Gadgets @ 5FWD

Samsung UE65H8000 Curved LED HD TV

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:23:10 +0100

Samsung’s here with one of its latest monstrous television sets, the curved 65-inch LCD UE65H8000 TV, which promises top notch image quality and plenty of bang for your wallet-crunching buck. At £2,799, it’s an expensive set – but with 4K on the rise, is it worth splashing the cash on Samsung’s huge set or waiting it out for the ultra high definition standard? We took one for a spin to find out.

Read the full Samsung UE65H8000 Curved LED HD TV review on 5FWD

Motorola Moto 360

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:34:01 +0100

Hello Moto. After years trapped in mobile mediocrity, Motorola is back with a bang, two extremely promising Android smartphones and the sexiest smartwatch yet, the Motorola Moto 360. Like LG and Samsung’s intelligent tickers before it, this timepiece runs Google’s Android Wear software, just on a slick circular display with analog vibes. But does it really deliver on its promise and nudge you with the alerts you really need? And how long for before it needs to recharge? We strapped one on to find out.

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Read the full Motorola Moto 360 review on 5FWD

Samsung NX Mini Camera

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:30:00 +0100

Compact cameras with large sensors that aim to rival DSLRs when it comes to image quality are nothing new, but now Samsung’s getting in on the market with its tiniest mirrorless camera to date, the truly miniscule and stylish NX Mini. Can it square up to other mirrorless camera rivals, or has Samsung tried too hard with its smallest camera yet? We put one through its paces to find out.

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Read the full Samsung NX Mini Camera review on 5FWD

Nook GlowLight

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:50:32 +0100

When you think of ebook readers, you’re likely to think straight away to Amazon’s dominating Kindle range, but there’s more choice than just the online retailer’s wares. Barnes & Noble has been crafting tip-top readers for some time now, and its latest, the Nook GlowLight, has touched down in the UK following its American launch late last year. Is it too late for Nook’s latest reader to make a splash, or could the Nook GlowLight be the best Kindle alternative yet? We loaded up our favourite books to find out.

Read the full Nook GlowLight review on 5FWD

Samsung Wireless Mobile Streaming Device

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:30:00 +0100

Every tech company under the sun seems to be hyping up the power of remote storage these days, but recent issues with celebrities finding their personal photos leaking from supposedly secure cloud services may well see some sceptics returning to the good old days of physical media. And if you’re one of those individuals, then you might want to try the Samsung Wireless Mobile Streaming Device. It’s basically a 1.5TB portable hard drive with Wi-Fi tacked on, and allows you to stream movies, listen to music and view photos all from the comfort of your Android-powered smart device. It even charges your phone and doubles as a standard hard disc – so what’s the catch? Let’s find out.

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Read the full Samsung Wireless Mobile Streaming Device review on 5FWD

Mad Catz C.T.R.L.R Mobile Gamepad

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:15:00 +0100

Gaming on your phone has never been easier, all thanks to a wide range of controllers now available to pair up with your Android or iPhone blower of choice, with many even slotting around your handset to let you set your high scores on the move. Long time accessory maker Mad Catz is also getting in on the action with its C.T.R.L.R Mobile Gamepad, which gives you Xbox 360-style controls and a dock to pop your phone onto for lengthy gaming sessions. That’s not all though, as it can also pair up with your PC or Mac and even the company’s own M.O.J.O micro console. Is it the best gamepad yet? We put one to the test to find out.

Read the full Mad Catz C.T.R.L.R Mobile Gamepad review on 5FWD

Kogan Agora 4G

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:30:00 +0100

Motorola may have the budget blower throne locked down with its range of well-priced Moto G and Moto E handsets, but that hasn’t stopped other phone makers from stepping up to the plate. Meet the Kogan Agora 4G, the latest budget handset to enter into the ring. It’s an odd one though: it’s built by BenQ, but sold and branded by Australian retailer Kogan – all for £149. Can the phone from down under stack up to the king of the budget blowers, or is it just another phone that’s waiting to be relegated to the bargain bin? Read on for our full verdict!

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Read the full Kogan Agora 4G review on 5FWD

AKG Y50 headphones

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:36:55 +0100

When you think of fashion headphones, you’re likely to think straight away to Dr Dre’s mammoth Beats empire – but a pair of those cans come at a hefty price. The Austrian audio boffins at AKG have been hard at work on their latest headphones, and the Y50 is the result. They look just as slick as the best Beats you can buy, and they’re priced up at almost half the cost: just £80. Does that low-price tag come with lower quality though? We strapped on a pair to find out.

