Category: Unboxings

First look at the JBL TUNE 120 TWS True Wireless Earbuds. #JBL #TrueWireless

Next up in our True Wireless collection is the JBL TUNE 120 TWS which look really nice out of the box and are fully featured. On the box it claims PURE BASS and ZERO Cable but it is all about the bass as many true wireless fans look out for this in particular so I am looking forward to testing how good they sound not only with the bass end of things but overall and we will tell you if they are worth their money, JBL is a company that does audio quite good so I am sure these will sound great as a whole.

No wires. No hassles. Introducing the completely cord free JBL TUNE 120TWS. They are powerful in sound thanks to a 5.8mm driver featuring JBL Pure Bass sound and colorful in design. The earbuds combined with the elegantly designed portable charging case provide 16 hours of unrestrained musical enjoyment. Ergonomically shaped, they also ensure long lasting comfort. Equipped with intuitive and handy controls that are conveniently located on each earpiece, including one click access to Siri and Google Now.

Any questions in the interim as always feel free to ask on our social handles.

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First look at the BenQ GVI Portable Projector with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Speaker #BenQ #Projector

This is our third projector in house and the response to the previous two been good with views and questions about them as they are good way to communicate on a bigger scale and especially in Ireland evade the license fee,for now anyway. This model is at the cheaper scale and this does not mean it cant perform on a quick test it is a really capable machine,small,compact and light and easy to use too which is a bonus. Also note this has Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity which again is ideal here..You also get a small remote to make things handy.

GV1’s advanced LED projection light source lasts 30,000 hours for years of spontaneous instant-on entertainment. Its LED-powered high brightness showcases big-screen entertainment up to 100”.

Any questions hit us up on social..

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First look, UI and set up of the Amazon Echo Show 5. #Amazon #EchoShow5 #Tech

The Amazon Echo Show 5 has dropped in for review and something I have been looking forward to for some time. Compact it is which is ideal for your bedside locker which is where it will be going replacing my Echo dot. What I like about this off the bat is it has a screen which is much better than an audio response only from your dot an admittedly i often feel like an idiot talking to these things as I have several including Google home in my house at least with this I see something this time around.

We will be testing this for a while so if you have questions feel free to ask as usual on our social channels. Read more on the Echo Show HERE 

 

Echo Show 5 is available in Charcoal and Sandstone for €89.99. You can also choose to purchase a magnetic stand that lets you tilt the device to adjust the viewing and camera angles for only €19.99.  www.amazon.co.uk/echoshow5 

First look at the TP-Link Kasa Spot home indoor security camera. #TPLink #KasaSpot #Security

Next up in our security season is a cheap camera by all means now available on Amazon for £29.99 and this one is from TP-Link called the Kasa Spot which is a nice neat camera that can be placed anywhere and is not intrusive as it is small in comparison to others on the market, this is a wired indoor camera it must be noted but comes with plenty of features on board to keep your home safe. If you have any questions feel free to ask here or on any of our social handles and head to You Tube for more..

  • Sharp and clear 1080p full-HD video

  • Crisp two-way audio for seamless communication

  • Wide angle view 130 degrees – Set it up in a corner and get a full view of your room

  • Night vision up to 20 feet

  • Automatic alerts when your Spot detects motion or sound – No need to check your Kasa Spot throughout the day

  • Configure up to 4 customizable zones for more meaningful alerts at no extra cost

  • Up to 30 days of cloud storage

The KC100 from £29.99 from Amazon.

First look and unboxing. – The Garmin DriveSmart 65 sat nav with Amazon Alexa. #Garmin

Nope it aint a dashcam this time around it is a sat nav with plenty of features to keep you occupied on your travels to boot and it even has eircode. This comes in a tablet form obviously and is in line with built in systems with cars today to make for easy viewing. There is a few configurations available giving you options such as built in dash-cam which is cool and you can see the line-up here.

We will be taking this on a test drive so if you have any questions in the interim feel free to ask here or on our social media. Check the unboxing and UI walk though below in two separate videos.

  • Premium GPS sat-nav with a 6.95” edge-to-edge, high-resolution display
  • Alexa built-in; ask Alexa to play music from Amazon Music and more
  • Use Alexa to create to-do lists, check your calendar, news, weather and traffic, control smart home devices and play interactive games
  • Ask Garmin voice control for directions, points of interest (POIs) along the route and more
  • Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for easy map updates of Europe and software updates
  • Server-based route calculation for instant route calculation while connected with the Drive app
  • Use your smartphone’s Bluetooth or an AUX cable (sold separately) to stream Alexa responses, including music, through your vehicle’s speakers

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Set up and UI walk through.

