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Tech Review – Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

The Sennheiser Momentum True wireless 3 have been my latest earbuds to test here and these come in at the more expensive end of the market, as is the market is pretty overcrowded now however giving the consumer lots of choice which is not a bad thing. People as spoiled for choice and with the cost to performance ratio so good now with earbuds are these worth the spend? There is more earbuds out there that offer just the same for less and this might be the only caveat for the new earbuds from the company but brand fans will not let that get in the way and as the saying goes you have to pay to play or you get what you pay for do these justify their high price in the earbud market? Let’s take a look.

Design, build and fit

Well those who have had the previous two models will see some subtle differences here with the new one, as mentioned in my detailed video review and unboxing I have not tried the previous pairs and my review is based on these alone but you can easily spot the differences between new and old. Either way the design language is not to distant yet perhaps better this time around and this should please users if more than anything. These are slightly larger earbuds than other out there so take that into account.

The App

As expected they have a great app to go along with the earbuds and at this price point it is expected, again I go through the app in detail and all the functions at hand and how you can customise your earbuds and it gets a thumbs up from me asides on thing and that is the data collection on using Sound Zones and in order to use this you need to sign up this may bother some but sure look at what else other companies know about us already but it is worth noting this.The data is location data if you must know and again where that goes and how it is used is another matter. Another cool feature is the Anti Wind which is useful outdoors more so on calls but again cleans up annoying noises.

The Sound

The part everyone wants to know, still testing the biggest range of earbuds here in Ireland these are up there at the top, highs lows and mids are great, great bass and more and the app just helps you along to get the right sound for you, with more expensive heavy hitters out there these easily get in my top 3 earbuds to data and it has been a while since one of those had to be shelved from the current 3 I had ranked at the the top, for music films gaming and podcasts you are in for a treat there but everyone’s ears are different however these do shine regardless and anyone that picks these up will be happy. The ANC is up there again but not the best but not far off it either overall and in fairness it is hard to compare earbuds to headphones but this factor is getting better making earbuds having a more complete effect overall with the likes of ANC getting so good. Sound profiles this time are Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC.

Battery Life

Battery life is averaging around 26 hours with maxed out volume and so on this is a real world use test after several weeks testing them they will go closed to the 28hr mark with things turned down a few notches as with any earbuds that are highly customisable with the likes of ANC and so that does affect the total endurance of the earbuds.

Overall

These are really good earbuds and brand loyalists will be happy here overall with the product and perhaps some of the new app features minus the data caveat, to be fair others are also doing this too, If you want the best performance out of the earbuds do the soundcheck test and try out the Sound zones you can create up to 20 of these and these can set the tone for the environment you are in and also use the sound check again to create a better set up just for you, for calls they are fine overall and do a decent job, you also get wireless charging which for me is great and of course USB-C fast charging.  You have an IPX 4 rating which will suit most and now new fins alongside the integrated tips which again you should check all to get the best fit.

See the video review for more below.

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Tech Review – HP Deskjet 2720e wireless printer

Printers are in no short supply and for me it has been something I tend to skip to have at my disposal bringing my business to local print shops which is a bit time consuming as I work from home and it seems to be always at a bad time when something needs doing, that however has changed despite my local printing shop wondering where I have been of late and I told him that I was sent a printer to review and we also have more coming in which is a but of a double whammy for said print shop.

Ok as far a printers go it copies prints and scans documents it is an average sized printer but not too bulky and it can be transported in a car if you travel, not as small as one we recently reviewed but it is portable if you need it to be. For me now it sits at home beside my office set-up and remains there but this one for me has a trick up its sleeve and comes with and app too which makes things so much easier for those that work from their mobile phone printing documents and so on and for me signing NDA agreements and product loans etc and if I am out when these documents need attention I can do this on the go and print it so it is ready when I get in or it is in the cloud.

You can also assign other people to use the printer or just keep it for yourself so like an open office nobody can just go up and use it, ink is not cheap you know and for me that works and the funny thing is when this came into my house it was amazing how many said “oh I need to print stuff” well I just laughed and said nothing and went on with my day letting them all look at it and figure out how it works.

