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Unboxing – Jabra Speak 710 Premium portable speakerphone #Jabra #JabraSpeak710 #Tech

The good guys at Jabra have just sent us over the all new Jabra Speak 710 Premium portable speakerphone. On first impressions I am very impressed but the fact that you can link two together just makes the experince even better and the sound quality is quite amazing..

The product itself is very robust,has a really cool design and when you turn it on it looks like a spaceship,this is not a bad thing and the effects look really great when the speaker comes to life you will understand more when you see it in action below in the video..

We just took a quick look at the speaker itself and a quick demo of what it has to offer and if you have any questions in the meantime whislt we take some time to review it feel free to ask below or get me on social which is all linked on the top right or down the left sidebar..

See more about the Jabra Speak 710 right HERE

Specs rundown..

Jabra Speak 710 – Jabra Link 370 USB adapter – Quick Start Guide – Neoprene pouch – Warranty leaflet
Speakerphone weight

298 g
Connectivity

USB 2.0 & Bluetooth® – USB cord ~ 100 cm
Certifications

Microsoft (Skype for Business)
Cisco (Cisco 7800 series, Cisco 8800 series, Cisco Jabber, Cisco VXME eLux – HP ThinPro – SUSE, DX series)
Avaya (Avaya Communicator, Avaya One-X Agent, Avaya One-X Communicator)
Mitel (Mitel 68XX series, BluStar, MiVoice)
Unify (Unify OpenScape series)
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU Open Touch 8xxx, ALU OpenTouch Conversation, ALU PIMphony, IP Desktop Softphone)
Citrix (HDX RealTime Optimisation Pack)
Bluetooth® standard

Bluetooth® 4.2 – Bluetooth® Low Energy (BTLE)
Bluetooth Core

Class 1, Version 4.0, HFP 1.6, HSP 1.2, A2DP
Wireless range

Up to 30 m
Paired devices

Personal use up to 8 & shared use up to 900
Supported Bluetooth® profiles

Headset profile v1.2 , hands free profile v1.6, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.5
PC USB Bluetooth dongle (Jabra Link 370)

USB BT audio device/HID dongle. Bluetooth® 4.2 – Bluetooth® Low Energy (BTLE)
Peak output power

10 watt
Charging Interface

Micro USB
Microphone Type

Omni-directional
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)

+70 dB
Talk-time

Up to 15 hours
Charging power & time

USB 5 V/500 mA – Charging time 3 h
Standby time

Power safe after 15 min/Standby 480 days

Review – Ghostek waterproof wireless earblade headphones. #Headphones #Bluetooth

With an unsual shape and different from the norm our friends at mobile fun have sent these in for testing and we will check them out and tell you what we thought about them..

Simple and sleek you could say with an unusal look on the ears but futursitic one might say the Ghostek come packaged in a simple manner,nothing to extravogant nor nothing undesribale sure most of discard of the packaging anyway but here is what to expect when you get it delivered….. Contents included….

The Main Features

Ghostek’s EarBlade’s Amazing Sound Lets You Listen To Your Beats While Working Out
IP66 Water Resistant Lets You Run & Sweat As Much As You Want Without Skipping a Beat
The Ghostek EarBlade’s Come With Bluetooth 4.1 Technology Which Provides Crisp Clear Sound
Connect the EarBlade’s to Virtually Any Bluetooth Enabled Device from A Distance of 30-Feet
The Ear Hook Is Flexible & Curves to Your Ear to Sit Comfortably & Securely
EarBlade’s Have an Aerodynamic Design to Reduce the Drag on Your Performance
Easily Control the Volume of Your Calls & Music, Answer & End Calls, Hold or Reject Calls, Switch Songs or Call Waiting All From the EarBlades without Touching Your Device
1-Year Limited Exchange Warranty Direct from Ghostek

Looks..

They look odd if im honest but futuristic to an extent something in the lines of star trek and thats not a bad thing and again its something different than whats considered the norm so for me thats fine I like different things to what others have and not be part of a particular fan brigade…

Comfort.

They are comofrtable like any headphone similar and also compact and can be easily tucked away in a shirt pocket for exapmle or even your trousers or whatever you wear thats if you dont fancy them danlgling around your neck whislt not in use after some time wering them you will actually forget they are there but I am not the type to like something around my neck for a long period of time but as I said you would over time forgt about them and probably wonder where they are and have that blonde moment after rooting around and there they are …. You get two sets of ear tips to suit your ears and one comes fitted ,I however am not a fan of these but felt comfortable enough with these on and using the smaller sized tips.

Controls

Minimal and simple what more do you need. All buttons placed on one side which is the right side with two small buttons to navigate volume,calls and tracks its easy to get the idea of how this works and again like most present similar headsets on the market..There is Micro USB charging and again on the same side at the end of the earpiece which is nicely discreet and has a good closure on the flap to keep it sealed. There is also an indicator light on the same side which shows charge and power status…

Sound quality

Not bad but not loud for me however as most know Im the one that likes it loud even though its probably not the best thing for my ears but overall the sound is fine crisp and clear and for the average person you will be perfectly fine but the real audiophiles would notice the lack of whoomp in them, Given I have around 20 pairs of headphones/earphones I found them on the low side but this does not qualify me as an audio expert neither..

