LG, a South Korean manufacturer of electronics are preparing to invest $665 million into the production of OLED technology. They hope that the investment will be able to help them claw back market share from Samsung who are their main rival. LG have managed to release the first 55 inch …
Read More »Project Holodeck: Ok, I want this
Lawnmower Man, Tron, The Matrix, anyone that's grown up watching these sorts of movies that feature a virtual world and has gone back to their PC, a little more disappointed in its lack of immersion than they were before, has been looking for something like Project Holodeck their entire lives. …
Read More »FUNC MS-3 Gaming Mouse Review
Today we are looking at the new gaming mouse from FUNC – the MS3. This mouse targets the high end enthusiast sector and is priced accordingly, around £60 inc vat. The MS-3 uses an Avago Laser sensor which the company claim delivers stable results with a high maximum tracking speed, …
Read More »Braven release BRV-1 ‘battle ready’ portable speakers
The new Braven BRV-1 speakers look like something Judge Dredd would attach to his motorbike. The hint is in the naming as ‘BRV' stands for ‘Battle Ready Vehicle'. These speakers are Bluetooth capable designed to work in tough environments, with bullets wizzing past your head. The BRV-1 are equipped with …
Read More »Cherry turn 60!
CHERRY. The cherry logo stands for the best quality, technical innovation and design on the desktop. And this has been the case for more than 60 years now! The brand name CHERRY does not originate from a marketing idea, but rather from Walter L. Cherry, who founded a company for …
Read More »Asus VG248QE 144hz Gaming Monitor Review
Today we are looking at the latest 24 inch monitor from ASUS – the VG248QE, which sports a 1080p resolution, nVidia 3D Vision support and a 144hz refresh rate for super smooth 3D gaming. We weren't overly impressed with the VG278HE 27 inch 144hz screen when we reviewed it back …
Read More »IK Multimedia release ‘studio grade’ iLoud portable speakers
IK Multimedia have just announced new portable speaker systems which combine live instrument and music playback capabilities in sizes that can fit into a backpack. The difference? The company claim they are 2-3 times louder than comparable sized speakers already available. The iLoud speakers can deliver 40W RMS alongside the …
Read More »DJ Teddy prepares to rock your desk and bed
We don't often review the gimmicky stuff here at KitGuru. To be honest, we really use up far too much time on in-depth, world-class reviews of the hardcore kit you spend most of your free money on. But every now and then, something lands in the KitGuru Labs that can't …
Read More »Func designer gives details on MS-3 mouse launch
The folks over at Func are very pleased with themselves. Originally founded in 1999 by a group of gamers, Func is one of the oldest gaming brands on the market and today sees the launch of its MS-3 professional quality gaming mouse. . KitGuru gives the product a scan to …
Read More »Asus VN247H Super Narrow Bezel LED Monitor Review
Today we are looking at the latest VN247H from ASUS. This monitor will stand out in the crowd due to the super narrow bezel which measures less than 1 centimeter. The VN247H is VESA wall mount compatible and has a scratch proof rear panel for ultimate durability. Should this be …
Read More »RHA SA950i Headphones Review
It would be fair to say that professional-grade audio and consumer-grade pricing are two characteristics that are usually considered to be mutually exclusive. In the SA950i pair of headphones, RHA aims to break this barrier by combining technologies more commonly found in studio equipment with a price tag that is …
Read More »Sony announce world’s first OLED 4k 56 inch TV
Sony can now dismiss previous reports that they were abandoning the OLED TV market with the announcement of their new 56 inch OLED High Definition television set. The new prototype has been announced as the “world’s first and largest 56-inch 4K OLED TV.” OLED technology will be a fantastic next …
Read More »Kingston DataTraveler HyperX Predator 512GB Review
Almost everyone reading this review is likely to have a small USB 2.0 flash drive at home or work. They can be used for transferring files between machines, flashing the BIOS of a motherboard and for offline mirroring of sensitive data. 2012 saw a wealth of fast USB 3.0 drives …
Read More »Motorhead phones – severe case of Overkill?
CES in Las Vegas is a time when the riders ride, into the night, into the West, to see who's gun's the best. Are they all fools? To live by the rules? When we know that the rider wearing black, is gonna gonna shoot em in the back. KitGuru sets …
Read More »KitGuru loves the quirky and unusual
While we know that most of the world will tread the same path, there are those who will ‘step off the reservation' and do things in a different way. We like those people. But then there are the others. People who stray so far from ‘regular' that, for them, the …
Read More »Panel makers fined for TFT price fixing – again!
