The Poly Sync 40 is one of three new speakers that is now available and is an ideal solution for either home or office use and not only this you can use it as a standard bluetooth speaker for pumping out the tunes and it is quite good too, This speaker is a really well built and designed speaker it must be said and looks well in any setting.
What makes this unit stand out is the connectivity options at hand here and you can connect via bluetooth or cable and the cable is stowed underneath the unit which is a nice touch. The build quality is great and the looks to match with a cloth finish up top and you get two full width bars and touch sensitive buttons which are simple to use, in fact using this is a simple affair no matter what way you look at it.
We have intuitive easy to use touch controls on board here too which is nice these are placed on the bottom half of the speaker on the top, you get Bluetooth pairing,volume controls audio muting and the option to control calls taken with the speaker itself and on the side you have a power button, USB port and a pairing button again if you wish to link another speaker.
All this makes for an easy speaker unit to control and this is what you get alongside its solid sturdy build and it does look great I have to say so it will not look out of place at home or in the office, but it does not stop there this can be used in a personal capacity too which means you can connect your device to it for personal music and again it does a really great job here and for me serves good enough to save you buying a second speaker for music you can hear the samples below in the video review.
Poly Sync 40
What really stands out is the light bars which I really like and these change colour with audio levels it is a really cool feature you expect to see on more modern home us speakers for audio so this unit is trying to give users that element making it feel more like a hybrid model giving you those light effects if this is what you ate into and it looks great having both bars fill the top and bottom of the speaker.
What Poly have created here is a simple effective speaker that can be used at home or in the office and they have pulled it off with its simplicity and ease of use and not only that it is portable enough too making it versatile and in this segment of such speakers it is something you do not see to often.
The Poly Sync 40 conference speaker was sent to us to review with no input,preview or monetary reward they are seeing the review the same time as you.
Looking for some cheap earbuds that are certainly ones that stand out with looks and colour well these might just be up your street and at a price of 25 euro they are pretty decent with sound at that price it must be said, for 25 euro you can pick up earbuds these days from your local petrol station and more but a known brand though? Not so much, Skullcandy are a well known brand and we have been testing their products for years and they are quite consistent. Having seen these advertised in LIDL last week we decided to go pick some up and check them out, the Skullcandy Dime launched back in March this year in other colour variants and interesting but these colours we just had to check out and go full hands on due to the Irishness involved here.. We are a fan of Skullcandy and their headphones are some of the best out there especially ones like the Skullcandy Crusher Evo one of their latest earbuds the Skullcandy Push Active IQ, just like all our reviews we go real hands on without the stock image no context approach and check out both pairs of these new additional colours so we can see what it is you get for your money which in this case is not much to shell out.
Build and design and looks
These are quite small earbuds and with big hands they might be a bit awkward to control, however there is a theme going on be it a cadbury creme egg wrapper or Lidl colours and a remote fob for a car they certainly stand out for me and you will get noticed with them on that is for sure, they are one of the smallest earbuds I have tried in some time. When I say they are small that they are, in fact the size of my thumb nail as you will see in the video, Big hands do get in my way sometimes and here is a fine example.
skullcandy dime in case techbuzzireland
Fit
Given the size of them they fit rather well and will not fall out you get extra tips in the box which is of course expected and a nice micro USB cable with a plastic end on the USB-A side rather than metal to charge them with they have a tiny stem which helps secure them that little bit more. You also get an IPX 4 rating thrown in.
Controls
You have the basics here and access to their app too which is limited, you can skip and reverse tracks, play and pause music and change the volume which is enough for most people and you can control calls.. There is one button on each earbud that controls the lot keeping it simple. However app access at this price point is unheard of even though there is little on offer it is something to take note of.
Sound
They sound decent enough for the price it has to be said and if it is your first pair of earbuds you can’t really go wrong in fairness, highs lows and mids fine no distortion on max volume and do not sound tinny they do a good job listening to music watching Netflix and more so you should be pleased with the audio experience. Distortion and a tinny sound is a key attribute at low priced earbuds but this is not the case here which is something to take note of.
skullcandy dime closed case
You could argue there is a novelty factor here due to the colorway but some folk like something different, there is no partnership here with LIDL or Cadbury and the colours just happen to be right for those companies but LIDL did have their own brand trainers before and if a company was to partner with the company it would cost a pretty penny taking away the price these are available for now but this is just one of those cases it is what it is and coincidence and nothing more but nonetheless a talking point for many and my inboxes on my social media has had some funny messages and also some of irrational thoughts which I will be sharing on Twitter soon for some fun and perhaps silence a few at the same time.
