Month: February 2017

Review – Jabra sport coach wireless headphones. #sports #jabra #fitness

Jabra sport coach – review The initial view of the unit, it looked nothing but packs a powerful punch!

This company has their act together in the terms of the packaging contents & warranty, the box came with the usual instructions in a variety of languages, but came with great packaging, small, medium and large ear buds and comply foam tips (we reviewed these last year) with a clip to hold behind the head for running.

 

 

 

The unit Weighs in at 16 g (0.56 oz), this is extremely light. What’s in the box? Jabra Sport Coach headphones, 3 sets of EarGels™, 3 sets of EarWings™, 2 FitClips™, 1 Pouch, 1 USB cable, 1 Quick Start Guide. Manual.

 

 

 

This unit comes with a variety of instructions but only required glancing over 5 pages of English or viewing the how to wear video on http://www.jabra.co.uk/sports-headphones/jabra-sport-coachwireless Basic function on the headset: Power on, Power off, Answer call, Volume control, Mute, reject call, Skip track, Play or pause music, Redial, Jabra Sport Life app.

The In-ear Voice is excellent for the initial setup of the device advising when connected, or battery level and regarding the Real-time updated on your workout progress.

Overview Specification:

  • Operating range Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
  • Paired devices Up to 8 – connected to two at the same time
  • Talk/Music time Up to 5.5 hours
  • Standby time Up to 10 days
  • Charging time Approximately 2 hours
  • Wearing style In-ear
  • Dimensions, main unit In-ear wearing style: H 18 x W 21 x D 32 mm (0.7 x 0.82 x 1.2 in)
  • Cable length 60 cm (23.6 in) / USB data cable: 31 cm (12.2 in)

Accessories: This model has accessories available in the event of loss, damage or just a change in various colours, EarGel pack for Jabra Sport Coach Wireless. It contains 2 FitClips, 4 sets of EarGels™ and 3 sets of EarWings in a selection of shapes and sizes.

http://www.jabra.co.uk/products/accessories/jabra_sport_coach_wireless_accessories/jabra_coach_ea rgels_blue

 

JABRA’S SPORT LIFE APP

The Jabra Sport Life app helps you plan, track and analyse your cross-training work-outs and gives you personalised and inspiring in-ear coaching as you work out to help you optimise each session. The play store has Installs listed as 100,000 – 500,000 with a user rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 919 reviews.

This manages fitness with, Integrated Training Management, fitness algorithms, set your goals and track your progress, workout history and achievements, Automatic repetition counting support (Jabra Elite Sport) Inear Voice Coaching, set up a wide range of workouts, from running to cross-training circuits. Automatic repetition counting Built-in TrackFit™ Motion sensor now automatically counts your reps. Jabra sport coach use I have used the headset continuously for over 3 hours, walking, making telephone calls, watching movies, working on a Laptop, & a bit of exercise.

This did not become uncomfortable on the contrary you can forget they’re in your ear. (this is partially due to the weight of the kit & options on EarGels that fit correctly.) The EarGels do not fall out with erratic motion.

The earbuds are not magnetic as seen with others but small enough not to be an issue. Dislikes: (Very Minor Gripes)

The app asked for your Date of Birth, I don’t have an issue with the year, month, but concerns over privacy (as with all companies that look for you details). This would be nice to have the option to include only the year / month etc., Mine is now set for the 1 Jan* As will all Bluetooth devices, if the headset is not switched off and you receive a phone call within 10 metres on the headset the audio come through the headset and could potentially miss the call.

Battery life is not as good as other headsets I have used, but at Music playing up to 5.5 hours, it’s not bad.

