Hardware & Tech

Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X Headset Review

12Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X Headset Review

Ok, it's no shock to anyone that I'm a bit of a fan of the Steelseries brand. So when they came and asked if we wanted to check out the Arctis Nova 7X Wireless headset, naturally, I jumped at the chance. Retailing at £179.99, this headset is on the higher end of a lot of people's budgets, but does it warrant that price tag? Coming in three colourways, black, white and magenta, and being a multiplatform headset, it can be used on the PC, PlayStation or Xbox. Sound of Substance? Having recently reviewed the Nova 3X, we are already slightly familiar with the newer design of the headsets. What I wasn't quite ready for was just how comfy this headset is. Let's dive in and find out if that's where it stops. Design Features Featuring a set of Neodymium Magnetic Drivers, giving you an incredib...

11Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

New Products From QPAD

We recently got sent a lovely little care package from QPAD. This bundle featured one of their new keyboards, as well as a couple of mouse pads. We are going to take a look at these products and hopefully, maybe, you might be interested in an update. QPAD Delivers The Goods Starting off this article we are going to take a look at the main part of the bundle. The Keyboard, being the QPAD Flux 65 Model 5. Let's have a little look shall we? QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 This keyboard in its TKL model was great. Featuring some awesome magnetic switches giving you precise measurement of activation. Using magnets, though, ensures that you have longer durability with a faster response. Meaning you get plenty of gameplay out of that keyboard, especially when it's been built for its performance. Thos...

3Feb

By JasonNo Comments

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ifi GO blu Air Review

If you are the kind of person who still carries a dedicated wired setup because "Bluetooth just doesn't hit the same," prepare to have your world gently shaken. We have all seen those bulky portable stacks that make your pocket look like it is carrying a vintage scientific calculator. But what if you could shrink that fidelity down to the size of a matchbox and clip it to your lapel? Going Wireless with Your Favourite Wired Device The ifi GO blu Air is the slimmed-down, ultra-portable sequel to the legendary GO blu. It is designed for the audiophile who wants to cut the tether to their phone but refuses to sacrifice the soul of their music. At £129, it is a lighter, more affordable gateway to high-resolution wireless audio that manages to be both a tool and a toy in the best possible way...

2Feb

By JasonNo Comments

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ifi GO pod Air Review

If you are an audiophile, you know the struggle. You have spent more money than you care to admit on a pair of high-end in-ear monitors that sound like an angel whispering secrets into your brain. But then, you step outside. Suddenly, that glorious one-metre braided copper cable becomes a liability. It snags on door handles, tangles on the zip og your clothes, and makes you look like a human telephone switchboard from 1922. You want the freedom of wireless, but you refuse to settle for the compressed, muddy sound of standard Bluetooth buds. ifi Lets Go! Enter the ifi GO pod Air. This is the younger, leaner, and more affordable sibling of the original GO pod. It promises to turn your favourite wired IEMs into a pair of true wireless powerhouses without murdering the sound quality in the p...

5Dec

By JasonNo Comments

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Capsule Dishwasher Review

We’ve all been there, the mountain of plates after dinner, staring back at you like some kind of ceramic Everest. Sure, full-size dishwashers exist, but what if you don’t have the space? Or you’re renting, travelling, or simply hate the idea of installing yet another appliance? Enter The Capsule, the new countertop dishwasher from Loch Electronics. It promises to take the pain out of dish duty while sipping water (just 2.6 litres on a quick wash!) and even sprinkles in some sci-fi flair with UV light drying (perhaps useful for sterilising gamepads?). It doesn’t need plumbing; instead, it runs on two external tanks, one for clean water and one for waste. This makes it great to have within a flat or even a camper van. More Time for Life, Less Scrubbing! It sounds like the ultimate “lazy...

