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Australian Review: Meade LX 90 ACF Telescope - Stellar Access to the Heavens Made Easier with GPS, Wi-Fi and Remote Control
Last year we reviewed the Meade ETX 90 Observer telescope which is an excellent unit for people getting serious about wanting to study the observable universe. We liked the build quality and portability ...
Do Try This At Home (or at the Office): Unleash the Power of Your Galaxy S8 or S9 With DeX! A hands-on with the Samsung DeX Station Part 1
... out our laptops?
This review consists of 2 Parts: we’ll check out the DeX Station that came out with the Galaxy S8, followed by the even handier DeX Pad that was announced with the Galaxy S9.
Let’s ...
Capturing the Unseen: Reviewing the Pluto Trigger for Photography
(This article is written by Richard Gaspari -- Ed)
Pluto Trigger is a high-speed smart camera trigger that is controlled through a free iPhone or Android app via Bluetooth. It is a very practical ...
QNAP TVS-673e Business NAS with Multimedia Focus
About a year ago we reviewed the QNAP TVS-473 which is very closely related to this model. So in this article we’ll focus mostly on what’s different from the model we wrote about before.
The TVS-673e ...
Hands-on with the Victa 82V Lithium-Ion Chainsaw – Time to Ditch my Petrol Saw?
Readers of this review site will have seen our previous article on the Victa 82V Rapid Trimmer.
We were/are pretty enthusiastic about that quiet yet very capable unit and even more gushy ...
Review: Hands-on with the Akaso EK7000 Action Camera
... this Akaso EK7000 4K WIFI Sports Action Camera in-depth review, made by CreativePhotoConnect. Now, let’s analyze the specs, features, design, and controls of this amazing camera.
(This article is written ...
Personal Cloud — Synology DS918+ Helps Us Explore the Synology Cloud
... and as we have come to expect from Synology, it’s general performance and build quality is excellent. In this review we will concentrate on Synology’s new personal cloud applications, specifically Synology ...
Your Data in the Cloud or on your own NAS? We Look at the QNAP TS-873U-RP for Businesses
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In today’s review we look at a low cost, high performance, rack mounted unit from one of the best NAS companies in the world. Here’s our take on the QNAP TS-873U-RP.
(This article was written by Paul ...
My God It’s Full of Stars - Sega Toys Homestar Original Review
Back in 2008 we reviewed the Homestar PURE and found it to be a great little home planetarium.
This time, we look at its updated big brother, the bigger and brighter, Homestar Original.
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Seeing is Believing - Bushnell Spotting Scope and Fotopro Tripods Review
Whether it was due to Hans Lippershey or Galileo Galilei, humans have been using lenses in cylindrical pipes to enlarge their world for centuries.
Now it’s our turn.
Read on for our take on Bushnell’s ...
Focus on Focal - Sphear S, Spark and Spark Wireless Earphone Review Roundup
Following up on our review last year of the very impressive Focal Sphear in-ear headphones, we now take a look at Focal’s 2017/18 lineup: The Sphear S, Spark and Spark Wireless earphones.
Read on for ...
Miele Blizzard CX1 Comfort – Australian Review of the Revolutionary Miele BAGLESS Vacuum
... we reviewed here. At the lowest setting (for curtains) both are extremely quiet.
Testing Standards
In the realisation that someone who uses a vacuum cleaner is not interested in duplicating ...
Waiting for the Successor of the 5.1 Logitech Z906? - Surrounding Yourself with Theatre-quality Audio
Logitech is synonymous with great computer speakers. We last reviewed their Z337, a 2.1 bluetooth setup.
Today we have a quick look & listen at the Z906, their ...
Jabra MOVE Headphones - Wireless or Wired: Music and Talk All Day Long
We have always been fans of the Jabra brand here at DigitalReviews.
Years ago we reviewed the HALO, a wireless headphone set when these things were a novelty. It was one of the best wireless phones which ...
The Travelon Show: Anti-Theft Luggage for Your Gear
Okay, this is a technology review site so why are we having a look at luggage and bags??
