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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.

Logitech UE Megaboom Wireless Speaker – the Ultimate for Discerning Ears?

AudioWritten by Martin Regtien on 02 January 2016.

Wireless speakers are all the rage: just visit your local Harvey Norman or similar store and there is plenty of choice.

Today we are testing the biggest sibling in this range from Ultimate Ears, the Megaboom.
It is arguably one of the better Bluetooth speakers around and it is not unreasonably priced either.
(Officially well over the $300 mark but online as low as AUD255).

Let’s have a look and listen.

Two Bays are Better than One - Synology's DS715 Reviewed

StorageWritten by Paul Moons on 28 December 2015.

Synology's DS715 is a feature packed, quad core Network Attached Storage device, aiming to delivery data across networks both reliably and speedily. Read on as we put the DS715 through its paces and discover some of its more complex capabilities.

Samsung Gear S Smartwatch Revisited – Did Time Stand Still?

Mobile DevicesWritten by Martin Regtien on 15 December 2015.

Sometimes it is just nice to revisit a golden oldie... But in this case we are talking about a smartwatch that hit the shelves less than a year ago: the Samsung Gear S.

When it came out I was stunned at the supremely curved display and the fact that you can use it with its own Sim card.

There are dozens of reasonably capable smartwatches to choose from but this particular model still holds its price it seems so let’s have a quick look at some of the main features of this watch and where in some aspects where it falls down a bit...

Up Close with the Carson MM-840 eFlex Microscope

Digital CamerasWritten by Paul Moons on 06 December 2015.

Microscopes have traditionally been used for scientific discovery and education but with the advent of inexpensive digital USB microscopes, the minutia of every day objects is now visible by everybody.

Read on for our experiences observing the world beneath our noses with Carson's MM-840 eFlex Digital Microscope.

Mobilezap USB Type-C Cable

AccessoriesWritten by Kevin Cheng on 24 November 2015.

As part of my "Welcome to Nexus 6p" kit from Mobilezap, a USB Type-C 3.1 Male to USB 3.0 Male Cable!

Waking Up Wirelessly with the Olixar Qi-Tone -- Reviewed

AudioWritten by Paul Moons on 16 November 2015.

They may be the bane of our existence but alarm clocks are an important part of our modern lives. With built in Bluetooth and elegant wood styling, the Olixar Qi-Tone aims to make the whole morning experience a little more bearable.

Read on for our review of the Olixar Qi-Tone Bluetooth alarm clock.

ASUSTOR Latest NAS for Home and Office Use: the 4 Bay AS6204T with Remote Control

StorageWritten by Martin Regtien on 06 October 2015.

While all the NAS reviews that we have done over the years have mainly been about the big boys of network attached storage systems, it is pleasing to see that ASUSTOR as a relative newcomer is pulling out all stops to play in the big league.

Today we are checking out the Intel Braswell equipped 4 Bay AS6204T which, given the excellent specs, would perform well in any SOHO situation. That means great for small office use and perfect for a home office.

REPELLO – Mozzies Be Gone! Checking out a New Electronic Mosquito Repellent

MiscellaneousWritten by Martin Regtien on 03 October 2015.

It’s the season to be outdoors again and sitting around barbecues long after the evening sun has set....
And it’s the time that the Aussie mozzies come out to play as well!
Kill the party and flee indoors? Or find a way to get rid of the uninvited guests?

Today we’re having a quick look at the latest entry of electronic mosquito repellents, the aptly named REPELLO from Pestrol.
Do these devices really work and how do you know?