Technology
Busbi BUSIMG001 Negative and Slide Scanner – Digitise your Gran! -
We´ve all got a box of old negatives or slides inherited from our parents or grand-parents languishing un-loved and unseen in a dark corner somewhere. Images of Great Uncle Bulgaria on the fabled ferret hunt of 1954 in Upper Basildon wait eager to be discovered, yet rarely seen. Wouldn´t it be great if we could […]
Samsung 2TB External Disk Drive -
With the coming of the digital age and our ever burgeoning music and video collections came the nuisance of forever shuffling around and deleting our files to fit what we wanted to keep on the space available on our computers hard drives. We must also not forget the need to keep our valuable data backed-up […]
MiniWINDER Earphone Cable Winder – No more tangles! - £7.99
Unfortunately unless you have a wireless headset/earphones you’re still tied to a good old pair of earphones with a cable. And with that cable comes the perennial problem of tangles, particularly after use when they get crumpled up and shoved into a pocket. The MiniWINDER Earphone Cable Winder has been designed to remove this aggravation. […]
Kärcher WV60 Cordless Window Vac - £87.98
The idea of vacuuming windows creates a somewhat surreal image of someone using the Dyson in what would appear to be a futile attempt to clean them. The reality, however, is not as bonkers as it may sound. The Kärcher Cordless Window Vac works by sucking surfaces dry and as a result makes it easier […]
Toshiba DVR20 Digital DVD Recorder and VCR with Freeview -
In recent weeks we´ve been looking at solutions to keeping those outdated media available on modern technology. Today it´s the turn of the good old VHS tape, and you could say soon to join it DVD! In these days of digital this, on demand that and live streaming the other, many people still want to […]
Logitech Z120 Stereo Speakers – Mini Marvels - £12.00
We all like to listen to the odd tune whilst working away at the PC/Laptop coalface, but how often are the built-in/supplied speakers just too weak and tinny? And if they´re external speakers will also probably resemble house bricks with cables trailing all over the desk to boot. Wouldn´t it be great to have a […]
Belkin V2 Cooling Lounge Laptop Rest - £19.99
Laptops are one of the greatest inventions of the 20th Century. They are still the epitome of portable computing and access to the internet (yes I know tablets are popular too – but some people want a big screen and proper keyboard…). But they have one big drawback – heat. Because the little marvels work […]
Sony BDPS1100 Smart Blu-ray Disc Player -
In these days of Smart TV this, internet connectivity that and media streaming the other do you ever feel you are missing out on something? Sure there´s nothing wrong with VHS/DVDs, but what if you´ve bought a more modern HD TV and want to take advantage of being able to play higher definition media? Well, […]
Casio G-Shock Men’s Digital Watch - £58.27
It goes without saying that a watch needs to be able to tell the time, but in these days of multi-function this and flexible that it´s not enough. A watch needs to do a lot more, and the Casio G-Shock certainly delivers. Firstly it´s tough and will handle anything you care to throw at it. […]
Samsung S5830i Galaxy Ace -
These days your phone is much more than just the device you make calls on and access your texts with. Nowadays it’s a multimedia device with camera, internet access, social media, games, music and much more besides. But not everyone wants to be locked into a mobile contract to enjoy all of this, so what […]
Air Hogs Fly Crane -
For those who prefer something a little more sedate we have the Air Hogs Fly Crane. This little (18cm) beauty can collect objects in its basket before transporting them to another part of the room. It even has an extendable grapple hook for grabbing objects while airborne! With great stability it’s a cinch to fly […]
Air Hogs Battle Tracker – Remote Control Mayhem! - £434.40
Welcome to the master of mayhem the Air Hogs Battle Tracker. The Battle Tracker takes interactive combat to a whole new level! Use the included remote control to fly the disc firing heli and try to knock out the robotic turret – but be prepared to evade the missiles as the turret tracks your flight. […]
Vtech Kidizoom Twist Digital Camera – Great snapper for kids -
Times were that the most eagerly awaited electronic gifts for kids were Speak ´n Spell and a Hornby Train set. But with the onset of the digital age and online everything kids want much more than to sit in a corner with an Etch-A-Sketch and their imaginations. So what are we to do? Give in […]
Vtech Innotab 3 – Educational Tablet -
Times were that the most eagerly awaited electronic gifts for kids were Speak ´n Spell and a Hornby Train set. But with the onset of the digital age and online everything kids want much more than to sit in a corner with an Etch-A-Sketch and their imaginations. So what are we to do? Give in […]
Epson WorkForce WF-2530WF 4-in-1 Printer/Scanner/Fax with Wifi and AirPrint - £75.00
All-In-One Printers have been around a few years now, they are designed to replace the need to have separate printers and scanners – providing the functions of a printer, scanner and copier altogether in one handy compact package. As in this case fax capability is also added making it ideal for the home/small office. And […]
SuperTooth Buddy 2.1 Handsfree Bluetooth Visor Car Kit with In-Car Phone Holder - £30.03
Times were that if you wanted to take mobile calls whilst driving you either had an in-car installation (expensive), a headset/microphone plugged into your phone (uncomfortable) or more recently a bluetooth earpiece that made you look like a right plonker (and often uncomfortable too). We won´t even mention being tempted to take the call by […]
