EZVIZ Mini+ (Plus) 1080P Full HD Wi-Fi CCTV Indoor Cube Camera

I got this camera for some home security for live viewing and motion notifications and must say I am extremely impressed with it, the picture quality is superb and has a really solid and professional phone application linked to it I will just add at this point although I installed this on my iphone 6 it is listed as an iphone application in the apple store I also installed it onto my wife’s ipad air and it worked flawlessly on that.

This comes in a very nice sliding box and has a user manual along with a very easy to follow quick start guide giving step by step instructions along with illustrations on setting the camera up. After reading the guide I installed the EZVIZ application on my phone, inserted a 32gb micro SD card into the camera and started the live view, all very simple with the quick start guide.

I wanted to set the camera up in different places as I wanted to give it a good test in high and low light levels and also decide on the best location for it. The wide screen view captures a huge viewing area and I set it up in my hallway which has no windows so could give it a good test in zero light and was really impressed with the results, I have added a video to show this and other captures but please be aware video quality degrades considerable once uploaded to Amazon due to their optimisation process and the original footage is of a much higher quality.

The micro SD card will start to overwrite the oldest footage once it is full and there is an option to use cloud storage with a free months trial option, I installed the Ezviz Studio onto my home PC and have also captured some footage from that and added it to my video, again a very easy to use simple but very effective application.

• 1080p High Definition Video, with a wide-angle 135° viewing angle for clearer video and sharper details over a wider area. Improved night vision sensor automatically switches when it gets dark.
• Smart Home IP Camera with IFTTT capability for connecting to IoT smart devices and voice control with Amazon Alexa.
• View Anywhere, Anytime through the EZVIZ app, which lets you see all of your EZVIZ cameras in one place. Secure and encrypted using multilayer security and end-to-end video encryption.
• Listen In and Talk while away using the built-in speaker and microphone.
• Multiple Storage Options to choose from. Cloud storage includes a free one-month trial with 7-day playback; or store locally, the camera accepts up to a 128GB micro SD card for storage beyond the cloud.

High-Definition Video 
The Mini+ (Plus) has amazing detail for its small size, recording and live streaming in Full 1080P High Definition.

Two-Way Audio 
Keep an eye on your pets and tell them to get off the couch while you’re away from home! The Mini Plus comes with a built-in speaker and microphone.

Mount Almost Anywhere
Place it on a desk or pin it to the fridge. The Mini Plus has a magnetic base and comes with a metal mounting plate so you can place the camera almost anywhere you want. The base swivels 180 degrees for added range and customisation.

Real-Time HD Video Day and Night 
When it’s dark, the Mini+ (Plus) automatically switches to night vision for perfectly clear video day or night.

Wide-Angle Viewing 
135° viewing angle, which means it can cover an entire room from the corner and most of any room from the wall.

Motion Alerts
No matter where you are, the Mini+ (Plus) keeps you up-to-date on what’s happening at home with motion detection alerts.

Wireless Setup 
All you need is a smartphone, a power source, and a Wi-Fi network to set up the Mini Plus. Once you plug it in, the EZVIZ app helps you connect the camera to your network.

Real-Time Video on Multiple Devices 
Once you connect it to your network, you can view HD video anytime from your smartphone, tablet or computer. All you require is a WiFi or 3G (or better) connection.

Choose Where to Record
With multiple storage options, you can choose where to save your video footage. Cameras can record to: Built-In SD Card Slot, Encrypted Cloud Storage, EZVIZ NVR. You can even record to multiple storage options at the same time, in case a camera is damaged or your network goes down.

What I liked
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- Superb footage both day and night
- Built in speaker and microphone
- Impressive phone application
- Takes a micro SD card up to 128GB
- Video encryption
- Wide angle 135° viewing
- Magnetic base fitting
- Ezviz Studio very nice PC application
- Very easy to set up
- Motion alerts
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything not to like about this camera but if I come across anything I will return, edit and add.

Summary
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This really is a superb bit of kit and offers everything I need, the linked applications really get the best out of this camera giving you superb footage, instant access to the camera wherever you are, with a built in speaker and microphone really easy for two way conversations, the live footage is seamless as is the playback feature along with the night vision which really is impressive. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £99.99
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TOGUARD Full HD 1080P Dashboard Camera with GPS Logger

This dash cam has some really impressive features, with the built in GPS tracking you have the ability to track your whole route using the PC video player software a simple case of loading the video and it shows you the speed and location on the route shown on a map with a moving arrow in synchronisation with the video playing on the screen, this makes it very easy should you have an incident to pin it to the exact location, time and speed you were travelling at.