Build quality

They are tough I will giveem that, Flexible,robust and do not foroget waterproof.. These will take a hammering in fact and are well made all round ,they are sealed pretty good and are light and very maliable they can twist and turn no matter what way you like and remain solid…..

Overall for the money you will get a decent waterproof pair of headphones that look different to the norm so I would not be complaining if I had them bought as a gift or if you wanted a spare pair lying aorund they do the job,stand out and are now priced well at €48 at the time of review..

BUY HERE

Review – @PoeticCases Revolution case for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus..

The revolution cases is one of the most protecting cases in the poetic range with a two piece case offering much more protection than the standard cases, Also this case has flaps which seal up the headphone jack and charging port to give it more protection and on the screen there is full protection of the edges. Check out the image gallery and video review and where to buy below…

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Made of premium polycarbonate and TPU materials. Rugged styling with seamless Poetic Design DNA.
Flaps to cover all open ports to prevent dust and lint. Side texture for enhanced grip.
Unique corner protection with raised TPU support to protect from extreme shock and impact.
Intelligently placed Raised TPU buttons for anti-scratch and anti-slip protection.
All of these packed into a thin and ultra protective design engineered for maximum protection for your device.

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Review – @PoeticCases Affinity Slim case for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus.

This is our final outing with Poetic cases and we finish off with one of my favourite cases in their range the Affinity Slim case. Check out our image gallery and video review for all the details also see the specs and where to purchase..

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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.

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Review – Speck (@speckproducts) Presidio GRIP case Marine Blue for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus.

A newcomer case manufacturer to techbuzz called Speck Products and we have two cases from them to check out and this first one is really nice in a Marine Blue colour with excellent grip and it looks great too.. Check out the image gallery and video below and where to buy…

Protection

10-Foot Drop Tested. Presidio™ Samsung Galaxy S8+ cases have been dropped from a height of 10 feet multiple times by third-party laboratories to ensure they offer superior protection.
IMPACTIUM™ Shock Barrier. IMPACTIUM is an innovative dynamic shock-absorbing material that lines Presidio cases. Ridges of IMPACTIUM on the inside perimeter compress on impact to absorb and disperse shock.
Patented raised-bezel screen protection. IMPACTIUM raised bezel guards screen from direct drops onto phone face and prevents damage when lying flat.
Responsive button protection. IMPACTIUM protects volume and power buttons while maintaining true button responsiveness.
Perimeter port and camera protection. IMPACTIUM protects ports, microphone, and speakers from drops without compromising acoustics or interfering with port accessibility, camera lenses, or the camera flash.

Design

Slimmest and most protective case yet. Optimized the design to create the slimmest dual-layer case Speck has ever made, while improving protection.
Precision-engineered fit. Presidio GRIP is precision-engineered to fit your Samsung Galaxy S8+ perfectly.
No-slip grip. Raised rubber ridges provide a no-slip grip.

Quality

Scratch-resistant. New matte finish resists scratches and offers a modern style with a range of elegant and vibrant colors.
Lab-tested durability. All Speck cases are independently lab tested for multiple real-life situations to ensure your device is always protected. We test to protect against extreme drops, extreme temperatures, chemicals, antenna interference, cracks and abrasions, device bending, and more.
Lifetime warranty. All Presidio cases come with a lifetime limited warranty. For full terms visit: speckproducts.com/warranty

BUY HERE

Video Review

Review – Speck Presidio (@speckproducts) case in Black for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

This is our 2nd case in from speck with a smoother finish than the Presidio Grip which we last looked at which is our favourite of the two. This case again still offers all the protection you would require which has 10ft drop protection,Port protection and responsive buttons with a scratch resistant finish. Check out our image gallery and video below and of course where to pick on of these nice cases up…

10-Foot Drop Tested. Presidio™ Samsung Galaxy S8+ cases have been dropped from a height of 10 feet multiple times by third-party laboratories to ensure they offer superior protection.
IMPACTIUM Shock Barrier. IMPACTIUM is an innovative dynamic shock-absorbing material that lines Presidio cases. Ridges of IMPACTIUM on the inside perimeter compress on impact to absorb and disperse shock.
Patented raised-bezel screen protection. IMPACTIUM raised bezel guards screen from direct drops onto phone face and prevents damage when lying flat.
Responsive button protection. IMPACTIUM protects volume and power buttons while maintaining true button responsiveness.
Perimeter port and camera protection. IMPACTIUM protects ports, microphone, and speakers from drops without compromising acoustics or interfering with port accessibility, camera lenses, or the camera flash.