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Read the full AKG Y50 headphones review on 5FWD

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:38:32 +0100

Are you ready to ditch your point and shoot for just a cameraphone? Samsung’s betting on you carrying around only one gizmo that does it all with its lens-heavy Galaxy K Zoom, the successor to last year’s Galaxy S4 Zoom. Can it stack up to well-established phone snappers like Nokia’s top-notch Lumia 1020, or will you still need to carry around your dedicated camera? We took one for a spin to find out.

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Read the full Samsung Galaxy K Zoom review on 5FWD

Microsoft Surface Pro 3

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:30:00 +0100

Microsoft claims the Surface Pro 3 is “the tablet that can replace your laptop”. With a 12-inch screen, it’s certainly big enough to back up that boast. But what are its other selling points? And it can it succeed where past Microsoft slates have failed? Let’s take a look.

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Read the full Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review on 5FWD

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:30:00 +0100

Meet the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, the South Korean tech maker’s latest flagship slate, and it’s aimed squarely at toppling Apple’s iPad mini with its similar size, sleek looks and wealth of specs. It’s also joined by a larger 10.5-inch sibling that totes similar hardware under the hood, but can the smaller sized slate rule supreme and beat out its close rivals such as the Nexus 7 and iPad mini with Retina display? We put one to the test to find out.

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Read the full Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review on 5FWD

Nvidia Shield Tablet

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:35:46 +0100

Last year’s Nvidia Shield handheld games system was a true innovation, offering fantastic internal tech and amazing physical gaming controls, but it was always going to be a niche product with limited commercial potential. Nvidia isn’t abandoning the concept just yet, but the Shield’s successor is a very different beast to what we saw in 2013 – the handheld form factor has been dropped in favour of a more traditional tablet style. Does this valiant attempt to create a tablet for gamers deliver the goods, or has it lost its uniqueness by adopting the slate-like appearance? Get those thumbs ready, because we’re about to find out.

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Read the full Nvidia Shield Tablet review on 5FWD

Sony Xperia M2

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:30:00 +0100

Sony’s flagship Xperia Z2 is one of the most feature packed phones on the market, but it does come at quite a price. If you’re after the same slick styling and good looks, the Xperia M2 could be the next best thing, which sports a similar Sony design only at a cheaper price. At around £150 it’s still a pretty penny, though, especially with Motorola’s Moto G still reigning the budget throne with its low £99 price and bang for buck specs. Can Sony’s mid-range blower compete with the likes of the Moto G or even it’s flagship brother, or has Sony cut too many corners? We put one to the test to find out.

How does the Xperia Tablet Z2 stack up?

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Read the full Sony Xperia M2 review on 5FWD

Pringles Party Speaker

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 14:45:00 +0100

When you think of speakers, you wouldn’t think of Pringles, right? The snack company is popping out a speaker that attaches to your Pringles tube (once you’ve munched through the goodies, of course), and it aims to be the centre of your party thanks to its daisy-chaining and LED light show skills. Is it any good though? We chomped through a can to find out.

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Read the full Pringles Party Speaker review on 5FWD

Energy Sistem BT5+ Bluetooth headphones

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:47:37 +0100

Meet the Energy Sistem BT5+ headphones, a low-cost pair of headphones that are capable of ditching the wires thanks to Bluetooth tech, and they also pack in NFC skills too. Costing just under £40, do they offer great bang for buck, or is it worth splashing out a bit more? We strapped on a pair to find out.

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Read the full Energy Sistem BT5+ Bluetooth headphones review on 5FWD

8Bitdo NES30 Gamepad

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:30:00 +0100

Bluetooth joypads aren’t a new invention in the smartphone scene, but we can assure you that you’ve never seen a controller quite as blatantly clone-like as the NES30 – even the 8-Bitty controller wasn’t this brazen. As the name oh-so-subtly suggests, this is a replication of the iconic Nintendo Entertainment System pad from the ‘80s, but one which comes without Nintendo’s blessing. Moral issues aside, this has the potential to be one of the most brilliant gaming interfaces on mobile – so how does it shape up? Read on to find out.

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Read the full 8Bitdo NES30 Gamepad review on 5FWD

Alcatel OneTouch Pop C1

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:30:00 +0100

Meet the Alcatel OneTouch Pop C1, the smaller sibling to the One Touch Pop S3. Once again, there’s a bright and colourful design, but this time the C1 comes in a tiny 3.5-inch shell. Is it worth the bargain-basement £50 (and lower) price tag though, or does it make more sense splashing out a little more on the likes of Motorola’s top-notch Moto G? We put one to the test to find out.

