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Tech Review – PaMu Quite mini. All you need and more for the price. #PaMuQuiteMini #Tech

The Pamu Quite mini come off the back of the previous model the Pamu Quite which we reviewed last year and once again they deliver on value for money and give Huawei and their much lauded freebuds and others a real run for their money. Coming with wireless charging Bluetooth 5.2 and IPX4 rating, gaming mode, up to 40db of noise reduction and a really great app you simply cant go wrong here for the price and they are also plenty aloud.

The design is familiar with a really comfortable fit and this time the case is smaller than the previous case which had a circular finish with a really cool LED ring around the top illuminating when charging, this time you get a really cool LED on the front that looks like the infamous LED light on kitt and then turns blue when fully charged. You also get type C USB charging here which is most welcome too.

Another point to note is that these can be used on their own too which is something you do not see to often with even more expensive earbuds on the market today and this is a plus for many people and with the app you can customise each side so if you have both in you can set them up the best way that suits you and if using on their own again you can set up to your needs which is excellent.

When it comes to sound these really give a great punch with a decent volume level nice bass and punchy with highs lows and mids and for watching films and Netflix etc you will not be disappointed as I found during my usual test cycle and I was left impressed yet again by these earbuds. The better build quality here also makes these a more robust pair of earbuds than others at this price point.

Over all for the money the cost to performance ratio has gotten so good it makes you wonder how some companies can charge so much for their earbuds when a pair like this has just about it all for less than half the price. Check out the video below for more and stay tuned for our PaMu NANO review soon.

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Tech Review – Skullcandy Indy ANC. #Skullcandy #ANC #Tech

The Skullcandy Indy ANC are the latest true wireless on offer and in fact is one of their best selling line and the new Indy should with ease continue to keep the trend, the new earbuds are similar to their previous model but much more enhanced and pack all the features you come to expect from the brand and not only this the sound quality is excellent and for the money you will find it hard to get the same level of value here with all the features given.

Recently reviewed here the all new Skullcandy Hesh ANC the brand has boosted their range with great quality and sound and the earbuds are no different , it is hard to pull off great ANC on earbuds but they have done so here and due to their enhanced fit you will feel all the benefits.

They do at first feel a bit large but once fitted with the right tip you are good to go and you will notice the external sound vanish more or less, next up then is to tune them up with the Skullcandy App and you are good to go and also lets not forget TILE here too.

There controls are easy to use here and there is several modes and the MOVIE mode is fantastic if you watch movies or Netflix and is my chosen mode for all use it is just great and suits me. When it comes to your listening experience all round it is a win, nice and loud highs, lows and mids are great, sound, direction and they almost do a great job as their headphones and that is saying something. Also not forgetting the modes you can switch between and like I said try the movie mode and of course ambient mode is present here too.

You can expect around 15 hours on a full charge with ANC ON and high volume and for a standard use you can get up to 19 hours so the battery endurance is just below par here but you can forgive that with their feature set, you can also you these individually which is important for many people today and it works well and also to note this works fine with calls and they sound fine with calls being clear both ends. Last thing to mention is wireless charging which I have adopted big time with earbuds and this is present, see the video for more below..

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Tech Review – Skullcandy HESH ANC. #Skullcandy #Tech #Headphones

After testing out the EVO last year I would find it hard for them to beat but they do not do that overall however come really close to it and for the price you will pay these are certainly worth buying if you are in the market for a new pair of headphones. First off the overall audio experience is great with nice bass and loud volume and then comfortable.

They have a similar design language to the EVO which are still one of favourite headphones today and of course more expensive and worth every cent and these come in much cheaper and to take into account what you spend on the all new HESH they are a steal for the money if you are on a budget,,

Controls are nicely placed on one side and easy to command and you will have no issues controlling these in no time at all and almost everything is at your fingertip minus one or two features which are no huge deal, you of course have TILE built in here too which is great for those who misplace things or just loose them.

Comfort is quite nice even for long term use and in my case having worn them for several hours on the go they did not bother me at all, no sweat and no head pinching and this is an important factor to note for those who wear headphones for several hours. Speaking of hours you can get 3 hours of charging in just ten minutes and a full charge will give you 36 hours of course that is impeded if you use ANC dropping it down to around 32 but overall a great battery life.

