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Ulefone Power 3 smartphone review

Ulefone Power 3 Android smartphone features, specifications and review

Ulefone Power 3 as a phablet features 6.0 inch display afford you a vivid and different visual experience. 21.0MP ( SW 16.0MP ) + 5.0MP dual back cameras and 13.0MP ( SW 8.0MP ) + 5.0MP dual front cameras, you can enjoy vivid images. It comes with most of the features we've come to expect from a phablet, including 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM storage equipped with Android 7.1 OS and 6080mAh battery that you can play games faster. With Hi-Fi function, you could enjoy high fidelity music and video.

The super-capable and quite cheap phone UMIDIGI S2 Pro is packed with features and impresses with amazing specs

Here is the list with the top performing consumer electronics products in the outgoing year 2017

Today we are taking a look at some of the best products we've reviewed in 2017 - computers, TVs, smartphones, cars and other consumer electronics. Of course there might be better ones out there, that is why we rely on your opinion as well.

Majority Fulbourn DAB+ DAB Digital FM Radio Alarm Clock With USB Charging Black

Majority Fulbourn radio

Looking for a new and stylish alarm clock? Well, today at For consumers we will take a look at one. A feature packed, bedside DAB digital radio, the Majority Fulbourn offers a blend of quality and style that’s hard to beat. The digital radio alarm clock allows you to set dual alarms with both DAB digital and FM radio stations. Along with this, the Fulbourn has wireless Bluetooth connectivity, NFC compatibility and USB ports to pair your phone.

The Majority Fulbourn has been personally designed within Cambridge, UK to provide the best quality radio for you. With many desirable digital alarm and audio features, this radio is personally tailored to be practical yet perfect for listening to your favorite audio.

The all new BMW X2 compact SUV will hit the showrooms in 2018

X2, the all new super compact SUV from BMW was officially released and will hit the showrooms very soon. BMW X2 looks sporty and yet very elegant. It follows the design language of its bigger siblings X3 and X4 but in a more compact shape. The X2 will be offered with a variety of petrol and diesel engines which all promise to be very economical.

Vernee X smartphone features, specifications and quick video preview

Vernee X is on the market for couple of months now and there seems to be a huge interest around this smartphone. And honestly there are couple of very good reasons for that, here are some of them:

Great looking - nice design with solid build quality and good feel in the hand
Exceptional hardware specs - Helio P23 octa-core processor and 6GB of RAM
Amazing big screen with Full HD resolution
6200 mAh battery - great battery life
Dual front and dual rear cameras
Great value for money - offered for $250 at GearBest

Last minute Christmas gift ideas with LG!

Still looking for that tech gift for your loved ones for Christmas? Or maybe a new gadget at home for the holidays? Here are some ideas from the LG brand for budget TV options.

Few tips and tricks how to properly wash your car

Check out how the professionals do it and wash your car the same way:

Well, this seems to be an expensive way to do it but you can learn from those tips and tricks and save some money by washing your car yourself.

Best Christmas gift ideas for women for this year!

Still struggling with your Christmas shopping this year? Look no further - our 11 top picks will help you select a gift for any woman in your life. Mother, wife, girlfriend, sister, cousin or simply a coworker - we are here to help you make the best choice!

Getting new TV for Christmas sounds like a great idea this year

Why getting a new TV on Christmas sounds like a very good idea? Well, there are few very good reasons for that, here are couple of them:

Christmas Discounts

Discounts on Christmas are second to none. Retailers are rushing into giving bigger discounts on Christmas and clean up old and unsold merchandise left from the outgoing year. Black Friday 2017 generated many sales but there are goods left in stock and the best moment for clearing these is Christmas. That is the main reason why you can get an amazing TV deal on Christmas. In US stores like BestBuy usually give generous discounts but I would recommend you to check online as well. Big screen TVs are expensive so any additional discount would save you money.

Main pros and cons of one of the most popular cars in Europe - Opel Vectra C (2002-2009)

For its seven years of production Opel Vectra C achieved good sales in Europe and some parts of Asia, turning into one of the favorite business and family vehicles for many consumers. I personally have owned two Vectra B cars and a Vectra C and I would say these are some great cars, inexpensive to run and service and pretty reliable for its price.

Opel Vectra C is reliable and very cheap car to service - great second hand choice

Opel / Vauxhall Vectra C - top second hand choice

Today at our consumer blog we will review one of the very popular on the used cars market vehicles - the Opel Vectra C (also known as Vauxhall Vectra in UK). For today's review I have chosen the 1.8 petrol engine version in a hatchback body style (known as GTS in its sportier variation which comes with lowered suspension).

Hoover Dhl1672d3 washing machine - one of the cheapest and yet rated with A+++ energy efficiency

Hoover Dhl1672d3 is one of the popular cheap washing machines at eBay UK these days. It has nice design and very good energy efficiency. It spins with up to 1600 rpm and can hold up to 7 kg of laundry.

You can use any of the 16 available preset programs for your dirty clothes. Here are the rest of the features and specifications:

Hoover Dhl1672d3 washing machine specifications

OVERVIEW
Type Freestanding washing machine
Colour White
Manufacturer’s guarantee 1 year

PERFORMANCE
Capacity 7 kg
Energy rating A+++
Wash performance A
Annual energy consumption 175 kWh
Annual water consumption 9600 litres
Consumption per cycle - 0.9 kWh
- 43.63 litres
Spin performance A
Maximum spin speed 1600 rpm
Noise level (wash) 58 dB(A)
Noise level (spin) 79 dB(A)

WASHING PROGRAMS
Variable temperature Yes
Number of programs 16
Wash programs - Active eco 20 deg
- Baby 60 deg
- Cottons
- Daily 59min
- Dark colours
- Delicates
- Drain & spin
- Handwash
- Mixed
- One touch
- Rapid 14/30/44
- Rinse
- Shirts
- Sports
- Wool
Wash functions - Easy iron
- Pre-wash

WASHING TIMES
60° wash time 210 minutes
40° wash time 130 minutes
20° wash time 120 minutes
Quick wash time 14 minutes for 1.5 kg
FEATURES
Variable spin Yes
Spin stability Yes
Water remaining after spin 44%
Loading - Front loading
- Large porthole
- 180° opening
- Hinged on left
Other features KG mode
WIFI / SMART
Connectivity NFC
Smartphone app Hoover Wizard app
Compatible platforms Android 4.4 & later
Smart functions - Autoclean
- filter clean
- Remote wash programs
- Voice assist
- Energy monitoring
- Download new programme
- Machine check up
- User manual link
- Clever end delay
- Voice assist

CONTROLS
Display type LED screen
Program selector Dial & touchscreen
Delay timer Yes, 24 hours
Time remaining indicator Yes

GENERAL
Box contents Hoover DHL 1672D3 NFC 7 kg 1600 Spin Washing Machine
Dimensions - 850 x 600 x 520 mm (H x W x D)
- 33.46 x 23.62 x 20.47 inches (H x W x D)
Boxed dimensions 890 x 650 x 560 (H x W x D)
Weight 68 g
Boxed weight 69.70 g

Consumer review of washing machine Gorenje SensoCare W6523/SC

Price
Hoover Dhl1672d3 washing machine can be found on sale for under 200 GBP.

