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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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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