Overall these are a bargain for the money when it comes to sound which is what most people are after and easy recommendation from me if you are on a budget and want a pair of excellent pair of headphones not falling far from their top of the line crusher EVO. Check the video below for more on the HESH ANC as we take a look at the features and how to operate.

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Tech Review – The Urbanista Miami Headphones with ANC #Urbanista #Tech #Headphones

When to comes to headphones there is several brands worthy of their cost and now the new Apple headphones are talk of the town but you can shed out silly money for them, Personally not tried them yet but will even if I have to buy them myself these along with other brands constantly getting good reviews come at a cost, I have said it with TWS earbuds and with headphones there is now no need to spend silly money on such as the cost to performance ratio has come down here and the Urbanista Miami fit right in delivering a great audio experience. Check out the unboxing first and one thing to take note of here is the presentation..

Comfort is one other thing to note here and they are real comfortable even for long periods of use which for me averages around two hours at night and on/off during the day, when I test headphones or earbuds they get tested properly and used in all scenarios for music, zoom voice calls and more and become part of my daily life until I am satisfied with an overall perspective, they have not made my ears sweat but this might vary per person and of course the temperature and humidity but for me using over the last while they have been fine.

Design is nice and current and of course the really nice colours you can get again another brand moving away from the industry standard which is boring it is nice to see colours that pop and stand out, the headband is also comfortable and the mechanism to extend the arms is cool, not a noisy wratchet style which are annoying in this day and age. This also is aluminium and clean, the cups are soft and the rest is a nice polycarbonate material with a matt finish and they feel premium and not heavy, also no clamping feeling on the head noted.

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Controls are clean and easy although the main controls for me are small for my huge hands but I got use to them over time, all features are present for controls and we go through all this in the video review below everything is kept simple here and the fact I have big fingers should no affect most people who decide to buy these on my status overall they offer a clean experience with an easy tap to control your headphones.

Battery life is good and you get up to 30 HRs which is excellent with ANC though you will see that reduce like any headphones or earbuds. Head on to the video to see more..

Axel Grell, Urbanista’s acoustical engineer has critiqued, developed and fine tuned the sound of Miami to give it a warm contoured bass that extends to ultra-low frequencies, clean mids and highs. Miami provides a stunning, crisp sound experience whether you choose Active Noise Cancelling, Default or Ambient Sound Mode.
Key features:
  • Active Noise Cancelling
  • Ambient Sound Mode
  • 50 hours total playtime without ANC and 40 hours with ANC.
  • On-Ear detection
  • Type C Charging
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Compatible with iOS and Android
  • Google Assistant

Urbanista kindly sent us these to review and are seeing this review the same time as you are.

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First look- PaMu nano and PaMu Quite mini earbuds. #Padmate #PaMuNano #PaMuQuiteMini

Padmate who are behind the PaMu brand that make really good quality earbuds have launched two new models of earbuds and they are now here with us to check out, having test their previous models these offer great value for money with great sound and give a challenge to other brands such as free buds from Huawei for example, Over the last year we have checked out the PAMUSLIDE PAMU SLIDE MINI and the PAMU QUITE and the Quite being their best to date we look forward to checking out the new PaMu Nano and PaMu Quite Mini.

Today we take a first look at the new models and compare to old and if you have any questions feel free to ask whilst we check these out over the coming weeks.. You can pick these up HERE and check out what else is on offer.. stay tuned for a full hands on real review soon on techbuzzireland

Tech Review – CLCKR – Richmond and Finch stand and grip. #CLCKR #Tech

Need a new accessory for your mobile well this might be something to check out, CLCKR have been making cases and stand and grip accessories for your mobile for some time now but they gave a new one to share and a new partnership with Richmond and Finch. Richmond & Finch’s mobile accessories are inspired by the latest fashion trends, and the collaboration includes new striking floral designs perfect for spring and summer to the CLCKR Universal stand and grip line.

