Product Review - @Solo_NewYork Ludlow Tablet Sling @Gammatek #EverydaySolo

Hi Friends,

Solo New York makes some quality products, and another product which I got to review and keep is this fantastic Ludlow Tablet Sling shoulder bag for my day to day use. This bag also offers unique features and indeed have made my life easy as I can carry my camera and mobile phones during any event or regular travel. Many thanks to Gammatek for bringing them to South Africa.

The product is of top quality right from the style to the colour of the material. This one comes in Black and Grey colour and has a little leather touch at the bottom front of the bag. The front side contains 2 pockets - first small one on the top side of the bag which has a soft interior side to keep your sunglasses etc. and second bigger one to keep your visiting cards, loyalty cards, pens, smartphone and charging cables etc. The zips on both these pockets are good quality and will last you long. This bag really increases your style and fashion quotient up a notch.

The central part of the bag is to keep your tablet or iPad secure with two portions separated by padded compartment and the front portion to keep your notebook or water bottle or sunglasses or headphones or whatever you want to put it. I used the same to keep my small sized Canon 100D DSLR camera which is easily fitted into this limited space bag. The only thing I observed in this bag is that it's not a backpack to accommodate everything you throw at it, so the purpose for this bag has to be separate. Keep that in mind, and it will help you organise your essentials.

Solo Ludlow Tablet Sling bag can efficiently serve you for a quick meeting with some client where you need to show him something on your iPad or MacBook or 10-11" notebooks. It can only be used to keep something small as the width of the bag is limited, and zips won't get closed easily then. I have taken this bag on a weekend trip to keep my mobile phones, passports and other documents along with a water bottle and it served me perfectly. On another occasion, I kept my Canon 100D DSLR and a prime lens, and it fitted perfectly in this bag. Now today I tried using it with Acer Swift 3 laptop but its boundaries passed the zippers, and it could not be closed. I am sure it will work well with 10" tablets with keyboard attachments.

The Solo bag is locally available at Gammatek and also at takealot.com and other online retailers. There are some pictures on my Instagram page for you to check out regarding the bag. Go check out some of the fantastic backpacks and covers from Gammatek and Solo New York. I really loved this bag for my day to day usage, and I am sure because of its build quality it will last me for at least 2-3 years. 

Cheers!!!

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Product Review - @iFrogz Impulse Wireless Earbuds @ZAGGdaily #SoundOfFreedom

Hi Friends, 

Earphones and Headphones are the requirements of the each and every one of us, and it's something that will never cease to build and will always be the topic of any debate. Which sounds better? What's style suits me better? What is the latest innovation in Noise-isolation or cancellation? Can I attach them to my smartphone using Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack via Type-C USB port? Smartphone manufactures always face this dilemma to keep this or take it out? I love headphones and earphones and have been following the journey of headphones from many brands.

iFrogz needs no introduction, and I have used some of the headphones from the brand earlier, and this time it was time to check out Impulse Wireless Premium Audio Wireless Earbuds. Wireless earbuds give you a great convenience to be wire-free and listen to your favourite songs and attend calls on the go. Impulse Wireless Earbuds comes with a wireless clip which has inbuilt mic and remote for all the general features. 

The feel-good factor comes from its aluminium earbuds construction which helps to enhance audio performance with its acoustic chambers. The whole assembly is made of 4 components starting from the main acoustics chamber to the waterproof membrane and rear echo membrane to front echo chamber. This reflective acoustics construction of the earbuds is very much similar to human hearing to give us advance audio sound. That was the first feature I recognised as soon as I connected them to my smartphone, the audio was incredibly significant, and Bluetooth connectivity took less than a second.

Acoustics is nothing without the drivers to push sound through, and the iFrogz Impulse earbuds have 11mm neodymium drivers to deliver rich, natural and accurate tonal balanced sound. I loved wearing them while watching movies or listening to Bollywood music. It gives that extra clarity and surrounds sound effect which I really loved during my use of these wireless earbuds. I liked my favourite songs even further on this wireless earbuds. The call had clear audio, and another person was able to listen to my voice even when I was talking in whispering volume. But how do you identify which side is the up and down button? For that Zagg's iFrogZ Impulse clip has raised bump button for upside and recessed groove button for the downside of the wireless hub, which makes it easy to listen to your favourite music even in the dark.

 

Another unique feature about this iFrogz Impulse Earbuds is the clip which has a magnetic storage clip at one end which has two benefits. You can quickly put them around your clothes, and it stays there due to the strong magnetic field. Secondly, the wires of both the earbuds can be revolved around the magnetic clip and secured while you carry them.

The general controls are like any other Bluetooth - long press to play next, or previous songs on the left and right buttons and the single click will reduce and increase the volume, centre button long pushes to switch ON the device, single press pauses and play the song alternatively along with answering the call and ending the call.  The resistance of earbuds is 16 Ohms with the frequency range from 20Hz to 20KHz and sensitivity of 100dB. The cable length is 35cm which can really help you to wear it around your neck too. The package contains Impulse Wireless earbuds, micro USB charging cable, 3 pairs of silicon ear tips and 3 pairs of noise-isolating ear tips. The packaging is beautiful and offers a sneak peak if you open the front cover of the package.