Features
• Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life – Listen longer with 3.5 hours of battery life in the earbuds and 8.5 hours in the charging case
• True Wireless via Bluetooth® 5.0
• Microphones in Each Bud – Use either bud solo without losing the ability to take calls
• Full Suite of Media Controls on the Buds – Take calls, change tracks, adjust volume controls and activate native device assistants (Google, Siri, etc.) without ever touching a phone
• Auto On/Connect – Enjoy automatic turn on and pairing with the last device used
• Noise-Isolating Fit – Experience supreme sound with expertly selected and tuned microphones and drivers
• IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistance – Go on an adventure without missing a beat
• Integrated Lanyard – Rely on secure portability that protects the charge case and buds from drops
The Google Pixel 6 and the Pro version have had the usual fanfare this year with leaks galore and set tongues wagging at the same time with those leaks which we avoid and this was due to the total redesign of the devices compared to previous models and one that stands out too giving the phones a unique look breaking away from all the rest of the phones we see that look pretty much the same and this was a good move and not only that they look much better than the previous models too and this led to lots of talk, opinions and more which of course is good for publicity but how does the Pixel 6 fair out from my time with it so far, let’s have a look.. I will not be boring you with specs here but let’s just talk about the experience.
Design and build
Let’s be clear here when you pick up the Pixel 6 you know you are picking up a flagship device the design is also quite unique and this stands out from its predecessors easily it looks premium and feels premium and people have asked me what phone it is which is something not often said especially when most could already tell what phone I use the same applied to the Galaxy Z flip 3 which I have parked aside now. The phone is not light but this aint bad you know it is in your pocket unlike the Z flip3 which had me doubting myself sometimes. The glass front and rear with metal sides feels so solid in the had too.
The camera which you can see videos and images from later is another talking point here with the bar across the rear of the device and I like it, the phone will not rock on the table here and gives a raised viewing angle and if you slap a case on it gets better ( check out our pixel 6 case reviews ) The camera bar has already have several names attached to it be we will not go there it looks good in my eyes and also serves as a balancing tool in my hand with my right finger nestling underneath when in use.
The key placement is fine here with the volume rockers and power on/off keys on the left side which I prefer on a phone anyway, the lack of a rear fingerprint sensor here might be a miss for some and I rather that myself and due to the current on screen fingerprint sensor being a big notorious right now it is missed but hopefully a software update will fix this in the future..
The screen is a joy to consume media on and in fact just work on as a whole and this coupled with the stereo speakers it makes in a win the media consumption end of things which adds to the user experience for those who spend most of their time on their phone like me for work and more..
Performance
My use case would be different than others I am a power user I work on the go and at home and mostly off my mobile phone and have been doing so for years and will remain that for for the foreseeable future and having done so on this device it has been a simple effortless task when it came to doing what I do no matter where I would be so doing emails documents social media and more and all this was great thanks to the big screen estate the only issue I came across was video editing on this phone, As one that uses mobile for video and not a standalone camera the Pixel 6 is my new driver for videos which is fine nonetheless but when it came to processing videos it was slow compared to even the likes of my Samsung Galaxy Z flip 3 or my old PIxel 5. I would have a video shot, edited processed and uploaded on the Pixel 5 and Flip 3 whilst the video would be just finished processing on the 6, I did think this may have been an app issue but trying the same thing on several phones it was consistent but again this could be fixed with updates I hope and I still use the Pixel 6 for my video reviews daily due to the quality results you get from the camera, Asides that it is fine and does a great job even on gaming which i do not do much of nor have the time too but it caused no problems there.