 

 

Verdict:

Jabra is a company I like as they do the simple things well, 3-year warranty, standard USB cable that fits most Android smart phones, ear buds included that come in small medium and large included in the pack, not optional extras. IP55 Certified, drop, strength, dirt, temperature & humidity tested. Should you lose or damage the ear buds you have the option to purchase new ear buds, A great app for the Integrated Training Management,

A snug fit of the earpiece and quality sound. If dedicated to been fit, certainly the product to go with. Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition £99.99 http://www.jabra.co.uk/sports-headphones/jabra-sport-coach-wireless

 

 

Review – Poetic cases – Revolution case for the #GooglePixel

 

 

This is the 3rd case from poetic cases for the Google Pixel. This being the more bulky of the lot ads quite a bit more protection coming in two pieces which the top layer will cover the screen which means you need no additional screen protector. Again all keys and ports are accessible and the USB-C port has a cover on it too which will stop dirt getting in as its a more open space than the older Micro USB ports.

The keys worked perfectly fine and so too did the on screen navigation with as often people ask how these kind of cases will effect on the sensitivity of the screen. As seen in video below there is no issue at all and all worked as normal. One thing I found was the back was a tad on the slippy side in the central piece,other than that it is certainly one tough case and will keep that overpriced Google Pixel protected.

 

 

 

  • Dual-layered construction for reinforced protection
  • Hybrid TPU skin and polycarbonate frame for maximum shock-absorbency
  • Embedded water-resistent screen protector cover buffers against scratches
  • Sealed tactile buttons and port covers to limit dust accumulation

Buy HERE

 

Review – Poetic cases – Affinity case for the #GooglePixel

This is the first of three cases from poetic cases for the google pixel smartphone..

We will be now reviewing cases on our youtube channel where we can explain things a bit more,Also we will have image galleries too for you to check out and we will leave a case description below and purchase link if any of the cases take your interest..

 

 

The case is transparent so for those whom like too see their device will like this particular case. Protection all round is no issue with corners toughened with raised bumpers and all other aspects of the case giving protection where required around the camera and fingerprint sensor. The keys work perfectly fine and all ports fully accessible with ease..There is a lip around the front of the case which will enable users to lay the device face down the device can be placed back down too with no issues to worry about. The case is a bit of a fingerprint magnet and scrathes will show due to the colour but better your case marked rather than the device itself. See video for more.

 

  • Made of Clear Polycarbonate molded with Soft Shock proof TPU. Modern styling with the protective X-FORM Poetic Design DNA.
  • Full clarity to showcase the best that your device has to offer. Drop protection with engineered corner design part of the X-Form architecture.
  • Side grip pattern to prevent your device sliding out of your grip. Raised TPU back material to prevent scratching while maintaining full clarity of your device.
  • Inner ridged TPU surface to enable effective shock dissipation while keeping a thin form factor.
  • Raised bezel for front face protection. Extremely thin with the maximum protection in its class.

Buy HERE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review – Poetic cases – Karbon shield rugged case for the #GooglePixel

The Karbon shield rugged cases is our second case for the google pixel from poetic cases. This case is a bit more on the plain side but more flexible and with a good texture all round the case with a karbon effect on the back which looks well. All keys and ports are easily accessible and the keys offer good tactility. Overall this case is probably my pick of the three but check the image gallery and video below and see what you think…

 

 

Features.

  • Made of High grade TPU. Sophisticated styling with Carbon fiber texture in the Poetic X-form DNA
  • Revolutionary tactile corner impact protection that makes sure that the corner of the device doesn’t come in contact with the ground when dropped.
  • Rear pattern provides a grip area to handle the device.
  • Front bezel to prevent the device from coming in contact with any surface.
  • Trendy and classy Carbon fiber texture on the back to protect against bumps and scratches.

By HERE

 

 

 

Review – Sengled Everbright LED Light Bulb with Built-In Rechargeable Backup Battery.

This is a first for me and wont be the last but just how do you review a bulb? Well its no ordinary bulb to begin with its kinda smart but not that smart which means there is no connectivity with anything else such as an app like other bulbs from the company have to offer which we will speak about another day and they are interesting..

This bulb is basically a back up should you happen to experience a power outage which thankfully are not common these days but they do catch you by surprise and then you are left to search for candles buried in presses all over the house,thankfully our smartphones today sport a torch and can assist you in this endeavour but this is one way of draining your smartphones battery life.