The battery inside Impulse wireless earbuds is able to carry you for around 4-5 hours continuously and charges 100% in about an hour. Red LED indicator switches off when it's fully charged and generally while Bluetooth is ON, it flashes blue light. Also, if you put the charging cable when the device was being played, it immediately switches off the earbuds and restarts from the same point where your song was.


Overall, it reminds me of the Sony MW600 which was my companion in London, but now the clip has broken, so I can't use it anymore unless I am making something Bluetooth connected. The audio quality is definitely for my liking, and I have played various genres of music and totally loved them all on this IFROGZ Impulse Wireless Earbuds. Go check and buy them out!
Cheers!!!

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Product Review - @Solo_NewYork Everyday Max Backpack @Gammatek #EverydaySolo

Hi Friends,

There is always a market for backpacks and laptop bags as they don't last that long whatever age group you belong to. I can still remember, I have changed backpacks every 6-8 months during my engineering that is nearly every semester and during school time every year. Also during MBA studies, I used a messenger bag which my brother bought from Singapore and gifted me. It's in dying or throwaway condition but I have still kept it with me since 11 years after MBA to keep my educational documents secure. 

I was introduced to this amazing new product from Solo New York via Gammatek South Africa which I was totally unaware of. I got this bag for 2 weeks to use it and I only used it on my weekend trip to Badplass, Forever Resorts. The best part of taking this bag was the conversion to duffle bag if not used as a laptop bag or even with a laptop, the same can be used as a weekender bag. 

The first thing, after being unheard of this Solo New York Brand which amazed me was the quality of the construction and the amazing details to make this backpack look amazingly beautiful. From the zips to the handles of the zips, everything was picture perfect and colour combination was something that will inspire you to carry it all along. There are some pictures on my Instagram page for you to check out regarding the bag.

Some of the features of Solo Everyday Max Backpack are -

• Fully padded 17.3" laptop compartment
• Internal iPad/tablet pocket
• Separate Shoe compartment at the bottom of the bag in an upright position keeps shoes and socks separate
• Large size zippered pockets to keep your extra stuff on the go!
• Duffle bag zip for opening the bag for easy access to clothes and stuff during weekend travel or otherwise 

The backpack is big being 17.3" laptop bag but the padding is enough to support the weight of the same. I bought a 17" laptop bag from Targus last year but I could feel the difference in the quality on Solo New York once as compared to Targus one. My last backpack was from Google for its employees and it lasted around 8 years (from Singapore to Switzerland to London to South Africa) and it didn't have any brand. Solo Everyday Max Backpack will serve you well too and is available in South Africa. I had to let it go before I could fall in love with it and couldn't live without it but this is one bag where I could place my money without any analysis or experimentation.

The empty bag only weighs 1 kilogram and that saves you with at least 6 kgs to make it your cabin baggage while you travel overseas or local. It can carry your 1 pair of full clothes without any towels but with all your electronics for an overnight trip or general travel as a laptop bag. The bag design is upmarket with charcoal grey and blue combination with the yellow stint at the zippers. The bag is surrounded by handles on three sides to carry it as per your choice and has internal compartments to keep your toiletries separate. The front pocket can easily keep your passport or mouse and charge cables etc.

The only con I could find is that if you are lost in your own world while travelling someone can easily open your duffle bag zipper compartment and take out your expensive Bose headphones or Kindle etc.

I really loved the backpack and will check out more from Solo New York and Gammatek website and buy one someday when I need to travel overseas. You can check them out too!

Cheers!!!

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4 Reasons Why the @HuaweiZA #HuaweiP20Pro Is The Perfect #Travel Companion #SeeMooore

Hi Friends, 

As the school holidays are now in full swing, you’re probably preoccupied with thoughts of sun, sea, rest, and relaxation. But even though you’ll be taking a break from reality for a while, the one thing you know you won’t be leaving at home is your smartphone. Here are four ways the Huawei P20 Pro can help you make the most of your holiday.

1. Picture perfect – If you have no photos to show at the end of your getaway, how do you know you even went on holiday?! Sharing your pics on social media and preserving those precious memories are all part of the holiday experience. The best thing about the Huawei P20 Pro is that it takes you from amateur to professional photographer without you having to do anything except point and shoot. For starters, the Huawei P20 Pro has a Leica triple camera, which includes a 40 MP sensor, 8MP and a 24 MP selfie camera. The phone automatically recognises and adjusts settings according to the subject matter, such as a gorgeous beach view, to help enhance results. The Huawei P20 Pro also puts an end to the blurred and hazy photos you often get with night photography and action shots. So you’ll be able to remember every single moment of your trip and capture every little detail.

