Canon EOS M

SENSOR: 18-megapixel APS-C Hybrid CMOS | PROCESSOR: Digic 5 | ISO RANGE: 100-12800 | SCREEN: 3.0-inch Clear View LCD II touchscreen | BATTERY: 230 shots | SIZE: 108*66*32mm

Google Nexus 7

OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | SCREEN: 7-inch,1280x800, 216ppi | PROCESSOR/RAM: 1.2GHz quadcore Tegra 3/1GB | STORAGE: 8GB or 16GB | CONNECTIVITY: N Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS, 3.5mm audio | FRONT CAM: 1.2-meg/video not quoted | SIZE: 199*120*11.5mm | WEIGHT: 340g

Sony F800 Walkman

Memory Capacity: 8GB, 16GB or 32GB | Display: 8.9cm/3.5″ Multi-touch LCD | Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Linear PCM and FLAC | Video Formats: MPEG4, AVC and WMV9 | Charging Time: 4 hours | Other: Bluetooth, headphones supplied

DenonAH-NCW500

Frequency Response: 5-37k Hz | Sensitivity: 112 dB | Impedance: 100 Ohms | Weight: 9.5 ounces | Cord Length: 3' | Other: Airline adapter included, iPod control, volume control and built-in microphone

Aspid GT-21 Invictus

Top speed: 305 km / h, Weight / Power: 0.45 bhp / kg | Displacement: 4.361 liter / 266.1 cu in, Bore and stroke: 92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 82.0 mm (3.2 in), Fuel feed: Fuel injection, Maximum power: 450 bhp / 331 KW @ 8300 rpm, Maximum torque: 440 Nm / 325 ft lbs @ 3750 rpm | Dry weight: 990 kg

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus - Hot Laptop This Year

What's the story?
At the other end of the scale to Chromebooks sit Ultrabooks, which are all about high-end tech packed into slim bodies. The catch (there's always a catch) is that you'll have to do without chassis-fattening extras such as Ethernet ports and optical drives. The Ativ Book 9 Plus is Samsung's latest Ultrabook, and in addition to having a stupid name it has a super hi-res 13.3in screen. Given Samsung's past triumphs in the field, we have high hopes for it.

Any good?
The Samsung is pure class. Its black finish is a world away from the dated silver of its brethren, and the whole thing exudes a premium feel, like you've just been given a really expensive box of chocolates. The display is a ludicrously high-def 3200x1800 with excellent viewing angles and 10-point multi-touch, we got a useful 7.5hrs out of the battery and even the speakers are great. The negatives? The touchpad can be a bit tetchy, its Core i5 Haswell processor isn't quite powerful enough to game in full detail and Windows 8.1's desktop mode is really not designed to be viewed at 3200x1800 resolution; scaling down to 1080p works far better. But we're being picky – as premium ultra-portable laptops go, this is one of the best.

PEOPLE SAY
The most luxurious mobile home you can give to Windows 8

240 HOURS WITH THE MOTOROLA MOTO G

Esat Dedezade spends ten days with the ultra-cheap-yet-ultra-powerful Moto G. But is its spec-to-price ratio too good to be true? It's got to be, right?

DAY 01
Whoops. Looks like Motorola sent us a Moto X by accident. Hang on, though: I don't remember the X being this pudgy. Has it put on weight? It does feel a little fatter than usual.
  Of course it hasn't. Phones don't gain weight, that would be ridiculous. No, this is definitely the new Moto G, and mistaking it for the X is actually a compliment. It's shorter and fatter, but it's still got a handsome face and I like the way it sits in my hand. Like a smooth black pebble. Sturdy. Confident. Manly. I like it, that I'm about to be greeted by another awful pixellated mid-range scre...
  Wow. The G's screen is good. Really good. 720p on 4.5 inches means it's easily sharp enough. It's bright, too, has decent colours and even has good viewing angles.
  Which has me reaching for the spec list. The Moto G Starts from £130, for the 8GB model.
  Where’s the compromise? Surely Moto blew all the money on the screen. This thing's got to be running on a puttering dual-core processor at the very most, right?
  A quick check reveals that, no, there's a quad-core chip inside.
  Mind you, I’d feel more at ease with the dimple on the back of the phone if I knew what it was for. What are you, dimple? What is your purpose? Am I supposed to sacrifice iPhones in your honour? WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?
  After a period of emotionally draining research, it seems likely that the dimple is an aesthetic feature. Which is fair enough. This decided, I feel confident enough to actually turn the phone on, though I am slightly concerned The Snapdragon 400 quad-core, to be precise, which isn’t silicon seller Qualcomm's daddy chip, but is still a bit of a doozy. More wow.
  I don't really understand how Motorola is getting away with this, until it dawns on me that Moto is now owned by Google, and this is the exact same tactic it’s used so successfully with its Nexus devices. Whatever – the important thing is that I’ve only spent a few minutes with the G and I'm already impressed.