 

 

The bulb however is rather on the large side in comparison to those incandescent ones we typically are use to seeing..This bulb comes with a twist in fitting otherwise known as the E27 base but you can also obtain the converter to make it work on the B22 base so we had both options to try out and all worked perfectly fine…

This bulb is bright lets make no mistake here its got a brightness of 300 lumen which is similar to a 40 watt bulb. Sengled state that you should expect around 25,000 hours of light from this model and it just uses 9 watts of energy which seems good considered how bright it actually is.

Check out the video below and see sengled.com for their range of products this particular model will cost you around £18 which is not bad.. Any questions fire away you know where to find us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review – Punkcase – Google Pixel Case LUCID 2.0. #GooglePixel #Punkcase

Another day  and a new case has arrived for our Google Pixel and there is more to come so stay tuned to the best mobile phone case coverage in Ireland in the coming days and you can also see our past reviews to date..

 

 

This case is simplistic yet effective, Soft sides and tough back which should be plenty to save your expensive Google Pixel from harm. Also included is screen protector which is a nice addition to the package.. This case isof course reinforced and as mentioned has a TPU frame making it flexible yet tough, the corners also sport a raised bevel which stops the rear of the device getting scratched on a flat surface but this will not hold out too long overall on the inner side due to being plastic and in our review unit scratch lines will happen eventually and will appear due to the colour which is transparent and over time this may get discolouration depending on usage and the person like any other case with the same build..

 

 

The case itself does not add any noticeable bulk and it should last you some months but this can vary, It is very robust at the back and you can notice its thickness being clear,Having said that you can see a good gap between the case and the all important camera and flash areas on the back of the device and keep in mind the top half of the phone is glass. This should be ample enough adding in the raised corners on each side of the case. The buttons all worked fine and have been tactile and access to all ports too and not to mention the speaker which is not obscured in any way…

 

 

 

Google Pixel Case Punkcase® LUCID 2.0 Black Series for Google Pixel Slim | Slick Frame Lifetime Warranty Exchange

  • Made with a Slim Crystal Clear Full TPU Body & Reinforced Frame
  • Ultimate Protection with Precision Cut Outs for Easy Access to All Ports & Jacks but Without the Bulkiness
  • Features a Punkcase® SHIELD Tempered Glass Screen Protector, Unattached, Virtually Indestructible
  • Maintains the Aesthetics of Your Phone While Keeping It Protected
  • Shock Absorbing Method: Upon Impact with the Frame, the Impact Resonance Travels Along the Bumper & Is Absorbed Through the TPU

BUY HERE  

 

 

 

 

Review – The Jabra Sport Pulse Special Edition.. #Jabra #Fitness #Sports

We have two pairs on new headphones from the great guys over at Jabra. Myself will be reviewing the Pulse and our new blogger Brendan has shared his review on the Sports Pulse. Both packages are really well presented and look really well and we look forward to testing these out in the coming days,Stay tuned for our thoughts..

 

 

In the meantime you can check out the Sport Pulse and Sport Coach over at Jabra.

 

UNBOXING THE SPORT PULSE  

 

 

Review.. 

Overall these have been quite good,for me they look well a work well and coming in a superbly presented package it ads to it. If you have not noticed Jabra and complyfoam have collaborated and these buds come with both packages and we tested these out some time ago and for those who dislike buds due to them constantly falling out will complyfoam tips will soon fix that but as a whole Jabra have fixed this issue too and with the bundled wing tips you cant go wrong and over the last year I have grown to like in-ears but over ears are still my preferred choice but outdoors I use the range of Jabra that I have…  See what we think of the complyfoam tips here   

 

 

VIDEO REVIEW

 

Jameson launches Limited Edition #NFC technology enabled bottle. #Jameson #Ireland

Jameson is pleased to share its first NFC enabled bottle in Ireland – by tapping the crest on the limited edition design label with an NFC enabled Android device, users will be led to exclusive content and competitions.