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Read the full Alcatel OneTouch Pop C1 review on 5FWD

BoomCo Rapid Madness Blaster

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0100

While Hasbro dominates the toy blaster world with its wide choice of Nerf products, Mattel’s making good ground with its BoomCo range. We were pleasantly surprised with the Twisted Spinner and Clipfire blasters, all thanks to their solid build construction, Smart Stick darts and non-garish colours, and now Mattel has its sights firmly set on Nerf by unleashing its flagship blaster. Meet the Rapid Madness, a £49.99 air-powered blaster that’s capable of firing darts over 50 feet – but is it actually any good? We locked and loaded one to find out!

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Read the full BoomCo Rapid Madness Blaster review on 5FWD

Oral-B Pro 6500 SmartSeries Bluetooth Electric Toothbrush

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:06:16 +0100

Bluetooth is invading everything from scales to lightbulbs, and now even your bathroom. That’s right, the folks at Oral-B have put together an electric toothbrush armed with Bluetooth in the form of the Pro 6500 SmartSeries, and it even syncs up with your phone. It’s all to improve your dental hygiene and instil some good habits along with tracking where you’re going wrong, but is it really worth the £249.99 price tag? We squeezed out the toothpaste and gave our jaws a good brushing to find out.

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Read the full Oral-B Pro 6500 SmartSeries Bluetooth Electric Toothbrush review on 5FWD

BenQ W1080ST projector

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:30:00 +0100

Meet the BenQ Q1080ST, a full HD DLP projector that lets you bring the cinema experience to your living room, even if space is at a premium. Its short throw range and variety of connections promise to let you hook up almost anything you own, but does it deliver on offering you a complete package for your home cinema, all for £850? We plonked one on our coffee table to find out.

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Read the full BenQ W1080ST projector review on 5FWD

Alcatel One Touch Pop S3

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:32:41 +0100

The Alcatel One Touch Pop S3 might be tough to pronounce without stumbling, but at least it’s not tough on your wallet: this Android smartphone with a 5MP camera rings up just £80 at the till, yet still manages to provide 4G connectivity for super speed downloads. Is this mobile busting its way out of the bargain bin like the <a href=”http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadgets/phones/motorola-moto-g ”>Motorola Moto G, or does it belong at the bottom of it? We fired it up to find out.

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Read the full Alcatel One Touch Pop S3 review on 5FWD

KAKKOii Wow Bling speaker

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:30:00 +0100

Good things come in small packages, right? That’s what the KAKKOii Wow Bling speaker is promising, as it’s a small Bluetooth speaker that not only aims to catch your eye with its brightly-hued, rubber shell, but it aims to pack in booming sound to boot too. Can it live up to its ‘Wow’ name and dazzle us with its sound quality, or is it just another Bluetooth speaker for the pile? We put one to the test to find out.

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Read the full KAKKOii Wow Bling speaker review on 5FWD

Asus X200MA-KX366B laptop

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:30:00 +0100

If you’re looking for a low-cost laptop to get you going on the basics, Asus is aiming to have you covered with its latest Windows 8-powered portable PC, the X200MA, which is priced up at just £199. With plenty of Chrome OS laptops vying for your attention at a similar price point, can Asus’ Windows machine beat out its rivals by offering you a full-fat operating system? We fired one up to find out.

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Read the full Asus X200MA-KX366B laptop review on 5FWD

Vodafone Smart 4

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:29:55 +0100

Vodafone’s no stranger to the budget blower arena, with last year’s Smart III providing fairly decent bang for buck, but a lot has changed in the span of a year. Motorola’s Moto G is the reigning champion when it comes to low-priced mobiles, and the recent 4G addition has only boosted its longevity. Vodafone’s taking aim at the budget top spot with its brand new Smart 4 handset that’s priced at just £75, but is it enough to claim the low-cost crown? We put one to the test to find out.

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Read the full Vodafone Smart 4 review on 5FWD

Tonino Lamborghini Antares

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:16:53 +0100

If you thought your brand new iPhone 5s in gold was the cream of the crop when it comes to luxury phones, you haven’t met the Tonino Lamborghini Antares. The exclusive £2,500 Android smartphone is one of the most expensive phones we’ve laid our hands on, but does it live up to its lofty cost? We first took a look at the supercar-inspired smartphone back in May, and now we’ve got one of our own to play with. Can it match up to its souped up inspiration, or will it stall right out of the gate? We fired one up to find out.

