Sony are back again with a familiar looking 21.9 aspect ratio device which makes it tall and thin and easy to use for a 6.2 inch phone which is considered big these days and comfortable too it is to use given the size in comparison to others out there due to its footprint.
Spec wise it is mid tier however it does perform well and for me being a power user I had no issues bar a few app crashes on the device during my test period. You have 3GB of RAM 64GB memory which can be expanded via micro sd with a Mediatek MT6762 chipset and a 3580mAh battery which will get you through the day. We have bluetooth 5.0 a HD+ LCD (1680×720) display which reminds me of the iPhone 11 but it is still decent,the camera array is a triple camera set up no sticking out like a sore thumb which i like and does not rock on a table. The rear is a 13mp 5mp and 2mp respectively and front camera is an 8MP.
On using the device I found the camera overall good for the price and indeed the whole phone it took anything well I threw at it being a power user as I had my main sim in it, multitasking was good and no issues there the snaps where fine but you get the occasional oversaturated /grainy images but did well mostly in daylight at night it is not bad depending on conditions but you can see the samples in the video below and decide for yourself. For the price you pay here you cant really complain being fair and it is a worthy contender in the mid tier market but I wish Sony would bring us some more colors to the fore than the traditional black variant and perhaps change their design language a little as we are seeing again the same repetitive design which gets confusing when in a shop and you see a line up of devices that look the same but this can be said for many manufacturers too.
You can pick up the L4 for 169 euro on eir or sim free for under 200 euro on Amazon or similar online retailers.
Sony sent us to review and no compensation was paid nor did they get a copy of this before you seen it or influenced me in any way.
Dashcams are a must and a message I keep driving home to people and they should be part and parcel when you buy a new motor but it has not happened yet and this is why we have a huge market with plenty to pick from today,having reviewed countless models of them here today we have a dual dashcam that can be used on any vehicle, you can chose to use the second camera as an internal view or external view so either way you are covered..
A simple set up and simple UI is what makes this dashcam a win with no hardwiring required all the pieces required come in the box and it is just plug and play, We go through the UI in the video review below.. You do have a small screen to work with but works well under good lighting conditions, you can toggle between front and rear and have a dual display too which is handy albeit small, you can also turn off the screen but its best to have them on in case you might be watching something,there is 4 buttons on the front for navigation and setup and one button is for instant record which works well..
There is no app required here either so you can remove the SD card which you will need to buy and place it into a phone,tablet or PC to extract files but you can view them on the dashcam itself. This is a great simple to use dual dashcam that costs the same a single unit dashcams and is worth a look.. Check out the video review for more..
Features
Clear video: The DR02 D is a complete front and rear camera system that secures any road traffic accident. Sony Exmor sensors in both cameras can record super-sharp 1080p video (accompanied by optional audio in the car) and be well-suited for night driving too
Full 6-lane field of vision: The wide-angle lenses cover more and capture crucial peripheral action. 170 ° front and 152 ° rear viewing angles can monitor movement and other situations front, back or even to the side
Emergency recording & GPS supported: Thanks to the G-Sensor, emergency recording is automatically activated in the event of cornering or sudden braking and protects against data loss. When connecting the AUKEY GM-32 GPS antenna (sold separately), the dashcam can record the GPS coordinates and speed data in videos
Extreme temperature operation: Power supply via the included dual ports car charger and internal super capacitor. And the super capacitor can withstand extreme heat and cold (-30 ° C – 75 ° C) better than a battery and has a much longer service life
Parking mode: Triggered by motion detection, the dashcam automatically records the vehicle or the person in front of the dashcam. (requires continuous power supply). Scope of delivery: Dual dash cam (front and rear camera), dual ports car charger, 4m / 13ft USB mini-B cable, 7m / 20ft USB mini-B cable, two sticker holders, six 3M stickers, six cable clips, operating instructions, 24 -Monthly replacement guarantee and friendly customer service
If you are looking for an affordable pair of gaming earbuds these are something to consider and not only for gaming they do a decent job on listening to music too, These are a wired pair of earbuds which again brings up the argument of which is better “wired or wireless”.