To date I find NFC technology underused and for the length of time its been actually here we are a bit behind like cast your mind back to 2014 when the Nokia Lumia 730 came out,this has NFC and it kicked off really from there but even before this in 2006 we had an NFC capable device called the Nokia 6131, This technology can make life simple and in recent times with the introduction of Android Pay we now see it in some banks but not all and hopefully in the coming year this will grow across the board with the banks and we will see more ideas come to life taking advantage of this technology..

Every year Jameson celebrates St. Patrick’s Day by commissioning an artist to create a piece of original art for its Limited Edition Bottle, and this year Jameson has taken this creativity a step forward by introducing the brand’s first ‘connected’ bottle. When the Jameson family crest on Steve McCarthy’s limited edition label is tapped with an NFC-enabled Android device, the user will get access to exclusive competitions and content.

Jameson is leading the way in the Irish market by incorporating this playful technology which, until now, many consumers would only be familiar with as a payment method built in to phones. By bringing this technology out of hiding and capitalising on the development of the Internet of Things, Jameson is engaging with customers in a new way, reflecting a customer-led desire for experiences from brands and products. The campaign has been developed with an ongoing partnership between Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard and SharpEnd – the UK’s first Internet of Things agency – and follows research done at the Absolut Company’s innovation lab in Stockholm. The Limited Edition Bottle is Jameson’s first NFC enabled product in Ireland. There is an ease of use with NFC technology when compared to other methods of product interaction such as QR codes; there are no scanning apps to download and launch to gain access to the content.

This should serve to increase completions of the user journey which will allow consumers to receive valuable content from the interaction, for example, the opportunity to win instant prizes. Engaging with the NFC enabled bottle will allow users to enter competitions and win prizes in two ways:

Instant Win – Complete the simple user journey for the chance to instantly win a pair tickets for a tour of the soon to be reopened Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Ultimate Jameson Experience – Complete the simple user journey to be in with the chance to win the Ultimate Jameson Experience in Dublin for St Patrick’s Day. The prize includes tickets to Bow St Sessions on March 16th as well as overnight accommodation and transfers.

Photo: Eoin Holland – http://www.eoinholland.com
Photo: Eoin Holland – http://www.eoinholland.com

The Limited Edition Bottle 2017 will be available worldwide, but the NFC technology will only be enabled for Irish users. With this local targeting, Jameson can connect with its customers in a meaningful way by tapping in to consumer behavior and trends and work towards the goal of celebrating St Patrick’s Day – the Jameson way.

Catherine Casserly, Jameson Marketing Director for Ireland, comments:

“We are thrilled as a brand to be leading the way in using NFC enabled products as a marketing tool in Ireland. Jameson continues to grow all over the world and we are always looking for new ways to engage consumers in a meaningful way. This Limited Edition Bottle is the first Jameson ‘connected’ bottle and we are delighted to be able to debut this innovative technology in our home market.”

Cameron Worth, founder of SharpEnd  comments:

“Bottles are now able to drive localised content, providing an entirely new way to communicate with consumers and bringing the brand directly in front of their target audience, presenting the opportunity to drive brand loyalty through service delivery. The Jameson connected bottle is another step in the right direction for the Pernod Ricar

The Jameson Limited Edition Bottle is available now at €29.99 RRP.

Meteor Mobile extends “more than you can eat data” until end of June. #data #social #4G

Meteor Mobile have extended their “More than you can eat data ” offer on their 4G Simplicity plans..This is excellent news if you are a heavy user of the likes of  YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp & Viber messaging.. OH and PokemonGo…….

 

 

This is now how we use our phones mostly for social and messenger apps,Also we are now using our mobile phones to browse the web and most likely shopping online as e commerce continues to grow year on year.. This effectively gives you more time to browse without worrying about your data being consumed on social…

To check out how you can get this deal if you are not already in head over to meteor.ie and check out which plan suits you best..