Following my trip to Edinburgh with the #acerliveblog2014 event I have had some time to play with their Iconia Tab 8. The model supplied to us is the newer full HD model with a 8″ WUXGA 1920 x1200 screen that runs Android. The full specification includes: CPU – Quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 SoC running at…
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending an Acer live blogging event where I was able to try out several new devices of theirs to carry out some challenges set by Acer. Unfortunately due to some WiFi issues there was not that much live blogging done on my behalf, but I still managed…
Bluetooth heart rate monitors have been out for quite a while now, though we were thoroughly unimpressed with the Polar WearLink we used back in 2012. Since then not many Bluetooth HRMs have been released, with HRMs sticking to dedicated sports watches, and now wearable’s. However Wahoo decided to release a follow-up to its BlueHR…
Since Microsoft release Microsoft Security Essentials I have never really bothered with a 3rd part Anti Virus, initially MSE out performed most of these apps and was totally free. However in recent years MSE has become has become Windows Defender and it’s detection rates and performance has been criticized compared to other apps. I have…
Googe released the Chromecast in the States several months ago acclaim. This diminutive device plugs directly into your TV HDMI socket which then allows you to stream media from a connected device such as a Android Phone or Laptop directly to the TV. Unfortunately at the moment this device does not natively cast any content…
As part of our reviews and articles on smart homes and home automation we have been given a HD wireless internet security camera from Ucam247 to review. Consumer CCTV has had a boom over recent years with lower costs of camera and most home owners having fast home broadband with WiFi, as well as increasing…
While Mighty Gadget doesn’t really blog about fitness products much we recently were given a Polar WearLink Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor to try out. Unlike most HRMs the Polar Wearlink appealed to us as it connects to Android phones and is compatible with multiple apps including Endomondo, RunKeeper, Sports Track, Runtastic and many more. The…
While not the most glamorous or exciting of technology, at Mighty Gadget we love a good NAS. In an era where optical media is becoming increasingly rare, having vast amounts of data storage accessible on your network is becoming increasingly important, and devices like the Synology DiskStation DS411j provide that and a whole lot more….
In the old days pay as you go phones were cheap, cheerful and do everything required out of a phone one would need. They text, they ring. Nowadays, although not packing the super technological goods of an iPhone, HTC Desire or Galaxy S they still do their job and have basic extras. The LG “Cookie…
The GW620 InTouch Max is LG’s first Android handset and is generally aimed at the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to smartphones, obviously dominated by the likes of iPhone or other Android’s like the Nexus One. However just because of this don’t let that put you off, this phone still packs a…
I am sure most people have noticed there has been a big push by the big mobile phone companies recently towards selling mobile broadband. Most new mobiles come with 3G and some form of a web browser and most companies sell some form of web access on top of the normal phone contracts. Companies like…
Love it or hate it, it is very likely you will use a Windows based PC at some point during your working week. Recently Microsoft officially named the new version of Windows as Windows 7. Apparently the decision to use the name Windows 7 is about simplicity and Microsoft VP, Mike Nash, was quoted saying:…