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LG BL40 Chocolate

techcastoni — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:27:27 +0000

When I first saw the promotional videos for the BL40, LG’s latest addition to the Chocolate range, I was taken aback by the design. Depending on how you look at it, it’s either got a really tall profile or a super-wide aspect ratio. The design of the BL40 is defined by the 4-inch [...]

LaCie Sound2

techcastoni — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:23:07 +0000

Dodo Juice

techcastoni — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:34:49 +0000

For some, detailing is an art, for others it’s an essential part of car ownership. Regardless of which category you fall into, there’s no question about it that proper car maintenance is the key to protecting the bodywork. Dodo Juice offers a comprehensive range of products to cater for each stage in the detailing process. [...]

Exspect Drop ‘N’ Charge

techcastoni — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:46:30 +0000

Wireless induction charging is the new ‘it’ tech to hit the gadget industry with the promise of cable-free charging. The Exspect Drop ‘N’ Charge system for the 360 comes with a 360-controller battery and the charging pad. The charging pad is a simple design with little to draw attention to the sophisticated technology that underlies what [...]

Iomega eGo Mac Edition

techcastoni — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:34:39 +0000

I first had a look at the Iomega eGo (Mac Edition) early last year and since then, they’ve bumped up the storage space, refined the design and included more connectivity options. Sounds good so far, so lets see how it stacks up with the original. The flask-shaped design has given way to a rectangular form [...]

Headphonies

techcastoni — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:40:20 +0000

Headphonies is the latest must-have collectible to hit the shores of the UK with a range of limited-edition designs by artists Eran Weinberg, Jeremy Madi and Jeremiah Ketner. As you can see from the shots, Headphonies has been on a few adventures around the TechCast office these past few weeks. Headphonies is a 3-inch speaker that is [...]

Sony Ericsson S312

techcastoni — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:12:18 +0000

Despite its budget price point, the Sony Ericsson S312 has good intentions with its classy look and good build quality – but is it just a wannabe? On opening the box, one of the first things you’ll notice is how the top portion of the handset looks like it’s entirely screen. This is a nice [...]

Windows 7 Party Pack

techcastoni — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:42:51 +0000

The Windows 7 Party Pack arrived in the TechCast office this morning. Based on the contents published by Gizmodo for the US Party Packs, there are a few items that aren’t included in the one I got. Most notably the party streamers, table top centrepiece and the the most important part of any [...]

Freecom USB Memory

techcastoni — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:51:44 +0000

Gosh. They just keep making these drives smaller and smaller. Capacity on the other hand keeps getting larger. Freecom’s newest portable storage device fits up to 250GB of data into a 3.2 x 2.3-inch enclosure that makes it roughly the size of a credit card! I simply cannot get my head around the [...]

Modern Combat: Sandstorm

techcastoni — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:47:02 +0000

When the iPhone was launched back in 2007, none of us thought that we would be playing first-person-shooters just a couple years later. But that’s where we’re at today. Fragging terrorists on an accelerometer-based device, the iPhone or iPod Touch. A few months ago, the new gold standard was set when Gameloft launched Terminator [...]

Autoglym Car Detailing

techcastoni — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:54:22 +0000

The Alfa Romeo MiTo you saw reviewed last week was prepped for its photo shoot using an assortment of detailing products from Autoglym. Whilst the process or ‘art’ of detailing a car can be quite a minefield for those new to the process, I’ve found it quite simple when you’ve got the right mix [...]

Motorola T505

techcastoni — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:36:13 +0000

Since talking on the phone whilst driving has been banned, drivers have had to resort to using Bluetooth headsets and speakerphone systems so that they can continue to legally answer phone calls. I’ve grown accustom to using a Bluetooth headset in the car but have yet to use a dedicated speakerphone system. So it was a [...]

Logitech Digital Video Security System

techcastoni — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:22:15 +0000

After the break-in at the family home a couple of years ago, I’ve been keeping my eye on home surveillance equipment but haven’t seen anything that can offer comprehensive surveillance. But then came the offer to review a range of products from Logitech which promises to offer the complete package for home video surveillance. Logitech [...]

Alfa Romeo MiTo

techcastoni — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:17:15 +0000

They say that money can’t make you happy. But what you will get is much better toys, which make you happier. The Alfa Romeo MiTo arrived on UK-shores earlier this year and it marks the Italian automaker’s return to the hot-hatch territory. Starting at just £10,995, getting your foot in the door of your [...]

GyPSii for iPhone

techcastoni — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:40:37 +0000

What was once thought of as a clever and useful navigation tool for the car, GPS (Global Positioning System) technology has found its way into mobile devices for more than just finding our way from A to B. GyPSii is a free download and subscription-free app from the iTunes App Store that allows you to stay [...]

Sony Ericsson C510

techcastoni — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:29:05 +0000

With a classic design featuring Sony Ericsson’s latest software, the C510 is an affordable entry-level camera phone with its highlight features being its 3G capability and a 3.2-megapixel Cyber-shot camera. Available in three colours (future black, radiation silver, energetic red), the model you see here is the Future Black finish with its silver and blue trim. [...]

Gangstar: West Coast Hustle

techcastoni — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:56:14 +0000

I’ve spent the last two weeks hitting the streets of the ‘west coast’, stealing cars, akin part in gang warfare, drive-by-shootings and generally hot-footing it when the blue and red lights appear. GameLoft’s latest App Store release allowed me to do all of this without getting put in jail. The app you need [...]

LG BD370

techcastoni — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:59:13 +0000

If you enjoy watching YouTube videos, then you’re going to love the BD370 from LG. Featuring an Ethernet connection and built-in software for accessing YouTube, you can stream videos straight to your TV using your home broadband connection. The BD370 is a Blu-Ray player featuring LG’s latest GUI (graphical user interface) design across [...]

Windows 7: XP Mode

techcastoni — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:41:28 +0000

What is Windows XP Mode? Windows XP Mode is a feature that has been designed to run on certain versions of Windows 7. This feature allows you to run Windows XP in a virtualised environment, allowing you to run older or incompatible applications on Windows 7. Setup Windows XP mode is available to owners of Professional, Enterprise [...]

Sony Ericsson C903

techcastoni — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:06:35 +0000

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