Accessories
Review: EC Technology 5200mAh Power Bank
This handy little 5200mAh power bank comes packaged in a cardboard box along with an instruction leaflet, drawstring carry pouch and a short Micro USB cable. It’s both light and portable – coming in at under 4” long. I’m not sure how necessary the carry pouch is since it has a rubberised shell that seems like it will handle a few knocks and bumps. The ports also seem well made and I’d expect...[Read More]
Review: EC Technology Bluetooth Sports In-Ear Earphones
This Bluetooth headset from EC Technology has a distinctive black and red look with handy magnets on the ends of the earpieces allowing them to be joined together and quickly fastened around your neck while not in use. They are connected by a short cable that runs behind your neck or under your chin. The earpieces are small and light, made from a good quality plastic shell made The double-headed t...[Read More]
Review: Coocheer CH-080 Bluetooth Speaker
This speaker comes packaged in a cardboard box along with an instruction leaflet, drawstring carry pouch and both micro USB charging and 3.5mm audio cables. At around 6.6” long, the unit itself has an oval shape with an aluminium speaker grill combined with a soft-touch plastic shell. Everything seems good quality and I’d expect this speaker to be durable. Audio from the twin 3W speakers comes out...[Read More]
Miggo Your Cameras Best Amigo Review
Miggo Your Cameras Best Amigo Review Miggo are a big name in DSLR accessories. They do a variety of accessories for DSLR cameras, accounting for different sizes. I had a look at some of their items, and tested them on a Canon eos 40d I had around the office. Strap & Wrap for DSLR The Strap and Wrap is made from a two-layer neoprene material and features a zip that goes from the top all the way...[Read More]
Review: Coocheer 1357 Bluetooth Sports Headphones
These budget wireless in-ear headphones come in a cardboard box along with an instruction leaflet, USB charging cable and large set of ear tips (which can replace the fitted medium size). They consist of two earpieces with a shiny black plastic shell and a cool looking triangular pattern. These loop over the top of your ears and are connected by a short plastic cable. The controls, microphone and ...[Read More]
Review: Omaker W4 Bluetooth Speaker
This little Bluetooth speaker hasn’t the longest list of features, but for me what really sets it apart is it’s size. Being a cube that’s just under 2” wide makes it extremely portable, and an optional carabiner clip is included so you can hang it up. While the cube shape isn’t quite as pocketable as a flatter design, you shouldn’t have any issues carrying this little speaker around. The met...[Read More]
Review: Obliq Slim Meta Case for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Obliq aren’t a case manufacturer I’d encountered before, but if their Slim Meta case is anything to go by then I’ll definitely be paying them more attention in future. Available in a choice of gold, titanium or silver colours this is a dual layer case consisting of a black shock absorbing and grippy inner TPU layer and a tough metallic polycarbonate outer shell. The inner layer has been specially ...[Read More]
Review: PNY Phone Camera Lens Kit
Smartphone cameras have got so good that now it’s the only camera I use. However wide-angle or macro shots usually require a dedicated camera – unless you invest in a lens kit like this. I previously reviewed a similar but relatively expensive kit specifically designed to clip onto my Samsung Galaxy S4. It worked really well but now, since upgrading my phone this kit just lies in the drawer ...[Read More]
Review: PNY AD5200 5200mAh PowerPack
PNY have versions of this power bank available in a choice of silver, gold or “gold pink” and 5200mAh, 7800mAh and 10400mAh capacities. I tested out the lowest silver model which is a compact and pocketable device coming in at under 4” long and 2” wide. On one end it has a standard USB 2A output port, a 1A micro USB input port (for charging using the included USB cable), a white LED and a power bu...[Read More]
Review: WESTLINK (New Bee) NB-9 Bluetooth Headphones
Check out the video review of these NB-9 headphones from WESTLINK (branded New Bee). In summary… – Fantastic sound – rich bass accompanies great clarity in the mids and highs with an impressively broad soundstage. – Well made with soft-touch plastic and extra-soft PU leather earpieces. – Very comfortable and snug fit. – Great battery life. – Handy control button...[Read More]
Review: VicTsing 7000mAh Wireless Charging Power Bank
Most power banks need you to connect up a cable, but if you’re new phone comes with support for wireless charging, chances are you’ll be keen to leave behind the hassle of plugging it in. In addition to the usual ports, this power bank from VicTsing has a pad on top which lets you charge any device that is compatible with Qi charging. Qi has quickly become the widely supported standard for wireles...[Read More]
Review: 1byone DAB Radio / Bluetooth Speaker
This compact silver-coloured radio has a large mono speaker which can play audio from it’s built in DAB and FM radios, or from an external wired or wireless Bluetooth source. About the size of a kids shoe box, the front has a metal grill, volume dial and round display insert with the rest of the shell made from plastic. A black rubber strap extends from the volume dial and loops onto the back for ...[Read More]