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Read the full Tonino Lamborghini Antares review on 5FWD

Gigabyte P34Gv2 gaming laptop

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:26:00 +0100

When you think of gaming laptops, your mind usually goes towards hulking behemoths that more resemble spaceships than just a machine to sink some time into the latest Call of Duty, and occasionally blast through spreadsheets. They also usually weigh as much as their desktop equivalents, and are barely portable – which is why Gigabyte’s latest P34Gv2 laptop is a refreshing change of pace. It’s an understated machine that doesn’t boast about its gaming prowess, and it’s a relatively slim machine too. Can it beat out its gaming laptop peers though, or is it just doomed to report to word processing duty? We fired one up to find out.

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Read the full Gigabyte P34Gv2 gaming laptop review on 5FWD

Nokia Lumia 930

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 17:22:21 +0100

Meet the Nokia Lumia 930, the latest 4G flagship from the now-Microsoft company, and the first flagship phone from the duo since the merger. Last year’s Lumia 1020 stole the show with its imaging prowess and ridiculous 41-Megapixel PureView shooter, but Nokia’s going with something slightly – though only slightly – more manageable this year. Can it hang with the big boys on iOS and Android? We took one for a spin to find out.

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Read the full Nokia Lumia 930 review on 5FWD

USB iShaver

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:12:54 +0100

It seems like you can get practically anything powered by USB these days, and now the humble electric shaver has been given the same treatment, letting you juice your daily razer up via a spare port on your laptop or computer. Meet the iShaver, and just like its name suggests, it’s even styled after Apple’s iconic iPhone range – but is it any good? We let our five o’clock shadow become a five o’clock the next day shadow to find out.

Read the full USB iShaver review on 5FWD

Nokia Lumia 635

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:02:08 +0100

Nokia’s currently on a Windows Phone 8.1 roll, unleashing the budget-friendly Lumia 630 back in May, but now the Microsoft-owned company is back again with a updated version of the same handset, the Lumia 635. While on the outset, the £139 handset doesn’t look that much different, but it’s actually armed with 4G powers and still a modest budget price tag – is that enough to elevate it above the rest of the low-priced pack though? We snapped one up to find out.

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Read the full Nokia Lumia 635 review on 5FWD

Heimplanet ‘The Cave’ tent

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:42:15 +0100

How do you solve a problem like tent poles? In a bid to make its £435 ‘The Cave’ the fastest tent on the campsite, Heimplanet’s pioneering solution replaces those tricky tentacles for a skeletal frame made of interlocking inflatable tubes. Is it the future of tents, or just another festival folly? We braved the Great British Summer to find out.

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Read the full Heimplanet ‘The Cave’ tent review on 5FWD

Singtrix karaoke machine

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:43:14 +0100

Love it or hate it, karaoke is an absolute riot – even if you can’t sing to save your life. You might skip out on an evening with friends in a booth singing classic songs if you’re totally tone-deaf though, but there’s a brand new karaoke machine-in-a-box out that can aims to fix that and make you sound like a rockstar, and it’s called Singtrix. Made by the guys behind Guitar Hero, Singtrix has plenty of gaming and audio pedigree behind it – but can it really make you sound like a topnotch songbird? We whipped one out and rocked the mic to find out.

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Read the full Singtrix karaoke machine review on 5FWD

LG G Watch

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:26:12 +0100

Google’s vision of the smartwatch is finally with us, but can Android Wear succeed where so many of its rivals have failed? We’ve had some hands-on time (pun absolutely intended) with one of the first Android Wear devices, the LG G Watch in order to find out. Synchronise watches, because we’re about to find out if the wait has been worth it.

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Read the full LG G Watch review on 5FWD

Creative Sound Blaster Roar SR20

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:57:31 +0100

Creative surprised us last month with the Sound Blaster AXX 200, a Bluetooth speaker that packs in almost everything under the sun into one portable package, but it had a few drawbacks, due to its touch controls and unnecessary extras. Creative’s back again with the slightly tamer Roar SR20 Bluetooth speaker, which again, packs in plenty of functions, but looks even sleeker and promises to deliver top notch sound in a slim, book-sized package for £169.99. Can it beat out the rest of the Bluetooth speaker pack, or has Creative crammed in far too many features again? We put one to the test to find out.