Camera
The camera has been a big factor with Google devices for the last few years and with computational photography being the thing it has not changed here at all it is a fantastic camera and low light video and pictures are great, this has been solid over the last few weeks testing the device and it is still one of the top cameras out there right now and below you can see some videos and images taken with the device and you can decide for yourself, these are all standard real world takes and not something in particular I went out to look for, there is some cool tricks you can use with the pixel 6 like magic eraser and that which is great to get rid of what is not wanted and is not so much a gimmick as some might call it. The Pixel 6 does lack the telephoto lens here which for me is not really an issue overall..
Night samples on the Pixel 6
Day samples on the Pixel 6
The screen on the Pixel 6 is great with a 90hz refresh rate so consuming media here is a joy overall and the same applies to gaming given gamers would prefer the 120 hz refresh rate here but for films or watching You Tube you are on a winner here with the screen estate at hand here.. If you want that bit more on the screen refresh you need to look at the Pixel 6 pro folks.
When it came to my usage on battery it would differ from the average user so take note, I did get the full day most days being a power user but some days I was reaching for a charger, again this depends on the work you do on the device and for me my device is used all day long. For most outside my work portfolio they would easily seek a day no worries here.
Overall if you want a decent camera and device with a superb build with good power this is one of the best if not best devices on the market now for the money there is lots of stuff here and with Google you get plenty like Google Lens and so on, Google and their services is a massive plus for me as I am an entrenched user in the ecosystem so for those who like the same it is a no brainer for others though it might seem a bit niche but if you want to try something new and not tried any of the Google device portfolio yet you should check this one out or perhaps the 6 Pro..
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The Tronsmart Onyx Prime are the latest on offer from the company who gives us great tech at really affordable prices and with a very saturated market it is hard to compete these days but with high end features now in low priced earbuds the competition is really tough, I have tried and test a big selection of the range from tronsmart and these new earbuds have something special and by that I mean for the price you pay you get it all for less and to top it off they sound great, in fact they are now in my new top 5 going into 2022.
Design, build and fit
These have a newer design only a few have right now yet keeping away from the industrial look and they are really nice with a twist, they have a secure fit with wings built in and come in a glossy back finish, the touch area works really well and controls work with no problems at all. They might seem a bit bigger than others out there but do not let that put you off, they come packed with dual drivers.
Sound
These are simply great it has to be said and better than expected in fact they are up there with the highly priced earbuds alongside their app, The app makes these shine with many options to play with to get that custom sound for your requirements and trust me they deliver here, highs lows and mids great, great bass and vocals and nice volume levels too, these did not disappoint me at all and it is an easy win here for the consumer no matter what flavour of music they want, there is also a gaming mode which gives them even more scope.
Calls are fine both ends here however you cant use these individually which is not a huge deal for me most earbuds are the same here and it is not a feature set I look out for in particular but some people do. Battery is also fine here and above average in most cases though the ususal caveats apply when using full volume and so on..
Tronsmart Onyx Prime techbuzzireland
See the video review for more below.
Features
Hybrid Dual-Driver Technology with Balanced Armature.
Advanced Qualcomm® QCC3040 chip.
High Quality Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive Audio Decoding.
TrueWireless Mirroring Technology.
Bluetooth 5.2 for Enhanced Stability and Compatibility.
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It is now festive season and no better time to check out a new speaker if you are in the market for one even if it is just for yourself or a gift this speaker is one to look at and has all the bells and whistles you would expect from one and with SOUL being a well known brand some of you may have some of their headphones and earphones as is this is a nice addition to have at your disposal.
This is your typical cylindrical shaped speaker and the same goes for size which makes it portable so it can be brought to the beach,picnic or camping and so on as it also sports an IP66 rating making it the ideal piece of tech to bring with you not having to worry about the weather or if sat beside the pool. The build quality is robust with rubber feet and housing and a cloth material covering the rest of the unit so it is a clean simple design.. You also get a lanyard and carabiner for extra portability and security.
There is buttons on the front paced vertically for track control calls and more and also you can pair another unit if you like to get an even better stereo sound effect, as it stands the sound is good as you will see in the video below. Most prominent on the speaker is the radiators and then we have got the lighting effects which really enhances the mood and they change colour according to the beat but this can be turned off if you wish not to have the lights flashing..
Soul S-Storm speaker front view
Soul S-Storm speaker radiator
When it comes to ports you have got all the options needed, You get Aux in, TF card, USB and drive slot and this also enables you to charge your phone on the go if needed so overall it is pretty handy having that feature on board.