Remington Ilight Ultra - solution for laser hair removal at home

Looking for Christmas presents for your wife, girlfriend or just a special woman? I would recommend the new Remington Ilight Ultra for home laser hair removal. Laser hair removal machines for use at home are getting increasingly popular the past few years. As their popularity increases, the prices reduce. Laser hair removal is no longer something you can only afford at a salon for a huge price. Now there are machines for home use for a very good price. The Remington Ilight Ultra is at an affordable price and comes with a lifetime guarantee!

Remington Ilight Ultra is an FDA approved machine for laser hair removal. It's the first Remington machine cleared for facial hair removal. However, keep in mind that the machine is only suitable for women' facial hair. Remington does not recommend men to use it to remove beard.

Among IPL systems, the Remington Ilight Ultra is one of the most powerful, delivering 7 - 8 J / cm2 of light energy. The head of the machine is fairly large. This makes it suitable for use on the body as well on the face. If you're looking to remove hair from larger areas such as arms, legs, chest etc., this is the machine for you. It is cost effective and convenient to use.

Perfect gift for the special lady in your life – face and body skincare set

Pros:

One of the strongest machines on the market
FDA approved
Capable to remove hair permenantly
Suitable both for face and body
Lifetime guarantee for cartridge

Cons:

Results are a bit slow to see. It will take you 6 - 8 sessions to remove hair. This is typical for all IPL systems.
Initial investment of USD 449 (current price at Amazon)

Overall verdict

This is one of the reasonably priced IPL machines on the market. It comes with a lifetime warranty of the cartridge. The IPL system is very strong - the strongest Remigton have made so far. We would definitely recommend it - it is a single investment which will serve you a long time!

Thank you for checking this review. I will be more than happy to hear your comments about the Remington Ilight Ultra in the comment section below.

Christmas shopping ideas - Samsung UE50MU6120 50 inch 4K Ultra HD LED TV - True Ultra High Definition experience

As the Christmas holidays are very close now, we are starting a series of posts about Christmas shopping and gift ideas. You all probably know that we are keen on electronics and gadgets and that's why most of our suggestions will point at that direction.

So, we chose the Samsung UE50MU6120 because it is offered at many of the popular stores and we saw very good deals at John Lewis, Tesco, eBay and many others.

Samsung UE50MU6120 impresses with its premium 4k Ultra HD picture quality and quite pleasant design.

Samsung UE50MU6120 TV specifications

LED TV Screen
Ultra HD 4K certified display resolution
Screen size: 50 inches
Motion rate 1300PQI
Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels

Connectivity:

2 USB ports and 3 HDMI sockets.
Smart TV.
Component video socket.
Composite socket.
Optical connection.
S-Video socket.
Wi-Fi enabled.
Ethernet connection.
DLNA compatibility
Mobile high-definition link
Miracast.
Open browser
Suitable for wall mounting 400 x 400 bracket

Sound quality:

Dolby Digital Plus sound system
10 x 2 watt RMS power output

Digital features:

Features USB recording and video playback.
Micro dimming technology improves the contrast by dimming individual sections of the TV screen
Freeview HD digital tuner
Saorview digital tuner (Saorview can only be received in the Republic of Ireland)
Quad core processor
CI plus slot

Additional features

Sleep timer
Parental controls

Energy efficiency information

Energy efficiency rating: A
On mode power consumption 93 watts
Annual power consumption 129kWh
Standby power consumption 0.5 watt

More information about the Samsung UE50MU6120 can be found at the official Samsung website.

Body Sculpture magnetic bike BC 5500 - quick overview

I recently bought the magnetic bike Body Sculpture BC 5500 and want to share a quick overview with you. It's a budget magnetic bike for every home. It can fit easily anywhere and you don't need much space. It's convenient and easy to use.

LG 49SJ800V uses Nano Cell technology, but is it worth the money?

LG employs their infamous Nano Cell technology for precise color and wide viewing angle in their LG 49SJ800V TV model. The technology promises a lot, but does it deliver? Let's see!

IDEA XJ-3800-1 / Surround Air Intelli-Pro XJ-3800 7-in-1 Intelligent Air Purifier with Sensors that Monitor Air Quality, Pollutant Types and Performance

So, how I bought our IDEA XJ-3800-1? Some times ago I decided that we need an air purifier since the city we live is famous with its dirty air. Even though the decision was made I did not purchase one because most of the air purifiers I liked were really expensive - $300 and above.

Cheaper than the competition

IDEA XJ-3800-1 which is almost equivalent to the air purifier offered at Amazon - Surround Air Intelli-Pro XJ-3800 is really much cheaper than the popular equivalents offered by Philips, Rowenta and co.

Consumer video review of the beautiful Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017)

As I am proud owner of a J5 (2017) and after just couple of months spend with it I can confirm that it is one of the biggest hits on the smartphone market for 2017.

The shopping Black Friday fever this year will continue online at Amazon UK until 26th November

Black Friday 2017 is almost over and most stores ended up their promotion for this year's shopping event. Luckily there still some online stores that will offer big discounts for those who missed the biggest shopping event of the year. One of these stores is Amazon UK where you can purchase almost everything - from consumer electronics through clothing and many other consumer goods.

What to buy on Black Friday – consumer tips

Of course there are other stores that will keep their discounted prices for couple more days are many of the items remain overstocked and they need to go before new arrivals come for the Christmas shopping. Black Friday also continues at eBay where discounted items are offered with up to 70% off.

Perfect gift for the special lady in your life - face and body skincare set

If you have combination skin and are over 25, this selection of Vichy + La Roche Posay will be perfect for you. We've taken care of your face as well as body with the baby body lotion that can be used by adults too!

Facial care

I've selected these moisturizers specifically for combination skin. My skin is oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and normal to dry elsewhere. It's hard to pick up your daily lotion for that type of skin, but the options I offer you do the trick perfectly.

Sony Bravia KDL-40WD650 LED TV is my personal choice for home TV - pros and cons after six months of use

Today I will share my personal consumer opinion about a TV we bought some six months ago - the 40 inch Full HD Smart LED TV Sony Bravia KDL-40WD650. This is a non-3D panel with great viewing angles and a fair price of around 400 Euros.

On 23 November Elon Musk announced that his company has finished building the biggest lithium ion battery in the world

Recently we heard that the colossal project for making the biggest lithium ion battery in the world was put into motion in March this year to help South Australia with its energy problems.The deal happened mostly over Twitter, when on 09 March Elon Musk tweeted "100 days from contact signature or it's free". This way he essentially committed that his company will not charge the South Australian government if they don't deliver on time.

Consumer review of the Electrolux EKC52550OX electric stove after 6+ months of use

Most of you probably know that we've had a new kitchen at home and bought all of our appliances brand new. The Electrolux EKC52550OX electric stove was one of them. I've used it actively for more than 6 months and want to share my experience.