It comes as no surprise that our team sometimes has to travel with a fair bit of gear and in this day and age ...
Tuning in: Jaybird RUN Wireless Earbuds – Only for Athletes?
... headsets like the Jabra Move (see my next review).
Athletes will find these types of in-ear buds just perfect for most of their endeavours. If you’re a swimmer you need to find another solution but rain ...
Affordable Android - ZTE Blade V7 Plus Reviewed
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Read on for our hand-on review.
Before we begin, let me lay my cards plainly on the table: Since the iPhone 3GS was released in Australia in 2008, I have not owned a mobile phone without an Apple ...
Das Storage Boost -- Terra Master D2-310 DAS Reviewed
While Networked RAID devices are a dime a dozen, Direct Attached Storage (DAS) RAID units are a rarer breed. And Terra Master’s D2-310 has a leg up on the competition: This box attaches via USB-C.
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Archeer A320S 25W Bluetooth Speaker
... out doing something on location.
The Archeer A320 caught my eye and they were kind enough to ship a sample to the DigitalReviews desk for testing.
First Impressions The Archeer A320S is a 2.1 channel ...
Why the Logitech MX Master 2S Mouse is a Multitasking Master
About 10 years ago we reviewed the Logitech MX Revolution. Because it was the very best then I have been using it for the past decade but when Logitech offered us to review their latest and greatest I ...
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth Speakers: the Ultimate Party Animals for your Ears!
One of the best wireless speakers around is the “Boom” series from Ultimate Ears, brought to us by Logitech.
We’ve reviewed the Megaboom earlier on this channel and this time around received a couple ...
Victa 82V Cordless Grass Trimmer – Getting Ready for the Growing Season! Part I
Over the next few months we hope to be doing a number of reviews on the powerful Victa 82V range of cordless garden tools.
We are kicking it off today with an impressive unit, the V82VGT lithium ion ...
Sounding Off on the Edifier R2000DB Multimedia Speakers
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Listening....
We recently reviewed the Logitech Z337 which had a massive subwoofer and two much smaller speakers. The sound quality was not bad at all for the price and despite the rather cheap ...
Hands on with the new QNAP TS-531X-2G 5 Bay NAS
... review...
First Impression
Looking at the specs on the box I was quite impressed that an entry level model had such potential. Amazon’s Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-341 quad-core 1.4 GHz processor ...
Jabra TOUR – Bluetooth in-car Speakerphone Tested
... through Bluetooth but I much prefer to use the Jabra TOUR which will do both.
Here is a quick review.
The TOUR is an elegant and small speakerphone that you clip onto your visor. It’s about half ...
Hands on with the New Model Kenwood Cooking Chef – the Ultimate Kitchen Machine?
... out of the Cooking Chef that it’s programmed with.
So let’s do a quick feature summary first.
Featuring...
Our review model is the KCC9040S, the “Mark II” of the Cooking Chef.
This model differs ...
Bluetooth Buds— V-Moda Forza Metallo Wireless Earphones Reviewed
... is quite good, with tight seams and good quality materials used throughout.
USAGE AND LISTENING EXPERIENCE
Over the course of our review, we used the Forza Metallo Wireless earphones with a number ...
Drobo 5N2 Review: the Easiest 5 Bay NAS. But wait...there’s more!
We’ve followed the Drobo developments ever since they were launched about a decade ago but never actually laid hands on one, despite having reviewed dozens of NAS units in that time.
The Drobo seemed, ...
Eight Bays Are Better Than One -- DS1817+ NAS Reviewed
... part.. and more.
Read on for our DS1817+ review.
The DS1817+ is Synology’s latest Network Attached Storage (NAS) device and a descendant of the DS1812+ we reviewed five years ago. ...
Official Samsung Galaxy S8 Convertible Wireless Charger: Bigger, Better but Not Faster
... accurate placement of your phone is not so critical and you can happily do it in landscape mode as well with a case on.
Different from the last wireless charger we reviewed is that the stand ...
