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Avantree Audition - Wireless Audio

AudioWritten by Kevin Cheng on 20 March 2016.

Ear-buds and headphones, all of us must have at least one of these lying around. Think of all those absolutely awful ear-buds that were once bundled with every phone for a while. iPhone users would still get them, yes they are white, and no they are not great. There are plenty of alternatives ranging from affordable to house mortgage range - Sennheiser, Denon, Bose, Beats just to name a few, but Avantree? This one is new to me so I put my hand up when MobileFun offered to send a set my way. Thanks guys!

Disclosure time, I am not an audiophile. More accurately I am not an audio fanatic. I am surrounded by them all my life and have an appreciation for good gear and pure sound, it is just that instead of spending my money on some serious sound gear at home or in my car, I use the money to travel and indulge in my other just as expensive hobbies. My taste in music is eclectic enough to be a challenge for any headphones to deliver quality sound across the range - from classical to heavy metal depending on my mood.

Charge Pit - One Stop Charging Station

AccessoriesWritten by Kevin Cheng on 13 March 2016.

What do you do when your place is filled with gadgets, chargers and cables - like the DigitalReviews office?

You look for a charging station that can help eliminate some of the clutter.

Luckily MobileFun came to the party with the Charge Pit 6-Port Universal Charging Station.

TrackR Bravo - Crowdsourced Lost and Find

AccessoriesWritten by Kevin Cheng on 05 March 2016.

In the past few years we have seen the rise and rise of Internet of Things (IoT). From a technical perspective, IoT are objects that can collect and exchange data based on electronics, software, sensors and network connectivity. TrackR Bravo is an IoT device that leverages crowdsourced GPS (via smart phones) to help the masses track down items that are misplaced, lost or stolen. DigitalReviews undertook a self-funded journey to see how well this execution works.

Synology RT1900ac, from NAS to Networking

AccessoriesWritten by Kevin Cheng on 10 February 2016.

When an established Network Attached Storage company turn their hand to creating a SoHo router using the same basic principles and dedication, what can we expect?

With thanks to Synology, DigitalReviews get to review the Synology RT1900ac Router - a high-speed wireless router designed for homes and offices.

Smartwatch Review: Gear S2 Classic (SM-R732 Model)

AccessoriesWritten by Martin Regtien on 10 February 2016.

Having recently written about the original Gear S smartwatch, which was the ostentatious and very curvy SIM equipped computer on your wrist, we now go to the realm of the normal-sized smart timepieces with the Gear S2.

Our friends at MobileFun sent us the Classic version which is the slightly more expensive one which comes with leather straps and an indented rotating bezel.

This is the first smartwatch I actually care to wear all the time.

This is why.

QNAP TS-451+ Focuses on Multimedia Users - Australian Review

StorageWritten by Kevin Cheng on 30 January 2016.

Progress never stops at QNAP with the release of the TS-451+ pitched at home and SOHO users.

Interestingly enough QNAP has opted for the Bay Trail platform from Intel rather than the storage focus Braswell platform.

With thanks to QNAP, DigitalReviews get to see how this unit performs.

BISSELL BOLT LIFT-OFF ION 2 in 1 Cordless Vacuum: The Only One You Need?

AppliancesWritten by Martin Regtien on 26 January 2016.

There is no denying that we here at DigitalReviews.net are fans of the Bissell family of floor care products so we had great expectations when the latest sibling was announced a few weeks ago: the Bissell Bolt Liftoff Ion 2 in 1 cordless vacuum cleaner.

It has great ambitions, namely to replace the big vacuum cleaner that most households have.
Well, with over 40 minutes of run time from the massive 36 V lithium ion battery it could be up to the task.

Let’s see if it really sucks or really sucks-if you know what I mean....

Nonda ZUS - The Truly Smart Car Charger & Car Locater

AccessoriesWritten by Kevin Cheng on 13 January 2016.

The Nonda ZUS was an Indiegogo crowdfunding success, raising 2523% of the original campaign goal.

Just how truly smart is this little device compared to its claims?

Spigen Rugged Armor Tough Case

AccessoriesWritten by Kevin Cheng on 06 January 2016.

The quest for the perfect case for my Nexus 6p continues.

Thanks to MobileZap , DigitalReviews get to play with the Spigen Rugged Armor Nexus 6P Tough Case.

First Impressions
I have to admit slipping a black case onto my silver Nexus 6p feels a bit incongruous. Those thoughts slip away when I started using the product.

The Spigen Rugged Armor Tough Case looks the good and feels great, with carbon fiber panels at the top and bottom of the case giving it a touch of subtle highlight.