Amazon Black Friday Sale – My Top Picks for Tuesday 20th November 2018

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There are tons of special prices today, the best deals so far, on Amazon’s Black Friday Sale. Below are a selection of my top picks.

Amazon Black Friday Deals for under £15 https://amzn.to/2zfN95b

All the “Deals of the Day” https://amzn.to/2QQUVt3

Black Friday Deals on Toys https://amzn.to/2zhw8HV

Black Friday deals on Computers & Access https://amzn.to/2ThXQfY

Amazon’s Black Friday Top Trending Deals https://amzn.to/2QQ4EzN

Black Friday top deals in Electronics, Phones, Headphones. Smart Home https://amzn.to/2OKi66B

Black Friday deals in Kitchen & Appliances https://amzn.to/2BeQeE5

Black Friday deals in Beauty https://amzn.to/2RXbpjx

Extra 20% off all used products sold by Amazon Warehouse https://amzn.to/2QVdPiz

25% off Bomb Cosmetics and Baylis & Harding https://amzn.to/2KjJibF

29% off Audeze iSINE 10 In-Ear Planar Headphones, great deal https://amzn.to/2zdjqdh

30% off wireless headphones https://amzn.to/2DLIuvV

Black Friday deals on Amazon devices, tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Smart Home and more https://amzn.to/2KilJAa

Up to 40% off L.O.L. Surprise!, Barbie, Sylvanian Families and more https://amzn.to/2Kk5ZfG

£10 off Microsoft Office https://amzn.to/2PD4MX3

Big discount on Adobe Creative Cloud All apps https://amzn.to/2A7ad5W

35% off Samsung 970 EVO SSDs https://amzn.to/2zkiaFn

Up to 40% off Hive Smart Thermostats + Free Echo Dot (Gen 2) https://amzn.to/2QSSdDr

60% off Osram Smart+ Lighting https://amzn.to/2PETKR6

Up to 30% off selected top brands sportswear https://amzn.to/2DtXCgt

Up to 50% off speakers from Ultimate Ears, Beats Bang & Olufsen and more https://amzn.to/2DLIEn1

Save 30% on TVs https://amzn.to/2OTk6JM

Up to 25% off Laptops https://amzn.to/2PE9nIk

Up to 25% off Samsung Smartphones https://amzn.to/2PGcoIp

Black Friday Deals in Pet Supplies, big discounts in dog, cat food https://amzn.to/2PCLXTJ

iFi Audio xDSD Review – Bluetooth Hi-Res DAC & Amplifier with MQA

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Welcome to my review of the iFi Audio xDSD. The iFi Audio xDSD retails for £299.

Key Features/Specifications

– Wirelessly connect any smartphone or digital audio player to wired headphones.
– APT-X and AAC Bluetooth streaming receiver.
– USB type A OTG/CCK connector.
– 3.5mm coaxial/TOSLINK combo S/PDIF input.
– Sensitive IEMs are super quiet using iFi Audio Cyberdrive circuit design (incorporates the iFi exclusive OV4627 ultra low noise FET input Op-Amp and W990VST digitally controlled stepped attenuator) which puts the analogue volume under digital control.
– Natively playback Hi-Res audio with iFi Audio signature Burr Brown digital to analog converter chip. Supports native PCM 384, quad DSD 256, and MQA.
– 3.5mm balanced output works with single ended connections and cuts crosstalk in half.
– XBass – cleans up and restore a rich, deeper bass line.
– 3D Matrix- recreates the recording’s original sound field.
– Two modes – speakers or headphones.
– Up to 10 hours battery life.
– MQA included. Stream Tidal with ease.
– True Native® playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD512, PCM768 and 2xDXD.
– Separate power input (micro USB) to charge its own internal battery, it does not draw from your smartphone
– Dynamic Range > 113dB (A)
– Output power – 2.82V/500 mW @ 16 Ohm, 3.7V/270 mW @ 50 Ohm, 3.8V/48 mW @ 300 Ohm, 3.8V/24 mW @ 600 Ohm
– Line out Level – 2.1V @ 0dBFS
– Dimensions 95(l) x 67(w) x 19(h) mm
– Weight 127g

Main Review

Conclusion

The iFi Audio xDSD is a cracking versatile piece of kit and highly recommended.

iFi Audio xDSD on Amazon UK

Amazon Black Friday Sale – My Top Picks for Monday 19th November 2018

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There are lots of special prices today, the best deals so far, on Amazon’s Black Friday Sale. Below are a selection of my top picks.