Well Rounded Audiophile Sound -- Focal’s Sphear Earphones Reviewed
... first foray into the in ear segment and if our first impression is anything to go by, we’re in for a treat.
Read on for our full review.
UNBOXING
The Shpear earphones come packed in a small box ...
Presenting Logitech’s Spotlight Presentation Remote — Full Review
... on for our full review.
Founded in 1981, Logitech products are distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide both through retail channels and partnerships with PC manufacturers. ...
Official Samsung Galaxy S8 Clear View Stand Cover Case – Expensive but the Best?
A long title for what is just a case: Official Samsung Galaxy S8 Clear View Stand Cover Case.
Let’s unpack that for you in this short review.
As usual: this is the time of year when we look at some ...
QNAP TVS-473 NAS Focuses on sheer grunt for Multimedia Users - Australian Review
(Editor: this article is written by Paul Maranzano, our newest team member here at DigitalReviews.net)
QNAP brings an additional family member to fill a gap of a performance NAS with a lower ...
Making Connections — Synology RT2600ac Router Reviewed
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The RT2600 is Synology’s second generation router and it is looking to make some serious connections.
Read on for our review.
Back in February 2016 Kevin Cheng took a look at ...
Seeing Double in 4K - Dune HD Duo 4K Reviewed
... the line in a new and bold direction.
Read on for our full review.
The Duo 4K is the latest in a long line of Dune HD media players. Other than the Solo 4K, we have also ...
PolarPro Meets Mavic Pro: Partners in Perfection
... you’ll want to get organised. A hard case is probably the best protection if the case itself is sturdy enough.
We have reviewed some heavy duty cases for the Phantom series but even though this PolarPro ...
De’Longhi Primadonna Elite Touch Fully Automatic Coffee Machine – 2017 Review
Here at DigitalReviews we love a good cup of coffee and for many years we have been spoiled when a couple of family members had their own café.
So could a fully automatic coffee machine ever come close ...
Teleautomaton 2017 Edition — Harmony Elite Universal Remote Control Review
... l left us wishing there was a better way.
Throughout the process, the only device we couldn’t add natively was the very new and still under review Dune Duo 4K. Being resourceful, we entered in the alrea ...
Synology Diskstation DS916+ for Business
Progress is inevitable, each year hardware gets a little spec bump with some oomph and a bit of ahh.
DigitalReviews.net have had been lucky enough to have the Synology Diskstation DS916+ on the test ...
One Cabinet to Store Them All — Showfront CTGL 1200 Display Cabinet Review
With Christmas over and all the new toys unwrapped, it seems the perfect time to take a look at an elegant way to display them all. Enter the CTGL 1200 display cabinet and our full review.
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Logitech Z337 Bluetooth 2.1 Speaker System - Bold Sound for Small Budgets
On my desk are 3 Logitech products we reviewed and that have been there for ages and are in daily use still: the X-530 speakers (12 years old!), the G-15 Gaming Keyboard and the Logitech MX Revolution ...
The JABRA SHOW: Hands-on with the Sport Pulse, Halo Smart and Freeway
... we reviewed it many years ago... It’s a bit tattered now but I would buy that one in a heartbeat if it were available.
I would like to see if Jabra has a comparable headset at the moment. Perhaps Revo ...
Dune Goes 4K -- Dune Solo 4K Reviewed
... the past, having reviewed the beautifully designed Smart Series and most recently the 3D packing Dune Base 3D and TV303D so understandably, we were keen to get our hands on the new Dune Solo 4K.
UNBOXING ...
The Power Couple: QNAP TBS-453A 4-Bay NASbook with ADATA M.2 SSDs Reviewed
Here at DigitalReviews.net we have been reviewing NAS storage units for about a decade, from very simple one or two bay units to enterprise level rack monsters.
Nothing much surprises us anymore in ...
CyberPower PR2200ELCDSL UPS – Not Just for when the Lights Go Out....
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So what does an Uninterruptible Power Supply do?
In an earlier review I observed: A UPS unit will do two things for you: provide you with precious minutes to save your computer work or even help you ...