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Read the full Creative Sound Blaster Roar SR20 review on 5FWD

Netatmo June

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:06:45 +0100

If you’re one to stay out in the sun for too long and constantly get sunburnt, the Netatmo June could be the answer to your suncream-soaked woes. It’s a smart and stylish wearable in the form of a bracelet that syncs up with your iPhone, and advises you on sun exposure levels. Sure, you know the sun’s out there, but do you know the right time to get in some shade to stop getting burned? The June will nudge you if you’ve been baking in the sun for too long, and it will tell you about your daily UV exposure too, but does it actually work as advertised? We put one to the test to find out.

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Read the full Netatmo June review on 5FWD

Ted Baker Rockall headphones

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:19:56 +0100

When you think of headphones, Ted Baker isn’t exactly the brand that springs to mind, right? Your mind will probably go straight to more fashionable brands like Beats by Dre or Skullcandy, or even seasoned veterans like Sennheiser, but now the British clothing company is diving into electronics with a range of stylish, high-quality headphones that promise to dish out equally good sound too. We’ve got the £180 Rockall over-ear headphones on the test bench today, and while they’ll match your full-leather satchel, do they actually sound any good? Let’s find out.

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Read the full Ted Baker Rockall headphones review on 5FWD

LG G3

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:09:13 +0100

Last year’s LG G2 surprised us with its five-star score, quirky rear-mounted buttons, top-notch display and speedy guts, leaving us to wonder how it could even be improved. LG reckons it has come up with the answer in the form of the company’s latest flagship model, the G3, which is aiming to steal the spotlight away from other top phones with its ridiculous Quad HD screen and laser-focusing camera. Does it succeed in blowing away the competition with its bleeding edge specs? Or has LG jumped the gun on cramming in the latest and greatest tech into its newest phone? We put one to the test to find out.

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Read the full LG G3 review on 5FWD

Samsung Galaxy S5 S-View Premium Case

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:30:00 +0100

The first thing you’re going to want to do when your shiny new flagship Samsung Galaxy S5 arrives is clad it in a protective case of some kind, and if you want the best results then it’s always advisable to take the official route. At around £40 the Samsung S-View Premium case is undeniably expensive, but has been designed to compliment your handset as well as offer other unique features like its sneak peek screen ability. Is it worth the lofty price tag or are you better off going with a cheaper option? We strapped one to our Galaxy S5 to find out.

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Read the full Samsung Galaxy S5 S-View Premium Case review on 5FWD

Knomo Troon bag and Knomad Mini organiser

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

When you’re spending hundreds on your gadgets, it makes sense to keep them protected on the move. If you can charge them at the same time, even better. The Knomad Mini does both, with a portable power pack for juicing up your iPad mini. Knomo’s 13-inch Troon bag, meanwhile, is a laptop messenger with a simple belt closure and built-in sleeve. These tech totes look good, but do they have it where it counts? Let’s find out.

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Read the full Knomo Troon bag and Knomad Mini organiser review on 5FWD

Samsung Gear Fit

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

Samsung’s gone wearable crazy of late. Not only has it followed up its original Galaxy Gear smartwatch with two smart timepieces, it’s also introduced a fitness-orientated model, the Samsung Gear Fit. It’s armed with a 1.84-inch display and a heart rate monitor, but it packs smartwatch skills too. But does it fall between two stools? We hit the track to find out.

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Read the full Samsung Gear Fit review on 5FWD

Tonino Lamborghini Quantum HL-01 in-ear headphones

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

Tonino Lamborghini, the lifestyle arm of the legendary motor company, has already pulled away from the pack with a supercar-styled phone. Now it’s dipping its toe into the audio market with a range of car-inspired headphones. We got our hands on the high-end Quantum HL-01 in-ear pair, which sell for £125. Do they match what we’d expect from the luxury car maker? Or are they all style and no substance? Let’s find out.

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Read the full Tonino Lamborghini Quantum HL-01 in-ear headphones review on 5FWD

Archos Smart Home

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

The Archos Smart Home is the French company’s <a href=”http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadget-show/gadget-news/can-archos-beat-google-to-the-smart-home ”>affordable take on home automation. It consists of cameras, motion sensors, even weather monitors, plus a seven-inch tablet to control it with. It can link up with your smartphone too, so you can keep tabs on your home while out and about. And all for just £199.99. But is it any good? We rigged one up and put it to the test.

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Read the full Archos Smart Home review on 5FWD

TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

Meet the TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch, a jam-packed wearable that tracks your running. It follows from last year’s TomTom Runner. With GPS, a heart rate sensor, plenty of training programmes and real-time running information, it has plenty of features. But is it worth its £249.99 asking price? We hit the running track to find out.