Another feature I like with this dash cam is the mini HDMI port so you can link the camera to either a TV or PC screen and get live footage, I used this in my video to demonstrate the menu features (you would need a HDMI to mini HDMI lead is needed to do this).

There are some nice touches with this dash cam such as the micro USB power inlets, they have thought about the design and given you alternative inlets on both sides of the base which makes it a lot easier when fitting it being able to choose which port is easiest for you to use.

This dash cam can also be used with the FinalCam application for both iphone and android by scanning the QR code in the instruction manual or searching on relevant app store, this is a very well put together application and allows you to link your device via WiFi and get a live view and also adjust many of the settings on the camera or even record and take photos from it.

This is a very compact unit and ideal for putting behind the rear view mirror as I have done and you don’t even know it’s there although you could place it just about anywhere on the screen due to the wide angle lens you capture everything both sides of the road as well as side roads and paths.

The camera footage is superb and you have several different options depending on your preferences, I set it to the highest level although I did test the others and all gave great footage both day and night vision. I tested the G-Sensor feature which worked as it should locking the files and the advanced driver assistance systems something I have not seen before which should be very handy.

The camera comes with everything you need to get it up and running with the exception of a micro USB card and the cigarette adaptor gives you an additional USB port, I did like that the lead was not moulded into the cigarette adaptor as some are so you could use it on any adaptor you want.

I have added a video showing first the menu system recorded off my TV then going on to show capture of the video running through the PC video player software both day and night, I then finish the video with some day and night driving footage, please be aware this video will degrade considerable when uploaded through Amazon’s video optimisation system so hopefully it should give you a good idea of features and functions but the video quality is of a much higher quality on the original footage.

Specification: 

• Video Resolution: 1920x1080/30fps BOOST (in the boost mode,you can get a 20Mbps/s bit rates, but WIFI function maybe not stable);1920x1080/30fps NORMAL; 1280x720/60fps; 848x480/30fps; 640x480/30fps; 
• Screen Size: 1.5 inch. 
• Camera Pixel: 2 Million Pixel CMOS. 
• 135 degree Viewing Angle,7-glass F1.7 aperture. 
• Camera rotating vertical. 
• Built-in G-sensor. 
• Parking Guard low frame recording as 1080P@10fps/5fps/2fps/1fps 720P@10fps/5fps/2fps (exclusive,need extra Toguard hardwire kit). 
• High voltage input protection. 
• High temperature protection(exclusive, the temperatures will display on LCD). 
• Support Micro SD Card, Maximum 64GB(FAT32 format only, please format it as FAT32 before use) 
• Battery: 3.7V 150mAh ( high temperature resistant). 
• Adapter: DC 5V/1.5A. 
• Support Audio On/Off while Video Recording. 
• Support time lapse 
• Support Motion Detection 
• Support AV & HDMI Function, connect to TV for playback. 
• Support Video Protection from overwriting important video. 
• Support LDWS(Lane departure warning system). 
• Support FCWS(Forward collision warning system). 
• Easy CPL Filter mounting (not included in packing). 
• APP support: FinalCam on Apple IOS or Android 

Package Includes
1* CE25 Dash Camera
1* Camera mount bracket
1* Compatible mount
1* 5V 2A Car Charger, 3,5M
1* USB data cable
1* VHB sticker pads
1* lens cleaner
1* Set of installation tool
1* User Manual

What I liked
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- The GPS tracking system is superb
- Very detailed manual with illustrations
- Alternative power ports on the unit
- Great quality footage both day and night
- The multitude of features and settings available
- Wide angle recorded
- The phone application is very useful
- The advanced driver assistance system
- HDMI port so you can view on a TV or PC monitor

What I Didn’t Like
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- If I wanted to be really picky I would say the manual print could do with being larger but it is very detailed and easy to follow so I won’t be reducing my rating on this.

Summary
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This really is a cracking dash cam that delivers great footage but also offers so much more, I really like it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £78.00
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APEMAN Dash Cam With 1080P FHD 170°Wide Angle WDR Camera

This dash cam arrived in a nice black branded box with the camera part in a separate black box with removable protectors on both the front and back screen and protected with bubble wrap, the second box contained the manual, a short and long mini USB charging cable, cigarette adapter and a choice of two fitting mounts.

