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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