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Read the full TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch review on 5FWD

Asus MeMO Pad 7 (ME176)

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

Meet the Asus MeMO Pad 7. Like last year’s MeMO Pad HD 7, it’s a seven-inch slate that packs one of Intel’s latest chips, and it costs just £119. Can it hold its own against the likes of the Nexus 7 (which Asus also makes)? We put it to the test to find out.

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Read the full Asus MeMO Pad 7 (ME176) review on 5FWD

Casio G-Shock GB6900B smartwatch

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

It seems that every year we’re told that smartwatches are the next big thing, but each time the concept seemingly fails to find mainstream success. That hasn’t dissuaded companies like Samsung and Sony from trying repeatedly to win over the public, and even digital stalwart Casio has gotten in on the act with its G-Shock GB-6900. That watch now has a successor in the shape of the GB-6900B, but unless you’re something of an expert you might be hard-pressed to tell the difference from the device’s appearance alone. Is this any more than a simple cosmetic upgrade, or should you be investing in Casio’s new Bluetooth-based challenger? Let’s find out.

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Read the full Casio G-Shock GB6900B smartwatch review on 5FWD

BioArmor Antimicrobial iPhone 5s case

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

When it comes to cases to protect your phone, you’re spoiled for choice. Do you got for flashy colours? Waterproofing? One with a keyboard? But what about one that protects you from your phone? BioArmor has come up with a case that does exactly that – the Antimicrobial iPhone 5s case packs in Silver-Ion technology to kill bacteria and keep away nasty germs. So how does it fare? And is it any good as a normal case? We suited up our iPhone 5s to find out.

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Read the full BioArmor Antimicrobial iPhone 5s case review on 5FWD

Creative Sound Blaster AXX 200 Bluetooth speaker

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

With so many Bluetooth speakers around, you need something special to stand out. The Creative Sound Blaster AXX 200 not only plays music from your phone, but can also be used as a voice recorder, a dedicated audio player and even a voice changer. But are these extra features enough? We fired one up to find out.

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Read the full Creative Sound Blaster AXX 200 Bluetooth speaker review on 5FWD

HTC One mini 2

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:15:00 +0100

Last year’s HTC One spawned a compact version, known as the HTC One mini. This had the same good looks and construction as its bigger brother, but lesser specs. Now HTC has released a shrunken version of the HTC One (M8) – one of the best Android phones of the year – known as the HTC One mini 2. Again, this boasts the same aluminium chassis and many of the same features as its larger sibling. But are there too many compromises? We grabbed HTC’s latest tiny titan to find out.

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Read the full HTC One mini 2 review on 5FWD

Sony Xperia E1

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:24:52 +0100

If Motorola’s bargain Moto G has proved anything, it’s that cheap and cheerful is in this year, and now Sony is getting in on the affordable market with its brand new Xperia E1. With its low £99 price tag, Walkman music focus and plastic construction, it certainly sounds like a firm rival to Motorola’s latest Moto E on paper, but can the Sony Xperia E1 beat out the current king of the budget blower? We grabbed one and put it to the test to find out.

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Read the full Sony Xperia E1 review on 5FWD

Hyperkin RetroN 5

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 09:57:35 +0100

The RetroN 5 is Hyperkin’s all-in-one retro gaming powerhouse, and offers the ability to play NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance games – all in beautiful 720p HD. Is this the best way to experience vintage gaming on modern televisions, or are you better off investing your cash in the original hardware? Grab that battered SNES controller and dust off your copy of Super Mario World, because we’re about to find out.

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Is this the ultimate retro handheld?

Read the full Hyperkin RetroN 5 review on 5FWD

Brydge+ with Speakers iPad keyboard

fwd@five.tv (The Gadget Show) — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:42:46 +0100

If you’ve got an iPad, you’ve likely ditched your laptop in favour of Apple’s portable slate for surfing on the sofa, but when it comes to getting productive, the iPad’s touchscreen keyboard often gets in the way, meaning you’ve had to trudge back to your laptop and its tactile keys for getting work done. Worry no more, as Brydge is here with an iPad keyboard of its own that not only matches up to Apple’s all-aluminium design, but it also promises to turn your iPad into a laptop. Can it stack up to a fully fledged keyboard, and can it really turn your iPad into a fully productive machine? We docked our iPad in one to find out.

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Read the full Brydge+ with Speakers iPad keyboard review on 5FWD