leather feel and smell along with instant look of quality and vintage effect to the bag, the detachable and adjustable shoulder strap was contained within the bag which is easy to adjust and clip on and off as required.

I really gave the bag a good look over checking all the stitching and finishing not finding any faults, flaws or bad finishing. This is an ideal size for my large laptop which fits perfectly in the removable padded bespoke compartment and also gives me confidence it is well protected, the additional compartments are a good size and ideal for large documents, folders and a plenty of room for additional items.

I like the vintage effect of the bag, it really captures it well being leather rather than another material the beauty of this will be retained as it gathers wear during use adding and enhancing the vintage look, this is not thin leather with a cheap feel at all and it will certainly put up with robust daily use.

Overall I really like this bag and love the vintage look, it is a good size and comes with a very sturdy detachable carry strap, the overall finishing is superb and I really can’t fault it so have given top marks.

• REAL NATURAL LEATHER... 100% genuine top-grade calf leather, naturally tanned. The more you wear the bag, the more wonderful its vintage-effect gets. Proof of its quality it that you can easily rub away little scratches.
• SMART ALL-AROUND - WITH PADDED LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: This beautiful and smart laptop bag is also perfect for business, work, university or school as briefcase, satchel,notebook bag, tablet bag, business bag for DIN4 norm or Apple iMacBook/Air.
• EASILY ORGANISED… measures 40 x 30 x 8 cm | up to 15,6" + DIN A4 file | quick access to your things | store and organise all your belongings together, you can even carry your laptop, DIN A4 file, iPad…
• ADJUSTS FOR COMFORT... the detachable and adjustable shoulder strap ensures a pleasant wearing comfort: perfect as a shoulder bag, bicycle bag, messenger bag, college bag, satchel, casual bag, office bag, city bag, crossover bag or laptop bag | Closure: Zip | The high-quality metal zipper is smooth and easy to open and close.
• MADE WITH LOVE: 100% handmade product, excellent stitching and manufacturing, this genuine leather item will be your loyal companion for any occasions. 

Price: £99.90

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