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Efo USB 14 LED Light - Mini Review

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Written by Marcel Regtien | 29 June 2010
Posted in Reviews - Miscellaneous

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Efo USB LED Light
This is the one I find rather useful as I’m often typing away on my notebook in dimly lit places (no, not bars or nightclubs – just wait till you see what we have next for you if you frequent those places!)

It works very well and has enough light that spreads fairly evenly over the keyboard.
You just want to make sure that you don’t look into the lights or into the reflection of the screen. They are pretty bright!
The gooseneck is rather thin but does the job without being too floppy. You can easily bend it to read documents or you might find it perfect for night-time plane flights. Sure it takes a bit of juice away from your laptop battery but these things are very economical.
Simple and effective. Only $8.50.

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Efo Multi-function Digital Dual Readout Alcohol Breath Tester - Mini Review

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Written by Martin Regtien | 29 June 2010
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Efo Alcohol Tester
We got a couple of these things in to test. Not that we fall in the category of heavy drinkers but this little gizmo might help to stay on the safe side. Not that you can claim any legality from its readings – that doesn’t stand up in court or with the boys in blue...

Their alcohol testers are calibrated.
This one will give an indication only but it’s fun to use in a pub.Price: $12. 50

As the Efo site says: Breath test is the most effective and scientific way to check up the blood-alcohol. The Personal Alcohol Tester estimates the concentration of alcohol in the body by measuring the amount of alcohol exhaled from the lungs. It is a good indicator for you to consider whether you should drive or not after drinking.

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Efo Solar Rechargeable Torch - Mini Review

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Written by Martin Regtien | 29 June 2010
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Efo Solar Rechargeable Torch
Here’s one of these oxymorons: a solar powered torch – but thanks to a rechargeable battery it doesn’t only work during the day... !
Well, the idea is great, the execution less so.
Yes, it’s an environmentally friendly torch as the sun recharges the internal battery.
Trouble is there’s only 1 small battery in there even though there’s room for more.
So the output is not as bright as can be nor the endurance as long as some of the other torches we’ve reviewed.

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Efo USB Dongle for Internet Radio, TV and Game Player 3 in 1 - Mini Review

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Written by Martin Regtien | 29 June 2010
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Efo TV
This little USB stick packs quite an entertainment punch!

Here you have easy access to literally thousands of radio and TV stations as well as games.
It takes ages to just browse through the phenomenal menu that has been dished up on your screen to taste and sample them...
Fortunately, many categories come with their Top 100 selections to make it a bit easier. Mind you, this one has a heavy Asian bias which is not bad, just different.
As the site says: Chanson de Paris, New York Jazz, Britpop Rock, Milano Cancion de Amor, Tokyo Pop, Bollywood of India, Venetian Classical Music and more ... Music of the whole world will follow you anytime, anywhere you go.

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Efo Eco Button - Mini Review

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Written by Martin Regtien | 29 June 2010
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Efo Eco Button
Well, this last gadget is a good one to close off our look at the Efo offerings as this is THE button to shut off your machinery when you leave your desk. That’s right, from listening to the world with the USB Dongle for Internet Radio, we can now SAVE the world with the Eco button! At least, that’s what the company would like you to believe when they say: Save Energy, Save Money, Save World !!!

Sure, switching off your computer when you’re not going to be at your desk for more than a few minutes makes sense but how does the Eco Button differ from using the Standby button on your equipment?

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Efo -- the new Brando? - 5 Mini Reviews

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Written by Martin Regtien | 27 June 2010
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Efo LogoWe’ve featured quite a few Brando products over the years – you know, the type of cheap gadgets from Asia that you buy online. Some of them are a bit of novelty items and others are quite useful.

Here’s another player in that crowded field: Efo from efo.buy-lowest.com .

 

They’ve send us a bunch of low cost items that are worth a mention.

Efo USB 14 LED Light Efo Alcohol Breath Tester Efo Solar Rechargeable Torch Efo USB Dongle Efo Eco Button
USB 14 LED Light Alcohol Breath Tester Solar Rechargeable Torch USB Dongle for Radio, TV and Games Eco Button

 

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RC Electric Plane E-GO Cessna 182 – Reviewed

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Written by Joe Baker | 26 June 2010
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E-GO Cessna 182
This is the fourth of seven remote controlled electric planes that we intend to review in separate detailed reviews on this site.  The others being the Apprentice 15e (completed), Hobby zone Champ (completed), Mini Super Cub (completed), Super Cub LP, Trojan T28, and the new Cessna Classic 500 (“big papa”) which we expect to be delivered during July.  Meanwhile, the Cessna 182 is certainly a lovely looking plane, with great attention to detail and possessing a high build quality.
 

 

 (See 21 Best RC electric planes compared - this site)

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New Network Media Tank Time - Syabas Popcorn Hour A-200 Review

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Written by Paul Moons | 20 June 2010
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Popcorn Hour A-200
There's no sense pretending otherwise - Here at DigitalReviews we love the Popcorn Hour range of Network Media Streamers. From the A-100 we reviewed back in 2008 to the class leading C-200 reviewed a little over 6 months ago, Syabas's Network Media Tanks have all packed quite a punch.

Read on as we take a look at the A-110's successor: The Popcorn Hour A-200.

 

 

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