This has a nice glass display screen rather than the plastic ones on a lot of dash cams, I think it depends on your preference and always a bit of a trade-off, with the smaller more covert dash cams you have a tiny display but are easier to tuck behind the rear view mirror and forget about but then you are not able to see the live footage or the larger screen ones good for live footage. This is a bit in between the two, the screen is small but it has a very clear glass display so can go behind the rear view mirror or in a more visible area for viewing.

After giving the manual a good read through it was time to set it up, I added a video going through the menu with day time and night time driving, using the mini HDMI socket you are able to display to a TV screen or monitor which I did and recorded it going through the menu, please forgive the picture being slightly at an angle on the menu and you should also note the video will degrade when uploaded due to Amazons optimisation process with the original footage being of far higher quality. The menu system is very simple to navigate and most of the options are self-explanatory or fully explained in the manual.

This comes with two different types of fitting system, a windscreen sucker fitting system or a base that fits to the dashboard of your car, I decided to fit it with the sucker system although with the wide angle recording you can fit it just about any place you like on the screen and it will capture everything, in the video I show some motorway driving and you have a full view of all lanes including the hard shoulder.

The record quality is superb and I have grabbed a couple of screen shot which give a better idea of the quality, I tested the parking monitor by rocking the car and that kicked in and worked well, I also tested the G-sensor function with some hard breaking which also worked very well and the linking it up to your TV or monitor works great although you should be aware you need a mini HDMI to normal HDMI lead to do this (not supplied).

• High Definition The FHD 1080P definition providing high resolution video,with the superior G-sensor function, supporting insurance claims to prove an incident, preventing disputes.
• Excellent Functions The parking monitor can record a urgent video when it detect movement on the shut down mode and the motion detection helps you to record the video automatically when it detects motion and the loop recording helps you to save the latest video when the SD card is full, avoid data missing.
• Advanced Features The 3 inch LCD allows you to view the clear and bright video in the camera, the 170 wide viewing angle allows you to shooting a wider vision video.
• Qualified guarantee With built-in Lithium Polymer battery, the dash cam can perform better. Both Car charging or USB charging is available for the power supply.
• Easy to use It is easy to use with the external buttons, suitable for all families. When you meet urgent problem you can press the emergency save button to lock the video. Support 4G-32G TF card.

What I liked
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- Easy to navigate menu system
- A mass of different options and features
- Very high quality footage
- Comes well packed and protected in a bespoke branded box
- Very clear and easy to follow manual
- G-sensor works very well and is adjustable
- Good clear glass display screen
- HDMI output socket
- Wide angle recording

What I Didn’t Like
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- The manual could do with being larger print but being really picky with that and more an observation than a flaw as it’s easy to follow.

Summary
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Overall this is a very nice dash cam with very high quality capture, loads of features and functions, the glass screen gives a very nice and clear display and with the wide angle recording you can fit this any place you want to on the screen. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £54.99

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Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone: Android/Iphone

This is a pretty cool gadget.

Feature packed with all manner of applications, it takes the concept of home karaoke to a new level.
Bluetooth this to any device and the sounds come through the speaker.
load an SD card with your favourite songs, or tune it to an fm radio station and again, your music is delivered through a very nice, loud, bass optimized speaker. With a memory card installed, you can even use it as a mass storage device, which saves you having to fiddle about with adding/removing memory cards.

It will also make and receive phone calls through it, as long as you install the BT dialer app from the appropriate source.

 

You can also view video or pictures on the small, brightly lit, touch responsive screen, but of course, lets not forget the Karaoke.

I'm not great, unless I'm drunk, then I am the Karaoke king...
I loaded up a song on youtube, bluetoothed the mike to my tv and began to warble.

I'll apologise in advance for my singing... It's meant for review purposes, rather than critique.

All in all, this is a very clever device. It does so much more than I realised when I got it - Perfect for those "pass the mike" moments

Price: £34.99
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Air Mouse With Remote Control Keyboard

I got this to use with my Android box which comes with a controller but it does not have a keyboard and the range is very poor something a lot of Android box remote controls seem to suffer from.

This comes in a small long box with an instruction sheet, charging cable, USB dongle and the controller, fitting could not be simpler just plug it in and it’s instantly recognised, the unit has an built in battery you charge with the mini USB cable connection provided so no messing about finding batteries.

I first tested it in my desktop PC and everything worked as it should no messing about just plug and play so I then moved it to my Android box and again plug and play, the keyboard works very well and the simple design front of the controller panel works great and not filled with buttons you don’t need and will never use.

I have added a short video showing me using it on my Android box and hopefully the quality won’t degrade too much when it goes through Amazons optimisation process.