The design is simple and straight forward and overall these done a good job during my testing both on Gaming and music with a well balanced sound and some decent bass with decent volume too, with the built in in-line control they are easy to use and offer good isolation out of the box and of course you get extra tips to get the correct fit. Tested on my Xbox PS4 and mobile they did a real good job overall and I was pleased with the sound coming in at the price they are being sold for, you also have magnetic tips so they will not be moving around when not in use and you also get a carry case included which is something you don’t see at this price point which makes the deal more sweet. See the video review for more.
Features
【IMMERSIVE GAMING AUDIO 】WINGS delivers an impressive and balanced sound and performs excellently in mobile games.
【CONVENIENT IN-LINE CONTROL】WINGS equipped with a microphone inside the in-line remote control, which allows you to pick up/ hang-up calls, play/ pause music, and cycle through tracks by pressing one button.
【NOISE ISOLATION EARPHONES】WINGS Earphones equipped with noise isolating and ergonomically to keep unwanted surrounding noise to a minimum. Provide a truly immersive experience.
【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】WINGS is designed for PS4 Pro & PS4 controllers with a 3.5mm jack and also compatible with Xbox One & Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch, Mac & VR devices, especially for mobile phone gaming.
【MAGNETIC DESIGN & EASY TO CARRY】WINGS Earbuds Only weigh 15 grams, you can attach the earphones together when not using, or put your WINGS in the EVA box and carry on it, you could game on everywhere.
Recently we reviewed two of the companies range of powerbanks that suit all pockets and needs,this model again offers needs for those who want a bit more, this can charge 4 mobiles at once making it the ideal travel accessory and we will be attending some tech events later this year pending how turns out and will be packing all of them.
This model is the bigger of the three and a has a hidden LED battery level meter under the cover which looks nice,this does not have a torch but offers three USB -A inputs x 4 one of which is fast charge and dual USB-C input and Micro USB so there the three options at hands and of course it will charge iPhones.
Features…
【23800mAh PD 18W Power Bank】This 23800mAh high capacity pd power bank can charge the iPhone 11 almost 5 times, the iPhone 11 Pro 4.8 times or iPhone 11 Pro Max 4.4 times, and the charging speed is 4 times faster than the other traditional battery pack.
🔥 【Accurate LED Power Digital Display】The usb power bank built-in advanced smart digital display technology, power display accuracy is up to 100% which ensures you know the remaining power clearly and never missing recharging in time.
🔥 【Charges 4 Devices Simultaneously】The slim portable charger supports four types of output ports, you can charge 4 devices simultaneously, share the power and fun with your friends, makes the charging much more efficient.
🔥 【Type-C and Micro USB Dual Input】The quick charge power bank offers two types of input ports, you can use any one of them to get your power pack recharged, and all of them provided with 18W quick charge which help you recharging the phone charger more faster.
🔥 【Smart E 3.0 Technology & Safety Priority】Built-in iSmart technology and intelligent chip-set, support multi-protection system to protect the pd power bank against over-current, over-voltage and short circuit, extend the service life of your phone.
Charmast send this to us to review with no compensation paid nor influence or copy approval and they are seeing this the same time as you.
The Smile Jamaica Wireless 2 are the latest on offer from the company that has the environment in mind which is a good thing and not only that you do no shed features due to materials used nor quality either. We have checked out several of the brands earbuds and recently the REDEMPTION ANC which are a fantastic pair of earbuds if you fancy spending some more for a tradional pair of truw wireless without the cables,these do have a cable but still deliver with everthing you would expect from a pair with none, they look great and stand out with the colour scheme too and I am a fan of this.
When it comes to functions they are all present which again is great,many earbuds that come with inline controls lack in this department but not here, we go through the process in the video review below on what you get. Overal the sound is great,crisp and clear with their signature bass tone too,there is no app but it is not needed, There was no lag latency either noted during my testing period and overall the sound is quite good and better than expected for the price commanded here. If you are in the market for this kind of true wireless these should be on the list .
PRODUCT FEATURES
Materials:FSC certified wood and recyclable aluminium
9-hour battery life with USB-C quick charge technology (15 minutes = 2 hours playtime)
IPX4 rating for sweat-proof and weather-resistant design.