Sound is great and it is punchy with bass, it is bass heavy so for anyone looking for bass this is one to look at and in general it sounds great hitting all the notes well and no distortion at full volume either so you can fill the room you are in for example if having a party at home..
If you are looking for a new speaker check this one out it is not expensive and has everything you require to keep you going on the move too with an IP66 rating and the option to charge your phone too it is not be sniffed at.
Standby Time: 310 hours
Playtime: Up to 15hrs (varies by volume level and content)
Own an Apple watch? This is for you if you do and I must say this is a neat little accessory and only recently after buying the latest Nike Apple Watch SE it fits the bill for me rather nicely for several reasons and best of all is the price as it costs much less than what Apple can offer and useful in more ways than one..
This is so portable it fits in your pocket or travel bag which means NO CABLES required and you simply use your USB port or you could use a powerbank, not only that most cars today have USB ports in them so you can use it to charge your watch in the car on the go too which is neat, this can also be used at home with your PC or any other devices that have a USB port on them, for example I have a headphone stand and a light that have ports on the rear so this enables me to use this rather than having cables all over the place and it is a win win in my book and a clever little accessory to have in your possession.
Need to freshen up your home and improve on your health too well this piece of tech is something you need in your home, there is several variants available too which come in with a different range of prices and sizes. Now this is by no means small either amind the myriad of other offerings that is out there but this is not a huge deal for me either it draws attention to people when they come into the house and I explain what it does and they then think perhaps I need one of those.
I have never had any pets in the new house or old for that matter but now I have a small puppy and over the last while you could get the slight smell of dog given it is a non shedder but this has eliminated this factor and also I suffer with asthma from time to time and this is where it shines with clean fresh air with no odours and it is also great for your health and this machine also leaves a nice clean smell in the home, this can be placed in any room in the house and does the same job, it will take about 9 minutes to clean a room and it can be a bit noisy but the thing is you do not need to be at home to let the machine run so when you go to work for example or if you are on your way home you can use the app to let it do its thing which is great.
What do you get then with the product
A Humidifier
With the air purification, the right humidity balance makes your home more comfortable, particularly for children and allergy sufferers. H-PURIFIER 700 is equipped with the Humidifier that will increase the humidity level to improve the air quality, reducing risks from dry air. You can activate and control this function on the product interface setting one of the three humidity levels available or personalizing humidity settings via the hOn App.
A diffuser
H-PURIFIER 700 does more than just purifying. It is equipped with the Diffuser to spread fresh fragrances (H-ESSENCE) or probiotics (H-BIOTICS) into the air, that help to keep surfaces H-PURIFIER 700 does more than just purifying. It is equipped with the Diffuser to spread fragrances (H-ESSENCE) or probiotics (H-BIOTICS) into the air, that help to keep surfaces more hygienic and free from bacteria. You can activate and control this function through the product display or via hOn App.
3 Layers of Protection
H-TRIFILTER is the exclusive Hoover system of filtration, featuring the combined action of 3 different layers, with a specific function for each layer, to ensure protection from all the indoor pollutants up to 0.1 microns. The Outer Layer works as a primary filter, intercepting the largest particles such as human or pet hair and dust. The HEPA (H13) filter traps invisible micro particles such as PM 10 and PM2.5, removing 99.97% of allergens up to 0.3 microns, such as pollen, dust mites and bacteria. The Active Carbon filter absorbs gaseous pollutants (VOC, NO2), fumes, cigarette smoke, odors.
Pollen allergy mode and allergy profile
Once your H-PURIFIER 700 is successfully paired to the hOn App you will have the chance to customize settings, creating your User Allergic Profile, by selecting the pollens you are allergic to. The hOn App will monitor the presence of outdoor pollen and will communicate to the product. The pollen allergy mode will start automatically, and H-PURIFIER 700 will work in order to reduce the pollen level and prevent allergic symptoms.
Multi sensor system
The Multi Sensors System of your H-PURIFIER 700 is a set of intelligent sensors that carefully check the indoor air quality in real-time, monitoring polluting agents (PM 10 and PM 2.5), odors & gasses (VOC), temperature, and humidity. Its extreme accuracy guarantees high efficiency and avoids maintenance operations.