We have checked out some of these new additions and they look really nice, stand out and have a nice texture to them, as before these make life much easier when it comes to using your smartphone without the need to hold your phone when the stand a grip is opened you can use your device to consume media in both portrait and landscape mode or if out on the go you get additional protection holding your device.

FEATURES

  Antimicrobial Protection kills up to 99.99% of germs

●  Wireless charging compatible

●  Easy one-hand usage for screen optimization

●  Clickable into portrait and landscape stand mode for easy viewing

●  Reusable 3m adhesive – residue-free attachment on devices

The new Richmond & Finch range features 6 fresh designs, including zebra print, magenta stripe and a selection of floral motifs. Available now from: https://www.clckr.com/uk/richmondfinch-collection

Tech Review – DATALOCKER DL4-SSD-1TB-FE #Datalocker #Tech #DL4FE

Portable drives are a part of many peoples lives these days they are a handy tool to have at your disposal plus with working from home now a big thing these days ensuring your data is safe and kept safe these are the tools you need, We have checked out many here on site before and this model from Datalocker is one you should have in your bag of tricks for many reasons asides it being one of the coolest ones yet and the first touch screen one which is on the small side and no stylus provided but many will have one at home or a pen perhaps could help with inputs if you have bug shovel hands like me, regardless it is simple to use too which is another important factor with no software required. You can opt into a fleet management option with Safe Console.

So what is DATALOCKER DL4FE

The DL4 FE is a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified device built around a powerful AES 256-bit cryptographic hardware architecture that then adds layer after layer of security with automated policies that intelligently change its security posture based on its location, how it’s being used, and the type of data being stored on it. The DL4 FE is a TAA compliant device that meets the strictest security requirements while offering large-capacity (up to 15.3 TB) and an easy-to-use touchscreen for setup and use. A powerful addition to the DataLocker line of securely managed solutions, the DL4 FE continues our proud tradition of providing Simply Secure™ solutions, plus it’s backed by a limited 3-year warranty.

What does the DL4 FE OFFER.

SilentKill™ – Allow users under duress to destroy the device or the stored data without leaving traces by entering a special code (admin configurable).

Brute Force Password Protection – When in use, admins can configure how many failed attempts are needed before the device destroys it’s payload.

Fully Manageable Device – Use DataLocker SafeConsole to manage individual and groups of devices using automated policies.

Remote Device Detonation – Lets admins functionally destroy the device and its data remotely to protect against data or encryption key theft (Admin configurable. Requires SafeConsole).

On Board Anti-malware – Automatically scans files and quarantines/destroys bad apps/files based on policy settings (optional upgrade. Requires SafeConsole).

Comprehensive Audit Capabilities – Have a complete record of file activity (including name changes on the device), password attempts, device locations and machines, device health, and policies in force (Admin configurable. Requires SafeConsole).

Data GeoFencing – SafeConsole uses geofencing, trusted networks, and ZoneBuilder to ensure a device changes its security posture based on its location (Admin configurable. Requires SafeConsole).

Who is this product ideal for

DL4 FE and remote work – COVID-19 made remote work a new standard, pushing data to the edge and creating security concerns. Devices like the DL4 FE are becoming more important to help businesses balance remote productivity with security.

DL4 FE and manufacturing – Large-capacity encrypted drives like the DL4 FE offer a secure way to update remote or air-gapped equipment.

DL4 FE and healthcare – Devices like the DL4 FE make it easy to securely update firmware on CT scanners or other large medical devices. They also make it possible to transport electronic health records securely, without risk of costly data breach.

Having tried and tested this device one thing is for sure your data is going to be safe and this is vital today with GDPR being a huge thing for any business and particularly if you are travelling around with work or going between home and office and you need to carry data with you, rest assured your data will be in safe hands with this product.. As someone that has to travel and carry information on the go I know I will be in safe hands here.

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Tech Review – Creative STAGE V2 soundbar and subwoofer. #Tech #STAGEV2

Many of you over the Xmas would have got a new TV for your sitting room or perhaps bedroom but one this consistent with TV speakers is they are generally underwhelming when it comes to delivering sound and with smart TVs selling like hotcakes you will pick them up for a good price which is grand but notice the offers on soundbars in the TV section in any store? Yes the stores also know this too and its an option for you to decide on yourself..