Design

Slimmest and most protective case yet. Optimized the design to create the slimmest dual-layer case Speck has ever made, while improving protection.
Precision-engineered fit. Presidio is precision-engineered to fit your Samsung Galaxy S8+ perfectly.

Quality

Scratch-resistant. New matte finish resists scratches and offers a modern style with a range of elegant and vibrant colors.
Lab-tested durability. All Speck Samsung Galaxy S8+ cases are independently lab tested for multiple real-life situations to ensure your device is always protected. We test to protect against extreme drops, extreme temperatures, chemicals, antenna interference, cracks and abrasions, device bending, and more.
Lifetime warranty. All Presidio cases come with a lifetime limited warranty. For full terms visit: speckproducts.com/warranty

BUY HERE

Video Review

Review – @Tech21Official EVO GO case in Pink for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

This one is for the ladies its Pink!! the EVO GO case has got a great design with and nice slot tucked on the back and not noticeable which can house a credit card or card of choice, Also its got leather trimming which gives it great looks and also it has a good grip to boot,check out the image gallery,video and where to buy link down below…..

Features

Concealed card storage
3m/10ft Drop protection
Real leather trim
Ultra-thin and lightweight
Comfortable access to all ports & functions

BUY HERE

Video Review

First look and unboxing the new Assure slim mobile watch phone from @WatchOvers

Remember the Liberty Watch? Well this is the new version here from the Irish company Watchovers, Last year we checked out the Liberty Watch which turned out to be robust and effective and this time around we have Watchovers Assure Slim SOS GPS Location Mobile watch phone in for testing…

The Assure from WatchOvers is an SOS GPS Location Mobile Watch-Phone. It is a slim device that can be worn by the elderly and the young, giving them freedom, and you and your family peace of mind. The Assure is a stand-alone watch-phone bypassing the need for the wearer to also carry a mobile phone or any other device, and is managed through an App on your smartphone.

Differences between Liberty and Assure

Location data is sent every 1 minute instead of every 20 minutes which along with its location algorithm, improves the location and the Geo-fencing.
The watch has a sim card slot on the side. It would be supplied with a sim card fitted but the customers have the option to use their own sim.
It is slim at only 13mm so fits better under a shirt sleeve and looks more like an ordinary digital watch.
The strap is longer, which is better to also suit elderly wearers.
Multi repeat alarms in the app will allow for setting several watch alarms per day for reminders for elderly to take medicine and other similar uses.
There are also additional features such as silent mode for during school hours, remotely power on and off, voice messaging, shake 2 watches together for kids to share voice message contacts, allowing kids to send voice messages to each other.

It is a much more attractive and competitive price point at €79.99, in addition to the device having additional improvements on our previous watch.

Features include:

Two Way Voice Communication with no roaming charges in 31 countries – Call the watch or the watch can call you (Pre-paid monthly, No Contract, Opt Out Anytime, Or use your own sim option*).
SOS Emergency Alarm – One button press to call your contacts list and simultaneously send SOS alert messages automatically through the App to your contacts who have added the watch to the app.
GPS Location -Real-time tracking – See the watch location on your smartphone in real time. Location updated every 60 seconds.
Geo-Zones – create virtual outdoor boundaries and receive boundary breach alerts. Location updated every 60 seconds for enhanced Geo-Zone accuracy.
Route Recording & Playback – Playback the location history of the watch today, last week or last month.
Listen Safety Monitoring – Listen in silent mode in the event of an accident.
Motion Monitor – The Motion Monitor lets you check that the wearer is active or moving, helpful when caring for an elderly person or someone living alone.
Caller Approval – You control who can call the watch and who the watch can call.
Add up to 16 Pre-set numbers that can call or be called by the watch directly.
Record Messages – send recorded messages to and from the watch.
Shake‐Shake to make friends – Shake 2 watches at the same time to share contact details for voice messaging each other with up to 10 contacts.
Alert Messaging – receive SOS, Low Battery and Geo-Zone alerts directly to the App.
Multi User – Add up to 16 users, for all the family and or several carers.
Watch Function – Time, Day & Date.
Built in Sim Card – Open the box and get started straight away. WatchOvers Sim card uses the strongest network available, every important in an emergency. Option to use your own sim card.
Multi Alarms – set alarms or reminders which will ring on the watch at the set times, very useful for appointments, medical & other reminders.
Low-power consumption, up to 2 hours call use and up to 48 hours general use or up to 72 hours in manual location mode.
Supports GPS/LBS/WiFi/Cell ID for quick and accurate outdoor location positioning and improved indoor location.
Back Up support in English from the WatchOvers Team.

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Review – Tech21 EVO Tactical case in Red for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

Tech21 are back in again with some more cases for us to check out and for you to see,this time around its the EVO Tactical case in Red which looks really nice and feels great to hold offering ultimate grip and again 3 layers of protection for you new shiny and expensive Galaxy S8 Plus… Check out the image gallery and Video review below and where to buy..

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