REVIEW: Samsung SmartCam HD
Smarty pants.It's always nice to see that the big boys can do other things than what they're famous for... and do them well. Samsung might be one of (if not the) biggest smartphone makers in the world...
View ArticleREVIEW: Blue Yeti Studio
Not at all abominable.Be it a podcast or YouTube voice-over, many of us need to be able to record our voices in high quality these days. If you're wanting to explore the world of audio self-publishing...
View ArticleREVIEW: Goodmans Aspect Bluetooth Soundbar
Man walks into a Soundbar...If you would have asked anyone five years ago what a soundbar was, they would have probably told you it was a bar in Manchester that was, like, proper mega, our kid. These...
View ArticleREVIEW: Netgear EX6200 WiFi Range Extender
Extensive.WiFi is great, allowing you to do all the things you need, and want, to do online, without being tied down. But even the most powerful and impressive WiFi router can sometimes come a cropper,...
View ArticleREVIEW: Aldi Motorcycle Range
Burn rubber, not cash.We had a bit of a bet going here at Test Pit Towers as to what sport or activity would next get the Aldi treatment. So far we've enjoyed reviewing their skiing range, their...
View ArticleREVIEW: D-Link Music Everywhere
WiFi music without the expense.Regular readers will know that we get sent a hell of a lot of wireless speakers and headphones to test. Although clearly more practical than their older wired cousins,...
View ArticleCOMPETITION: Win a Kit Fashion Power Bank
Power to you.Taking all your gadgets with you while on the go is great for work, staying informed and keeping yourself entertained. Trouble is, running out of juice in the middle of the park can't be...
View ArticleREVIEW: PNY MicroSDHC Card Speed Test
On your marks...Often overlooked, SD and MicroSD cards are an absolute must for many of today's gadgets. From phones to laptops, cameras and quadcopters, SD cards are required to store data and gather...
View ArticleREVIEW: Swann Pan & Tilt HD Security Camera
Pan's People.We've reviewed lots of home security cameras and systems in the past, and there's no doubt that they are a great investment. As most of these cameras are an absolute doddle to install the...
View ArticleREVIEW: KitSound Pocket Hive Bluetooth Speaker
Hive mind.Bluetooth speakers seem to be getting smaller and smaller these days, yet the music they knock out is still of fantastic quality. Wanting to see just how small a good speaker can get, we...
View ArticleREVIEW: Tech 21 Patriot iPhone Case
Patriotic to the core.It can't just be us who thinks this, but put the word 'patriot' on any kind of new tech and it instantly sounds more serious, more severe, less forgiving. We think this is due to...
View ArticleCOMPETITION: Win a Kit Milestone Gravitate Activity Tracker
What a milestone.Keeping active is great at keeping us healthy, and making sure you're doing enough each day is really important. If you've set yourself the goal of improving your fitness, or to just...
View ArticleREVIEW: Patriot FUEL iON Magnetic Charging
Give the wire the chop.Sick of wires? We are. The humble USB is a brilliant thing, but having to use a wire to give your mobile some power while there are people living up in space having physical...
View ArticleREVIEW: Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi Powerline Adaptors
WiFi anywhere.Powerline adaptors, those often overlooked gadgets that use your home's electrical wiring to transfer the internet, are great at getting high speed data to wired devices like smart TVs...
View ArticleREVIEW: STM Omni Multi Fit Tablet Case
Omnipotent.We've covered lots of STM cases and bags in the past, and always really enjoyed doing so. However, the Australian design company tend to favour Apple phones and tablets when it comes to...
View ArticleREVIEW: Roku Streaming Stick
Stream dreamsHere at The Test Pit we're big fans of Roku, the tiny TV box that allows you to stream online media content from the likes of Netflix and YouTube. So far we've reviewed three separate...
View ArticleREVIEW: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: The Hulk Buster Smash
Hulk smash!We were hoping that our first LEGO set review of 2015 was going to be a good one, and boy are we happy. With the forthcoming release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, LEGO are unleashing a slew of...
View ArticleREVIEW: Vileda Relax Cleaning Robot
Relax… the robots will do it.More than two years ago the first ever review to appear on The Test Pit was for a robotic vacuum cleaner, the iRobot Roomba 700. Since then, and after sending said robot...
View ArticleREVIEW: Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Headphones
Momentous.True music fans will never be without a good pair of headphones, no matter where they are or what they're doing. Although in-ear headphones and earbuds wind up nice and tight and are perfect...
View ArticleREVIEW: Yale Easy Fit Telecommunicating Alarm
"Hello? You're being burgled."Big fans of the security experts Yale, we've really enjoyed testing a few of their kits out; from cleverlocks to clever cameras. But Although we feel as safe as houses...
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