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Tech Review – Syncwire crystal clear case for iPhone 13

Next up for the IPhone 13 Pro is the Syncwire crystal clear case with anti yellowing and for those who like a case like this that shows the true colour all round it is one to look at.

Check out the hands on video below for more..

The case is made from HD polycarbonate with sturdy but flexible TPU around the edges, the Syncwire UltraRock Case preserves the original look of your iPhone as well as anti-yellowing over time. Also, the crystal-clear back will not smudge easily with your fingertips. Kindly note that we offer an alcohol wipe & microfiber cloth in the package, just in case you may need it.

Syncwire iPhone Case combines flexible form with a crystal clear rigid PC back (1.5mm in thickness). The crystal clear back provides a durable, scratch-resistant, and UV-yellowing resistant finish.

Syncwire Case boasts of 1 mm raised lips along the phone’s camera and screen edge lifting and armoring the screen and camera away from flat surfaces for better protection.

The shock-absorbent bumper is an ultra-efficient material that absorbs and dissipates impact force, stopping that force from passing onto your iPhone.

Syncwire iPhone Case boasts of a slim design, while the tactile buttons and precise cutouts ensure quick feedback and access. Responsive buttons ensure a more natural feel when you push the volume and power button. The precisely placed recesses are large enough to connect to common headphones and charging cables.

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Tech Review – Instax Link WIDE mobile photo printer

Instax always bring out nice products it has to be said and their newest product is quite nice and really cool which delivers great photos and not only that they look good and you can get really creative with their photos via their app which is also great I must say.

OK but the product is a bit cumbersome people have said and that is true like some of their cameras however it is the nostalgia and the instant print pictures that makes them a win, look at it like this, when was the last time you send a camera or even sent off for prints on your phone, shall I stop here? Yes….  I have your attention now and this is why a cumbersome product wins and why more people like them and are willing to give up a bit of space over a drawer full of make up and the kitchen sink in their bag for instant memories that the entire group can share and have a copy of it in their hands there and then.

The build quality on this printer is also great and like with any instax camera or printer I have tried nothing has changed in that department they are solid products it has to be said and built to last.

The app is great, we go through this in detail in the video review so you don’t have to learn what it is all about, it is simple to use and it has great features I like it alot and you can get creative here if you feel the need to or simply just print snaps from your mobile phone on the go.. Check out the unboxing video below to get started and see what you get.

 

 

 

Lightweight design built for portability and speed 

Surpassing the functionality offered by other smartphone printers in its class, the lightweight, handheld Link WIDE transfers an image and starts the print in about 12 seconds, supports continuous printing, and is capable of generating about 100 instax instant prints per battery charge. Link WIDE provides two printing modes; instax Rich, accentuating deep, warm colors, and instax Natural, which emphasizes the inherent tones of the image.

The App

The Link WIDE App has been designed for ease-of-use with a variety of useful image printing options. The App features editing tools including cropping, approximately 30 filters, collage capabilities, adding text to the printed image, as well as in-app stickers and frame templates. Additional App features include:

  • Sketch, Edit & Print – import sketches and handwritten text, add them to photos, add sticker icons, and print.
  • Printing photos from videos – select a frame within a video and print it.
  • QR Print Mode: add a QR code to scan with a Smartphone to your photo, with the ability to:
    • Record sound
    • Link to a website
    • Tag your location on the print
  • Record a hidden message

Conclusion

This is a really fun printer and I had fun testing it out and seeing my pictures develop there and then, the picture quality is good and then what you can add to it, it is an easy recommendation for purchase for your own use or an excellent idea for a gift this Christmas

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Tech Review – TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Strip Tapo L900-5

The tapo is a brand well known to techbuzz as part of the tp-link family. The box briefly gave a clear picture of the features, compatible and a UK support address listed while option to use in a variety of languages available. The QR code is displayed for ease of downloading the app with clear images of the actual light strip visible to highlight the catch phrase “Full colour ambiance for every occasion”

 

Contents

  •       Tapo Smart Light Strip (Tapo L900-5)
  •       Power Adapter
  •       Quick Start Guide

 

 

 

Setup and use:

Download the tapo app via the QR code, set up an account with easily guided instructions on screen on the app. Once setup the latency is negligible in changing colours on the unit with a variety of options throughout the menu structure. Note when connection to the Wi-Fi only use – Wi-Fi Frequency: 2.4 GHz

Setting up the unit to e.g Alexa worked as expected, adding a skill, and linking this to the tapo app. The Alexa option allowed voice control to turn off or on, but not the option to change the colours via voice control. Overall, this worked well either via the phone app, tactical control, or voice control .

 

 

 

Niggles:

The design in terms of software and functionality works well but in terms of out of the box experience having a black plug going into a white cable on off switch (AKA Tactical Control which is the controller box to manipulate the Light Strip. This allows the unit to be turned / off / on, reset the Light Strip and change the current colours.)   looks completely out of sync, and again TP prefers to use a proprietary plug which gives no value to a user. The connection to the cables which again has seen similar in other brands is fiddle and does little justice to the unit.

