Misc

A place for all those other gadgets you want to review - you know, the ones that just don't fit in any of the other topics, but that you want to tell the world about anyway!

874788 Fresh n Rebel Caps HeadphonTethered Headphones

Published in Misc by mfereday on 18 Jul 2017
With some headphones costing hundreds of pounds, this next set of headphones is more of a bargain product.

874652 Venturer Mercy 7L android tablet computeA Tablet named Mercury

Published in Misc by mfereday on 15 Jul 2017
Named after a planet, Venturer’s tablet comes with a sub-£50 price.

874653 iStorage diskAshur Pro2 SSD 128GB storagDiskAshur PRO2

Published in Misc by mfereday on 13 Jul 2017
Offering to keep your data secure from unauthorised access is a portable hard drive from iStorage,

874529 Sandberg 640 04 Eliminator MousBattle Hardened Mouse

Published in Misc by mfereday on 8 Jul 2017
The latest device to arrive from Sandberg is ready to accompany you into various battle scenarios.

874373 Ring 88RG000FC01 Wi Fi Enabled Video DoorbelRing Video DoorBell

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 26 June 2017
This is quite a small unit that can alert you to people coming towards your door as well as those who actually ring its bell. You do not need to walk to the door to see who is calling you get an almost instant video reply via your Wi-Fi to your phone or Windows 10 PC.

874371 Penclic Mini Wireless KeyboarPenClic Keyboard and Trackpad

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 23 June 2017
While I have reviewed several nice small Penclic keyboards including the most recent the KB3 that only failed to get a ‘Highly Commended’ because of the price. Here I will be looking at the Mini Keyboard C2 and a first for me an external Trackpad the NiceTouch T2.

874332 Bosch IXO Cordless ScrewdriveA Cordless Screwdriver

Published in Misc by mfereday on 17 June 2017
As part of its range of IXO power tools, Bosch has released its 3.6V Lithium-ion cordless screwdriver product.

874334 penclic kb3 bluetooth keyboard windows maMini Multi-Platform Keyboard

Published in Misc by mfereday on 13 June 2017
When workspace is at a premium, this next product could prove to be useful as a space saver

873733 Kingston DataTraveler 64 GB Micro DuKingston 64GB MicroDuo 3C

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 29 May 2017
Almost all SmartPhones and other devices that accept a Micro SD Card will now support up to 64GB. Some will support 128GB or even more but 64GB is now a safe size to purchase and that can hold a lot of video or a mountain of music.

873785 istorage datashur PIN Protected Data

Published in Misc by mfereday on 27 May 2017
Offering to keep your data secure is a hardware device from iStorage.

873837 lidl Silvercrest USB Socket AdapteUSB Socket Adapter from LIDL

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 21 May 2017
Finding useful small items that will appeal to anyone with a phone or other electrical device at home – even for those who do not own a computer – is difficult, finding something that will get used all the time at only £3.99 is almost unique.

873670 Omron Evolv Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure MonitoChecking Blood Pressure

Published in Misc by mfereday on 18 May 2017
Regular Blood Pressure readings can help provide warnings of possible health issues.

873262 MIO MiVue Drive Satellite Navigation and Dash Cam 55 LMiVue Drive 55 LM

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 15 May 2017
The Sat Nav makes sure you get to where you want to go and the camera means that the idiots who make you run into the back of them do not end up costing you your hard earned no claims bonus. Putting the two together should mean your peace of mind.

873505 radial laptop baAustralian Device Protection

Published in Misc by mfereday on 11 May 2017
No doubt you will have noticed, and perhaps come to regard as a fact of life, that many devices, classified as portable, tend to arrive without any form of covering for protection during transit. Laptops, tablets and smartphones are devices that immediately spring to mind in this respect. Naturally manufacturers will only be too happy to produce accessories that retailers can sell you to protect your new expensive purchase when you embark on your travels.