Microphone with 3-button control offers remote functionality for calls and music
Tangle-resistant, durable braided cable made of 99% post-consumer plastic fibres.
Bluetooth® 5.0
Two size ear gels (S, M)
Available in three colourways; Copper, Signature Black and Rasta
SKU: EM-JE113
RRP: £29.99
Smile Jamaica Wireless 2 are available now on www.thehouseofmarley.co.uk, Amazon, HMV and select retailers nationwide.
Jam Audio have several pairs of true wireless on offer at several price point to suit peoples pockets which is nice and in this game in most instances you get what you pay for when it comes to feature set and so on but these do well in the audio department more so than being a fully featured pair of true wireless earbuds which for most will be just right.
The Live free comes in at around 80 euro which is a hard area to find good earbuds as the cost to performance ratio has come down in the earbuds department but as I said they excel in the sound department but lack some features on the control department but having said that it is the common features missing like many others and not a huge caveat overall for the majority of people looking to buy some new earbuds.
These have a small profile yet fit tight and snug giving you some noise isolation but these have no ANC on board but when these are turned up to full volume you wont be hearing anyhting outside anyway as they are quite loud which is my prefrence and probably bad for my ears but that is how I like my earbuds and headphones.
You have an IPX 4 rating so that is welcome and a two year warranty on top of that and the build quality is good, they have a rubber cover on top of the housing and a pleasing clicky button to change tracks and take calls and you have access to siri which I could not get working on my iPhone 11 sometimes, when you turn them on you get the usual jingle from jam products which is nice.
You can use these in mono mode so one side will work with the other on charge which is the left side charging the right will work but not the other way around, On the usual testing here they do a great job on You Tube and Netflix with no lag latency and calls are fine too both ends they do have some bass too and overall perform solid with the usual music attributes so there is not much to complain about here. There is no volume control on these earbuds but like I said it is a common feature left out with many earbuds even ones costing more than these.
The charging case is one of the better ones I have seen in a while that has micro USB charging and a hang tag and also some LED lights on the front to give you a battery status level,the battery life is on par with the claims which is good but not the highest battery life out there however these have a much smaller profie than others so overall a solid performer for the money and worth a look.
TCL is a brand most of us would be familiar with when it comes to TVs and so on and their dip into other smartphone brands on the manufacturing side but now they have got into the game themselves with a few new handsets and after testing the TCL 1O L others should be paying attention. This phone costs just €249…..
One Plus began their journey to success with cheap handsets offering an alternative for users but had a terrible logistics issue and over the last few years they increased their price which was noted each year and now they are in the $999 territory which does not bode well for consumers however they have a fan base now and they are no longer known as the flagship killer they once where.
Having said all this the cost to performance ratio has dropped too on the flip side of the scale and it is a very saturated market and the TCL brand is one to look out for in the coming years, in fact I read recently TCL took over the sales of Samsung TVs for a period last year and they could also eat into the smartphone revenue too and this applies to other brands and they need to watch out if TCL keep at it with their devices on offer now and how they price them.
When you pick up the 10L you notice three things immediately,the camera array on the rear,the weight,its not heavy and the screen which is a 6.53-inch LCD panel with a mid range 665 processor, 6GB of RAM, 64GB (also comes in 128GB) of storage, The quad-camera setup is a main 48MP shooter, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, 2MP depth sensor with a dual flash and finally a 16MP selfie camera.
We have the usual keys on the device that are a volume toggle unlock on the right and also a smart key on the left which can be used for whatever purpose you like and not locked unlike we have seen from other manufacturers that is another little bonus. A little let down perhaps is the single firing mono speaker on the bottom but it is quite loud. We micro SD support but sadly no wireless charging considering the glastic backing.
This is not your typical glass sandwich either but it has metal rails and a glastic type backed finish which changes colour in the light and at angles which looks nice and we also have a headphone jack present which certainly will be welcome and a big 4000 mAh battery. Also to note the biometrics here with face unlock and fingerprint sensor on the rear there is alot going on here at this pricepoint which varies per region.
On my daily use which I would consider a power user I was able to get a day easily out of this device which is good and not often seen and my average screen on time at the moment is 7 hours which might be something to take note. You get Android 10 out of the box but I am still on the Jan update so I hoping this is addressed soon.