• 4in1 Function: Mouse + Wireless Keyboard + 3D Somatic Handle + Android Remote Multi-function Handle; Operates Smoothly with Advanced Gyroscope and Professional Anti-shake Algorithms.
• 2.4G wireless connection, plug and play USB 2.0 receiver, with strong anti-disturbance ability; With LED indicators to indicate the connection status.
• Multifunctional: This Professional 6-axis Gyroscope Fly Air Mouse, Can be Use as a Wireless Keyboard, Multimedia Android Remote Controller, Omatic Games Hand Grip Combo; Providing New Style of MOUSE Experience for you.
• Strong Anti-disturbance Ability and Sensitive Reaction Speed: Adopting Low Power Consumption 2.4G Wireless Connection, Anti-shake Algorithm Air Mouse, Providing High Accurate, Extremely Sensitive and Stable Control of the Mouse Cursor, Make Sure the Mouse Cursor Stable and Smooth.
• System Compatiblity: Support Windows, Mac os, Android, Linux Operating Systems. Compatible with Any Device with USB Port, Including PC, TV, Set Top Box, Game Players, Media Players, etc.

What I liked
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- Simple design
- Good range
- Keyboard works really well
- Inbuilt chargeable battery
- Plug and play no messing about
- Nice and small, fits in the hand well

What I Didn’t Like
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- I tested the air mouse but won’t be using this feature as I don’t like or need an air mouse feature but not a flaw in the product just something personal

Summary
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Great little remote, ideal for an Android box with good range, compact and accurate keyboard. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £12.77
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Stealth Dash Cam With WiFi And Full HD 1080P By TOGUARD

Very nice discreet compact dash cam, this arrived in a small box with all the bits you need to be up and running apart from a Micro SD card which you have to supply yourself, it is fitted with an adhesive attachment pad and also comes with a spare should you wish to relocate the camera.

The manual is very good and clear with instructive diagrams included and contains a QR code to scan so you can install the phone app, setting it up is very simple, it contains a multitude of different options and features some of which can be adjust using the phone application, the menu system is easy to navigate and most options are self-explanatory.

I formatted a 16GB Micro SD card and fitted the camera just to the right of the rear view mirror, this fits nice and snug to the window and is very secure. The camera powers on when you start the car and starts recording and also worth adding the cigarette connector gives you the addition of two USB ports, the display is very clear and you also have the option of turning the screen off or having a screen saver kick in after a set time adjustable in the menu.

I recorded the menu system hopefully showing how easy it is to navigate and I went on to record some day and night time driving, please don’t take this as the quality of the recording as Amazon optimises uploaded video’s and they lose a great deal of quality, I have taken a couple of screen shot pictures and added them along with the video to give a better idea of quality.

The recording quality both day and night is superb and the wide angle covers both sides of the road including paths and side roads, you can place the camera at any point on the top of the windscreen and with the wide angle recording it will still capture everything, the phone application works very well and very simple to set up connecting to the WiFi once you download the app and allows you to change a few settings on the camera without going through the menu system.

• Unique hidden installation mount,install-it-and-forget-it,the camera is mounted tightly mounted to the windshield, unique designed shape minimized the affect on driving view, and perfectly blend in your car, you can hardly notice it is there, while the adjustable lens still capture the road ahead and keeps recording.
• Advanced Novatek NT96655 with Sony IMX322 low illumination image Sensor and 6 layer all glass wide angle lens make a stunning 1920*1080P full HD video at H.264, captures all details on road and guard your safe drive. With a 2.45 inch LTPS screen for playback and settings.
• With built-in WiFi,give you free access to the camera through iOS or Android smartphone, simply connect your phone to the camera,and you can remote control the dash camera easily on your smartphone. change settings, Real-time viewing, photo taking, video recording, playback, download the record files to your smart phone to edit it and share it to Facebook,twitter or other social network.
• Feature functions: G-sensor Lock, motion detection, loop recording, time and date stamp, WDR(wide dynamic range), WiFi access , wide viewing angle, low-light enhancement algorithm ensures great video quality even at night. Guarantee driving recorded anytime,anywhere.

What I liked
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- Very clear and easy to follow manual
- G-sensor works very well and is adjustable
- Wide angle recording
- Very high quality footage both day and night
- Easy to navigate menu system
- Link to phone works really well
- A mass of different options and features

What I Didn’t Like
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- More of an observation than a dislike,  I would have liked to see the addition of a suction type fitting to give you and alternative fitting option and make it easier to move location should you need or want to.