DAY 02
While investigating, I discover that the Moto G has a removable back cover. Not for swapping out the battery. Not for accessing a microSD slot – it doesn’t have one – but for kitting it out with different coloured back plates. Flashbacks of my Nokia 5110 fascia wardrobe collection flitter through my brain. I’m browsing through every luridly coloured rear cover I can find online, humming the Nokia tune. I'm a happy man.

DAY 03
Despite the paltry 1GB of RAM, the G's got some games skills, all thanks to that sweet Snapdragon silicon. Enough, in fact, to handle Real Racing 3 without a stutter – not an easy task for any phone, and certainly not at this price point. I think I can hear the dual-core Galaxy S4 Mini and HTC One Mini sobbing in their respective corners. And so they should. Both demand way more than £200 to take them home. Let them cry.

DAY 04
Ah, bingo. So this is where the Moto G lets me down. Its 5MP camera is poor. The LG G2 and iPhone 5s absolutely destroy it. Poor detail even in good light means that this definitely isn't a phone for shutterbugs.

DAY 06
Watching Breaking Bad on the smaller 4.5in screen isn't actually as painful as I thought, though that could be because it's practically pressed against my face on my home commute. This is, of course, partly to do with the shoulder-to-shoulder rammed trains. Still, the G's 4.5in screen, although smaller than I'm used to, means I can easily do everything with a single thumb, without fear of the dreaded Pavement Smash. A fate that saw the end of a Galaxy Note in the near past.

DAY 08
I hammered the Moto G on the way to Stuff HQ this morning. Editing this very review, streaming music to Bluetooth headphones, sending emails, checking Reddit – all pretty heavy stuff. After an hour and 15 minutes it drank around 20% – so it'll last a day, but as with 99% of phones, it won't escape the nightly charging ritual.

DAY 10
Motorola has surprised me. The G isn't the most powerful phone on the block. It's not the sexiest. It doesn't have the most pixel-packed screen. But I love the unbelievable bang for your buck that it offers. Motorola – I haven't said this in a while, but I salute you.

6 INSTANT UPGRADES: MOVIE DEN

Stuck with the Adam Sandler of film-watching setups? This kit will upgrade it to Daniel Day Lewis-worthy levels
1.SONY BDP-S790
As far as movie-den upgrades go, this is a no-brainer. Sony's BDP-S790 Blu-ray has an absolute stack of talent where high-def pictures and sound are concerned. It also has loads of online functionality, from the obvious essentials such as Netflix and iPlayer to Sony's own Entertainment Network. And, much to the delight of the Epson projector on its far right, it's a brilliant 3D disc player, too. All this, and it won’t destroy the bank, either. What's not to like?
£170 / sony.co.uk

2.B&W PV1D
A big part of the cinema experience is the sound, and a big part of the sound is the sort of bass wallop that only comes when giant robots fight each other. Tat’s why you want a subwoofer. Te B&W PV1D is the king of subwoofers, for several reasons: it looks amazing; it has the sort of stop/start speed other subs couldn’t get near in their wildest dreams; and it digs deep, hits hard and offers an amazing amount of texture and detail.
£1200 / bowers-wilkins.co.uk

3.EPSON EHTW6100W
A big TV is all well and good, but this is a movie den we’re talking about here. What’s required is a projector. For less than £1500 this Epson delivers huge (up to 300in) images, easily bright enough to watch in a daytime room with the curtains open. Plus, it’s 3D. Double plus, it’s wireless – there’s no need to physically attach an HDMI cable to get brilliant full HD pictures. To complete the cinema effect, pick up a screen from Draper (draperinc.com).
£1400 / epson.co.uk

