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Welcome to my review of the Belkin PowerHouse Apple Watch & iPhone Charger stand.
Key Features
– Dual fast charging: Dock offers 3.4 A total power output (1 A for Apple watch, 2.4 A for iPhone); simultaneously charge iPhone via lightning connector and Apple watch via integrated magnetic charger at the high speed possible
– Safe, neat, elegant: Elevates Apple watch safely while charging and provides easy access and visibility to both devices; built-in power supply with 1.2 m/4 feet cable and UK/EU plugs supplied for your convenience.
– Universally case compatible: Wheel at back of stand raises/lowers lightning connector to fit any protective case; forwards/backwards movable connector makes it easy to plug in your device
– MFI certified: Electronical accessory has received Apple’s made for Apple watch and made for iPhone certifications which ensure compatibility and performance
– Compatibility: Compatible with all Apple iPhones with lightning connector such as iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus or SE and all Apple watches such as Apple watch Series 2, Nike+, Edition or Series 1
Review
Conclusion
The Belkin PowerHouse Apple Watch & iPhone Charger Stand was far better than I anticipated and now sits proudly on my bedside table. Highly recommended. Available from Amazon.
Something different. The first in hopefully several new video diaries of my thoughts on the new tech being announced.
Additionally, you get to see Sophie, our new rescue dog and Fury on Dartmoor in the first section. In part 2, Tiggy and George my other 2 labradors make an appearance.
Welcome to my review of the superb Joby GripTight ONE Magnetic Tripod.
Key Features
– Compact Design. Patented, compact, foldable design
– Universal Fit. Fits most smartphones with or without a case
– Quick Release. Stainless steel spring loaded design for quick grip and release of smartphone
– Flexible Base. Flexible gorilla pod legs with rotating ball head and magnetic feet provide endless platforms and creative angles
Main Review
Conclusion
The Joby GripTight One Magnetic Tripod is simply amazing. I have used it in so many different scenarios and with a number of portable devices from my iPhone 7 Plus, Samsung Gear 360 (2017) and Sony RX100 camera. Highly recommended.
– Power in and audio out: The RockStar delivers power in to your iPhone/iPad and audio out; it only supports lightning audio; it does not support audio split, dual charge, data sync or any other lightning adapter other than Apple lighting to 3.5 mm adapter
– Dual functionality: Listen to lightning audio and charge at the same time (supports up to 48 kHz, 24-bit audio output + pass-through charging up to 12 W for iPhone and iPad)
– Remote control and microphone: Supports remote control and microphone from lightning audio headphones
– Works with: Made for iPhone 7, iPhone 7 plus and any lightning device that runs iOS 10 or later, MFI certified lightning audio headphones, Apples lighting to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter, MFI certified USB to lightning cables
– Smart battery case compatibility: Works with Apple smart battery case for iPhone 7; in order to work properly, connect charging cable and lightning headphones to RockStar prior to inserting RockStar into the Apple smart battery case
Review
Conclusion
The Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge Rockstar iPhone adapter solves the problem of being able to charge your iPhone and listening to music. It works perfectly. Recommended. Available from Amazon.
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Welcome to my review of the Nokia 3310 (2017). This is the brand new Nokia 3310. My thanks to Vodafone for the loan unit.
Key Features –
– 2MP rear camera with led flash.
– Up to 22.1 hours talk time and a huge 31 days standby time.
– Snake is preloaded.
– Opera Store – Games/Apps.
– FM Radio.
– Micro SD card support up to 32gb.
– Mirco sim.
For more information and the latest offers on the Nokia 3310, check out Amazon and Vodafone UK.
Video Review
Update –
thekeithbbb added some superb feedback in the comments on his usage of the Nokia 3310 –
“The phone has the Opera browser which even though basic is quite good. RSS feeds are easy to set up which makes news gathering quite quick even on 2G. Facebook and Twitter have basic apps or you can access them via the browser. I find the weather app updates within 20 seconds or shorter. Battery last me about a week with several calls per day and several browsing sessions per day. As a phone for work it is brilliant. Easy secure in my pocket. The main down point to me is the keyboard. The characters are hard to see in certain lighting conditions. The backlit keys in daylight are very hard to see.
If the phone last more than several years surely not too bad. We are expected to upgrade are perfectly working smartphones costing much much more every 2 years and no one seems to mind.”
The Moshi USB C Multimedia Adapter is a brand new adapter designed for the needs of a photographer.
Consequently, I have been putting the Moshi adapter through its paces and this is what I have found.
So why has this adapter been invaluable for me –
– It has a SD card reader/writer. SDHC/SDXC cards with speeds up to 104 Mbps. So after shooting a load of photos and video on my DSLR or Sony RX100, I can take the SD card out and transfer the photos from my camera to my MacBook. In addition after editing my photos in Adobe Lightroom I can use the adapter to quickly transfer the photos back onto the memory card.
– HDMI – say no more. I can now instantly connect my MacBook to my large screen or TV. Great for viewing my photos and videos. It’s also HDCP complaint. 4K too. The audio is multi channel digital output.
– Two USB 3.1 ports with up to 5 Gbps data transfer speed. This is ideal for transferring lots of video between my devices.
With all new MacBooks only featuring USB C ports, this adapter is a must have an has been so useful for me for my photographic workflow.
Video Review
Moshi have a range of USC C adapters. More info available on Amazon.
I am currently using my iPhone 7 Plus with iOS 11 Public Beta.
iOS 11 has many new features but my favourite is Live Photos which becomes super clever. For starters you can create fun loop, bounce or long exposure effects in an instant with your snapped masterpiece.
But my personal favourite is change the key cover photo in the Live Photo. Sometimes the video part of the Live Photo holds a better shot.
Anyway below are some shots from today, where I changed the key cover photo.
And the new black Labrador above is our new addition to the family called Sophie. She was a rescue dog and is 2 years old.
Welcome to my Unboxing and First Impressions of the Aukey USB C Multiport Hub. So what are the key features –
– Connect your new and old peripherals to your USB C computer for data transfer, display expansion, and charging. (MacBook Pro, Samsung S8 etc).
– Charges your USB C laptop or smartphone and also supports data transfer at up to 480Mbps via USB C Power Delivery port.
– Three USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports support data transfer rates up to 5Gbps. microSD & SD card slots work with SDSC, SDHC, and SDXC cards.
– HDMI port outputs video resolutions up to 4K@30Hz
– Package Contents: AUKEY CB-C59 Multiport USB C Hub, User Manual, 24-Month Warranty Card
The CB-C59 is a powerful, compact USB C hub that’s easy to take on-the-go. It turns a single USB C port into HDMI, USB C Power Delivery, three USB 3.0 Gen 1 SuperSpeed ports, and microSD & SD card slots. No driver needed to realize the full potential of this hub.
USB C Power Delivery Plus Data. The USB C port does more than just enable charging of your USB C host device or connected device. It’s been upgraded to also transfer data between them.
Compatible with 2016 MacBook Pro, 2015 Google Chromebook Pixel, Lenovo Yoga 900, Dell XPS 15, HP Spectre x360, Microsoft Lumia 950, LG G5, and many more.
Video Review
Conclusion
The Aukey USB C Multiport Hub Adapter is a great little product for those in need of connections!
Check out more info on compatibility and pricing via Amazon UK.
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