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What I love about the Corsair experience
Tue, 15th May 2018
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corsair
After testing Corsair’s Dark Core SE mouse and MM1000 mouse pad, their comfort, customisable features, and wireless charging capabilities truly impressed.
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Hands-on review: The ultimate Corsair experience
Tue, 15th May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Corsair's latest product suite, including the K63 keyboard and Void Pro headset, offers an exceptional blend of comfort, customisation, and gaming performance.
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Hands-on review: Acer Switch 5
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Acer's Switch 5 hybrid laptop, though pricey at USD $1600-$1800, offers solid performance for everyday tasks with its 1440p touchscreen and detachable keyboard.
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Hands-on review: Tile Sport GPS tracker
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Tile Sport: Pocket-sized tracker at $3/mo ensures valuables are never lost, with robust community find feature.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 dazzles with its Infinity Display and smooth performance, but its premium features come at a steep price of USD $1,600.
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Hands-on review: The Nest product range
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Nest’s camera range dazzles with near-flawless 1080p video and seamless push notifications, but the hefty USD $800 price tag might deter the budget-conscious.
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Hands-on review: Swann Wireless Pan and Tilt Security Camera
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Swann's Wireless Pan and Tilt Security Camera offers easy setup, Full HD quality, and robust night vision at a competitive price of USD $100.
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Hands-on review: The Oppo A77 is an affordable alternative to iOS
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
The Oppo A77 offers an iPhone-like experience with Android flexibility for just NZD $500, making it an excellent budget-friendly alternative to iOS.
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Hands-on review: Google Wi-Fi could be the ultimate Wi-Fi solution
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Anyone can set it up, even with limited technical knowledge, as the app guides you through the process step-by-step...
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Hands-on review: Logitech BRIO 4k HDR webcam, fancy but expensive
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This webcam has infrared facial recognition, allowing you to unlock your computer just by looking at the camera...
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Hands-on review: Kanex MultiSync travel keyboard
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Kanex MultiSync Bluetooth travel keyboard is a comfortable, slim, and portable travel keyboard that can sync with up to four simultaneous devices.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon: This featherlight Ultrabook blends portability with robust performance, ideal for on-the-go professionals.
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Hands-on review: Omna 180 camera
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD offers smooth video streaming and two-way audio, but falls short in overall performance, leaving some questioning its £300 price tag.
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Hands-on review: Corsair 270R PC Case
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
In our hands-on review, the Corsair 270R emerges as a minimalist's dream for easy assembly and robust cooling options, all under £50.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Crystal 460X
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Review: Corsair’s Crystal 460X dazzles with tempered glass and versatile RGB lighting, merging style with function for custom PC builds.
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Hands-on review: Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation - features abound
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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gaming
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dr
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blockchain
This backup software has military grade protection, tons of customisation, a smooth UI, and many other tools and features that I'm in love with.
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Hands-on review: Viewsonic XG2703-GS - the whole package
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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digital signage
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gaming
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reviews
This is a decent gaming monitor with a very high refresh rate that would work great with a high-end PC for the ultimate gaming package.
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Hands-on review: HP Elite X3 - one device to replace them all
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The HP Elite X3 is a truly outstanding productivity tool and a must-have for modern workers that are constantly on the go.
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Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - small and packed with features
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Vodafone's Smart Mini 7 dazzles with features and solid performance for its size—ideal for savvy spenders seeking simplicity.
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Hands-on review: ASUS ROG Spatha gaming mouse - a competitive edge
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This product is a powerful, high-end mouse with plenty of options for customisation of the buttons, LEDs and power settings for wireless mode.