Overview

This is a freestanding stove so you don't need a special place in your kitchen furniture for it. You get a combination of an oven + four ceramic electric hobs. My household doesn't use gas so we decided on all-electric stove and the EKC52550OX was the perfect choice. It is a high energy class (A+++) also.

Hisense H55N5500 / H55N5500UK 55 inch HDR Widescreen 4K Smart LED TV with Freeview on a good price for Black Friday

Perfect Picture: featuring Ultra HD 4K - 3840 x 2160 Pixels for Ultra High Definition realism and quality
Easy to use: Hisense VIDAA U Smart TV platform with Quad Core processor giving fast access to Netflix, YouTube and Amazon streaming services
Multiple connections for all your AV Kit Built in PVR and time shift capabilities to record your favourite programs from the TV EPG.
Amazing sound with DBX Total Sonics, Enhanced effects with DBX Total Surround, and DBX Total Volume for perfect control.
Multi tuner selection with digital terrestrial, digital cable and digital satellite compatibility - DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S

Black Friday 2017 promises to be one of the busiest shopping days this year

Black Friday 2017 is very close and most stores are getting ready for the shopping fever. Consumers are also getting excited as many of them are waiting this day to spend some money on a long waited product.

Need help with your reservation with Booking.com? Make sure to prepare yourselves for some of the worst customer support interactions you can imagine

Since this is a consumer blog today I decided to share my extremely bad experience with Booking.com support team.

How did it all started?

Almost a month ago I decided to take advantage of their so called "Invite and Earn" program (also known as Refer a friend) which is a referral program which allows you to share personal unique link which your friends can use when making the reservation. So, what's the benefit - if anyone uses this link to book their stay you get $15 after their stay. And here is what's exactly said on Booking's site:

"After their stay, you get US$15 back on your credit card! (And your friend gets 10% back.)"

Everything looks fine so far, I have used the link to share with my friends and actually one of them used it shortly. What went wrong is the fact that Booking.com promises to pay the referral seven working days after the guests check out as stated on their website: "You should receive your reward within seven working days after giving us your card details". And as you can guess 20 days later the $15 are still not transferred, neither my friend received their 10% back.

Hands-on review of my Honor 7 Lite after 6+ months of use!

I've had my Honor 7 Lite made by Huawei for more than 6 months now and I'd like to share my experience with you. Long story short, this is a decent mid-range phone currently under USD 200. It has a good camera, sleek beautiful design and average performance. I am overall happy with this smartphone despite the occasional drawbacks.

Choosing a new tennis racket in 2018 might be a difficult job!?

If I should give a straight answer to this question that still would be Babolat. The Pure Drive Lite is my personal choice for tennis racket in 2017 and I will count on it 2018 for various reasons. Here are couple of them:

Maneuverability
Top spin
Remains stable with low vibration levels
Lightweight (for the Pure Drive Lite model)

Full specifications and consumer video review of the cheap Bluetooth smartwatch DZ09

DZ09 is one very cheap Bluetooth smartwatch with very good list of features and specs to suite the needs of most consumers.

DZ09 smartwatch specs

CPU: MTK6261D 533MHz
SIM Card: SIM Card: To install a local network SIM card, Can be as a phone
Frequency: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
Storage: RAM 32M, ROM 32M; External memory: Support TF card up to 32GB
Display: 1.56 inch TFT LCD, 240 x 240 pixels
Camera: 0.3 M
Music: Support
Hand-writing: Support
Picture Format: JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG
Music Format: MP3, WAV
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, Deutsch, Russian, Arabic, Persian,India
Functions: SMS, Call Reminder, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Dialer, remote notifications, remote picture, camera, photo albums, Anti-loss, Settings, pedometer, Sleep Monitor, Sedentary Reminder, QR Code, intelligent search, intelligent alarm clock, calendar, sound recording, browser, file management, phone book, audio player, Bluetooth music, Facebook, Whatsapp,Twitter
Battery: 380 mAh
Talk Time: 3 Hours
Standby Time: 180 Hours
SMS: Support
USB Port: micro USB 5pin interface
Color: White / Gold / Silver/ Black/Orange
Gravity Sensor: Yes

DZ09 Bluetooth smart watch consumer review

Alternatives

If you are in the search for cheap Bluetooth smartwatch you should definitely check the K88H which looks very stylish and also comes for under $60.

Samsung UN55KS8000 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV product review

Today, at our consumer blog we'll be reviewing the 2016 Samsung UN55KS8000 .The Samsung 4K SUHD TV and its 55 inch version UN55KS8000 completely redefines the viewing experience with the revolutionary Quantum Dot nano-crystal technology. The KS8000 features innovations that produce a remarkable High Dynamic Range picture experience, regardless of room-light interference. Access your favorite streaming content services easier and faster with our premium design Smart Remote Controller.

Nextbase 402G Professional Car Dash Dashboard Video Camera 2.7" 1080P HD DVR Cam

Dashcams are getting very popular these days for various reasons. Today we are taking a look at one of the top sellers in UK - the Nextbase 402G dashcam.

Specifications

2.7 inch 16:9 LED screen
Bright and clear screen making viewing playback and menu functions easy

1080p Full High Definition recording at 30 frames per second
Provides the clearest possible image, even allowing you to read signs and number plates

Inbuilt GPS module for location & speed tracking
Using PC software provided you can see the exact position and speed on Google Maps at any part of your journey. Your speed and location can also be shown on your video's if you choose.

WDR - Wide Dynamic Range image processing
The ultimate video processing ensuring you can record and view clearly on the brightest day and darkest night

140 degree Ultra Wide viewing angle
Captures any detail at the very edge of a drivers vision and beyond, including cars coming in from the side/changing lanes

3 Axis G Sensor

Records and displays G force data (acceleration, deceleration, turns and impacts) on a graph, showing your every move behind the wheel.

Nextbase 312GW dash cam specifications and review

6G Lens
Japanese made Six-Element Sharp Lenses, made up of 6 layers of glass provides stunning clear and non-deformed images

Motion Detection video recording
Parking Mode: motion detection automatically activates and records if your car is parked and an impact is detected (requires iN-CAR CAM to be left powered-up)

Price - sold in UK tech stores for around 80 GBP.

Lada XRAY SUV comes at a price of around 7000 Euros and promises nice list of features and optional extras

Lada XRAY crossover is the long waited SUV from Russia which will hit the showrooms around Europe very soon. The announced price of around 7000 Euros tells us that this new vehicle will compete directly with the super successful Dacia Duster. Do I think it is worth taking the risk of investing your money in Russian manufactured car... well, check out the features and specs listed below and decide it yourself. There are some positive feedback about the all new Vesta which we reviewed in February earlier this year so probably that is a good trend not only for a single model but for the whole model line of the Russian car manufacturer Lada.

New Dacia models

Car market changes have never been so dramatic but which technology will take over and lead the rest?

