Never loose your iphone charger again with @Boomerangcase #Charging #iPhone

Lets face it we always manage to loose chargers,lend them out and never see them again or they simply just conveniently last a certain length of time and we have to fork out good money for a new one,of course we can buy cheaper versions which is not recommended by the manufacturer,this does apply to all  but there is always good third party options out there to make a quick purchase..

There is a new idea over on Indiegogo that solves this in one go, A case with a built in cable so it is always on you,always with you and you cant lent it to anyone,unless you are foolish enough to lend the entire case….Not only that this has been approved by Apple which is a good thing and even looks much better than Apples own battery pack which was release late last year..

The Boomerang case at its core is uniquely designed to encompass a 2ft USB charger that retracts in and out of the case at the push of a button. With the Boomerang you will never have to purchase nor carry another cord again. And it’s not just about saving money, it’s about convenience. We are simplifying your life by seamlessly integrating the two things that every day consumers use into 1 item. To put it simple, consumers will never forget or lose their chargers again.

In each Boomerang package that you purchase you will receive a Boomerang case, a headphone jack, a portable charger & a 6ft micro USB cable that plugs into the case. This gives you an extra long cable so you can comfortably charge when you’re not on the go.

This is a nice idea and it also looks good and its solving a solution that many of us face..Hopefully we will see the line expand to other devices in the near future.

See more at boomerang.com or support the guys over at Indiegogo

 

You can now get your Nokia 230 24K Gold-Plated. #Nokia230 #Karalux

There is several companies whom we have mentioned here before that can offer a gold-plating service for your mobile devices,People who get it done usually are real enthusiasts ,have nothing else to do with their money or just want something different than anyone else and there is no harm in that at all…

Karalux are now offering the service for the Nokia 230 which is not the norm to get gold-plating done,typically this would apply to high end devices or niche devices,the 230 is a low end entry model which costs little to begin with and the process here will cost you more than the device itself..

Karalux  says

It takes from 3 to 4 continuously working hours to complete a gold-plated Nokia 230. Like other Smartphones, after being gilded, Karalux engineers coat a layer outside to protect its gold surface against wearing and scratching.

If you have owned a Nokia 230, please send to Karalux to gold-plate at VND 1.5 million.(65 euro approx) Or you can buy a gold-plated Nokia 230 at Karalux stores at VND 2.8 million. (114 euro approx)

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You can check out our Nokia Lumia 830 which is a special edition and Gold Plated below

 

 

Dash-Cam boom sparked by savvy drivers saving on insurance. #DashCam #Insurance

Sales of dash-cams are booming as savvy drivers purchase them to get a cut in insurance and protect themselves against the alarming increase of “crash for cash” scams.A growing number of insurance companies (UK)are cutting the cost by 10 per cent or more for those who have a dash cam in their cars as some insurance companies have reported up to 50 per cent of their fraudulent claims are due to deliberate crashes.

Dash cams are now popping up in local petrol stations and stores such as Lidl and Aldi and more and they are now much cheaper than they have once been selling for,of course the same theory applies,you get what you pay for,but they are a worthy investment and can also capture more than you might expect or unexpect..

Recently, the number of dash cams sold at Argos have increased by 35 per cent month-on-month. Dash Cams have become affordable with prices starting from €36.49 which has also boosted sales.

Dash-cams can film either the road in front or both ahead and behind. They are wired into the car so they automatically turn on and start recording when the car is started. Cameras can be powered by a cable plugged into the cigarette lighter. Dash-cams have built-in memory and record on a continuous loop, so when the storage is full it will record over the oldest footage.

Argos sat nav buyer Hannah Coy said: “There has been a significant rise in sales of dash cams. Some insurance companies are offering a cut of 10 per cent or more in insurance to those who have a dash cam.

“The huge increase in the number of deliberate crashes has also led to people wanting to protect themselves against scams and to be able to prove their innocence.”