Nokia 105 Sim-Free Mobile Phone -
Sometimes all you want is a basic simple phone that can make calls and deal with texts and not much more. Ideally it would be cheap so you don´t have to worry about being mugged for it, have long battery life so you don´t need to charge it every five minutes and sim-free so you […]
Universal Portable Stereo Rechargeable Speaker -
In these days of Bluetooth this and WiFi that it´s refreshing to find something portable and rechargeable that can be truly used with a number of devices both new and old without needing a PhD to get them to work. The Music Angel Friendz Universal Portable Stereo Rechargeable Speaker, as the name suggests, is a […]
Netgear WN3000RP Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender -
Most people these days have a wireless network at home or in the office through which a myriad collection of laptops, tablets, smartphones and games consoles connect to the internet. But even with the advances in technology the signal strength of the network is not always what we would want as we move further away […]
The Executioner Fly Zapper - £13.99
Now before you start writing in I do appreciate that some people consider killing bugs is a cruel act and should be treated in the same way as killing other living creatures for recreation instead of for food. If you are of this persuasion then I recommend you read no further! This review is not […]
Epson Expression Home XP-305 Wi-Fi Small-In-One Printer -
All-In-One Printers have been around a few years now, they are designed to replace the need to have separate printers and scanners – providing the functions of a printer, scanner and copier altogether in one handy compact package. And with the advent of wireless networks came the ability to connect via WiFi, no need for […]
Samsung E2550 Sim-Free Slider Mobile Phone - £94.99
Recently this column reviewed another Sim-Free smartphone – the Motorola Defy. Now don´t get me wrong, that was a lovely little number, but people have been saying to me “I don´t want smartphone this and that, I just want a good basic phone that does the job and I don´t have to re-charge it every […]
Lenovo G580 15.6-inch Windows 8 Laptop PC - £305.00
Please note – we have reviewed the considerable cheaper, but admittedly less powerful and not as well specified Lenovo G500 here . If you´ve been thinking about replacing that trusty old laptop then the Lenovo G580 is an ideal candidate. The basic specifications are impressive – Intel Celeron B830 1.8GHz processor, 6GB RAM, 1 TB […]
Hanns G HL190APB 18.5 inch Widescreen LED Monitor -
Do you have one of those fantastic old cathode ray tube VDUs cluttering up your home office/study? Or fancy a second monitor to monitor all your trades? Well, it´s time to send it to the Leafy Glades VDU Retirement Home where it can sit in the corner glowing gently and mutter about how nobody appreciates […]
SanDisk 32GB Cruzer Fit USB Flash Drive - £11.59
A USB Flash what? For those of you who don´t know what this means it´s a small, portable device that plugs into a computer’s USB port and allows you to transfer files onto it and then take them with you wherever you go and access or copy them onto another computer with a USB drive. […]
TP-Link Wireless N Access Point - £58.18
TP-Link TL-WA901ND Advanced 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. Wireless N whatsamygig? Who better to describe what this gizmo does than the manufacturer – “The TP-LINK Wireless N Access Point is designed to establish or expand a scalable high-speed wireless N network or to connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, digital media adapters, […]
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Set - £116.72
To order for delivery to Spain please click here – Add To Cart price is for UK delivery only. But it´s just a boring old keyboard and mouse right? What´s wrong with my good old keyboard and mouse with all those lovely tangly annoying cables that don´t quite reach and sticking keys? Nothing if you´re […]
Huawei WS320 Wifi Booster – Extend Your Wireless Network - £9.99
Most people these days have a wireless network at home or in the office through which a myriad collection of laptops, tablets, smartphones and games consoles connect to the internet. But even with the advances in technology the signal strength of the network is not always what we would want as we move further away […]
Samsung M3 1TB USB 3.0 Slimline Portable Hard Drive – Even More Files On The Go! -
Note: For details of smaller 500GB version – click here With the coming of the digital age and our ever burgeoning music and video collections came the nuisance of for ever shuffling around and deleting our files to fit what we wanted to keep on the space available on our computers hard drives. We must […]
Samsung M3 500GB USB 3.0 Slimline Portable Hard Drive – Files On The Go! -
Note: For details of larger 1TB version – click here With the coming of the digital age and our ever burgeoning music and video collections came the nuisance of for ever shuffling around and deleting our files to fit what we wanted to keep on the space available on our computers hard drives. We must […]
Next Base NB48AM Twin 7″ Portable DVD Player with Car Kit - £72.95
The NextBase NB48AM twin screen portable DVD player system comprises two 7” screen portable units. The master unit comprises a screen and built-in DVD player, while the second unit displays whatever is being shown on the master. The slim-line design makes this ideal for use in the home as well as on those long car […]