Probably many of you are sick of listening to stupid comments of the is the future of cars or which is the most economical technology that will dominate the market in the years to come. Still, today at our Test and Review blog will talk about cars and how we see their future, which technology you should invest in and of course how much it will cost you.

Features and specifications of the 4K WiFi action camera EKEN H9R

Today we are taking a look at one of the cheapest 4K action cameras sold in Amazon, eBay, GearBest and many many other online tech stores - the EKEN H9R 4K action camera. The H9R features compact design and a price tag of around $65.

The 88th Geneva International Motor Show was officially announced for 2018

The 2018 Geneva International Motor Show which is the 88th in the Swiss city was officially announced couple of weeks ago. This would probably be the largest European motor show for 2018 so I would advise you to get ready for it and book flight and tickets couple of months in advance.

The 2018 Geneva International Motor Show will take place from 8 til 18 March the Palexpo.

"Visitors to the show will be able to discover an exceptional variety: from the everyday cars to the rare and expensive super cars, and including the “driverless” concept cars. A visit to the Motor Show will be synonymous with pleasure and amazing experiences. A new special exposition by the chronometer maker TAG Heuer will capture the hearts of both automobile and watch enthusiasts. There will be simulators to provide the experience of driving a race car or to perfect the techniques of economical driving.

As every year, a number of themed restaurants will have available everything from extensive menus to casual sandwiches and drinks."

2012 Geneva motor show

Tickets

Ticket prices (Entry Rates) for the 2018 International Geneva Motor Show
Adults	CHF 16
Children from 6 to 16, pensioners and disabled person:	CHF 9
Groups (bulk order for minimum 20 people)	CHF 11 - /each
50 % discount on all entry tickets sold on site after 4 pm for an entry on the same day (this cannot be combined with any other offer)

Exhibitors - Main Categories

Motor Cars and chassis with 3, 4, or more wheels, electric cars and alternative powered cars
Special bodywork motor cars, concept cars and refined cars
Accessories and parts for motor cars
OEM (Original Equipment Manufactures)
Workshop installations for repair, storage and maintenance of motor cars
Miscellaneous products and services related to the car industry
Animations/Attractions

IFA 2018 - everything you need to know

More information for tickets, accommodation and press info will be available at the official site of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. It looks it will be a very interesting event so I would strongly recommend you to consider it.

Review of our new tumble dryer Beko DS 8133 G + pictures

Recently we purchased our first tumble dryer for our new home. After careful research, we decided for a mid-range condenser tumble dryer that we can use without connecting to the house's water lines. So, naturally we selected Beko DS 8133 G model and are very happy with our choice.

Characteristics

What I like the most about the Beko DS 8133 G dryer is that it doesn't have to be connected to the pipeline of the household. You only need to plug it in the power outlet and you're in business! This is exactly what we did when we received it. Unpack and plug and you're ready, it's that easy and you don't need any tools.

This dryer is not a slim model, but it's not too bulky. It measures 85 x 60 x 54 cm and fits perfectly in its designated spot. However, keep in mind that if you have a slim washing machine, you won't fit this dryer on top. Another thing I was pleasantly surprised with is the interior light of the dryer when turned on.

Gorenje SensoCare washing machine for the average consumer

As I mentioned above, this is a condenser dryer, no heat pump. Now I know that you've read all about heat pump dryers and how they're so famous these days, but this condenser dryer has its benefits as well. The price is the biggest one of them - the difference between a condenser and a heat pump drier is at least $150. Most people think that this spending will be compenstated by the difference in the electricity bill, however to justify that you would have to use the drier at least 7 years to compensate for the used electricity.

The Beko DS 8133 G has a water container for the condensed water after your clothes are dry. Naturally, you will have to empty the container yourself. It probably takes 3-4 dry cycles to fill the container depending on how much clothes you put in and how wet they are.

Programs

The dryer has 16 programs depending on the type of laundry you are going to try. In my opinion, the programs are more than enough to suit all needs. When you select the desired program, the diod light next to it fires up. Usage of the programs is as below:

Jeans - you can use specifically for denim clothes
Baby protect - gentle program for baby clothes
Shirts 15 min - short program for more delicate drying with less wrinkles
Sport - use for synthetic, cotton or mixed fabric laundry
10 min, 20 min, 40 min, 60 min - dries for the selected time duration regardless of drying level
Cottons iron dry - you can use for durable cotton laundry, dries enough to be ironed afterwards
Synthetics iron dry - you can use for non-durable synthetic laundry, dries enough to be ironed afterwards
Cottons Cupboard dry - you can use for durable cotton laundry, dries enough to be stored in your warderobe
Synthetics Cupboard dry - you can use for non-durable synthetic laundry, dries enough to be stored in your warderobe
Cottons Cupboard dry plus - you can use for durable cotton laundry, higher dryness level
Cottons extra dry - you can use for durable cotton laundry, highest dryness level
Delicates - low-temperature drying for delicate clothing
Freshen up - ventilates the clothes for 10 mins; usable if you've left the dried laundry in the tumble dryer for a long time

Final verdict

I am perfectly happy with this dryer and I think that the Beko DS 8133 G is a great choice for a dryer that corresponds perfectly to my needs:

Budget price
Comfortable and easy to use
Good dryness level
Relatively energy-efficient
No need to connect to the drain system

Asus Zenpad 10 Z300C is the perfect budget convertible tablet?

The Asus Zenpad 10 Z300C is a convertible tablet launched in 2016. The starting price of the Zenpad 10 was around $250, but nowadays it can be found on Ebay or Amazon for under $150. This makes it one of the middle to budget range tablets. For its price, the Asus Zenpad 10 delivers great quality.

Design and display

The Zenpad Z300C has simple design, similarly to most Zenpad tablets. The frame around the screen is relatively thick, the edges are smoothed out. The back of the tablet is plastic and has a comfortable feel, but it's very far from high end. The Asus logo is in the top left corner on the front, the main camera is right behind it on the top left. If you hold the tablet in landscape position, the power and sound buttons are on the left side.

This Samsung UE40MU6100 is a 40-inch Smart TV for under $500. Does it provide value for money?

The UE40MU6100 is a 40-inch TV Samsung they launched in 2017. The model is mid to low-range price-wise and can be currently found for under USD500. Testproductreview decided to see if this TV is good choice for its price range.

Ainol Novo 7 Mars - budget tablet, but does it compare to the competition?

The Novo 7 is manufactured and sold by the Chinese company Ainol Electronics. The 7 in the name of the tablet stands for the screen size. Ainol also has the Novo 8 and 5.Ainol produces tablet computers and phablet and are famous for launching the first Andorid 4.0 Ice cream sandwich tablet - the Novo 7.

Low-cost but high quality Sony TV model - meet the Sony Bravia KDL 43WE750!

This Sony Bravia Smart TV comes with a Triluminos Display and HDR. Triluminos uses a wider palette to make colors more alive. HDR provides more detail in the darkest and lightest parts of the image. This allows you to enjoy the Sony KDL-43WE750 when watching a movie, series or sports.