4.LIGNE ROSET TOGO LOUNGE SETTEE
Films are interminably long these days, so comfort is important. But as well as sitting pretty, you really need to sit in style. Tat’s where Ligne Roset comes in. It’s long been a byword for high-end, stylish design where sofas and chairs are concerned, and its Togo is no exception. We’d describe it as creative, striking, desirable... All the words you’d like to be associated with your own taste, in fact. Tere’s a huge choice of fabrics and colours, too.
£1855 / ligne-roset.co.uk


5.SENNHEISER RS180
Even Michael Bay has to turn it down every now and then. If you’re the considerate type (or if those ASBOs are piling up), you can’t do better than these brilliant wireless headphones. They use the KLEER lossless RF system, so you can be sure you're not missing any of the action, and they should easily handle even the beefiest of modern blockbuster soundtracks. They’re not exactly cheap, but scrimping on sound is never a wise decision. In fact, it’s the kind of thing that should land you with an ASBO.
£170 / en-uk.sennheiser.co.uk

6.Q ACOUSTICS Q-BT3
On the one hand, you can't blame Q Acoustics for wanting a slice of the soundbar action. On the other, you’d have thought they'd have tried to do so with a soundbar. But the Q-BT3s make a lot of sense for the upgraded movie den: optical input and onboard DAC for dealing with audio from your Blu-ray player, amplification built in and, because of the two-speaker arrangement, far greater separation and focus than a soundbar can provide. And they come in a tidy choice of finishes, too.
£400 / qacoustics.co.uk

Sunday, February 9, 2014

10 Best Smartphones in 2014

NO.1: LG G2
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you: that really is an LG smartphone atop this most prestigious of lists. And deservedly so –the G2 is the best phone we’ve ever used. Its 5.2in,1080p screen is razor sharp, with superb viewing angles and inky blacks; its quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor handles demanding tasks with nonchalant ease; its 13MP camera takes amazing photos... All that, and its battery just keeps on going. How did they do it? No idea. But we're very glad that they did.

NO.2: HTC One
With its gorgeous aluminium body, low-light-tastic camera and stunning 4.7in screen, the HTC One is a truly desirable phone. But the forthcoming One 2, with its rumoured 5in screen, 2GB of RAM and dual lenses, sounds more desirable still. Colour us excited.

NO.3: Google Nexus 5
Delivering top-end spec at a mid-range price, the new Nexus has a bigger 4.95in screen, faster processor and a satisfactory 8MP snapper. But the biggest improvement is its chocolatey-smooth Android KitKat 4.4 OS. Astounding value.


NO.4: Apple iPhone 5s
A curious blend of tried-and-tested – 4in screen, design, huge cost – with new-and¬exciting features like a 64-bit processor, fingerprint-sensing home button and iOS 7. What it adds up to is an easy purchase for most... but we’re ready for iPhone 6.

NO.5: Samsung Galaxy S4
The S4 is like a deep-filled sandwich of tech: a 5in 1080p screen,13MP camera, 4G and quick quad-core processor. It lacks the premium build quality of the G2 and One, but if you crave upgradeable storage or a replaceable battery, your search ends here.

NO.6: Sony Xperia Z1
Like an otter, the Z1 is sleek, powerful and waterproof. Unlike an otter, it's only waterproof to 1.5m. Like an otter, it's a quick mover, with a fast processor and reasonably quick Android build. Unlike an otter, the Z1 is good at taking pictures.

NO.7: Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Verily, 'tis indicative of the age in which we live, when a supercharged superphone gets five glowing stars, but only makes No7. By Crumbles, though, it’s good. Blistering processor, 5.7in screen and stylus smarts. It’s the best gigantophone there is.


NO.8: Motorola Moto G
Google's sprinkled some magical Nexus dust over its latest Motorola blower: the Moto G costs a mere £130 yet has a distinctly non-budget 4.5in 720p screen and quad-core processor. Paltry storage and poor camera count against it – but then again: £130!

NO.9: BlackBerry Q10
The Q10 is the BlackBerry the QWERTY faithful have been waiting for. Its combination of a great little screen, lovely big keyboard and lots of grunt makes it a productivity powerhouse. The Q5 is cheaper (£215) but also plasticky and underpowered.


