January 28, 2014
Drive Caddy, Hard Drives, Highlights-new
Thunderbolt, and lightning, very very frightening me! Tacky ‘Bohemian Rhapsody' quotes aside, it is great to see that the Thunderbolt interface is finally seeing some traction in the PC marketplace, having already experienced great success with Apple's hardware. The major motherboard manufacturers are adopting Thunderbolt on a handful of their …
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January 27, 2014
Headphones, Highlights-new
Despite the fact that being a PC gamer usually means you're swimming in much deeper nerd waters than your average console or handheld gamer, there's always been a desire to make peripherals look cool. A lot of the time, that means black, heavy duty plastic and bright LEDs with varying …
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January 23, 2014
Featured Announcement, Headphones
Today we are going to look at Tt eSPORTS first attempt at a console gaming headset, the ConsoleOne. It appears to be based heavily on the Shock gaming headset that we reviewed recently and commended for delivering excellent value for money. In addition to being a console gaming headset, the …
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January 20, 2014
Featured Announcement, Mouse
Today we are going to look at one of Logitech's latest mice, the M560. Unlike many of the mice that pass through our labs this is not a gaming model. It has been designed for those who want a wireless mouse to use specifically with Windows 8. The M560 features …
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January 17, 2014
Featured Announcement, Headphones
Today we are going to take a look at the latest gaming headset from Tt eSPORTS – the Cronos. The headset is designed for people on the move as it can be can be folded up to fit inside a complementary bag. This makes it ideal for those who frequent …
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January 10, 2014
Headphones, Highlights-new
Today we are going to take a look at the latest product from Bitfenix, the Flo headset. This is Bitfenix’s latest addition to their ever-growing product range, which has branched out significantly since the brand launched around 3 years ago. We have been very impressed with their products in the …
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January 8, 2014
Featured Tech Reviews, Headphones
Today we are going to take a look at another gaming headset from Sennheiser, the G4ME Zero. Like the G4ME One we reviewed recently, this model is targeted at the premium segment of the gaming market and commands a premium price. Sennheiser are well known for producing a large range …
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December 31, 2013
Featured Tech News, Headphones
Today we are going to take a look at one of the latest gaming headsets from Sennheiser, the G4ME One. This particular model is targeted at those users who have a lot of money to spend and are looking for a premium over-the-ear headset which is specifically designed for gamers. …
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December 29, 2013
Featured Tech Reviews, Network, Routers
Today we are going to take a look at the Buffalo AirStation N600 wireless router which is positioned as an affordable dual-band wireless router. This means it operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies … ideal for those who want to connect multiple devices which consume a lot …
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December 18, 2013
Speakers
When KitGuru first looked at the original Wavemaster Mobi speaker back in July there were two things that we felt were missing – Bluetooth support and the ability to daisychain. Now that the German design team in Bremen has addressed Bluetooth functionality, we decided to retest the latest version. Browse through …
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December 10, 2013
Featured Announcement, Monitors
KitGuru has reviewed many members of the ProArt family over the last 24 months and today we are analysing the 27 inch flagship, the PA279Q. This screen is part of the Professional range featuring 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution and 109 pixels per inch, for high image detail. Asus claim …
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December 3, 2013
Featured Announcement, Mobile, Peripheral
Today we are taking a look the Patriot FUEL+ 9000 mAh Mobile Rechargeable Battery. With a 2.5A and 1A port, this gargantuan battery can charge two devices simultaneously and even supports power pass-through. The big question is, should every enthusiast on the move own one? Patriot's extensive line-up of FUEL+ …
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November 27, 2013
Headphones, Highlights-new, Peripheral
Today we are taking a look at the updated Corsair Vengeance 1500 gaming headset. Boasting 50 mm drivers, Dolby 7.1 Surround and a closed-back design the latest revision promises better performance at a competitive price point. So, are they worth the £80 asking price? Specifications: Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz …
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November 25, 2013
Featured Announcement, Monitors
With the growing rise in popularity of new high resolution Ultra Wide monitors we take a look at the AOC Q2963PM. This panel has support for both Dual Link DVI and DisplayPort connectors and can output at 2,560×1080 resolution. If you need a lot of deskspace is this a cost …
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November 14, 2013
Highlights-new, Monitors
Today we look at the AOC G2460PQU 24 inch monitor, designed specifically for gaming. The monitor has a 144hz refresh with a rated response time of 1ms. Competitively priced in the UK at £239.99 inc vat, is this the gaming monitor you want to be shortlisting for an upgrade before …
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November 12, 2013
