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  • Review: Garmin VIRB 360 (productReview)
    . What’s it like? In the box, we get the VIRB 360 camera, a charging cable, a lithium-ion battery, a tripod, an action cradle and an instruction booklet.  The camera itself is a fairly small and lightweight device
  • Review: See.Sense ICON2 (productReview)
    up to 3km (3000 metres) away and gives you 270-degrees of side visibility - according to the Northern Ireland-based company. There's also a 16-hour battery life in full power reactive flash mode. What are they like? The ICON2 are slim
  • Top 10: Solar chargers (Article)
    with multiple modes to suit the circumstances. NUZAMAS Portable 5.5W Solar Panel Charger A handy thing to have in your campervan or car, this charger from Nuzamas is designed to top up your vehicle battery, making it ideal for situations where you might want to use
  • Review: Nextbase 222 dash camera (productReview)
    . As for the batteries, which sometimes failed on the Series 1 models, they've been upgraded along with the rest of the dash cam. They range now uses Lithium Polymer batteries (3.7V/320mAh) and  intelligent battery charging with thermal cut out in the circuity – this ensures the batteries now charge
  • Top 10: Best lawnmowers 2023 (Article)
    AdvancedRotak 650 is a good option if you have a smaller garden or if you want minimum fuss – as you don’t have to deal with charging batteries or starting an engine. The AdvancedRotak also has a powerful 1700W motor, a maximum cutting height of 80mm and a comparatively wide 41cm cutting width
  • Review: RazorX Cruiser electric skateboard (productReview)
    a listen of in the video below. Another consideration to bear in mind is that the remote control requires a battery, which comes in the box. But the battery compartment is locked with a screw, which we can only assume is done so to prevent the battery from falling out and making the motor stop while
  • Review: Eufy RoboVac 30C (productReview)
    Eufy 11S RoboVac we've previously tested. Measuring just 2.8 inches high, the RoboVac 30C is designed to clean those awkward to reach places under furniture and beds, while its lithium-ion battery pack provide 100 minutes of cleaning from a full 300-minute charge. When the job is done
  • Speaker of the Year shortlist (Article)
    build quality, portability, battery life, ease of use and surprisingly punchy sound make it easy to recommend. It’s true that other speakers of a similar size - like
  • Top 10: Best handheld vacuum cleaners 2020 (Article)
    or pull-along vacuum. It does that by skipping the battery bit – this is a corded vacuum – but at 2.82kg it’s not so heavy that you couldn’t use it for both. Telescopic tubes and three head attachments mean it's equipped for all circumstances. Vax H85-GA-B10 Gator - £39.99 Currently offered
  • Cycle Computer of the Year shortlist (Article)
    the smartphone app and it’ll give you turn-by-turn directions to your destination. We're rather taken by the Beeline. Serious cyclists will want more features, but it's a great gift for the casual bike rider. The Beeline offers a great battery life and there’s a built-in sense of fun about
  • Top 10: Cheapest robot lawnmowers (Article)
    station. The Landroid will then set about keeping your grass in good order. A three-year warranty is standard, once you’ve registered online, but the battery itself is only guaranteed for one year. Robomow RX12U Robotic Lawn Mower The Robomow RX12U is among
  • Review: Tile Sport and Style review (productReview)
    of time depending on how regularly your stuff gets misplaced. All Tiles are designed to last a year before the battery is depleted. You can’t replace the battery, but Tile offer a discounted replacement service which offers up to 40 percent off the regular cost
  • Review: Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 wireless in-ear headphones (productReview)
    effortlessly into jean pockets, bags etc. The earphones stay put with a satisfying click from the magnetic fastening, so even if the magnetic lid of the case pops open - the Melomania 1 won't fall out. The case, on a full charge, will boost the battery life of the earphones up to 36 hours and you can see how
  • Top 10: Diagnostic scanners (Article)
    screen and a cable that's five feet long. Autel AL539B OBD-II Electrical Tester and Scan Tool Many problems in modern cars can be the result of low battery voltages, which are the result of charging system issues or failing batteries. Consequently, if you’re routinely inspecting multiple cars
  • GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
    . The Keyfob Caper Tell the punter that his remote control keyfob needs new batteries but for it to work again it also needs to be re-programmed at a cost of anything from £40 to £85. The Bulb Blag Phone the customer while his car is in for service to tell him that among
  • Review: Anker Nebula Capsule II (productReview)
    across) wherever you take it. Packing Android TV, 720p HD, an in-built speaker and long battery life into a can-sized device - we'd argue that Anker's newest smart projector is one of the best around if portability is your main concern. The first thing you're likely to notice about the speaker
  • Review: Hozelock Cloud Controller (productReview)
    to be close enough for the signal to reach. Next up is the box that fits onto the tap and controls the water flow. This needs to be ‘paired’ with the control unit before being screwed onto the tap itself. It’s battery-powered
  • Mixcder E8 headphones (productReview)
    can also make them feel quite heavy after an hour or two. The battery life is around 18 hours and, when the battery is low, the E8 can still be used with ANC for 40 hours by plugging in the 3.5mm audio cable to connect the headphone to a smartphone/desktop
  • Review: Sealey 5W Cree Head Torch with auto sensor (productReview)
    . Annoyingly, the micro USB cover isn’t attached to the screw top battery cover so ours went missing within seconds of giving the unit its first charge. Without it, you can expect all kinds of muck and dust to accumulate in the charging port, which could reduce the lifespan of the device. We also
  • Top 10: Headphones under £100 (Article)
    case. As for downsides, they squeeze our head after a few hours of wearing and we can't decide if we like the single control button more than two or three buttons on earcups, but they're far most stylish that similarly priced headphones, offer a 30-hour battery life and that well
 

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