So here is the thing.. Remember 3D tv? Yes it failed and one thing that is consistent is the sound coming from your TV unless you spend thousands on and already 8K TVs are being touted which there is no need for now and simply out of most peoples price bracket now especially in the state the country is in now with the pandemic. So just buy your 4K smart TV which can be picked up for around 600 euro or less depending on screen size. Buy if you are clever you could get a great TV and sound system for under a grand easily and still enjoy a cinematic experince and the creative STAGE V2 is one way to do it which also comes with a subwoofer and I will tell you this it changes how you watch films and listen to music.

This works with everything, Gaming consoles, TV, Phone and Projectors which I primarily use at home because massive screen estate and portability. I always say to people go the optical route with any product as it works better and less hassle and that is how I have set mine up, I have tried several soundbars in the past but none came with a subwoofer which makes all the difference, your couch will vibrate yet alone the floor and this system just does it all, the sound is great, there is some power from the system and volume loud but not as loud as I would like it but that is just me and the same with headphones but yes my neighbours could here it next door so for the average joe it will be more than sufficient.

The build quality is also great and it blends in well with my surroundings and does not look out of place, I have two other speakers already connected to my TV too so I may pair them up with this system for an even more immersive setup but would rather have the same brand as a complete set up, for now these replace the current set up I had and I am really impressed overall with the quality and versatility this system gives, we go through the product below in the video review showing you how it works, different connection options and what you can connect to it which will enhance your experience overall than the usual flat experience you tend to get. Here is a sample I posted on Instagram that I could not include on YOU TUBE..

Overall it is a one stop shop here to have this in your home, you can connect anything to it, it enhances your experience no matter what you connect and it is a well built product that looks well, the price is even better at €109 at the time of posting this review..

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Tech Review – Edifier TWS1 PRO #Edifier #Tech TWS1PRO

Back in 2019 we checked out the TWS1 and now Edifier has the new TWS1PRO for us to check out and they are indeed an improvement however Edifier have been constant with their audio signature and their products are solid and the TWS NB remain my favourite to date but they have more to come and we cant wait to try them out in the coming weeks.

The TWS1 PRO may look the same but have improved with sound and hopefully like the TWS1 they come in a new range of colours too later on which are super affordable. Check out the GREEN model here.

So how do these sound and feel? Great fit given a little on the large side some might say but on par with many others on the market they are packing a good punch sound great and they fit well overall. Controls are simple to use here again with the large touch area on the housing with the Edifier logo prominent. We go through the controls in the video review below which as mentioned simple to use, there is however some features missing but its the sound signature that wins, highs lows and mids are fine direction and clarity is great too ,same for calls also these can be used individually which is important and the volume is decently loud too so I cant complain for the price here.

The previous TWS1 receives a full ‘core’ upgrade in the new TWS1 Pro earbuds. Now featuring Qualcomm TrueWireless Mirroring technology, bud-to-bud role-swapping is supported and is even more seamless than before. Both earbuds use this technology to connect to your mobile phone, providing a more stable, wireless signal transmission which makes it easier to switch between single ear and binaural uses.

The TWS1 Pro also feature the latest Bluetooth v5.2, using the newly upgraded Qualcomm QCC3040 chipset, which provides a faster transmission, lower power consumption and a more stable link. The second generation of Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Technology ensures the lossless and low-latency transmission of audio. These two technologies work in harmony to create an immersive, reliable listening experience with minimal interruptions. The high-quality PU and titanium diaphragms in each earbud provide crystal clear sound with punchy bass and rich details, producing a true representation of your chosen audio.

Features

  • Qualcomm TrueWireless Mirroring technology to support dynamic and seamless bud-to-bud role-swapping.
  • Bluetooth v5.2 and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive provides stable and secure, low-latency transmission.
  • cVc8.0 Noise Cancellation Technology ensuring clear phone calls.
  • Up to 12 hours playback, an additional 40 hours using the charging case and supports fast charging in 40 minutes.
  • Stylish Ivory and Dark Grey colours.

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