Time for some more grounded travel technology, this time with me switching up my streaming system - and playing with a Chromecast with Google TV. How does it stack up? Trying something different... So whilst the H96 MAX box I have isn't bad (not in the least - it's served me pretty well, and still has a few issues - namely the lack of signed applications. The … [Read more...]

It's time for some more Travel Technology - this week looking at an upgrade to a product I've reviewed before - the Dell Latitude 5410. Is it still a mediocre laptop, or are there generational upgrades that can make a real difference? Like previous laptops reviews, this is going to be much more of a “hands-on” review rather than full of benchmarks and how it behaves … [Read more...]

It's time for another bench test, this time featuring the Lenovo L590. How does the big boy from Lenovo measure up...  or should you hard pass-pass on this laptop without opening the box?     Like the Surface Laptop and Dell Lattitude 5400 review, this is going to be much more of a “hands-on” review rather than full of benchmarks and how it behaves in day to day … [Read more...]

In a surprise to no-one, Apple launched its first Apple Silicon Macs today, along with the launch of the M1 processor. The new Apple Silicon based line up - Screenshotted via the Apple Stream What's the M1 processor about? Current Macs have used Intel-based chips since they transitioned to the platform in 2005, with the first products in 2006. However, Apple has moved a … [Read more...]

Arriving on my lab test bench today is the Dell Latitude 5400 series laptop. Let's dive in to see what a Dell laptop can offer you. Like the Surface Laptop review, this is going to be much more of a “hands-on” review rather than full of benchmarks and how it behaves in day to day life.  What is it? The Dell Latitude 5400 laptop is a mid-level … [Read more...]

It's that most glorious time of the year for the Apple faithful, with them kicking off their World Wide Developers Conference (or WWDC). Whilst we got news of upgrades to operating systems that power their products (iOS, iPad OS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS), there was some news that been that some have been waiting for Apple to break - the transition away from Intel to its own … [Read more...]

Time for some more travel technology - and this one bit of technology if you're  stuck at home. This time I’m looking at the H96 MAX Android TV streaming box.  Today's review item - the H96 MAX Why I do want one? It’s rather simple. I’ll be honest, I’ve switched on my main TV about... 5 times this year until I brought this box. Considering all the things that can ruin a … [Read more...]

Time for a Travel Technology piece... one admittedly I didn't want to write, this time focusing on the Apple iPhone SE (2020 edition). Price as reviewed: £469 Configuration: (Product)Red, 128Gb storage Why do you need yet another phone? (Yes. I can hear my mother say this, far away...) I've been daily-driving an Apple iPhoneXS for the past year and a half - and … [Read more...]