NO.10: Nokia Lumia 1020
Finally, acameraphone worthy of the name. TheWP8-running1020 takes superb 38MP snaps, or super-detailed 5MPers. Optical stabilisation and xenon flash, too. We also like the 1520 – a 6in WinPhone phablet with plenty of power, good looks and stamina too.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

HOW TO BUILT THE ULTIMATE tECH HOME


Scenario #1 You want a single app-controlled security cam
The most cursory of Google searches will reveal that there are several home security cameras out there. Most also have rich forum threads attached, where people swap advice on how to get them working properly. Not so the Belkin Netcam HD Wi-Fi (£100, belkin.com/uk): you merely download the app to your iOS or Android device, then view the feed from the camera on your phone’s screen. There’s no motion sensing, but it does have infrared illumination for dark rooms, and you can save its video to your device. Effortless.

Scenario #2 You want a smart, expandable home security system
Of all the emerging new wave of easy fit-and-forget systems, Piper(from £520, getpiper.com) is one of the neatest. You can fit it with plug-and-play wide-angle cameras, then set them up IFTTT-style to perform different actions depending on what they see, or hear. They also measure temperature and humidity and can be combined with wireless Z-Wave accessories such as door sensors or smart switches, so you can get sit back safe in the knowledge that your house is secure. Not that you can afford anything worth stealing anyway.

Scenario #3 You want a next-gen smoke alarm
Smoke alarms: for ten minutes of your life, they're indispensable. For the remainder, they're either mute, or unnecessarily loud and annoying. Nest, known for its net-connected thermostats, has made a smarter smoke alarm. If the Nest Protect (£110, nest.com) detects smoke or carbon monoxide, it'll speak its worries out loud, giving you a chance to silence it with a wave if you’ve merely burnt the roasties. It'll glow if its batteries are dying, rather than chirp annoyingly, it’s smartphone connected and even acts as a nightlight if it sees you staggering around in the dark.

INCOMING
Smart security gizmos will rule 2014. Well, in so much as a low-key white box can rule anything. Look out for these soon.

Ninja Sphere
These thingternet pioneers have gone up-tech with a device that interacts with your other gadgets.
ninjablocks.com

Canary
A one-box sensor that keeps an eye on your house using audio, video and movement. Due summer 2014.
canary.is

SmartThings
A wireless hub that sends info on your home to your phone. Works with third-party wireless doodads.
smartthings.com

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

GARMIN DASH CAM 10

In anideal world, we'd all have Google Street View cameras on top of our cars, constantly hoovering in 65MP, 360°footage of absolutely everything happening around our beloved motor. But then we’d need a whole bunch of heavy servers in the boot and the fuel consumption would be a drag. Instead, we’ll have to make do with Garmin’s rather tidier Dash Cam, that suckers itself to the windscreen and, when the inbuilt accelerometer feels that something exciting is happening, saves the pertinent bit of its continuously looping 1080p video. The footage is time-stamped and, if you get the £200 Dash Cam 20, GPS geo-stamped too.


£170 / garmin.com/uk

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

XCOM: ENEMY WITHIN



FIRAIIS ADDS A NEW LAYER OF COMPLEXITY TO ONEOF OUR FAVOURITE GAMES OF RECENT TIMES

In these days of quick-fix DLC it is rare to encounter a proper expansion pock, one that takes an original game and builds on it in new ways, creating on experience greater than the sum of its parts. Enemy Within is such a product, adding a new layer of complexity to the already stellar XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

At heart this complexity comes from the newly discovered Meld resource, which plays a big part in the turn based strategy combat of Enemy Within, On most maps you will come across Meld containers. Once Spotted, these have a limited number of turns 'before they decay, and you want to get your troops to them 05 quickly 105 you can, This adds a new degree of pacing to the game, forcing you to take chancesr and occasionally rush long distances to secure the meld, unsure of the enemies that await.

Once researched, Meld can be spent in two major areas. It can be used to genetically modify your soldiers, or to turn them into giant hulking mechs, The sheer brilliance behind this mechanic is that, clue to its limited supply, you can't have it CILL - you'll effectively need to choose a path and stick to it, or you'll find yourself out of meld and with severely reduced options.

"It is enough to provide a fresh experience for even the most played out fans."