Amazon Black Friday Deals for under £15 https://amzn.to/2zfN95b

All the “Deals of the Day” https://amzn.to/2QQUVt3

Black Friday Deals on Toys https://amzn.to/2zhw8HV

Black Friday deals on Computers & Access https://amzn.to/2ThXQfY

Amazon’s Black Friday Top Trending Deals https://amzn.to/2QQ4EzN

Black Friday top deals in Electronics, Phones, Headphones. Smart Home https://amzn.to/2OKi66B

Black Friday deals in Kitchen & Appliances https://amzn.to/2BeQeE5

Black Friday deals in Beauty https://amzn.to/2RXbpjx

Up to 40% off TicWatch Smartwatch https://amzn.to/2Bg4NXX

Over 40% off Phillips Hue Lightstrips https://amzn.to/2PHo7q8

Up to 50% off Sandisk Memory Products https://amzn.to/2OSbenx

Up to 60% off Nerf blasters, including NERF Laser OPS and more https://amzn.to/2ORK28y

Up to 47% off Samsung Portable SSD T5 (This is a amazing deal) https://amzn.to/2S0ZKjH

25% off Microsoft Office https://amzn.to/2PD4MX3

Save 30% on TVs https://amzn.to/2OTk6JM

Up to 25% off Laptops https://amzn.to/2PE9nIk

Up to 25% off Samsung Smartphones https://amzn.to/2PGcoIp

45% off Gourmet Perle Cat Food (96 pieces) https://amzn.to/2PCt1EE

Black Friday Deals in Pet Supplies, big discounts in dog, cat food https://amzn.to/2PCLXTJ

70% off Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case, 3 x Cleaning Modes, 3 Intensities & Additional Toothbrush Head https://amzn.to/2A29frp

Amazon Black Friday Sale – My Top Picks for Sunday 18th November 2018

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There are lots of special prices today on Amazon’s Black Friday Sale. Below are a selection of my top picks.

Amazon Black Friday Deals for under £15 https://amzn.to/2zfN95b

All the “Deals of the Day” https://amzn.to/2QQUVt3

Black Friday Deals on Toys https://amzn.to/2zhw8HV

Black Friday deals on Computers & Access https://amzn.to/2ThXQfY

Amazon’s Black Friday Top Trending Deals https://amzn.to/2QQ4EzN

Black Friday top deals in Electronics, Phones, Headphones. Smart Home https://amzn.to/2OKi66B

Black Friday deals in Kitchen & Appliances https://amzn.to/2BeQeE5

Black Friday deals in Beauty https://amzn.to/2RXbpjx

Adobe Creative Cloud ALL APPS big discount https://amzn.to/2PZLFWz

Save on EA Sports Title games https://amzn.to/2TsqkUy

Up to 60% off Michael Kors Smartwatches https://amzn.to/2OP41Vy

25% off Armani Jackets https://amzn.to/2TooT9I

Huawei Mate 20 X Review – 7.2 inch OLED Goliath of a Smartphone

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Welcome to my review of the Huawei Mate 20 X smartphone.

My review is split into several parts. A comparison with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, usability and UI, Audio, Camera and final verdict. The audio section includes a loudspeaker shootout between the Mate 20 Pro as well.

Key Features

– 7.2 inch OLED 1080p screen
– Kirin 980 Processor 7nm
– 5,000 mAh battery with TÜV safety-certified HUAWEI SuperCharge
– GPU 2.0 Turbo Technology
– Dual symmetrical speakers at both ends of the device, plus a super high dynamic range up to 40 db
– The world’s first liquid multi-dimensional cooling system with Vapour Chamber (VC) and Graphene Film used in smartphones.
– 40 MP main RGB lens captures great details in everyday photos, while the 8 MP telephoto lens will focus on your distant shots and the whole new 20 MP Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens is perfect for the landscape photos and macro shots.
– 24 MP front camera
– AI Video Modes
– AI Cinema Mode and Directors Cut
– M Pen stylus (optional)
– Wireless Projection, Desktop mode

Main Review

Conclusion

The Huawei Mate 20 x is an incredible media machine and highly recommended if you can live with its footprint.