How many times can a company get fined millions of dollars for acting illegally – yet still carry on with the same kind of practices? When it comes to LCD panels, there doesn't seem to be a limit. KitGuru gets word that the Chinese government themselves are now fining the …
Read More »Samsung promise a ‘portrait rotating’ television
CES is quickly turning into a showcase event for new television sets and Samsung have released a ‘teaser' image for an upcoming set which is sure to cause much debate among the enthusiast audience. The image above was released by the company to show the portrait mode, useful for internet …
Read More »Arctic P402 Headphones Review
As the latest product to be released from Arctic's headphones range, the P402 aims to couple an enjoyable music-listening experience with long-lasting comfort. Touting a frequency response range of 20 Hz – 20 kHz and 32 Ohm impedance, Arctic's P402 Supra-aural headphones target users that want to enjoy a high-quality …
Read More »ASUS RT-N66U Dual Band Wireless N900 Gigabit Router Review
Today's router up for review, is the ASUS RT-N66U Dual Band Wireless N900 which is capable of transferring up to 900 Mbps across the two bands, this is certainly a large step up from your more humble N300 router that your ISP will supply you with (if you are lucky).
Read More »Shocking profits behind TV stands and accessories
Across the globe, the major TV producers are on their collective knees. Nope, they're not searching for a remote control under the sofa, they're looking for any way to turn a profit – before they go out of business. With companies like Sony experiencing a share price drop that would …
Read More »Tt eSPORTS Chao Dracco Signature Headphones Review
Today we are going to look at a pair of Tt eSPORTS Chao Dracco Signature Headphones. They represent a slight departure from the gaming orientated nature of the Tt eSPORTS brand and the products we've seen from them previously. The Dracco Signature is more of a lifestyle product which isn't …
Read More »ADATA Premier Pro UHS-I U1 Class 10 32GB SDHC Memory Card Review
With the widespread emergence of the latest Secure Digital specification and the UHS speed class, ADATA has released some of the fastest SD memory cards on the market in the Premier Pro UHS-I U1 line-up. Can the theoretical performance prove its use in real world scenarios? Based on the latest …
Read More »CM Storm QuickFire TK Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
CM Storm's QuickFire range of mechanical keyboards has gained much attention and praise from enthusiasts and gamers alike. For those who desire a small-form-factor mechanical keyboard, CM Storm has released the gaming-orientated QuickFire TK. Allowing gamers to choose between their preference of Cherry MX Red, Blue or Brown switches, the …
Read More »Sharp 60″ 4k TV coming in February
HDTVs have been around long enough to become a staple in the living room of a contemporary family, so with people far less interested in 3D technology than manufacturers no doubt hoped, 4K resolution sets are beginning to appear. You'll still be paying through the nose for them, but as …
Read More »Patriot Gauntlet Node Portable Wireless 2.5″ HDD Enclosure Review
Turning towards the computing industry's storage segment, Patriot's latest drive enclosure aims to offer the flexibility of a portable hard drive with the convenience of a wireless streaming function. Can the Patriot Gauntlet Node portable wireless HDD enclosure establish itself as one of the market's firm contenders? Offering support for 2.5″ HDDs and SSDs, the Gauntlet …
Read More »ASUS RoG Orion Pro Gaming Headset Review
Today we are going to look at the latest gaming headset from Asus, the Orion Pro. Like the models we’ve seen previously, this falls under the ‘Republic of Gamers’ brand. As a result, we have high expectations for the headset as it must reflect the performance and style that we have experienced with previous models.
Read More »Roccat Kone Pure Gaming Mouse Review (w/ Hiro Gaming Surface)
As the second mouse from Roccat's updated Kone series to hit our labs, the Kone Pure looks to offer the same excellent gaming performance as its sibling – the Kone XTD – while reducing the physical dimensions and retail price. Does the Kone Pure have what it takes to impress …
Read More »Thermaltake picks up triple iF design award win
On 21st and 22nd November this year, a panel of expert design judges got together in Hannover to decide which companies had mad their best efforts count in the world of design. This morning , as the winners are announced, Thermaltake's Google-esque HQ in Taipei will be rocking as its …
Read More »4K TVs at £22k land on UK shelves
Often referred to as Quad HD, the next generation of TVs is chomping at the bit to arrive in our stores and living rooms. While Apple is content with packing more and more pixels into a smaller and smaller area, the TV companies seem more keen on delivering a regular-HD …
Read More »Sony patents dual shock move controller
A new patent has been published, that seems to suggest Sony is looking to create a new type of controller that combines its traditional dual analogue stick setup, with twin motion move peripherals. While functionally it could be interesting, it looks pretty dumb. It seems like the controller will be …
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