 

 

Conclusion:

The biggest concern for any products of this nature for future proofing is not the 50000 hours lifespan rather the software upgrades and compatibility that happen over time.  Many products as with smart phones are obsolete  in a few years as happens with lots of technology. The unit has a variety of uses from the obvious colour changes, linking to music or and an extra security deterrent via the use of schedules to set your light to automatically turn on and off.

The family of tp link, tapo may be at a higher level in terms of cost, which is made up for in terms of quality, support and expected future updates and compatibility. An example of this support was a question asked by techbuzz via the tapo app was submitted to Tapo at 5:45 pm on a Sunday evening and a tailored response was received back by 7:39Am on Monday via their TP-Link Technical Support, no subscription was signed up to. This higher level of support with its combined app setup stands out on a product, albeit a few personal niggles, notwithstanding the product does what it’s supposed to do, connected and is certainly a unit to give colour and ambiance to an occasion.

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Tech Review – Tech21 evocheck case for iPhone 13 Pro

Tech 21 are a case manufacturer well know to the average consumer and have been a regular here on site too and today we checkout the evocheck case for the iPhone 13 Pro. These cases have always been one of my favourites for my phones and we check out one case today that has been sent over. Check the video below for a full review of the latest case on offer for the iPhne 13 Pro.

Get ready for the drop with a smokey black Evo Check Tech21’s most innovative iPhone 13 Pro case. Made with our patented impact material FlexShock™, this case keeps your device fully protected from multiple drops and comes with extra buttons to mix up the colours. Built-in antimicrobial protection? We’ve also got that covered.

Features.

  • FlexShock™ multi-drop protection: 16ft (4.9m)
  • Advanced antimicrobial technology
  • Enhanced camera protection
  • Interchangeable buttons

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Tech Review – Poetic case line up for the iPhone 13 Pro

Poetic cases recently sent us some cases to check out for the Google PIxel 5 and there is more to come for some other devices we have here with us. The iPhone 13 pro is the phone that many are talking about today and we have their range of cases here to check out for this expensive phone. There is a wide variety of cases from the company available to pick from.

The company value their customers and we have been using their cases some years now and the iPhone 13 Pro range of cases is excellent and are cases that will stand out and offer you a bit more than some case manufacturers and you will see what i mean in our video review below..

Poetics core values

SELF EXPRESSION

Self-expression is a display of individuality whether it’s through words, clothing, hairstyle, or art forms such as writing and drawing. Being self-expressed means that people will see your spirit and true character; they will see the totality of who you are. And sharing of one’s “self” fully is the ultimate in generosity and is vital for peace, happiness and fulfillment.

AUTHENTIC

By being “ Who we are ” as a brand we give a sense of trust and fulfillment to our consumers. Our consumers also get to know us on an intimate level and this creates loyalty. We hope to attract like minded individuals to join us to create a flow of openness and honesty. We are upfront about our failures and success.!!

QUALITY

Quality in life and in our daily tasks is something that we are extremely passionate about. To pursue this value we are committed and unwavering in our pursuit for great experiences, products and content.

DIVERSITY

By understanding various views, values and cultures around the globe, we are truly global. Just like the founders of the company, we aim to be respectful of all perspectives and points of view to truly innovate and coexist.

See the entire range HERE 

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Tech Review – Haylou W1-T true wireless earbuds

Next up for review is a new brand to the site and we have plenty more where that comes from too and these are a new pair of earbuds which I have been testing some time now and they again are a new product that have shined for me and not only that look well and deliver good sound for the user.

The brand name is taken from the homonym of the English word “hello”. We believe that we can resonate with the sea through conch and listen to the voice of the ocean together, and we can also listen to the voice of users through haylou and share the beauty of the voice together. Haylou is the messenger of sound and the medium through which we resonate with our users.

Build and design

These earbuds are build really well and look great and fit nicely in the ears too, the controls are simple to use and they do hot hurt like some earbuds can when making a selection on them, the design stands out and I love the colour of these earbuds too which moves away from the traditional Black and White..

Features

Knowles balanced armature & dynamic drivers Qualcomm 3040/ aptX Adaptive / 20h battery, Made with biological composite diaphragm, the dynamic driver keeps the bass and mid tones mellow, pumping out sounds with fuller and richer details. aptX Adaptive codec can automatically adjust performance according to different scenes, bringing more vivid music and smoother gaming.

Sound

This is where these took me buy surprise as they sound great the controls also work great to and most of the features required are present, these are also great for gamers too and they can be also used individually., for calls they are fine and for music they are really good and have nice bass to, there is no EQ or app but these are the kind of earbuds that are great out of the box. Doing my usual test loop they did quite well with highs lows and mids and great for watching Netflix and You Tube and so in, the user here will not be disappointed overall.

Check the video below for more and learn how to use these new earbuds from Haylou.

 

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Tech Review – Tranya T20 true wireless

The Tranya T20 are the latest on offer from the company that come in a bean shape look with a glossy finish and look rather well and a bit different to the norm you could say, they fit well and are comfortable and would suit any person not looking to spend a huge amount of money on earbuds and get quality sound at the same time.