The TV's design is stylish and the narrow frame brings your full attention to the screen. The remote is also very handy - with only one button you can play YouTube's favorite videos and watch exciting Netflix series.

HP 14-an060sa 14-inch laptop features and specifications

Type	Laptop
Brand	HP
Model	14-an060sa
MPN	Z9B41EA#ABU
Screen Size	14-14.9"
Screen Resolution	1366 x 768
Memory	4GB
Processor Type	AMD E Series
Processor	AMD E-Series
Processor Speed	1.80GHz
Hard Drive Capacity	1 TB
Operating System	Windows 10
Operating System Edition	Home
Graphics Processing Type	Integrated/On-Board Graphics
Primary Drive	No DVD Drive
Webcam	Integrated HD Webcam with Microphone
Network Cardcard	10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN
HDMI	1 x HDMI
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0
Battery	3-cell, Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Speakers	DTS Studio Sound with 2 Speakers
4G/3G Mobile Connectivity	No
Backlit Keyboard	No
Touchscreen	No
2-in-1	No
Weight	1.94 Kg
Special Features	AMD Quad-Core E2-7110 1.8GHz Processor, AMD Radeon R2 Graphi

Asus X55V

If you're a Bitcoin beginner and want to start mining, we're here for you!

Before we begin, a word of advice - most of Bitcoin users don`t mine! There are 3 major ways to obtain Bitcoins:

buying at an exchange
getting Bitcoins for products or services instead of your local currency
mining

It's not necessary to start mining to get Bitcoins. Also, don't think that this will be the cheapest way - you will have to invest in hardware and electricity. The bigger your investment, the bigger the probability that you will make some Bitcoins.

Is Bitcoin the web gold? What are cryptocurrencies and should we invest in them?

We've all heard of the Bitcoin currency and that its value has dramatically increased recently. Lots of people consider if they want to invest their money in Bitcoins. This has created a huge confusion in the stock markets. What is Bitcoin? What is mining? How do we spend them? Testproductreview.com will answer all your questions below!

Nintendo SNES Mini Classic gaming console is bringing a lot of good memories when gaming was just way of having fun

This post is for those who like gaming and more specifically for those who are keen on playing classing old time games. I myself as an individual who grew up in the 90's I remember most of the games that put foundations to modern gaming industry. Brands and names like Nintendo, ATARI and SEGA were literally iconic to the young generation.

Just5 COSMO L707 cheap and yet premium smartphone

Probably many of you would ask themselves what is COSMO L707 and if it is even worth considering it for your next smartphone. COSMO L707 is modern, secure and attractive. The bright 5.5 inch FHD screen, the dial 13 MP camera, fast 4G and the new Android 7.0 Nougat paired with lightning-fast and accurate fingerprint reader result in a powerful and well-equipped smartphone that will help make your daily life easier and more colorful.

Just5 COSMO L707 unboxing video

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Just5 COSMO L707 phone specifications

Design

Dimensions: 154*77.5*8.5 mm

Weight: 195 g with battery

Data

GPRS: Yes

EDGE: Yes

WCDMA: Yes

LTE: Yes

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE

USB: Micro USB 5Pin

Features

OS: Android™ 7.0 Nougat

Chipset: MT6737T TURBO, Cortex A53

CPU: Quad Core 1.5GHz

GPU: Mali-T720 MP1, 550MHz

Sensors: Light, Proximity, Accelerometer

Fingerprint: Yes

FOTA: Yes

Radio: Yes

GPS: Yes

Misc

SAR EU: 0.264 W/kg (head), 0.859 W/kg (body)

Storage

Internal: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Card slot: microSD/MicroSDHC, up to 128GB

Sound

Alert types: Vibration, MP3

Loudspeaker: Yes

3.5 mm jack: Yes, Samsung connector

Bands

2G Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

3G Networks: WCDMA 900/2100 MHz

4G Network: LTE 1/3/7/8/20

SIM: Micro SIM+nano SIM/TF, Dual Standby

Cameras

Primary: Dual camera 13 MP SONY+0.3MP, LED flash

Video: 1080p@30fps

Secondary: 5 MP

Display

Type: IPS capacitive touchscreen

Size: 5.5 inches

Resolution: FHD 1080x1920 pixels

Multitouch: Yes, up to 5 point

Features: 2.5D Crystal Glass

Battery

Type: Li-Poly 3300mAh, built-in

Stand-by: 2G/3G up to 450h, 4G up to 160h

Talk time: 2G up to 40h, 3G/4G up to 10h

Packaging

Phone: Yes

Micro USB cable: Yes

Charger: 5V, 1.0A

Manual: Yes

Box: Yes

Just5 COSMO L707 price

Just5 COSMO L707 costs a bit under $200.

The all new second generation Opel Insignia was presented at the 2017 Sofia Motor Show in Bulgaria

The beautiful Insignia at the Sofia Motor Show

Opel Insignia has always been one of my favorites in the middle sized sedan segment. The first generation impressed with solid build quality and modern design that attracted many buyers across the world (sold as Buick in United States, Vauxhall in UK and Holden in Australia).

Blue 2018 Opel Insignia in Sofia

Earlier this year Opel presented their second generation Insignia which is now bigger, a bit sportier but not more expensive. Compared to the last generation the new Insignia keeps the price ranges pretty much the same so no bad surprises here.

Subaru Levrog Wagon debuting at the 2017 Sofia Motor Show

As promised TestProductReview.com was at the 2017 Sofia Motor Show last week and there are couple of vehicles that grabbed our attention during our visit there.

Today we are taking a look at the latest generation Subaru Levrog Wagon which looks bolder and modern but is it really ready for the increasing competition in the segment, we'll see in the next few minutes.

Here are the top 3 things I liked about the Levrog Wagon:

Nice interior with decent to good build quality
Sporty exterior design
Functionality and trunk space

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8GB + 256GB - GRAY 13.5 inch Windows 10 IntelCore i5-7300U

Today, at our consumer's blog Test and Review we are taking a closer look at the popular Microsoft Surface Laptop. The model we review is equipped with a 13.5 inch 10-point touch PixelSense display, brings your photos and videos to life. Powered by Intel Core i5-7300U processor, ensures high performance. Dolby Audio technology supported, makes sounds come from different angles in movies, TV and live events to enhance your entertainment experience.

Onda V80 Plus Tablet PC features and specifications

Onda V80 Plus Tablet PC
Onda V80 Plus is equipped with a Retina 5-point touch display, brings your photos and videos to life. Powered by Intel Cherry Trail X5-Z8350 processor, offers you smooth operation and stable multitasking experience. Decent cameras for capturing memorable moments and high quality pictures in daily life. Dual band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi supported, ensures you high-speed surfing.