Thrustmaster T248R Steering Wheel Review

2Dec

By StuartNo Comments

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Thrustmaster T248R Steering Wheel Review

Sorry for the delay on this one; having been out since September, we've been busy racing. The Thrustmaster T248R has graced our desk, and like the review for the Thrustmaster T598 here, we were excited! Now I hear what you are saying. Oh, the T248 has been out for some time, 2021 to be precise. This new model is an update to the already popular steering wheel for both the PlayStation and PC. Retailing at £249.99 this is a great option for those who are looking to get into Sim Racing. Same Name, New Face With a few nice new buzzwords when it comes to the features, the Thrustmaster T248R is a great new addition to a popular range. The wheels available in the £250-300 range are some great units, with a lot of different positives. So without further ado, let's get strapped in so we can buckl...

27Nov

By StuartNo Comments

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Razer Blackwidow V4 75 Review

Here we are, our final piece of the Phantom White puzzle. It's the turn of the Razer Blackwidow V4 75, a customisable 75% keyboard. Making itself look incredible in the Phantom White range, we are once again massively thankful to Razer for sending this through. The Only Phantom That Belongs In This House Retailing at £199.99 for a fully assembled, albeit US layout edition, you immediable see why it's a popular keyboard. We are going to dive into some of its features and let you know whether or not you should be picking this up. Not only that, but whether you should be investing in the rest of the Phantom White range. Design Features The First thing to mention about the Razer Blackwidow V4 75 is that it is massively customisable. You can purchase the keyboard in its barebones form, howe...

Razer Phantom White Review – Part 01, Well 02 Really

25Nov

By StuartNo Comments

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Razer Phantom White Review – Part 01, Well 02 Really

On the back of our recent review of the Razer Barracuda X Chroma in Phantom White here. We have also been checking out the Razer Firefly V2 Pro and the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, both in Phantom White. Retailing at £109.99 and £169.99 respectively, these are not cheap upgrades, and because they look incredible together, we are going to review them together. The Glow Just Gets Better Although these are available in other colours, the Phantom White just shouts nostalgia from the rooftops. So I couldn't be happier when we received them in the post. Let's find out whether or not your hard-earned money should be used on getting a hold of this hardware. Razer Firefly V2 Pro Probably my favourite of the two products we are going to look at today. This large, fully illuminated mouse pad is...

24Nov

By PaulNo Comments

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Majority Pulse 1 Portable Speaker

The Pulse 1 is a portable party speaker from Majority. It's the smallest of the Pulse range at half the size of the other 4 speakers currently available. This speaker retails at around £99.99 in the UK, although at the time of writing, Currys are offering it for just £69.99. Despite its smaller stature, is the Pulse 1 still a great option for parties? Let's find out. Disco On The Go Design Standing at just over 32cm tall and 24cm wide and deep, the Pulse 1 is a short and stocky speaker. It's not overly large as to impact portability and weighs just over 3kg. During my time with it, I've found it very easy to pick up and carry, thanks to the built in handle, which gives generous clearance even for larger hands. The top of the speaker features a control panel for adjusting the vol...

AMVR GA1 Force Feedback Best Golf Club for Quest 3 / 3S Review

20Nov

By StuartNo Comments

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AMVR GA1 Force Feedback Best Golf Club for Quest 3 / 3S Review

Yes, that is the full name of this piece of hardware from AMVR. Made brilliantly by the crazy minds at AMVR, the GA1 Force Feedback Best Golf Club for Quest 3 / 3S aims to further immerse you in your favourite golf game. Does it do a good job? Well, I took it out into the back garden to have a few rounds and see whether it's worth its lofty price tag. It's All In The Hips Priced up towards the £100 mark, this is an accessory for the purist. Those who have many rounds under their belts, or those looking to practice in the rainy season. Don't be fooled by the simplistic appearance, though. Beneath that wonderful carbon fibre pattern lies some neat technology. Let's dive in! Design Features Featuring upgrades all around from the previous iteration of a VR Golf club accessory. The AMVR GA1...