Huawei Mate 20 X accessories on Amazon UK

Amazon Black Friday Deals – My Top Picks on Friday 16th November 2018

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Black Friday Deals. These are my top picks for today. I have also noticed that it is worth searching for items you might normally buy, as I discovered that my brand of dog food had been heavily reduced, but was not in the actual Black Friday Sale listings. I just saved £50 of dog food today.

50% off Amazon Echo Dot https://amzn.to/2PYVtjq

38% off Amazon Fire TV Stick https://amzn.to/2DKYw9c

39% off Amazon Echo Smart Speaker https://amzn.to/2K8z4uP

29% off Drones from Parrot and PowerVision https://amzn.to/2zfQaT7

Deal of the Day – Fitbit Charge 2 £74.99 , several colours https://amzn.to/2PZSNlt

68% off Oral B Genuis Electric Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2Pw5vcw

Lightning deal price – Finish Dishwasher Tablets, All in 1 Max Lemon, 90-Count https://amzn.to/2zWiR79

49% off Philips Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Removal Device for Total Body & Face https://amzn.to/2zXiitS

40% off LEGO including Friends, Star Wars, Technic and more https://amzn.to/2OGM9fr

Up to 50% off Barbie, Enchantimals, Sylvanian Families and more https://amzn.to/2K64C4c

Up to 50% off Melissa and Doug pretend play, wooden toys and more https://amzn.to/2zbW1sO

Up to 47% off Philips Hue lighting https://amzn.to/2K85PrN

Up to 30% off TVs https://amzn.to/2QO18G3

Up to 25% off PC Monitors including Samsung, Dell, LG and more https://amzn.to/2Pwpacl

Up to 25% off laptops https://amzn.to/2DGOcyR

Up to 30% off Smartphones from Xiaomi, OnePlus, Honor, Sony and more https://amzn.to/2K8Kb6O

Up to 35% off bluetooth headphones https://amzn.to/2QHqHbL

27% off WD External drives https://amzn.to/2zZFojh

Up to 40% off Sony Cameras https://amzn.to/2QHW6Ln

Black Friday deal on Playstation Plus 12 Month membership https://amzn.to/2OMR91W

Black Friday deals on Playstation VR consoles bundles https://amzn.to/2DHm2UK

Up to 35% off Buffalo Trace, Grey Goose and more spirits https://amzn.to/2PX7xBT

46% off Kärcher Window Vac WV5 Premium incl. Accessories, Window cleaner for Windows, Tiles, Shower & Cabinets and Exchangeable Battery https://amzn.to/2Q0LMB7

These deals will be updated throughout the day and each day of the Amazon Black Friday sale. Link to all the Black Friday deals https://amzn.to/2OOydA2 .

Pixel 3 Camera Review with 40 amazing photos!

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Welcome to my Pixel 3 Camera Review.

For this review I have focused on the photo quality as this is the Pixel 3 forte.

The Pixel 3 or 3 XL feature a camera that in auto mode delivers a good photo pretty much every time. Video quality is good but Google decided not to include 4K 60fps. Also the video audio quality is sub par compared to its major competitors like the iPhone Xs, Samsung Note 9 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

The Pixel 3 manages to use its single rear lens to great effect but ultimately the super res zoom cannot compensate for proper optical zoom. It also is competing in a world where phones are having 3 or more lenses on the rear which translates into extreme flexibility.

Despite this, for portrait/people shots it really performs exceptional well. Take a look at the video review. There is a front camera shot at night. The level of detail was astonishing. The front cameras include a normal and wide lens to allow you to get more people or more of the background in the shot.

The Pixel 3 Camera also takes shots with fantastic detail and dynamic range. The new night sight mode turns darkness into daylight.

Pixel 3 Camera Review

Conclusion

If you predominantly take photos, you cannot go wrong with the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL.

Pixel 3 / 3 XL cases on Amazon UK

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Review vs iPhone Xs/Xr, Samsung Note 9 and Pixel 3 XL

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The Huawei Mate 20 Pro review. This is my review after using the phone for one month.

Key Features

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features the new Kirin 980 7nm chipset, with its dual NPU. This is so important as it ups what’s possible in the photography field, but does this translate into video as well? More in my video review below. The video options extend to some flashy Video AI options eg Video AI colour which keeps the person(s) in colour and everything else in black and white.