Main Features:
● Android 5.1
Allows you to remain connected and productive
● Intel Cherry Trail X5-Z8350 Quad Core 1.44GHz, up to 1.92GHz
Ultra-low-voltage platform and quad-core processing provide maximum high-efficiency power to go
● Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU
Better and faster in playing games and watching videos than the previous generation
● 8.0 inch 5-point Touch Screen with 1920 x 1200 Resolution
Offers good experience for watching videos and browsing the Web
● 2GB RAM 32GB ROM
Provides enough room for your use, can suit all your needs
● Dual Cameras for Photos and Face-to-face Chat
2.0MP AF rear-facing camera + 2.0MP front camera let you capture memorable moments or chat with friends
● Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi
802.11b/g/n/ac wireless Internet, allows you to connect to the Web while within range of an available wireless network

Specifications

Basic Information	Brand: Onda Type: Tablet PC OS: Android 5.1 CPU Brand: Intel CPU: Intel Cherry Trail x5-Z8350 Core: 1.44GHz,Quad Core GPU: Intel HD Graphics 400 Languages support : Supports multi-language
Storage	RAM: 2GB ROM: 32GB External Memory: TF card up to 128GB (not included)
Network	Support Network: WiFi WIFI: 802.11 b/g/n/ac Bluetooth: 4.0
Display	Screen type: Capacitive (5-Point) Screen size: 8 inch IPS: Yes Screen resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Camera	Camera type: Dual cameras (one front one back) Back camera: 2.0MP Front camera: 2.0MP
Connectivity	TF card slot: Yes Micro USB Slot: Yes 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
General	Battery Capacity(mAh): 3.8V / 4000mAh AC adapter: 110-240V 5V 2A G-sensor: Supported Skype: Supported Youtube: Supported Speaker: Supported MIC: Supported Google Play Store: Supported Office 365: Support (Not Downloaded) Charging LED Light: Supported
Media Formats	Picture format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PNG MS Office format: Excel,PPT,Word
Additional Features	Additional Features: Alarm,Bluetooth,Browser,Calculator,Calendar,Gravity Sensing System,OTG,Wi-Fi
Dimensions	Product size: 21.50 x 12.50 x 0.85 cm / 8.46 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches Package size: 24.20 x 19.00 x 4.40 cm / 9.53 x 7.48 x 1.73 inches Product weight: 0.3060 kg Package weight: 0.5750 kg
Package Contents	Tablet PC: 1 USB Cable: 1 English Manual : 1

Sony Bravia KD-43XD8305 and KD-49XD8305 features and specs

Dimensions and Weight
SCREEN SIZE (INCH, MEASURED DIAGONALLY)
43"(42.5")
SCREEN SIZE (CM, MEASURED DIAGONALLY)
108.0cm
DIMENSION OF TV WITHOUT STAND (W X H X D)
Approx. 96.0x56.4x4.5 cm
DIMENSION OF TV WITH STAND (W X H X D)
Approx. 96.0x61.2x21.6 cm
DIMENSION OF PACKAGE CARTON (W X H X D)
Approx. 107.8 x 70.5 x 15.8 cm
STAND WIDTH
Approx. 51.0 cm
VESA® HOLE PITCH(W X H)
10.0x20.0 cm
WEIGHT OF TV WITHOUT STAND
Approx. 12.3 kg
WEIGHT OF TV WITH STAND
Approx. 13.2 kg
WEIGHT OF PACKAGE CARTON (GROSS)
Approx. 17 kg
Connectivity
WI-FI STANDARD
Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
ETHERNET INPUTS
1 (side)
BLUETOOTH PROFILE SUPPORT
Version 4.1 HID (mouse/keyboard connectivity)/HOGP (Low Energy device connectivity)/3DSP(3D GLASSES)/SPP(Serial Port Profile)
SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY
Screen mirroring(Miracast™), Chromecast built-in, Video & TV SideView (iOS/Android), Photo Sharing Plus
RF (TERRESTRIAL/CABLE) CONNECTION INPUT(S)
1(Side)
IF (SATELLITE) CONNECTION INPUT(S)
2(Side)
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT(S)
1 (Side Analog Conversion)
SCART
Without Smartlink :1 (Rear)
HDMI INPUTS TOTAL
4(3side, 1rear)
HDCP
HDCP2.2(for HDMI™1/2/3/4)
HDMI-CEC
Yes
HDMI AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL (ARC)
Yes
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT(S)
1 (Rear)
AUDIO/HEADPHONE OUTPUT(S)
1 (Side/Hybrid with Headphone and Subwoofer Out)
USB PORTS
3 (side)
USB HDD RECORDING
Yes 1
USB DRIVE FORMAT SUPPORT
FAT16/FAT32/exFAT/NTFS
USB PLAYBACK CODECS
MPEG1:MPEG1/MPEG2PS:MPEG2/MPEG2TS(HDV,AVCHD):MPEG2,AVC/MP4(XAVC S):AVC,MPEG4,HEVC/AVI:Xvid,MotionJpeg/ASF(WMV):VC1/MOV:AVC,MPEG4,MotionJpeg/MKV:Xvid,AVC,MPEG4,VP8.HEVC/WEBM:VP8/3GPP:MPEG4,AVC/MP3/ASF(WMA)/WAV/MP4AAC/FLAC/JPEG
Picture (Panel)
DISPLAY TYPE
LCD
DISPLAY RESOLUTION (H X V, PIXELS)
3840x2160
BACKLIGHT TYPE
Edge LED
BACKLIGHT DIMMING TYPE
Frame Dimming
Picture (processing)
HDR (HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE) COMPATIBILITY
Yes
CLARITY ENHANCEMENT
4K X-Reality™ PRO
COLOUR ENHANCEMENT
TRILUMINOS™ Display, Live Colour™ Technology
CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT
Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
MOTION ENHANCER (NATIVE HZ)
Motionflow™ XR 800Hz(native100Hz)
VIDEO SIGNAL SUPPORT
4096x2160p(24, 50, 60Hz), 3840x2160p(24, 25, 30, 50, 60Hz), 1080p(30, 50, 60Hz), 1080/24p, 1080i(50, 60Hz), 720p(30, 50, 60Hz), 720/24p, 576p, 576i 480p, 480i
PICTURE MODES
Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema Pro, Cinema Home, Sports, Animation, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Custom, Game, Graphics
HEVC SUPPORT
Yes (Up to 3840x2160/60p 10bit) 2
Sound (Speakers and Amplifier)
AUDIO POWER OUTPUT
10W+10W
SPEAKER TYPE
Bass Reflex Speaker
Sound (Processing)
DOLBY AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT
Dolby™ Digital, Dolby™ Digital Plus, Dolby™ Pulse
DTS AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT
DTS Digital Surround
SOUND PROCESSING
ClearAudio+
SIMULATED SURROUND SOUND
S-Force Front Surround
SOUND MODES
Standard/ Cinema/ Live Football/ Music
Software
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android™
ON-BOARD STORAGE (GB)
16GB
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
BULGARIAN/CATALAN/CZECH/DANISH/GERMAN/GREEK/ENGLISH/SPANISH/ESTONIAN/FINNISH/FRENCH/HEBREW/CROATIAN/HUNGARIAN/ITALIAN/KAZAKH/LITHUANIAN/LATVIAN/DUTCH/NORWEGIAN/POLISH/PORTUGUESE/ROMANIAN/RUSSIAN/SLOVAK/SLOVENIAN/SERBIAN/SWEDISH/TURKISH/UKRAINIAN/BOSNIAN/MACEDONIAN
TEXT INPUT LANGUAGE
BULGARIAN / CATALAN / CROATIAN / CZECH / DANISH / DUTCH / ENGLISH / ESTONIAN / FINNISH / FRENCH / GERMAN / GREEK / HUNGARIAN / ITALIAN / LATVIAN / LITHUANIAN / NORWEGIAN / POLISH / PORTUGUESE / ROMANIAN / RUSSIAN / SLOVAK / SLOVENIAN / SPANISH / SWEDISH / TURKISH / UKRAINIAN / THAI / VIETNAMESE / ARABIC / PERSIAN / JAPANESE
CONTENT BAR
Yes
VOICE SEARCH
Yes
ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG)
Yes
INTERNET BROWSER
Opera
APPLICATION STORE
Yes(Google Play Store)
ON/OFF TIMER
Yes
SLEEP TIMER
Yes
TELETEXT
Yes
CLOSED CAPTIONS (ANALOG/DIGITAL)
(Analog)-, (Digital)Subtitle
Power and Energy saving
ENERGY LABEL RATING
B
SCREEN SIZE (CM, MEASURED DIAGONALLY)
108.0cm
SCREEN SIZE (INCH, MEASURED DIAGONALLY)
43"(42.5")
POWER CONSUMPTION (IN OPERATION)
Rated : 158W / Standard 82W
ANNUAL POWER CONSUMPTION*
114 kWh/Year
POWER CONSUMPTION (IN STANDBY)
0.50W
POWER CONSUMPTION (NETWORKED STANDBY MODE) – TERMINALS
3.00W(Wi-Fi) / 3.00W(LAN) / 0.50W(Bluetooth)
PEAK LUMINANCE RATIO FOR EU
75%
PRESENCE OF LEAD
Yes
MERCURY CONTENT(MG)
0.0
POWER REQUIREMENTS (VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY)
50Hz, AC 220-240V
POWER SAVING MODE / BACK LIGHT OFF MODE
Yes
DYNAMIC BACKLIGHT CONTROL
Yes
LIGHT SENSOR
Yes
Design
FRAME COLOUR
Black
STAND DESIGN
Silver U Slate
Built-in Tuner
NUMBER OF TUNERS (TERRESTRIAL/CABLE)
2(Digital)/1(Analog)
NUMBER OF TUNERS (SAT)
2
TV SYSTEM (ANALOG)
B/G, D/K, I, L
TUNER CHANNEL COVERAGE (ANALOG)
45.25MHz-863.25MHz, (Depends on country)
TV SYSTEM (DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL)
DVB-T/T2
TUNER CHANNEL COVERAGE (DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL)
VHF/UHF, (Depends on country)
TV SYSTEM (DIGITAL CABLE)
DVB-C
TUNER CHANNEL COVERAGE (DIGITAL CABLE)
VHF/UHF/cable, (Depends on country)
TV SYSTEM (DIGITAL SAT)
DVB-S/S2
TUNER CHANNEL COVERAGE (DIGITAL SAT)
IF Frequency 950-2150MHz
CI+
Yes
Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Wallmount Bracket:SU-WL450(Terminal access limitation);Wireless Subwoofer:SWF-BR100
Terminal access restrictions (standard wall mount): SU-WL450 (up to 65”); SU-WL500 (75” and larger)
TERMINALS ACCESSIBLE ONLY BEFORE WALL MOUNTING
-
TERMINALS ACCESSIBLE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER WALL MOUNTING
HDMI2-4、USB1-3, AUDIO / HEADPHONE OUTPUT, ETHERNET, COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT1, IR Blaster, RF (TERRESTRIAL / CABLE) / IF (SATELLITE)
INACCESSIBLE TERMINALS WHEN USING THE WALL MOUNT
COMPONENT / COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT2,HDMI1, DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT, SCART
Terminal access restrictions (slim wall mount): SU-WL450 (up to 65”); SU-WL500 (75” and 85”)
TERMINALS ACCESSIBLE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER WALL MOUNTING
-
TERMINALS ACCESSIBLE ONLY BEFORE WALL MOUNTING
HDMI2-4、USB1-3, AUDIO / HEADPHONE OUTPUT, ETHERNET, COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT1, IR Blaster, RF (TERRESTRIAL / CABLE) / IF (SATELLITE)
INACCESSIBLE TERMINALS WHEN USING THE WALL MOUNT
COMPONENT / COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT2,HDMI1, DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT, SCART
What's In The Box
Table Top Stand
Voice Remote Control
Batteries
IR Blaster
AC Power Cord
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide

Samsung UE50MU6102 50 inch 4K HDR TV review

Samsung UE50MU6102 is a 50 inch 4K HDR TV offered at the price of around $650. The KU6000 with 1300 PQI delivers a beautifully vibrant true UHD experience with impressive HDR. UHD Upscaling, UHD Dimming and PurColour ensure stunning contrast, colour and exceptional detail is delivered to all your favorite shows.

Samsung UE50MU6102 TV specifications:

Display Size: 50 ''
Type Panel: LED
Display Resolution: Ultra HD 4K
Image Refresh Rate: 1300 PQI
Smart TV: Supported
Ανάλυση UHD 3840 x 2160
Dynamic Contrast Ratio Mega DCR
UHD Upscaling
Active Crystal Colour
HDMI 3, 2.0v Auto Return
USB 3, Movie
Smart TV - Quad-Core - Tizen UX
Supreme UHD Dimming
Wireless LAN Built-in
UHD Dimming
Auto Depth Enhancer

Product dimensions: 2.8 x 44.5 x 26 inches
Item weight: 30.2 pounds
Shipping weight: 46.2 pounds

Verdict: Good TV for the money.

Price - unfortunately, Samsung UE50MU6102 is not offered by many retailers any more. Recently I found it in Amazon for $1400 which is a ridiculous price and I assume it is just last item left with a very old price tag. Other than that I think this TV should be priced around $800.

Your opinion
Since the Samsung UE50MU6102 LED TV is on the market for quite some time I am wondering if there are any consumers who can share their opinion in case someone has more experience with this television. I still think it is a very good purchase, especially for people looking for a big screen TV for their living room, this 50-inch screen is really fit for this job.

Thanks for visiting and stay tuned for more Samsung TV reviews.

2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country tested by Motor Trend

2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country is a great looking vehicle and a capable one as well. This estate car offers enormous trunk space, very good off-road qualities and Swedish premium interior.

To find out more about the 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country check out the full video test drive and review.

Over 50 premiers at one of the biggest motor shows in Eastern Europe

2017 Sofia Motor Show starts today in Bulgaria's capital and the car industry is really excited about it. It promises over 50 car premiers from popular brands like Opel, Mercedes, BMW and more that 80 different cars and bikes that will be available for test drive during the show. Of course we will see larger presence of European and Asian manufacturers and a wide range of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Is the PHILIPS 43PFT4001 a good choice for your living room or there are better TVs in the sub-$400 price range

Philips 43PFT4001 is one of the cheaper options in the 43 inch segment and one of better ones when talking about picture quality and overall performance. The 43PFT4001 impresses with slim design and clear sound.

