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Exploring the Pyramid
May 18, 2013
in Entertainment
Review : Avanquest The Pyramid between the Worlds II
This next game offers you the choice of a male or female character as you set out to locate and explore the mysteries of a pyramid.
Ben Q 21.5inch LED Panel GW2250HM
May 17, 2013
in Laptops/PCs/Apple
Having recently looked at some 23inch and 27inch flat panels, here is a 22inch (21.5inch) offering that still supports 1920x1080 but is a lighter and cheaper unit, still this seems perfectly usable and if your budget is more limited…
An eBook Reader
May 16, 2013
in Misc
Review : Kobo Glo eReader
With its stores within a store, Kobo is certainly making an impression within its designated field of eBook readers.
An Undead Collection
May 15, 2013
in Entertainment
Review : Focus Multimedia Vampire Saga Break Out
For those with a strong interest with taking on the challenge of the Undead, Focus Multimedia has brought together three titles that originally appeared as part of the Alawar extensive catalogue of games.
Swann Wide Angle Security Camera Pro-760
May 15, 2013
in Homes and Gardens
With CCTV being everywhere perhaps it is time to consider it for inside or outside your property. This offering from Swann offers a wide angle view from a single static camera so you should be able to know who has called.
It is quite a small unit at 12x7x5.5cm and this includes the sun shield. The bracket is 9x4.5x3cm this is fixed to the units base.
A Multifunction Photo Printer
May 14, 2013
in Printers/Scanners
Review : Epson Expression Photo XP-850
The Epson Expression Photo XP-850 is a multi-function device that is aimed more at the photo enthusiast than a general purpose user.
JoyTab Duo 7
May 13, 2013
in Laptops/PCs/Apple
Having looked at a couple of larger Android tablets from Gemini here it’s the turn of one that can fit into a larger pocket. So for those who want something bigger than the screen on a phone but not one as large as a notebook.
Impact Shield Screen Protection
May 12, 2013
in Phones
It only takes a moment of carelessness to break one’s smartphone. A drop onto a hard surface that breaks the screen would result in a large repair bill and, even worse, one would have to manage without it while it was away being repaired. The Impact Shield multi-layer screen protector from Tech21 is claimed to offer the best available impact protection that doesn’t inhibit a device’s performance.
Hang Buddy Pro and Treksport
May 12, 2013
in Homes and Gardens
Review : Hang Buddy Pro & KSO Treksport
The first is something to aid the placing and fitting of hook in walls etc, in fact it’s the perfect complete kit of items. The second is something I will never wear in anger but maybe if you are half my age these are serious trekking shoes.
A Triple Dose of Mystery
May 11, 2013
in Entertainment
Review : Focus Multimedia Dark Mysteries Tripe Pack Secrets of the Dark Temple of the Night Nightmare at Sea
Focus Multimedia has bundled together three titles originally published by Big Fish Games in a Dark Mysteries Triple Pack. The three games are The Secrets of Arcelia Island, Secrets of the Dark: Temple of Night, and Written Legends: Nightmare at Sea. In each case the game belongs to the Hidden Object Adventure genre. From a single front-end, each of the titles can be installed in turn. A separate desktop icon will be created for each game.
SoundBlaster SBX 10
May 10, 2013
in Entertainment
Having recently attended a games event and told you about some rather nice headphones I was offered the chance to review a Bluetooth speaker set that works rather well via USB when connected to your PC its secret is that it’s a single speaker.
Nero 12 Platinum
May 9, 2013
in Software
Review : Nero Nero 12 Platinum
After years of going head-to-head with the Roxio Creator package, Nero now faces a different challenge following Corel’s buyout of Roxio.
An Unpublished Song
May 8, 2013
in Entertainment
Review : Avanquest Gates of Graceland
Based on a real location that was the home of a dead entertainer, this next game involves searching for a missing song.
Pentax K-5 II
May 8, 2013
in Cameras
Having looked at numerous digital cameras, some ‘Bridge’ units and only the occasional DSLR it is always nice to be stretched by one of the latter. A 300 page plus manual is always nice to digest as you try out some of the extras.
Serif DrawPlus X6
May 7, 2013
in Software
Once regarded as an upstart as it offered graphics software at prices well below the accepted standards of the day, Serif is now an established software developer with a range of offerings such as this next title.
Epson Expressions Photo XP-750
May 6, 2013
in Printers/Scanners
This is a three in one device as it scans copies and prints. Scanning can be done without any intervention once you start the wizard, at the other extreme I have never seen so many choices for copying should you wish to use them.
Observe or Find
May 5, 2013
in Entertainment
Review : Wordsearch & Senior Moments
First a game that most will know from paper versions Wordsearch, here a version on themes. Second something intended for those of an age group that I represent the over 55s and this has a serious theme of what you can immediately remember.
An Economic Smartphone
May 4, 2013
in Phones
Review : ZTE Blade III
There are more smartphones currently taking up space on retailers’ shelves than you could shake a stick at. Many of the more high profile units tend to fall in the expensive category but that is not to say that the budget sector has been ignored by the various manufacturers (Apple apart).
Orbitsound M9
May 3, 2013
in Wireless
I have previously reviewed several offering from Orbitsound. However unless my memory is failing this is the first with a sub-woofer and is certainly a first for a wirelessly connected sub-woofer, the main unit can be connected several ways.
Doro on a Tablet
May 2, 2013
in Software
Review : Doro Doro Experience
In the past I have looked at a number of Doro products of which the greatest majority were handset designed specifically for the older generation. These handsets, whether of the candy bar, slider or clamshell variety, feature an easy to use interface combined with large style buttons with a useful emergency facility.
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