Meld also odds another level of tension over your soldier's rate of survival, Unlike normal troops, who solely level through experience, your genetically or mechanically enhanced soldiers ore an investment, Mechs are tough, and are often at their best wading into the middle of a room and opening fire, but despite their bullet-soaking abilities, losing one is tough, with both the enhanced soldier dead and the mach frame in need of repair. That all means spending more Meld, so if you are too reckless you'll run out of supply.

Alongside this mechanic is a new secondary storyline that has you combating a shadowy group of humans called EXALT. Your run-ins with them involve sending out covert operatives, and then providing an extraction with your Learn. These human enemies provide a great change of pace from the usual roster of aliens, and adds greatly to the variety of experiences delivered by the game.

We were really quite stunned at how comprehensive the additions are in Enemy Within. Frorn these new mechanics through to c much greater variety of maps and environments, it is enough to provide a fresh experience for even the most played-out of Enemy Unknown fans.

While the game is still, at heart, the some, Firaxis has managed to revamp the entire experience, while also focusing on increased replayability rather than just a short-lived new bit of story. Deciding which path to take your soldiers down when spending meld is a decision that lives with you throughout the game, and more than ever this feels Like a game of managing decline, of holding on against inevitable failure just long enough to turn the tide.

Not only does it have this effect on the macro level base management side of the game, but it dramatically changes your tactics and gameplay on the ground as well. Mechs play quite differently to a SHIV hem weapons platform for example, being much more agile and packed with more strategic options like the ability to deliberately destroy cover. Genetic modifications, on the other hand, change the way in which you deploy existing classes, with options like stealth skin and the ability to leap onto roofs having a huge flow-on into the way in which you combat the alien threat.

XCOM: Enemy Within is just plain wonderful. It takes a truly great game and makes it better, adding depth and complexity without ruining the core concepts that made Enemy Unknown such, a standout. Finuxis has yet again demonstrated that it is a developer at the top of its garnet and we can't wait to see what comes next for the XCOM brand.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

WD BLACKS DUAL DRIVE

"This is a 2.5in drive targeted firmly at enthusiasts, one that combines a 120GB SSD with a 1TB HDD in a single package"

It is pretty safe to say that we don't see a huge amount of consumer-facing innovation in the hard drive space. Most of the significant advancements over the past few years have revolved around fitting larger and larger capacities into smaller and smaller form factors.

This peaked midway through 2013, when both Seagate and WD announced new single-spindle drives, designed to fit into Ultrabook sized PCs. While these lacked the speeds seen with the standard low capacity SSDs found in such devices, they had the expansive storage that a Lot of people find lacking when using an Llltrabook as a primary PC.

This Lack of space is a major driver of storage, especially as development focused more and more on mobile, Oftentimes space means a trade-off between performance and capacity, and apart from the bulkier gaming laptops, most only have o single spot to install a 2.5in hard drive (assuming they aren't solely built around mSATA drives.

It is this kind of quandary that Western Digital's latest enthusiast drive is designed to tackle. The Black2 Dual drive started out life when WD was testing its hybrid drive solutions, and has turned into quite a fascinating product, Hybrid drives have become more and more common in recent years, and use a small amount of flash memory in combination with caching algorithms to deliver performance somewhere between that of a mechanical drive and an SSD. But Like most hybrids, this means a compromise, and WO found itself being asked why users couldn't just directly address the flash memory.

WD took this and ran with it, creating the WD Black2 Dual Drive. This is a 2.5in drive to firmly at enthusiasts, one that combines a 12DGB SSD vvith a 1TB HOD ina single package. It sports a single SATA connector, and is do signed for those who are comfortable with juggling files to take advantage of the tuvo drives.

The drive itself conies in a beautifully designed package, containing not only the drive but also a SATA to IJSB adaptor and a cardboard LISB key that, when loaded, takes you to website so you can download software.

It works best with a fresh Windows install, When you do this you'll only see the SSD portion of the drive; however once Windows is up and running, you can fire up the WD software and this exposes the mechanical drive as well. It is a one-time deal, and if you are so inclined you can even move Windows to the mechanical drive once the software is installed.

This process went smoothly, although we would have preferred WD to actually ship the software on the USB key rather than requiring a download. This is 0 relatively minor issuer however, and our installation was hassle free.