Highlights-new, Pen Drives
USB flash drives are a useful device to have at home or work, we use them all the time in the Kitguru labs for moving large amounts of data between systems. Today we review something rather special however – the latest high capacity USB 3.0 drive from Corsair which claims …
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November 9, 2013
Featured Tech Reviews, Keyboards
KitGuru has reviewed many keyboards over the years – suited to a variety of tastes and demands. Today we are looking at the Topre Type Heaven model featuring high grade Electrostatic Capacitive Switches rated at 50 million keystrokes. Is it worth the $150 asking price? As the name would suggest, …
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November 8, 2013
Featured Announcement, Headphones
Today we are going to take a look at the Tt eSPORTS Level 10M headset from Thermaltake which is the latest product in their Level 10 portfolio. This range has been developed with iconic design and optimum functionality in mind, aiming to push the Tt eSPORTS brand into the premium …
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November 6, 2013
Headphones, Highlights-new
With action games remaining as popular as ever, many gamers are looking to one-up their adversaries in online confrontations. Whether its improved player performance or a more immersive audio experience you're after, Turtle Beach's limited edition Call of Duty: Ghosts Spectre headset aims to cater for your needs. Featuring branding …
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October 29, 2013
Featured Tech Reviews, Headphones, Peripheral
Today we are taking a look at Noontec's Hammo Fashion Hi-Fi Headphones. Aimed at music enthusiasts with a penchant for style, these on-ear headphones boast 50 mm drivers, a detachable audio cable and ship with a protective case. The big question we aim to answer today … can Noontec convince …
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October 23, 2013
Featured Tech Reviews, Peripheral, Speakers
Today we are taking a look at the LUXA2 Groovy Wireless Stereo Speaker. As a division of Thermaltake, LUXA2's goal is to deliver aesthetically pleasing hardware without compromising on performance. So, is the LUXA2 Groovy Wireless Stereo Speaker the ultimate mobile audio companion? Regular readers may remember that we recently ran …
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October 21, 2013
Headphones, Highlights-new
Today we are going to take a look at the Pulse-R gaming headset which is part of CM Storm’s Aluminium Gaming series. We recently looked at the CM Storm Mech which is the keyboard component of this series, which impressed us with its exclusive design and choice of mechanical switches. …
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October 20, 2013
Headphones, Highlights-new
Within recent years we have seen a lot of competition from many brands in the audio sector. Trying to decide which one is best can often be a long drawn out process. Astro say that they are on a mission to produce the worlds finest gaming equipment. Today we are …
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October 14, 2013
Pen Drives
Flash drive technology has advanced over the years and in recent months we have seen some lightning quick USB 3.0 models hitting the market. Today we’re looking at the MX-ES 32GB USB 3.0 Flash drive. The Drive is available in 8Gb, 16GB and also 32GB capacities. We are testing the …
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October 14, 2013
Highlights-new, Mouse
Today we are going to look at the last product in CM Storm's new range of aluminium gaming products, the Reaper mouse. This has been designed to compliment the Mech keyboard and Pulse-R headset that we have already looked at. We look forward to seeing how the Reaper compares and …
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September 30, 2013
Drive Caddy
SilverStone is a company that you will most certainly have heard of. They produce a large range of Cases, Power Supplies and Storage devices. On the other hand, the name Teratrend probably won't mean much to you. Teratrend is a new division of SilverStone dedicated to delivering professional storage solutions. …
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September 27, 2013
Graphic Tablet, Highlights-new
In the graphic design universe, Wacom has become the definitive name in tablets. Most graphic artists and Adobe aficionados will break into something of a cold sweat when ponding the swap from loyal mouse to unknown tablet – but there can be some remarkable improvements to your life if you …
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September 25, 2013
Highlights-new, Keyboards
Today we are going to look at the latest gaming keyboard from CM Storm, the Mech. As its name suggests, the Mech is a mechanical gaming keyboard and is designed to offer the best possible quality and performance on the market. It’s available with Cherry MX switches in blue, red …
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September 17, 2013
Featured Tech Reviews, iPhone, iPod, Speakers
Sometimes, the basic speakers on a mobile device just don't offer the performance that many users desire. Instances such as this are exactly where portable speaker docks prove their worth. Can Gear4's portable StreetParty5 speaker dock generate impressive music playback performance? For many people, the speakers connected to a computer …
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September 11, 2013
Featured Announcement, Headphones, Peripheral
Having made a name for themselves in pro gaming, Turtle Beach has released a line of Major League Gaming licensed headsets and today we are looking at the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX22 headset. With an included in-line amplifier, multi-platform compatibility and 50 mm drivers, this stereo headset retails for …
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