There is a light skin on top of Android 10 with some bloatware but some other useful apps from TCL which you will see in the walkthrough of the device but overall a good skin with some other handy optimisations thrown in,the apps tray is a swipe up from the bottom which is all listed and you can rearrange in the order you desire and add or remove this is nice to see.
When it comes to multitasking it is a breeze on this phone like I said earlier I have alot of apps on my phone and work on it more so than my laptop when possible this is how I generally work daily with apps like WordPress, Email,social media, documents on the go, browsing the web, and of course Netflix and You Tube which I spend too much time on and this phone has not lagged on me yet and it was a joy to switch between all these seamlessly and get things done..
The camera is probably the most important for some, I am not an image expert nor claim to be but the camera is great and with the options at hand it changes things at what is on offer at this pricepoint thats out there from others you can look at the image and video samples below so for a point and shoot it is all good then all the other options at hand, again seen in the unboxing and first look video. Sound came across a bit odd on recording video footage possibly due to location but not seen it happen since..
For media consumption this device is a treat too with the large screen and NXTVISON technology really enhances the display and the content you are watching, I did mentiont single firing speaker however it is plenty aloud but corners have to be cut somewhere and TCL in fairness thought about this,either way you will enjoy media consumption no matter what.
Overall the TCL 10 L is a great new entrant to the market however it is a saturated market right now with lots of competition but this a another company that can give you more than enough for your money to buck the trend of $1000 mobile phones which at this point is getting a bit much now and people are starting to realise this, for less than half price you may loose out on some features but they are not features many regard as important and can live without and the prices right now might seem a little high depending on your locale but look at what you get, A solid performer with that quad cam set up that everyone has asked me about when they seen it, that alone is a good trait.. Getting noticed.
Recently Edifier launched a new range of colours to their TWS1 range which is great to see as it is something I felt they needed to do and they come in a pastel type colour of Navy, Minty Green and there is some improvements in the technology used here too, For the price these come in at you simply cant go wrong end of story and an easy to recommend purchase from me and the same Edifier sound signature remains here too.
Controls are all as before so nothing has changed there,the looks the same too the only other difference is in the audio and colours available, The sound is great as expected and loud with a good deep bass thrown in for good measure and from my testing on the usual platforms I was again impressed with how these deliver and better than before with no lag latency and no break up on connection around my house which does be an issue sometime here in the house due to materials used. These are also made from LG scratch proof material so you need not worry about colour fade here either so they will last and the white pair I have are still white and have not gone off colour either. Battery life is good and on par with the specs given which is something often over exaggerated and pairing is simple with no issues repairing the product and you get the extra IPX5 rating thrown in here.
Check out the video below for more and if you are looking for a very good pair of true wireless these are what you need to look at.
Main Features:
TrueWireless ™ Stereo Plus for easier pairing and better connectivity
Up to 32 hours of playback with Charging Case
IPX5 splash and sweatproof
Bluetooth v5.0 aptX for a strong connection with lower latency
Up to 10m (30ft) connection distance (with walls)
Low-profile, ergonomic in-ear design with touch controls
Over the years I have done many laptop bags but never a laptop sleeve nor ever owned one until now. Laptop bags/sleeve are a must have for those who travel with them and they are also a must have even for the home. A simple form of protection that will keep your product safe and sound even whilst sitting around the house.
Just like a mobile phone case you simply put your device in and job done really but these are made with recycled materials which a route many manufacturers are taking these days and there is no compromise in the product itself either.
Made from recyclable materials on the inside and out. Using fabric woven from 5 recycled plastic water bottles, the 15.6” Cypress Sleeve with EcoSmart® is thoughtfully designed to protect your laptop while also protecting the environment. Slim and lightweight, this sleeve protects your laptop, while being wrapped up in sleek and sophisticated eco-conscious material.
The sleeve itself has a nice texture to it and feels robust and will last with two zippers that meet and nice padding on the inside, Overall this should last you years and is easy to maintain to, If you happen to own any of the range of laptop bags they will also fit into those too which gives you more security and protection, check out the video below for more and see the range on offer from Targus.