Pollen capturing
The HEPA 13 filter features a unique and tested treatment to inhibit pollen once captured by the filter and inactivate them, ensuring high protection for allergy sufferers and allowing them to manage the filter in complete safety.
360 air flow system
Thanks to the 360° Airflow System, H-PURIFIER 700 allows the purified air to be spread in every direction, even in large spaces. Once allergens and pollutants are captured, the filtered air is spread first toward the ceiling and then all around the room in a fast and efficient way.
H-Biotics
H-BIOTICS is a natural blend made of probiotics that can be diffused in the air to make objects and surfaces more hygienic, inhibiting the proliferation of harmful microorganisms such as microbes and bacteria. Probiotics are made of “good” bacteria that, once settled on room surfaces and objects can kill the bad ones ensuring a more hygienic room. H-Biotics can be spread by activating the specific and dedicated cycle of usage through the Diffuser function on the purifier screen or via the hOn App.
You can find out more HERE and then check the video below for more and how it works
Conclusion
For me this is a must have in any household especially if you have allergy issues or pets it leaves the room clean and fresh and this is notable and from using this over the last few weeks I feel better and fresher and you will too feel the difference in the air you breath make no mistake there.
Need a new case for your iPhone 13 Pro or Pro max the Saffiano stand and grip case from CLCKR is one to check out, these cases allow you to get an extra grip on your device which is important as a drop would be expensive, not only that you get additional protection and also you can leave your phone in the case to consume media in both vertical and horizontal mode which is really handy and convenient.
There is also a lip around the front of the device which means you can place it face down, the camera area is well protected and the keys work really well too, all ports are accessible and overall this is a really nice case to have at your disposal giving you protection and an easier way to consume media and they also look good too.
CLCKR saffiano stand and grip case techbuzzireland
Features
Clickable into portrait and landscape stand mode for easy viewing
Easy one-hand usage for screen optimization
Slim & protective, with a Saffiano style, cross hatch effect exterior
The Poly Sync 20 is slim and portable, IP64 dust and water resistant,conference speakerwith up to 20 hours of battery life This has clear buttons on the outside and a programmable button which can be set to a favorite function. The box is bland in terms of the brown basics with limited information on the packaging.
Battery:
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity: 3200 mAH
Talk time: up to 20 hours
Charge Time: 4 hours
Controls and lights
Setup:
The setup can be used similar to a swiss army knife with multiple options. This can be used as 3 options of bluetooth , dongle, or cable connection. The setup is made easier as included with a non removable USB cable to be plugged into a USB charger to charge or connect as required. Alternative used via bluetooth to a phone or Laptop. Or via the supplied usb dongle. Each option connection to a phone or windows laptop seamlessly worked as expected. The setup works with voice control for Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana Press
Compatibility
Slight niggle:
The kit comes with a USB dongle with a pouch inside the carry case, the dongle could fall out over time and would prefer to see a zip / fastener to prevent the loss on the USB dongle.
Audio:
When used as a Loudspeaker, for your day to day music the frequency response of the Poly Sync 20 is 80 Hz to 20 kHz, the low end on the frequency spectrum between 20Hz to 80Hz is ideal for music but lacking on this unit .
To give a comparison Amazon Alexa has a frequency range of 30Hz to 24kHz while it does not have the features on this multi unit kit . Overall the lower frequency is only observed by an avid music fan, but not pronounced on its primary use of a conference speaker / mic kit .
Overall
The unit is a multipurpose speaker, conference unit which as expected from the Poly brand ( Previously Plantronics) has great audio and ease of use in connection. This unit came with minimum fuss in terms of accessories , carry case, USB dongle , carry strap with a hardwired USB cable resulting in a universal kit option for hybrid use in any environment . The features in terms of MS teams approved, various colours, red on mute , green in use or light bar to view the volume level is practical in any meeting. The kit has been used in noisy environments with industrial machinery in the background and again the background was suppressed ensuring the conversations and accents were heard no matter where sitting in the room. The portable option to fit into a Laptop bag and carrier around gave additional convenience in the use of this speaker. This is a kit which is highly recommended in terms of ease of use, portability , multipurpose options , from a known quality brand, hard to fault this kit.