 

 

 

Is this the worlds fastest battery charger? Meet #Cindr #Charging #Kickstarter

There seems to be plenty of new arrivals to the charging market and all are unique in their own respect and of course welcome,battery anxiety is still a problem and will be for some time as mentioned in similar articles,a few people at CES have been in touch with us and want us to share what they have to offer,so we will give a few samples over the coming days of what we find worthy….

Fully charge the compact Cindr pack in 3 minutes and get enough juice to fully recharge most cell phones + lifespan of 5,000 cycles sounds good???

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/2005425/video-603390-h264_high.mp4?_=1

The Cindr battery pack is a rechargeable cell phone battery pack you charge from an AC wall outlet. It works like most conventional cell phone battery packs except it charges VERY FAST.

Cindr differs from fast charge battery packs that use very large batteries in order to achieve fast charge capability. The magic is in the cell technology of the battery itself. A special titanium based chemistry that was developed for super-fast charging and discharging applications. The electrode in the Cindr battery is based on titanium oxide, a type of ceramic, engineered to handle fast charging that would damage and pose extreme danger if applied normal lithium batteries.

See how it works..

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/assets/004/859/432/acc7da60e31077fdd0559da3f855dcec_h264_high.mp4?_=2

 

From a single 3 minute charge, Cindr can charge most iPhone products to 100%, and can bring most other smartphones to a relatively high state of charge. Cindr is fast, portable, and will last forever, but the cost for these features is capacity. We have made Cindr to a size we feel is an optimal balance of size, weight, cost, with features to meet the needs of many customers. The following chart shows how much Cindr can charge some of the most popular smartphones on the market today.

 

 

In around 5 minutes Cindr is fully charged for even more available energy.   If your smartphone or other device is not listed, and you are interested in knowing how much charge Cindr can render, you can use the iPhone 6 as a standard unit of measurement.  With just a little math, you can compare the capacity of your device with that of the iPhone 6, which is 1810mAh, and multiply the ratio as: (your phone mAh/1810mAh)*103% = % charge for your device.

Think its a good idea or something you would require?  Head over and support the team at Kickstarter. 

Roc’Kit :The Fastest, Cable-less Micro Power Bank. #Charging # Rockit #Indiegogo

Battery anxiety will not be going away any time soon but there is always solutions there in the interim to help us along,Sure we are now seeing devices beefing up the battery and all that but typically these are on the bigger devices sporting 5 inches or more which in the long run does not completely solve the problem,In the real world we spend more time on our devices now more than ever for browsing,social media and also eCommerce is now seeing a boom on our mobiles,all of this coincides with statistics pointed out by many in the media.

There is a multitude of products now available on the market today but convenience wins,we do not want bulk,pricey or odd looking accessories if we do carry around such items,We have featured several of the aforementioned before and also spoke on RTE with the consumer show last year on ways to tackle the above but until battery limits are more reasonable we are stuck with what is on offer today which is not a bad thing regardless.

John Fang from HSR Ltd has got in touch with us to tell us about a new alternative to the dreaded battery anxiety and the product is called Rockit

The Roc’Kit™ is designed to charge your smartphone with the shortest distance in mind. No wiring and extensions between the Roc’Kit™ and your phone means more power for your smartphone.

The Roc’Kit™ is built with a proprietary 2.5Amp I/O chip onboard. It is designed to charge smartphones up to 5x faster than other power banks on the market. Now, not only your smartphone can be charged quickly and safely, but the Roc’Kit™ can be charged quickly as well!

Specs

Battery：Lithium-Ion
Capacity：1200mAh
Dimension：0.83×0.83×3.54 inches
Weight：45g
Input：5V  2.5A
Output：5V  2.5A
Self-Charging：30min
Recharge Cycles：Full Charge > 500 Times (battery capacity at 85% after 500 charge cycles)
1 Year Warranty: The Roc’Kit comes with a one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty. To ensure best quality delivered to the backers, all Roc’Kits will be tested and QCed before shipping.
Think its a good idea? Head over to Indiegogo and support the team and leave feedback below if you wish… We will be reporting some more when we receive the product ourselves…Stay tuned for more….

