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 …
Read More »Razer begins Cyber Weekend price drop
If you've been wanting to buy up some Razer gear for a while but haven't quite had the funds to do so, now might be the right time to invest, as Razer has just dropped the prices on some of its products for the weekend – offering free shipping with …
Read More »Microsoft planning its own glasses heads up display tech
We know Google isn't the only one working on a glasses based, heads up display, but now we can add one more name to that list, with a published Microsoft patent showing that it too is keen to get in on the emerging scene. However the software giant's offering appears …
Read More »ARIA to get stock of Dell U2913WM @ £559 delivered
ARIA just informed us that they will be getting stock of the Dell U2913WM early next week. This IPS monitor has been getting rave reviews and ARIA will be selling it for £559 inc vat, free delivery too. This is a considerable saving over the Dell UK price of £621.60 …
Read More »ADATA DashDrive Elite 500GB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Review
The ADATA DashDrive Elite HE720 500GB USB 3.0 external enclosure is the slimmest of its kind, measuring in at only 8.9mm thick. It also sports a professional-looking brushed Stainless Steel surface with a scratch resistant coating. The company have also added a ‘One Touch Backup' which as the name suggests …
Read More »Are DSLR cameras dying in popularity?
I find it hard to believe that anyone would use a smartphone for anything but the most basic of photographs on the ‘spur of the moment', but research handled by Digitimes would indicate that camera sales in 2013 will drop. Digitimes say that the 7.2% drop to an estimated 93.8 …
Read More »CM Storm Ceres-400 Gaming Headset Review
CM Storm is back in the KitGuru labs, but this time it's a headset that gets put through our demanding test procedures. Can the affordable Ceres-400 prove that CM Storm has what it takes to compete in the sub-£40 gaming headset market? Touted as being built for ‘gamers on the …
Read More »Roccat Kone XTD 8200 DPI Gaming Mouse Review
Roccat's gaming mouse portfolio sees the newest leader to its flagship series. Can the 8200 DPI-capable Kone XTD prove that it deserves to sit at the summit of Roccat's critically acclaimed mouse catalogue? Roccat has sent a bold message to its competitors by aiming to improve the already highly successful Kone series …
Read More »ICY Dock 5.25″ Hot Swap Drive Caddy for 2.5″ and 3.5″ Drive Review
Today we are looking at a slightly different device from the ICY Dock line of products. The ICY Dock MB971SP-B is a hot swap drive caddy that can fit both a 3.5″ and a 2.5″ drive at the same time. ICY Dock's reasoning for creating a product like this is more …
Read More »Philips Brilliance P-Line 241P4QPYKES 24″ LED Monitor Review
Today we are looking at the latest Philips Brilliance 241P4QPYKES, a 24 inch LED lit LCD monitor with onboard stereo speakers and Displayport connection. It sports a AMVA panel, which is a version of a VA (vertical alignment) LCD panel. There is no shortage of competition in the £250-£300 sector …
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