Microsoft’s most direct shot at the MacBook yet The one Surface product that fans have been clamoring over for years, a straight up Surface Laptop, is finally here. But, in taking design cues from both the Surface Pro and Surface Book lines, Microsoft has set lofty expectations for its first dedicated laptop device. … Read more
Come on, TNR. You know Leicas are like catnip to me! That’s why we include them [cue evil laugh]. We’ve been fans of the D-Lux compact camera since its launch in 2014. It delivers the same high-quality pics as an SLR, and this new special edition is stunning. This one does look extra cool -I’m … Read more
I’m ready to buy my first drone! Is this It? If you like your tech hassle-free, your sport extreme, and your videos epic, then your bank account is in for some damage. Extreme sport, you say? I go mountain-biking. Then this is the drone for you. Snowboarding, skateboarding, dirt-bike riding… Whatever gets your adrenaline pumping, … Read more
This tablet looks big. Is it? You’d better believe it. With an 18.4-inch display, the Galaxy View is a bit of a beast. It’s almost double the size of the iPad Air 2, making it one of the biggest slates currently on the market. Right… why? We’re consuming more and more video content on mobile … Read more
MIDDLING PERFORMANCE LOW RESOLUTION AND POOR SOUND QUALITY MEAN THIS BUDGET TABLET IS WAY OFF THE PACE Apart from a choice of colours, it’s hard to imagine a more generic budget tablet than the Acer Iconia One 8. It’s a chunky, solid little slate at 9.5mm thick and 360g, with a textured plastic back. Connections … Read more
Adam Elements provide proof that the USB Type-C floodgates are opening I’m a complete sucker for classy looking technology, and the ROMA by Adam Elements certainly fits that bill. Its precision metal finish and leather strap elevate it well above the plethora of plastic devices we’re pushed by other brands. My only initial concern … Read more
Good books needn’t be dry This new version of the waterproof ereader is even more waterproof: its IPX8 rating means you can not only drop it in the bath but fall asleep while doing so, since it’ll survive for at least an hour. It’s no longer rated dustproof, so sawmill operators should hang on to … Read more
The smartphone revolution was huge for gamers. No longer are we chained to a TV or PC monitor to get our gaming fix. And today’s mobile devices are powerful enough to handle PC and console games from just a few years ago. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a major gaming franchise that … Read more
True ambidexterity Over the last year or so, German peripheral developer Roccat seems to have turned a corner, going from a very flashy design philosophy to one that is based around subtlety and clever features. The new Kiro mouse is a fine example of this new philosophy. It’s a clever, great looking mouse that emphasises … Read more
Nowadays, HTPC cases come in a variety of shapes and sizes. On one hand, you have the tiny, handheld cases that are “big” enough for a computer on a card. On the other, you can go with a case so large that it lets you stuff a full-fledged high-end system inside. Fractal Design’s Node 202 … Read more
Looking for a decent living room projector? BenQ‘s 2013 W1080ST projector was considered an unrivalled success for short-throw, full HD projectors. Now the company has released the W1080ST+, an updated version that addresses the flaws of its predecessor. But has the company done enough to keep the good name of the W1080ST up? There’s plenty … Read more
All the glitz, none of the glam cooler master peripherals have been around for some time, providing gamers with affordable, dependable entry-level gaming hardware since the dawn of the millennium. The Quickfire lineup has sat snugly in CM Storm’s arsenal for many years, introducing its first set of mechanical keyboards to the gaming community. Indeed, … Read more