Performance was excellent, although the 120GB SSD is a little on the small side for our liking (a 256GB option would be nice, but we understand that WD wants to start out small with this product), This, and the rather significant price tag, means that despite our initial fantasising about different uses for the drive, it is at its best value for money when being installed in a laptop with a spare 2.5in bay.. This is where you'll get most bang for your buck, especially if you are moving from a mechanical drive. You'll see the speed boosts that come from the SSD, but you won't have to worry about where your bulk &Ito lives This, in and of itse[f, rnokes the WD Black2 Dual Drive a real standout product, one that makes a heck of a lot of sense.

If you don't hove o laptop to upgrade, however, you'll probably struggle to see the value. Even Mini¬ITX chassis now have ample room for a few SSDs and 3.5in drives, and they will prove much better bang for your buck than going with this integrated wonder.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Awesome Social Apps in 2014

Tweetbot 3


The recently updated Tweetbot is still the best Twitter client we've come across, although its developers have started to cash in on that status. The recent version 3 update was little m.ore than an PDS 7 rest in, and even removes a couple of handy features - such as triple-tapping on tweets to reply - yet they cheekily decided to charge afresh.

That said, it's still smartly presented and feature-laden, with options to mute users for a particular period of time, a wysiwyg-style tweet composer, and a hugely useful auto-suggest for sending messages to the people you follow. Better still, tweet timelines are synchronised, so you can pick up where you left off when switching from iPhone to iPad - although, again, you have to pay for both. It's a must-have, but there's nothing to convince us to upgrade from the old version.

There are separate versions for the iPhone and iPad, plus a dedicated Mac edition, so you can use it across your Apple devices.

Redditting


Navigating the morass of news, memes and endless discussion threads that comprise Reddit is no mean feat, but Redditting does a brilliant job of boiling it down. It effectively turns Reddit into an FOSS reader, allowing you to browse your favourite subreddits, filter out sources or contributors, and read the source article beside the comments in spilt-screen. The setting that allows you to filter adult content could make Redd it palatable at your place of work.

Flipboard

Flipboard received a significant makeover last year, allowing anyone to become their own "magazine editor", curating content from websites and other social networks and sharing it with the public at large in a smartly presented, flickable virtual ma.gazine. It remains one of the few apps to neatly collate posts from different social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, providing a one-stop shop for those looking to catch up on their friends' activity, be it posts to news articles, status updates or recent photos_ Unlike many rival apps, it also now supports tablets and laptops running Windows 8.1.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

4IIEFIO PEBBLE SMARTSTICK+

A device like Logitech's case+ energy is handy and all, but what if you have something other than a recent iPhone? or don't want something that's going to bulk out your phone?

The PEBBLE Smartstick+ from Veho is just what you need. It's thin, light, and very, very handy. Designed to clip onto anything from y our belt, to a pack, to...whatever, it delivers power via mini or micro USB, and Apple 30-pin connect ors.it doses over an entire charge, too, making it great for getting out on the road with power to spare.

Friday, January 17, 2014

LOGITECH CASE+ENERGY --- for iPhone 5 or 5s

With great power comes great responsibility.
Unfortunately, while that may be the case for young men bitten by radica.ctive spiders, its riot the case for most smartphones. With their great power, more often than not comes really poor battery life.

Enter Logitech's case+energy!
Designed for the iPhone 5 or 5s, the case +energy is a form-fitting case with a modular battery panel that can be removed if you don't need the extra power_ Arid if you do need the power, you can get up to double the battery time. Very handy for travelling, or those who just can't help running their battery down playing Angry Birds.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Hot IP Cameras for Home Security

1. Y-CAM
PRODUCT: Y-CAM HOMEMONITOR
WEBSITE: WWW.IPCAMPRICE.COM
MSRP: $200 - $350
Similar PRODUCTS: TENVIS IP CAMERAS
DEFINING FEATURES:
Wi-Fi-enabled Y-cam HomeMonitor cameras come with a free service for viewing and recording seven days of video stored on the cloud and accessing your stored video by browser or with an app on your smartphone or tablet. There’s no monthly subscription fee, but additional storage is available for $40 a year for one month of video storage per camera. The HomeMonitor Indoor camera is $200 on Amazon or y-cam.com, while the outdoor version is $350.

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS: “Customer service and satisfaction is extremely important to Y-cam. We pride our selves on high quality goods and services.”