Features overview

I personally think that Philips lost a lot of their charisma for being one of the top TV manufacturers in the world. These days we see that brands like Sony, Samsung and LG have the edge in the LED TV market and there are some good reasons for that - great picture and sound quality, innovations and premium looks and feel. These unfortunately are not things that I could easily say for the latest Philips TVs. But lets focus on the 43PFT4001 which does not pretend to be the best in the segment but it definitely is worth its money and here is why:

Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 and 200 cd/m² brightness
Super slim design
Digital Crystal Clear
3x HDMI ports
Price

Price

PHILIPS 43PFT4001 costs around $300.

You can combine this TV with the Philips HTL2150/12 soundbar and Philips BDP7500B2/05 Blue-Ray player which are both quite cheap.

Test drive and video review of the all new 2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan

Honda Civic has been popular on the car market mostly because of its reliability and striking design (at least in the last three generations). The all new 2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan doesn't change the path for the Japanese manufacturer thanks to its curvy looks and good build quality.

List of the most interesting tech events you must see (visit) in 2018

We’re near the end of 2017 and tech geeks are already looking forward to the new year and what it will offer in respect to technology. Here are the top 3 technological events that we would like to visit in 2018.

CES 2018, 09 - 12 Jan, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Consumer Technology Assosiation is hosting their 2018 event in Las Vegas. The exhibition will incude 8 major sub-fairs listed below:

Car test drive and video review of the all new 2018 tech-wonder Audi A8 - do you really need that much technology in your vehicle?

Today at our consumers blog we will take a closer look at one of the most advanced production vehicles on the market - the all new 2018 Audi A8. The ultra-luxurious and technologically advanced flagship of the German concern is full with new safety and convenience features which for some purists is just another marketing trick. Others claim that is the future and we should expect these features to be implemented in most production cars.

Hardware and software problems and issues with the Lenovo Thinkpad T460 ultrabook

Lenovo Thinkpad T460 is one of the most popular ultrabooks in 2017 but unfortunately it gained its popularity thanks to the problems and issues it can cause to its users.

High-end ultrabook unreliability

Ultrabooks are usually quite expensive because of their quality parts and extreme productivity. Businesses usually spend a lot of money on such laptops in order to trust them for most daily computing activities. And here is where the Lenovo Thinkpad T460 really fails - it is unreliable.

On paper the T460 is really a good computer with top of the line components but in reality it is million miles away from its direct competitors like Dell.

Problems and issues

When I first tested the Thinkpad T460 couple of months ago I instantly noticed that it does't offer the smoothest experience taken right out of the box. Of course later on a lot of software need to be installed on this brand new machine and that made things really bad for the T460. It constantly lags and crashes without any obvious reason and that is a huge reliability problem, especially if this is your primary work machine. Connectivity issues is a constant and connecting to VPN through WiFi sometimes may take couple of resets before things even get going (slowly).

No matter the fact that the Lenovo I tested had more than enough RAM and processing power sometimes it surprises me how hard it is to manage simple daily tasks.

The battery performance is one of its strong characteristics but it really can't make it up for the overall bad impressions leaves most of the time.

The trackpad is another thing that frustrates many of the T460's users - it is far from accurate and it is not rare that it would miss a click.

I can keep on going and tell you about how bad and ridiculous the its display looks for $2000 laptop but I don't want to take more of your time and share my problems and issues with the Thinkpad T460. If you need good performing laptop you should definitely check something like the Dell XPS or Latitude 7450 which both I think are just amazing. My old Dell Latitude e7240 also does a great job but it is not for sale in computer stores anymore.

Luxor 42 inch Full HD LED TV product features and specifications, price in UK

Luxor TVs are getting more and more popular these days and there are couple of very good reasons for that - they are cheap, reliable and have pretty good specifications and performance. Today, we are sharing some information about a 42 inch Full HD LED Luxor TV that is mostly offered in UK at price of around £400 but you can easily find in on sale for less.

Detailed review of Amazon's new media device - Echo Show

Echo Show is the newest and probably the weirdest devices manufactured by Amazon so far. You are all familiar with their popular Kindle products like the Kindle Fire tablet or the Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader. The Echo Show is completely different story and I am not quite sure what is its main purpose, that is why I will present you with all of its features and specifications as well as its price info.

Majority 120W TV soundbar with Bluetooth

Make hands-free voice calls to any of your contacts, or video calls to friends and family who have an Echo Spot, Echo Show, or the Alexa App. When you're busy making dinner, just ask Alexa to place a call from your Echo Spot to anyone. You can also enable Drop In for when you want to connect instantly with other Echo devices in your home or closest family and friends. For example, you can drop in to ask what time dinner will be ready, see the baby's nursery, or check in with a close relative.

Hyundai i30 N 2018 test drive and video review by Mat Watson car reviews

Star-Light 32DM3500 is one of the cheapest 32 inch HD LED TVs on the European market

European tech and home appliances manufacturer Star-Light offers some of the cheapest LED TVs on the market these days. Today we are taking a closer look at one of their affordable 32 inch HD LED TVs - the Star-Light 32DM3500. Its specifications are very similar to what we see in another of their LED TVs, the STAR-LIGHT 32DM100:

AUDIO

Sound Output (RMS)

2 x 10 W

VIDEO

Screen Size (cm): 80

Resolution: 1366 x 768

Brightness: 250 cd/sqm

Response Time: 6.5 ms

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Native Contrast: 3000:1

Picture Quality

Comb Filter 3D; De-Interlace; Digital Noise Reduction

Viewing Angle: 178/178 grade

TUNING

Digital Tuner

DVB-T/C

SPECIAL FEATURES

Built-in Multimedia Player: Yes

CONNECTION

Connections: HDMI, D-SUB, 1 x PC Audio in, 1 x Jack 3.5mm, SCART, Slot CI

PC Input (15 pin D-sub): 1

USB 2.0 Input: 1

Component Input: 1

Scart Input (RGB): 1

HDMI Ports: 3

MISCELLANEOUS

Size (W x H x D ) Without Stand

737 x 437.7 x 82 mm

Power Consumption

65 W

Special features

Ultra-slim; PVR via USB for DTV; EPG; Sleep Timer; Teletext

Samsung UE-32H5030 cheap 32 inch LED TV

As you can see the Star-Light 32DM3500 doesn't offer anything special compared to the competition from Philips or Vestel in this class. But of course the price is a huge buying factor. You can easily find this 32 inch LED TV for 180 Euros (offered in Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and few more countries) which makes it one of the cheapest offers in this price segment.

So, if I have to answer to your question "would you recommend the Star-Light 32DM3500", the answer would be yes, I would - it is cheap, but it would do a great job as a TV for your kitchen or bedroom.