 

 

 

 

Oculus Rift goes on Pre-Order,Its cost is #Ridoculus #VR

Facebook bought  Oculus  back in 2014 and for those who have been waiting for the ultimate in VR experience got good news yesterday and bad news today,the bad news is on the price it commands which $599 or if you are in Ireland or the UK this cost mounts to €699 and will be available to order from Ireland and the UK which is good news I guess since us Irish dont the the cream first on most things technology..

Not only that you will need a computer that can run rift and the requirements are as follows

 

  • graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater
  • processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
  • memory: 8GB+ RAM
  • output: Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
  • input: 3x USB 3.0 ports plus 1x USB 2.0 port
  • operating system: Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or newer
  • Compatibility tool  

For more see their BLOG POST.. Will you be picking this up??? Samsung are doing some great deals on their VR Headsets costing around €110 all in with shipping..For me any many alike this need some real high end machines to run which for starters at launch is not good,Samsung VR FOR ME…..

And if you are wondering our main Laptop does not cut it.. LOL…

https://twitter.com/jimboireland/status/684839243886280704

Or as our friend Pat says

 

The Blackberry Priv becomes more available. #BlackBerry #Priv.

The BlackBerry Priv,the first device running Android from BlackBerry has been talk of the town for some months now and impressions of the device are mostly good,one thing though that was an issue was the availability factor of the slider sporting a nice keyboard tucked under the hood..

The Priv can now be ordered from more countries from today which are The Netherlands, Italy and Spain.. Sadly no news for Ireland and it is highly unlikely at this stage we will not see it in retail just as the Passport,Leap and Cassic which can be bought sim free from Currys/PcWorld

We have been using the Priv some months now and to date its been a solid device and stands out from the crowd especially when you show off the keyboard hidden underneath…

Check out our unboxing and walk-through after the break..

To our readers not in Ireland here is the links you need,if you need any assistance and living in Ireland drop us a mail… For reviews and unboxings of the Passport /Silver Passport /Leap and Classic see related articles.

United States, Canada, the UK and Germany.

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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Tab Pro S at #CES2016 By @VicenteA_George #Samsung #Windows

Samsung’s keynote was one of the most unexpected yesterday at CES and they did what they do best, impress everyone with something unexpected.

The Galaxy TAB line is really well known by now, keeping Android on the tablet market for a while. But this time though the Galaxy line has seen a step in other direction.

Meet the Galaxy Tab Pro S

And as you can see its looking like a Surface Pro.

The new slate from Samsung runs on Windows 10 OS and they claim to have a “truly powerful 2-in-1”

The device itself is 6.3 mm thin and has 693 gm  making it easily portable, also the TAB Pro S comes with a full sized keyboard cover with a built in kickstand and touchpad.

Packs a gorgeous 12 inch 2K Super AMOLED display which will boost the 5,200 mAh battery lasting, one accordingly to Samsung should go up to 10.5H  and can be fully charge in just 2.5H

Also it comes with the Intel Core M processor with 4GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage, and is the first Windows tablet to come with LTE Cat 6 support.

This is just one of the many announcements we’ll see this week, so stay tuned for more #CES2016 coverage

 

Blast from the past with #Nokia – The Nokia 1680 classic from 2008. #Unboxing

Our last lookback and some old Nokia devices was the 1800 from 2010 this goes back two more years to 2008,again featuring a coloured screen the 1680 classic was dubbed a feature phone and had little going for it compared to what you can get now for the same money,the colour screen though was the in thing back then and no matter how small the screen,we all wanted coloured screens…

The 1680 had similar options to the 1800 even with the 1800 two year older..A 1.85 inch screen,radio even a camera this time round albeit a VGA 0.3 MP,the 1680 even had internet via WAP and a staggering 11MB of internal memory with NO sd card option,so we had to be careful of storage…

Check out the unboxing and image gallery below…

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