First look at Arlo Ultra+4K Wire-Free security camera. #Arlo #Security #Tech

We have tested out several products of the range on offer from Arlo and today we have their latest models in their home security lineup .We currently still use last years model which is a great addition to any home combined with their doorbell and chime. There is some differences to note between this model and last years including the base station which you can see in the video below.

Again a simple installation process is all that is required and no fussing with wires and so on and then you use their app to set up the camera to your needs as there is lots on offer this time around we will go through this in the full review soon.

  • Wire-free and weather-resistant design, works with Alexa and includes 1-year of Arlo smart premier service with rolling 30 day cloud recordings (up to 10 cameras)
  • 4K and HDR zoom in to see sharp details with Arlo ultra’s 4K and HDR advanced image quality technology
  • Enhanced night vision: See what’s lurking with colour night vision allowing you to see video in colour rather than traditional black and white
  • Integrated spotlight: Light up the night and ward off unwelcome guests using Arlo ultra’s integrated spotlight
  • 180 Degree diagonal field of view: See more with a wider angle lens that has auto image correction reducing the fish eye effect
  • Noise canceling technology: Listen and speak to visitors with crystal clear, full 2-way audio that reduces wind and noise
  • Auto zoom and tracking: Auto-focus on moving objects with clarity and detail; works with apple watch, google home hub, amazon alexa

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First look and unboxing of the EPSON (4K PRO-UHD/ EH-TW9400) Home projector. #EPSON #Projector

This thing is a beast before I even go any further and I was not going to do an unboxing but many have got in touch via social media since I have said it was coming and it does look much smaller than the images but it is big and it is heavy and all for good reason…Recently we covered a more portable projector and I was impressed with it but with the specs on offer here I look forward to seeing what this can do in comparison and in this instance the price matches the size and it will set you back the guts of €2.800

The EH-TW9400 puts image quality front and centre to bring the magic of the cinema to our homes. Combining bright and vivid colour output with high contrast ratio, large screen size and suppressed blurring, the projector is still incredibly straightforward to set up.

For maximum ease of use, the projector also offers wireless viewing. You can stream high-quality 4K content to the projector from smartphones, games consoles, Blu-ray players and more by connecting via HDMI to the 4K WiHD transmitter.

 

The key features include:

  • PRO-UHD 4K-enhancement technology with advanced pixel-shifting
  • Full HD, UHD BD, and HDR support
  • 3LCD technology and an equally high White and Colour Light Output of up to 2,600 lumens delivering vivid colours
  • Frame interpolation and Detail Enhancement for smooth fast-moving action
  • Fully motorised optics: Powered zoom, focus and wide lens shift for flexible positioning
  • Large screen size – up to 300 inches
  • Incredibly long lamp life and easy installation

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First look at the House of Marley No Bounds bluetooth speaker. #Speakers #Bluetooth

We have a huge range of speakers covered on site with more on the way but this time round we have the new House of Marley No bounds speaker in house which looks quite nice and this company also plants trees for each speaker purchased which is nice to see. The speaker is also made with cork and looks really well with a fabric top..

The No Bounds is their most rugged outdoor bluetooth speaker, crafted with sustainable cork to be as natural as its intended environment. The 4-colour speaker series is water and dust-proof, and each No Bounds boasts a 10-hour battery life which can be charged from flat in just 2 hours.

Go hands free with built in microphone to take calls and chat with friends or pair them up for double the fun.  The No Bounds Bluetooth Speaker can be paired with another No Bounds Speaker to provide stereo sound from a single source. Ideal for the perfect party or chilling to your favourite beats.

Stay tuned for our review soon and if you have any questions fire away

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First look at the MINUT Point smart home alarm. #MINUT #SmartHome #Alarm

A home security system with no camera you might be saying to yourself well yes I thought so too and we will have more on that soon from MINUT and privacy which is a concern for many of us.

Founded in 2014, Minut boasts an enviable executive team, led by CEO/co-founder Nils Mattisson who spent seven years in the Exploratory Design Group at Apple. The team also includes Head of Product Johan Nystrand, who worked as one of the first engineers at Gapminder, later acquired by Google, where he ended up staying for ten years contributing to the development of public health and search.

“With their innovative ‘Point’ device, The Minut team has executed on the vision to make home security smart, simple and accessible for everybody. KPN powers the connected home and sees great opportunities to partner with Minut to help people protect their homes”, said Herman Kienhuis, Director of KPN Ventures.

Perfect for every home

 

Bedroom – If you live in shared house, you can now monitor your private space.

Apartment – Easy to install, affordable and movable. The perfect solution for renters and owners.

House – Easily install and connect multiple devices to ensure your home and family are safe.

Short term rentals – A discreet, light-weight device that makes remote monitoring easy and effective.
See more – https://minut.com/
In the interim if you have any questions hit us up below or on our social while we test this cool product out.