TechCast Reviews

Speck FitFolio Cover for iPad 2

techcastoni — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:19:12 +0000

Last month, my mother received an iPad 2 for her birthday. That was an easy choice, what’s difficult is choosing a case that doesn’t hide the iPad’s elegance but at the same time has to service its protective function yet be practical. Speck are no strangers to protective gear for portable electronics, from laptops to [...]

GelaSkins for iPhone 4 and MacBook Pro

techcastoni — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:12:01 +0000

It took a while, but eventually I gave in. I’ve always looked down on using sticker and skin products to customise my gadgets, instead opting to use covers and cases to both protect and differentiate them. I recently upgraded to the iPhone 4, and as any natural reviewer would do, started looking for accessories to [...]

Iomega Skin Industries 500GB

techcastoni — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:01:05 +0000

External hard drives have become somewhat uninteresting as of late. There’s not much inspiration and there’s certainly nothing unique about the current crop of portable drives. So when I was given the opportunity to check out the new Iomega drives styled by Skin Industries I was more than happy to be trigger happy with the [...]

Devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N

techcastoni — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:42:31 +0000

Since I last reviewed a Devolo product back in 2009, I have been using ethernet over power technology (often described as HomePlug) for a fast connection to my ADSL router. Tired of unreliable wireless coverage, I have been relying on Devolo’sde HomePlug products to keep me connected around the home. This review features the dLan [...]

Soundfreaq Sound Platform

techcastoni — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:24:35 +0000

My music is important to me but so is my ability to use my phone and it’s this conflict which has arisen from my switch to the iPhone which prevents me from enjoying both. Whenever I take the time to dock my iPhone to a speaker dock, I’m having to undock to respond to a [...]

Bose QuietComfort 15

techcastoni — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:49:58 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to get first-hand experience of using the Bose QuietComfort 15 – my first ever Bose review. Renowned for its reputation in the world of personal and home audio and often seen as an optional upgrade for many car brands, the Bose brand has a proud legacy of producing some of [...]

V-MODA Crossfade LP headphones

techcastoni — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:07:28 +0000

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen me tweeting about it being a Christmas of audio bliss. I was testing out several headphones, one of them being the V-MODA Crossfade LP. Back in August 2010, I recommended the V-Moda Remix in-earphones which produced a fantastic sound for a range of musical tastes. [...]

BeBook Neo

techcastoni — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:24:37 +0000

It’s fair to say that Amazon made the E-Ink display mainstream and it wasn’t until the Kindle made it to market that ebook reader sales started to pick up. Choice of course is always preferable in any market, so when Kindle became popular, we started to see a flurry of other devices in different form [...]

Griffin Reveal for iPhone 4

techcastoni — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:29:17 +0000

Following any iPhone launch is a deluge of new case accessories to protect and stylise the phone. I’ve been putting the Reveal from long-time accessory manufacturer Griffin Technology, through its paces. Griffin Reveal protects the stainless sides and glass back of the iPhone 4. The sides are made of black rubber and with precise cutouts [...]

V-MODA Remix earphones

techcastoni — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:30:37 +0000

Bliss indeed. V-MODA’s “Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone” noise-isolating tech does a fantastic job of isolating background noise allowing the Remix earphones to deliver uninterrupted audio enjoyment straight to your ear canals. Using a blend of Kevlar reinforced cable for strength and metal, the V-MODA Remix looks and feels like a quality product. The in-line [...]

Sony Ericsson Vivaz

techcastoni — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:54:42 +0000

Summary: The Vivaz from Sony Ericsson packs in one of the best digital photography and video camera capabilities of any phone I’ve seen to date. The 8 Megapixel sensor and 720p video recording delivers stunning quality. The compact design consists of high quality plastics that give it a solid feel whilst remaining lightweight and a [...]

Acer S243HL

techcastoni — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:16:21 +0000

It’s a known fact that larger display sizes and higher resolutions can help improve productivity. With the back to school season looming, the Acer S243HL might just be the display you’ve been looking for. Featuring a 24-inch wide aspect ratio screen with LED backlighting and a 1920 x 1200 resolution, the S243HL for around £230 [...]

TP-LINK TL-SC3171G wireless camera

techcastoni — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:29:08 +0000

TP-LINK produces a number of networking and connectivity products ranging from wireless routers and print servers to wireless IP cameras. I’m looking at the latter in this review, the TL-SC3171G wireless day/night surveillance camera. The camera comes with a screw-in metal stand and wall mount kit. Attached to the stand, the camera can be tilted [...]

Radiopaq Dots earphones

techcastoni — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:40:39 +0000

I wasn’t sure what to expect when these earphones arrived on my desk a couple of weeks ago. They’re priced competitively at just £15 and they’re the tiniest set of earphones I’ve ever seen. Dots uses a new generation of earphone technology that has a more compact structure allowing for a reduction in overall size [...]

Gear 4 Explorer-SP

techcastoni — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:42:37 +0000

The Gear4 Explorer-SP is a compact speaker system certified for iPod and iPhone devices with a built-in Li-Ion battery with enough juice to power your tunes for up to eight hours and recharges in two. Although Gear4 has portability in mind for this dinky speaker, the Explorer-SP pumps out audio with adequate quality and volume [...]

Speck CorePack Fly

techcastoni — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:42:28 +0000

The Speck CorePack Fly has become the de facto standard for carrying my gadgets and gizmos wherever I go. And as usual with Speck’s range of notebook bags, it has a few tricks up its sleeves to help make life a little easier when you’re on the move. Designed with storage in mind, the CorePack [...]

Asphalt 5

techcastoni — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:28:54 +0000

Get the console-racing experience on your iPhone platform with Gameloft’s Asphalt 5. The latest release has a range of licensed car, customisable options and upgrades so you can pimp out your favourite cars with an extensive collection of cosmetic and performance modifications. Go for a quick spin in a quick race mode or start building [...]

HTC HD2

techcastoni — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:11:14 +0000

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Sony Ericsson Satio

techcastoni — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:55:36 +0000

Sony Ericsson Aino

techcastoni — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:24:52 +0000