873221 darth vader bluetooth speakeStar Wars Gifts

Published in Misc by mfereday on 4 May 2017
As the Star Wars steamroller continues to carry on its merry way, this space saga brings a variety of gifts.

873110 RiutBag R25 backbacRiut Backpack R25

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 3 May 2017
If you travel ‘light’ then the last thing you want is to wait ages at the baggage collection carousel for your one bag. The solution is a bag that is just within the legal size for carry-on luggage and that is the RiutBag R25 a substantial backpack.

873122 BT_logAn Impressive Start

Published in Misc by mfereday on 25 Apr 2017
Excuse me while I ignore the incoming phone call. It is probably one of the many call calls from various companies wanting to divest me of money.

McAfee Annual Labs Day 2017

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 21 Apr 2017
This event took place in London just before Easter 2017 and for the second year I was invited to be among the two dozen European journalists there. Of course the big Malware threat ‘Ransomware’ was high on the list of topics discussed however as always you left with many new concerns.

872981 Prezziebox Soothing Sounds MachinHelp to Relax

Published in Misc by mfereday on 13 Apr 2017
We live in a society where sounds can cause stress but they can also help us relax.

872765 Penclic Mini keyboard Bluetooth KBPenclic Mini Keyboard KB3

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 9 Apr 2017
How big is yours – relax you have not suddenly gone to a different type of website – I am talking about your keyboard, 46x17x3cm would not fall into the category of large, here however I am looking at one that can be described only as small.

872455 LeapFrog Read with MViolet Returns

Published in Misc by mfereday on 18 Mar 2017
It is story time as Violet makes a return to the Leapfrog range of learning tools for young children.

872456 sitpacA Portable Seat

Published in Misc by mfereday on 16 Mar 2017
With the same name as the company which designed and manufactured it, the SITPACK is a collapsible and portable seat.

EM Client 7

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 6 Mar 2017
It was nearly four years ago that I discovered EM Client 6 unlike most software programs that seem to upgrade annually it is close to four years ago that this Outlook Express replacement came into my life and it is still in use as my email collecting tool this has just become EM Client 7.

872170 Edifier S1000DB Audiophile Active Bookshelf SpeakerBookshelf Speakers

Published in Misc by mfereday on 28 Feb 2017
Seeing the courier struggle up to my front door was enough to give my back a panic attack at the thought of this next review.

872125 LeapFrog Musical Rainbow Tea PartA Musical Tea Time

Published in Misc by mfereday on 22 Feb 2017
While coffee is fast overtaking as the nation’s favourite hot beverage, let us not forget the old favourite and style of tea drinking.

871855 picturekeeper connect phone backuPicture Keeper Connect

Published in Misc by mfereday on 7 Feb 2017
Flash drives can have multiple uses including providing a cross-platform backup service.

871735 Evo Tactical Extreme Edition CasiPhone 7 and 7 Plus Cases

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 5 Feb 2017
While lots of companies have a vast range of phones that they produce cases for the vast majority of cases produced by Tech21 are for the iPhone. Here I am looking at a detachable wallet case for the iPhone 7 and a brand new case for the iPhone 7 Plus.

871891 car canCar Cane Assistance

Published in Misc by mfereday on 2 Feb 2017
Rather than ask for assistance when getting out of a car, you could help yourself with the subject of this review.

871376 SecureTrek Laptop Overnight Roller SuitcasKensington Stab Proof Case

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 25 Jan 2017
This is a 17inch pull along case, it has four different zips that all join at one padlock point so unless someone steals the case the contents should be safe as unlike other such cases it is sold with the ‘stab proof’ banner so just add a tracker inside the case and unless it is totally destroyed you can locate it once stolen.

871379 LeapFrog Scouts Goodnight LighScout’s Goodnight Light

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 22 Jan 2017
Leap Frog a big name in toys for babies and young children bring out a nightlight that can help to remove the fear of the dark for youngsters. I reviewed a similar night light product a few months ago from Philips so what has this to offer.