2. ICAMSPY
PRODUCT: ICAMSPY
WEBSITE: WWW.IPCAMPRICE.COM
MSRP: $0 / PRO $5.20

DEFINING FEATURES:
iCamSpy turns your smartphone and any PC or notebook with webcam into a mobile audio and video surveillance. With a smartphone, watch and listen in real time, anywhere. iCamSpy is the only app that provides live surveillance over 2G/3G/4G mobile networks. All other apps are limited to Wi-Fi.

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS: “This is always good to keep on hand ... it fits multiple types of life¬styles and is accessible for all users.”

3. LOREX TECHNOLOGY
DEFINING FEATURES:
The LNC100 Lorex LIVE Ping wireless network cameras allow remote monitoring through a password-protected connection, requiring no network knowledge. Connect the IP camera into a router, run the installation CD and users are on their way to seeing, hearing and protecting what matters to them most. View on your PC, Mac or compati¬ble smartphone. Multiple recording options, no recurring fees.

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS: “With the explosion of mobile devices and cloud computing, consumers expect constant accessibility for all of their technology needs. With their home security systems in particular, it is pertinent for consumers to know what is occurring at their homes even when they are not there. With this in mind, we want- ed to provide our consumers with the option to easily view their home or busi¬ness security systems from anywhere in the world.”

4. NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
DEFINING FEATURES:
If you already own the Napco Starl-ink Universal GSM Alarm Communicator, then you have a new, free method to control it. Arm and disarm your security system with your iPhone or Android. The app shows system status and has one button operation to control remotely from your smartphone.

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENT: “Napco is committed to selling products like Starlink 2 that will improve security ... selling deeper into existing channels ... We are excited about the potential for upgrading existing security systems as well as for new installations. Current alarm systems that depend on dial-up phone lines unfortunately have exposure to tampering and VoIP line caused interference. Starlink 2 addresses both of these issues as well as adding an im¬pressive array of new features for the security profes¬sional.”

5. STEM INNOVATION
DEFINING FEATURES:
IZON needs no computer, just a Wi-Fi network and Internet. Download the free IZON App and use your smartphone to link IZON with your network. Now the Stem Cloud comes into play. With IZON monitoring noise and motion, it automatically records video to the cloud when an event happens. IZON alerts you when an event triggers. Record video and view it when you get an alert. Even if the app is closed, you receive a push notification. Each IZON can upload 25 videos/day. Every night, the counter resets and you can record more. You can get unlimited alerts without video, which expires after a week, or tag up to 100 events for the cloud.

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENT: "I founded Stem Innovation in order to deliver some innovative and disruptive products in the connected home category. In 2011, Stem introduced the first entirely app-driven Wi-Fi camera, called IZON. It was revolution¬ary in its design, incredibly simple to set up and use. It featured a great app, and it turned the IP camera market upside down. IZON 2.0 came to market in 2012 and made giant improvements on the original concept."

Sunday, January 5, 2014

SUREFIRE 2211 - New Home Security Product

DEFINING FEATURES: The Surefire 2211 Variable-Output LED WristLight is designed for hands-free tactical-level illumination and is also a handgun light when used in a normal shooting stance. It is constructed of lightweight anodized aerospace aluminum and straps to your firearm support-hand wrist, creating a wide, 200-lumen beam. In close-quarters, this is enough light to overwhelm an aggressor and evaluate threats.
MANUFACTURER'S COMMENTS: “We make sure we buy the very best tubes pos¬sible and the very best equipment possible.... You can rest assured that what you get from TNVC is the best possible and meets the current mil spec for the mili¬tary.”—Kyle Harth, Director of Military/Law Enforcement Sales & Training.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Max Output: 200 lumens
Tactical Runtime: 1.25 hours (before output drops below 50 lumens)
Low Output: 15 lumens (13 hours)
Medium Output: 60 lumens (four hours)
Design: Ergonomic, ambidextrous pushbut¬ton switching
Material: High-strength aerospace alu¬minum with mil-spec anodizing
Wristband: Adjustable nylon with O-ring-type strap
Power Monitor: Built-in LED fuel gauge shows low battery
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery & USB charging cable
Weight: 3.7 ounces (with batteries)
Batteries: Li-ion (included)