Summary
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Overall this is a very nice dash cam with very clear recording quality along with being very discreet, it has a multitude of settings and features along with built in WiFi so you can connect it to your phone. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £65.99
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Bluetooth Retro Noise-cancelling Headphones

These arrived in a nice black box which when opened had a black zip sided case containing the headset, the first thing I did was to try them on as I have a big head, not in an arrogant sort of way although some might disagree but as in rather larger than the average and these fit perfectly with the slider adjustment on the side meaning they will fit the smallest right through to the largest head and are nice and snug on the ears.

I used the supplied lead to put them on charge while I gave the manual a good read through, this was a small book containing five languages with English being the first so no searching through to find it, although very small this manual has very clear and easy to read print (not always the case) and small diagrams with all the points on the headphones numbered and identified so very easy to follow.

Once I had fully charged the headphones it was time to start them up and I decided to do a short video of this process from the start with paring to my iPhone 6 and playing a bit of music off youtube, this hopefully shows how simple and easy the pairing process is and please forgive the quality as when you upload to Amazon the optimisation system they use does tend to degrade the video quality somewhat.

I found the sound quality superb with excellent noise cancelling feature, I wanted to test the pairing with two devices at the same time so I used my daughters iPad mini and all worked as it should, I am not sure I will ever use this function but if I ever need to I can. I tested the taking a phone call while in use and this works flawlessly with very clear quality, cutting the music straight to the ringing and as soon as the phone call is complete automatically cutting straight back to the music.

• MADE FOR SUPERIOR HEAD COMFORT: Have hours of your favorite songs thanks to large ear cups hugging your ears and soft cushion band resting gently over your head. Extend the headband to suit even the largest heads
• CLASSY METAL-LEATHER RETRO DESIGN: Made using lightweight metal alloy and high-quality leather, with a unique rotary control knob adds classic styling
• IMMERSIVE APTX AUDIO EXPERIENCE: Leather ear cup creates an isolated listening space and stops outside noise, you get nothing but pure, CD-quality audio for your ears
• IMPRESSIVE 20-HOUR PLAYTIME: Bluetooth 4.1 improves signal stability and battery efficiency. Listen to music or talk with friends for up to 20 hours (up to 400 songs)
• TALK WITH CVC NOISE CANCELATION: New CVC6.0 technology reduces environmental noise and makes the phone call quality clear even at noisy places. You enjoy high-quality, hands-free phone call for hours

What I liked
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- The retro style design
- Sound cancelling feature
- Superb sound
- Very easy to set up
- Nice zip case for storage
- Smooth transition when taking a phone call
- Twenty hour playtime from a single charge
- Very comfortable and easily adjustable

What I Didn’t Like
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- These really deliver so I haven’t found anything not to like but if anything comes up I will edit and add it.

Summary
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Really great headphones with superb sound, retro design that have great adjustment and are very comfortable. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £35.99
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Solar Motion Sensor Light - 21 Bright LED Solar Powered

I purchased this for as a security light for my outside shed, the area is extremely dark at night with very little lighting dotted around so wanted something to illuminate the area if anyone approached it at night, unfortunately there is no power to the shed so needed something solar powered.

The fitting is very simple and straight forward and only took about 10 minutes start to finish, the instructions are clear, easy to follow and all written in English. This light has three main settings and off altogether, I tested them all but the setting I wanted was motion sensor mode so the light was off apart from a small blue LED light and illuminated when someone approached, this works really well and is extremely bright.

Selecting the mode is a very simple button press and the mode it is in is indicated by a small corresponding LED on the panel, I have added a very short video to show it in use, I apologise in advance for the quality I found it very difficult to film and impossible to show the menu selection although I did try.

• [Solar energy] 21 Bright LED bulb powered by solar, daytime charging automatically starts working at night.
• [Motion Sensor] Motion sensor (PIR) when it detects someone passing through it will Auto ON
• [3 Modes] A. Sensor+Dim light B. Sensor+OFF C. Always On(Dim light). A process of fade-in prevent your eyes from strong light.
• [Wireless] Easy to install, can be used in garden, wall, door, balcony, yard, stairs and other places.
• [Simple Design] Simple and nice design. Small but Powerful function

What I liked
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- Very easy to fit
- Nice and compact, really is a very small unit
- Superb illumination
- Sensor works really well as does the auto shut off
- No maintenance
- Different modes of operation

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything, everything works as it should but if I have any issues I will return and add them

Summary
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Overall this is a great little compact unit that really delivers great illumination and best of all it will go any place you like as long as it gets plenty of direct sunlight. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £21.99
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