 

 

Speaking off how it works it is simple with the control panel on the left with a small LCD display but it does not stop there, The HP smart app is where it is all at for me, I rarely have to copy anything, it is normally documents that need to be signed and this is what suits me best. Other than that it works fine as a typical printer that copies multiple pages,scans docs and so on.

The HP smart app is where it is at and we go through this in the video below on what it is all about and how it works and it is pretty simple to use in fairness and the app works really well, you will need to set up your printer to your Wi-Fi and connect up with the app and once this done you are good to go, it is not hard to set up either and by no means slow when printing however there is a delay between devices talking to each other as expected it is not the same as just printing off documents on the tray that come out immediately.

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Another feature or addition if you will is the option to get instant in for 6 months as a trial basis and get more with HP+

 

Features

  • BEST FOR BASIC PRINTING – Print basic colour documents like recipes, forms and travel documents
  • KEY FEATURES – Print, copy and scan in colour, plus mobile and wireless printing
  • HP+ SMART PRINTING SYSTEM – The optional HP+ system enables your printer to think ahead so it’s more secure, more productive and ready when you are. Requires an HP account, internet connection and use of only Original HP Ink for the life of the printer
  • 6 MONTHS OF INSTANT INK INCLUDED & AN EXTRA YEAR OF HP WARRANTY – when you activate optional HP+ and Instant Ink when setting up your printer. Only with HP+
  • EASY SETUP – Get started fast on any device with the HP Smart app that guides you step by step
  • HP SMART APP – Print, scan and copy from your phone—whenever, wherever. Get advanced features for 24 months with HP+
  • WORRY-FREE WIRELESS – Get better range and more reliable connections using dual-band Wi-Fi with self-reset
  • INK DELIVERED BEFORE YOU RUN OUT – Never run out of ink with an optional Instant Ink subscription. Try for 6 months with HP+. Credit card required; change or cancel anytime

See more on the printer HERE 

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Tech Review – PHNX case round up for the Google PIxel 6

PHNX is a brand we have covered here for many devices over the years who have a minimalistic approach with their phone cases and still giving a certain level of protection for your phone, The Google PIxel 6 is a slippy device and these case eliminate that which is a good thing and they also add a clean look to your device on the rear but protecting that big camera hump at the same time which is of course welcome.

The front of the device is not protected but the corners are so that needs to be kept in mind and these cases are aimed at those who want the clean simple look you have to remember. The cases are .35mm thing and support wireless charging too with no branding..

Check the video below for a look at what you get.. Stay tuned for more case round ups coming up for the Google Pixel 6 and of course our review of the device soon..

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CLCKR stand and grip case review for the iPhone 12. #CLCKR #iPhone12 #Tech

The iPhone 12 has just landed and we have a range of cases in for review and today we take a look at the CLCKR stand and grip case, this case just makes life easier and allows you to use the device safely with a useful tool embedded into the case on the rear, you can watch media without having to remove the case in both portrait and landscape mode and it also allows you to hold the device in a safer manner too so overall it is a must have for the iPhone 12, this also works with the 12 pro and allows for wireless charging too, there is a decent lip around the front which allows the device to be placed face down and it does offer better grip.

Minimal Design, Maximum Protection – Protect your new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, Pro or Pro Max with 2metre/6.6ft drop protection and stay safe with antimicrobial protection, killing up to 99.99% of germs. The antimicrobial technology has been embedded into the products to durably keep the Case or Universal surface clean by controlling the growth of microorganisms on the surface.   

CLCKR is Universal –  CLCKR are celebrating the launch with two new Universal grips, designed to make the most of any device. The ‘Diagonal’ design is available in Black and Navy Blue and ‘Pebbled Lines’ is available in Black and Grey with Blue, Lilac and Coral colours launching in November. The universal grips also include antimicrobial protection and a 3M adhesive which is reusable and non-residual. Priced at £12.99 and available from: https://www.clckr.com/uk/universal-clckr

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