In terms of connectivity, the phone has Cat 21, that’s 1.4 Gigabits per second. The latest Bluetooth 5 is now included with the respective codecs. the Mate 20 Pro has a huge 4,200 maH battery. Not only that it has “Reverse Wireless Charging” – a first for a phone to share power wirelessly.

Unlike Apple, Huawei include a supercharger in the box. This is the new 40Watts supercharger that can recharge the huge battery to 70% in just 30 mins. Qi Wireless is now included at 15 watts which is double the industry standard. Both charging methods have been safety certified by independent company.

The Mate 20 Pro is all about its camera and I am sure that is what you are all most interested in. Co-engineered with Leica and taken up to the next level. On board is a 40mp RGB f/1.8 lens, 8mp telephoto with OIS, 20mp f/2.2 ultra wide sensor, dual tone flash. As the main sensor is so good now, there is no need for the monochrome sensor. Front camera is 24mp fixed focus.

The Mate 20 Pro features new photo AI modes. Super macro gets as close as 2.5cm from subject. On the P20 Pro, it could identify 500 scenes and scenarios, but now with dual NPU that has risen to 1,500. The AI knows how to keeps the right stuff in focus too. There is so much to cover on the cameras, so I have created to separate videos so far on the camera. See below.

Part 1 – Camera Review includes the Camera App UI with explanations, tips and tricks and sample footage from all modes

Part 2 – Based on new firmware, another look at the video improvements and new features

Security has been improved with a new 3D Facial dot matrix unlock. It can be used to secure information on the device as well. An under the screen finger print sensor is also included. Huawei’s backup now extends to NAS systems for extra versatility.

Moving over to productivity, you can now print seamlessly to a wifi printers. PC Desktop mode is now wireless enabled using a miracast enabled screen/TV. This also means you can use desktop mode indepently of the phone.

The design of the phone and camera setup is distinctive and easily identifiable. It has glass with a textured pattern to aid grip, resists fingerprints. Beautiful and practical. It is also IP68.

The sound and audio functionality of the Mate 20 Pro has been improved with some neat tricks. Below is an in depth look at the speakers, bluetooth, USB C earphones and more, plus some headphone recommendations.

Main Review

Let’s move to the main review now, where I will cover off all my key findings and recommendations after using the phone for a month.

Conclusion

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a fabulous phone from Huawei feature packed to the gills with technology and innovation.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro on Amazon UK

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Audio Review – Bluetooth, Loudspeaker, USB C Earphones, DACs & Dongles

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Welcome to my Huawei Mate 20 Pro Audio review. This review looks at the audio quality covering bluetooth, loudspeaker, the included USB C earphones and USB C to 3.5mm dongle, using other USB C dongles and DACs and which headphones are best.

Key Audio Features

– 32-bit/384kHz audio
– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
– Bluetooth 5.0, BLE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and HWA Audio
– USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
– DivX/XviD/MP4/H.265/WMV player
– MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/FLAC player

So how does all the above specs translate into audio quality. Lets take a close up look now.

If you wish to get a Huawei Mate 20 Pro and all accessories, check out the options on Amazon UK

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Camera Review – all modes photos & videos

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Welcome to my Huawei Mate 20 Pro Camera Review. In this review I have tested all the photo and video modes, explained the camera app interface and UI, sort of a mini tutorial, plus you get to see what the max resolutions are per mode.

So what lenses does the Mate 20 Pro have? 4 in total. 3 rear lenses, a 40mp main sensor, a 20mp ultra wide and a 8mp telephoto lens. The front camera is 24mp. The camera system is co-engineered with Leica.

Below are some photos from the camera.

A very windy day, but I still managed a close up of a bee feeding.

With the sun behind the church entrance, the ultra wide lens created a lovely effect.

My camera review includes shots of the moon, high action, pitch black, low light, all video modes, Video AI, stabilisation tests, zoom tests and much much more, plus my honest verdict on the whole phone from just a camera point of view, and then compared to the iPhone Xs Max and Note 9.

Of course, the Mate 20 Pro has many other unique or great features, like fast wireless charge, reverse wireless charging and did you know the bottom speaker is integrated into the USB C port!

The Main Event

Get the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and all accessories on Amazon UK.