Air Hogs Heli Repeat – Remote Control By Smartphone - £31.49
If you want to swap the shoot-em-up for something a little more sedate then we have the Air Hogs Heli Repeat. This model has the ability to record and play back your flight path and can be controlled either from the supplied remote control or via an app on your smartphone. If using a smartphone […]
Air Hogs Hover Assault – It´s a car, no it´s a heli! - £39.97
Let´s start with the helicopter that doubles as a remote control car – the Air Hogs Hover Assault. Not only can the Hover Assault drive along the ground and hop over obstacles, but can also revert to full flight to approach the included targets and blast them with the four missiles carried on-board. With easy […]
Nintendo Wii U 32GB Premium Pack – Next Generation Gaming -
Unfortunately for all you parents/partners out there the soon to be released Nintendo Wii U is going to be right up there at the top of most Christmas lists for children aged 8 to 90! With its predecessor the Wii being one of the most popular games consoles around, the Wii U is set to […]
Samsung S19B150 18.5 inch Widescreen LED Monitor – Wide but slim! -
Do you have one of those fantastic old cathode ray tube VDUs cluttering up your home office/study? Or fancy a second monitor to monitor all your trades? Well, it´s time to send it to the Leafy Glades VDU Retirement Home where it can sit in the corner glowing gently and mutter about how nobody appreciates […]
Latest Apple Ipod Nano 16Gb – New Large Screen - £104.50
Some people say previous versions of the Nano got a bit too small, making them easy to lose and fiddly to use. The latest 7th generation redresses the balance somewhat, although being the thinnest ever at a mere 5.4 mm, the chunkier 76.5mm by 39.6mm size incorporating a 63.5mm (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display – much […]
Logitech UE Mobile Boombox – Music by the power of Bluetooth - £59.99
The Logitech Boombox is a great solution for people who enjoy their music and want to be able to take it with them wherever they go. All you need is a smartphones, tablet or other device that supports Bluetooth wireless audio profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)). Simply pair your device with the Boombox and […]
D-Link DIR-505 Wi-Fi Hotspot Device – Create your own wi-fi network! - £26.12
The D-Link Mobile Cloud Companion Wi-Fi Hotspot Device is a brand new and just on the market device aimed at all business and frequent holiday travellers out there. And what an earth does the D-Link DIR-505 Mobile Cloud Companion Wi-Fi Hotspot Device do? Well, it isn´t a fluffy little cumulonimbus called Nigel that you carry […]
Epson Stylus Sx435W – Great Wireless Printer/Scanner/Copier - £99.00
Please Note : Updated from originally reviewed model Sx235W, the SX435W has all the same features as the Sx235W plus a memory card reader to print directly and an 38cm colour LCD display at a very similar price! An Epson Stylus Sx435W All-In-One Printer a day helps you print, scan and play – well, that […]
iZON Remote Room Monitor – Be in when you´re out! -
The iZON Remote Room Monitor is a natty little device that allows you to wirelessly monitor a room remotely using your iPhone, iTouch or iPad. An absolute breeze to set-up, the iZON can be placed on any horizontal surface or attached to a wall that has a nearby mains power supply and within range of […]
Garmin Nuvi 1340 Sat Nav – Never get lost again! - £79.99
The Garmin Nuvi 4.3 inch Sat Nav complete with UK and Western Europe Maps should get you there with the minimum of fuss. With street level mapping, speed camera database, lane assist to help choose the right lane for upcoming exits and text to speech reading out the names of upcoming roads you´ll be navigating […]
Medisana ThermoDock – infrared thermometer for iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad -
We´re all familiar with the traditional thermometer – that thin sliver of glass with the mercury scale that you place under your tongue, armpit or elsewhere… you get the picture. But surely things must have moved on, I mean, how archaic is that? Well you´re in luck, if you have an iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4 […]
iPhone 4 cases – Lifeproof for iPhone – Protect your valuable iPhone4! -
The launch of the iPhone 4 generation of smartphone has spawned a huge after-market of accessories worth millions every year. And with phone cases amongst the most popular you would think that the ideal case was easy to find. Not necessarily so – if you want to protect your valuable Apple gadget (who doesn´t?) the […]
NetSecure SmartSwipe – Secure Online Credit Card Shopping -
It´s easy to see the reasons why there has been an explosion in shopping online in recent years – convenience, choice, price and product reviews to name a few. A recent survey of over 1000 consumers showed that 14% of people buy online more than once a week, compared to only 4% in 2007. Furthermore, […]
Doxie Go Smart Scanner – Compact and portable, scan anywhere! -
These days most people have an All-In-One printer/scanner/copier – they´re convenient and cut down the number of different devices you need cluttering up your desk. But they´re not much use if you´re short on space or want something more compact and portable. Well fret no more, take a gander at the Doxie Go Smart Scanner. […]
Kogeto Dot iPhone Lens – Shoot 360 degree videos with iPhone 4/4S -
Not so long ago a camera was a strange chunky object that you used to load film into, take your 24 or 36 snaps and then toddle off to the photo shop or Boots the chemists to have them developed. Then you´d wait a week for them to come back – and hope they hadn´t […]