These have a trick up their sleeve and that is two separate modes which is normal and Bass Boost which there is a notable difference in sound which is great as with many earbuds some mode changes that are labelled as good do not give the same punch as these do.

Controls work really well despite the up to 5 times to change modes and the taps go down from there using 4 and 3 taps to enact commands this you will see in our video review below and it was slightly annoying however they work which is important and worked every time during my testing.

Volume is decent to and in general overall a good listening experience with highs lows and mids fine and certainly nice bass thrown in here for the mix. For the most as a first pair of earbuds or just a second pair people will enjoy these overall and are ideal for gaming watching videos netflix and listening to any music.

Battery life is decent too with 8 hours on a single charge depending on volume though this may be around 7 in total, you get USB-C fast charging and these are also IPX7 rated, they do not work on their own though ie one charging and one in the ear but this is the last thing that would be bothering me for the price here.

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Features about Tranya T20:

6mm High-intensity Magnetic Driver
Ultra Low-Latency Gaming Mode
Dual Effects Mode: Normal & Bass Boost
4-Mic Design for Call
Type-C Fast Charging
IPX7 Water and Sweat Proof
8-Hour Playtime on A Single Charge
Ultra-light & Portable Charging Case
6 Different Sizes & Thickness Ear Tip Replacements  Video  Link

Tech Review – Quntis 15W Wireless Charging Pad-With 20W Power Adapter

As we know Apple are very generous when you buy a new iPhone and you get no charging brick as they call it inside and then when you go to buy one they are expensive and do not offer near the power other brands offer you for half the price, luckily enough third party sellers can save the day with better cheaper alternatives and Quntis have just dropped a new option for your iPhone.

This is a simple job and does more than magsafe, it also offers a build in kickstand to mount your device and you can charge and still use your phone for consuming media and also the magnet is stronger, I have the magsafe charger and can confirm it is stronger than the one Apple sell. You can also hold the device with the charging plate on too for added security whilst holding it and overall it makes for a nice addition to your accessory collection for the new iPhone and compatible models..

 

Quntis 15W Wireless Charging Pad-With 20W Power Adapter,
  • Quntis wireless charger is specially developed for iPhone 13 and 12, this 15W wireless magnetic charger has 38 high-strength magnets to strongly absorb to the iPhone 12, so it will be able to attract and charge. Compared with the previous wireless magnetic charger, it optimizes the problem of insufficient magnetic attraction. It can have stronger suction power, and the phone will not slip off easily when charging.
  • 20W Power Adapter: To solve the problems of mismatch and unsafe charging caused by non-standard plugs in the past, the magnetic wireless charger is now equipped with a matching 20W power adapter. In addition to solving your one-stop purchase problem, this power adapter can also be used with the original cable, which can not only achieve the 20W fast charging effect, but also greatly enhances the safety.

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Tech Review – Poetic cases for the Google Pixel 5

Poetic cases is a well known case maker overseas but we have been using them over the years and they have sent us the latest cases for the iPhone 13 Pro and the Google Pixel 5 and today we look at the latter, the pixel 5 might be considered old now however it is still a phone I use on a daily basis and very current and will remain so for some time yet given the Pixel 6 series is launching soon.

We look at two cases for the phone today and watch out for a bigger range for the iPhone 13 Pro in our mega case line up series. We have the poetic Guardian and Revolution cases for the Pixel 5 and these are really cool cases which will certainly protect your phone from harms way and they both come with optional screen protection built in or you can go without which is nice ans something you do not see with other case makers.

Poetic Guardian

 

  • MILITARY GRADE DROP TESTED Google Pixel 5 RUGGED CLEAR CASE – Protects your Google Pixel 5 from all angles. Includes: Built-in Screen Protector, Clear polycarbonate back, and TPU lining and Bumpers.
  • SAFE SCREEN PROTECTION – Extra raised lips and corners of the front hard frame provide super protection from drops, keep your screen safe.
  • SHOCK ABSORBING – Impact resistant TPU lining around the polycarbonate case provides shock absorbing bumper protection for the corners and enhances grip to prevent sliding.
  • ANTI-SCRATCH CLEAR BACK – Premium clear polycarbonate prevents scratches on the device. The full clarity and gloss showcases the best that your device has to offer.

 

 

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Poetic Revolution

  • MILITARY GRADE DROP TESTED [MIL-STD 810G – 516.6] Google Pixel 4A RUGGED CASE – Protects your Google Pixel 5 from all angles. Shockproof/Drop-proof/Import resistant/Scratch-proof.
  • SAFE SCREEN PROTECTION – Extra raised lips and corners of the front hard frame provide super protection from drops, keep your screen safe.
  • HEAVY DUTY SHOCK-PROOF MATERIAL – Composed of premium polycarbonate and shock absorbing TPU bumper for drop protection.
  • BUILT-IN-SCREEN PROTECTOR – Front polycarbonate casing with a 3D Curved built-in screen protector adds a layer of protection without affecting screen responsiveness.

 

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Check the video below for a hands on look at both these cases