2. Immersive entertainment – The holidays are the perfect time for evening series marathons when the kids are tucked up in bed. And, as all parents know, having episodes of your child’s favourite show on your phone is an absolute must, especially on long car trips. The Huawei P20 Pro’s 6.1-inch screen with FullView Display offers an immersive viewing experience and is a gamer’s dream, as the phone’s speedy performance system ensures that there is no lag. If you need a bigger screen, though, the phone can wirelessly connect to other screens, so you don’t have to remember to bring countless cords for the TV in your holiday chalet.

3. You’ve got the power – Worrying about your phone dying at any moment can really drain the life out of you. And there certainly aren’t any plug points close by when you’re lazing on the beach or on a game drive. When you’re on holiday, you don’t want a little thing like battery life to dictate how many pics and vids you can take in a day. The Huawei P20 Pro supports an impressive 17 hours of video playback, 13 hours of web browsing and 89 hours of music playback. The phone’s TÜV Safety Certified SuperCharge battery allows for low-voltage fast charging, as well as intelligent power management. A 10-minute charge powers the battery to 20%, while a 30-minute charge powers the battery to 58%.

4. Water baby – Whether you’re lying on a beach in KZN, fishing in Dullstroom, or encountering waterfalls in the Berg, it’s probably a given that your holiday will involve water, which can make you worry about your phone becoming a casualty of your adventures. But leaving your phone in your holiday chalet for safekeeping means you’ll miss out on a lot of great photo opportunities, not to mention how inconvenient it will be. Luckily, the Huawei P20 Pro has an IP67 rating – meaning it can withstand being submerged in one metre of water for up to 30 minutes. Your Huawei P20 Pro also has great dust resistance, which will come in handy if you experience a freak sandstorm while in the Karoo.

 

Cheers!!!

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The Ultimate #Gaming Experience, Right Now @ADATAtechnology #SSD #DRAM

Hi Friends,

It is said that there are two types of gamer in this world. The PC gamer and the console gamer. The former’s demise has long been predicted, but statistically, PC gaming is even more popular today than it was when it started. Steam game sales hit an astonishing $US4.3 billion in 2017, increasing by more than 18% from 2015, and PwC has predicted that gaming will be worth more than US$31 million by 2019. For those who love the creak of the keyboard and the strife of the mouse as they hurtle through virtual worlds at the speed of reflex and storyline, PC gaming is the ultimate immersive experience. But, like anything, there are ways to make it even better…

According to Tony Yu, South African country manager at ADATA, there are some subtle tips and tricks that can transform your gaming experience and give you that extra edge in the boss fight.

“The first step is to upgrade to a solid-state-drive (SSD),” he says. “These are so much faster than previous hard drives and have the potential to reduce loading times and improve performance significantly. Their capabilities are not to be confused with graphics performance, though. Your graphics processing unit (GPU) is your key to unlocking exceptional visuals so improving gaming graphics should start with you ensuring that it, and all your other hardware, are regularly updated. It’s also worth running regular PC diagnostics to ensure that both your SSD and GPU, among other essential elements, are working properly.”

SSD may not introduce gorgeous graphics, but it does really deliver on loading times which, for those who play open world games and in vast online vistas, makes a big difference to the experience. Constant ‘hitching’ in a game is frustrating and an SSD is your secret weapon in defeating it. For additional online security, especially for people who enjoy playing online, a virtual private network (VPN) is another vital element to help you smooth over the edges of your experience.

“Some parts of the online gaming community have been known to attack players and force them offline, so by using a VPN you protect your identity and remove the threat,” says Yu.

The next step is to invest in memory designed specifically for gaming. As Rock, Paper, Shotgun says, ‘…what you absolutely, positively need and what will make your computing life, in general, more pleasant and your gaming, in particular, more enjoyable aren’t the same thing’. What you want is beautiful memory designed specifically for PC gaming that can handle the worlds and beasts thrown at it with elegant aplomb. That’s gaming.

“Discerning gamers with an eye for the perfect gaming experience should consider investing in technology that has hybrid cooling capabilities as this instantly improves performance and gain,” adds Yu. “High-quality chips and cooling systems designed to work optimally with leading GPUs and systems will make any game into something special. These are also excellent tools for anyone keen to move into eSports or play games on a more competitive level.”

Finally, to really round off the perfect game, you need the right mouse and keyboard. Your mouse must have incredibly high DPI, at least 3200, and a smooth ride with a comfortable grip, and it is advisable to invest into a mechanical keyboard as it offers superb tactical feedback and control. With most ranges designed for gamers, you can even adjust the lighting effects which is, let’s face it, cool.

“Of course, great gaming technology, such as the ADATA XPG Spectric D80 DDR4 RGB, not only has liquid nitrogen cooling but can be overclocked to take advantage of it,” concludes Yu. “It’s a world first RGB DDR4 memory with hybrid liquid-air cooling to deliver extraordinary performance and in May 2018 it reached the SPECTRIX D80 LN2 OC 5531 MHz record. We are committed to keep improving on our performance and we are proud that our DRAM is already compatible with at least four motherboard brands, namely Asus, Gigabyte, MSI and ASRock. We will continue adding other brands to this list.”
 

For more information, please visit www.adata.com.
Sources: https://www.wepc.com/news/video-game-statistics/#pc-gaming

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