IceWhale ZimaBoard 2 mini NAS review By Mark Pickavance Published 9 May 26 Following the original ZimaBoard, version 2 has an improved processor and memory, but the same passively cooled NAS credentials.
Ugreen DXP4800 Pro 4-bay NAS review: A subtle upgrade from the Plus model, yet these changes have significant implications for this network-attached storage device By Mark Pickavance Published 9 May 26 The Ugreen DXP4800 Pro is a sophisticated four-bay NAS at a price that makes sense for both home and small business users.
IceWhale ZimaCube 2 Personal Cloud NAS review: A modern, high-performance network-attached storage device with plenty of room to grow By Mark Pickavance Published 4 May 26 Leaving its Kickstarter past behind, IceWhale delivers a second-generation ZimaCube 2 for those who want more of everything in an NAS.
Hands on: The Punkt. MC03 secure rugged phone revealed that it still has some development hurdles to cross before it is ready for Joe Public By Mark Pickavance Last updated 28 April 26 Not yet rated The Punkt. MC03 is a third-generation design that puts data security front and centre
Beelink EX Mate Pro dock & DAS review: An entirely different approach to docking stations By Mark Pickavance Last updated 28 April 26 The Beelink EX Mate Pro All-In-One Docking Station is a USB4 dock that can mount four M.2 NVMe drives internally.
Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra review: A beast of a rugged tablet with the weight to prove it built for punishing environments and DLP projector to boot By Mark Pickavance Published 27 April 26 The Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra is a truly rugged tablet design with plenty of power, memory storage and even a DLP projector.
Thermal Master P4 review: Easily the best phone-connected thermal camera yet, but it's not perfect By Mark Pickavance Published 23 April 26 The Thermal Master P4 is a thermal camera that connects to an Android phone or PC using USB.
UleFone RugKing 5 Pro review: While this rugged phone built to a price, it does have some virtues to offset the vices By Mark Pickavance Published 23 April 26 The UleFone RugKing 5 Pro is a robust device with decent battery life, but built to a price specification.
InnoCN GA27S1Q 27-inch monitor review: This QD-OLED panel sports a high refresh rate and a low price tag that should make the big brands nervous By Mark Pickavance Published 19 April 26 The InnoCN GA27S1Q OLED is a low-cost but high-specification OLED monitor that has a foot in both the gaming and business sectors.
8849 Tank X rugged phone review: A feature-rich design built around a 1080p DLP projector and a whole lot of weight By Mark Pickavance Published 6 April 26 The 8849 TANK X is a substantial design with plenty of power, memory and storage that’s ideal for an adventurer.
Oscal Pilot 5 rugged phone review: A retrograde step for users who rely on their camera By Mark Pickavance Published 3 April 26 A collection of odd hardware choices.
Acer Swift Edge 14 AI laptop review: Another lightweight wonder from the Acer stable By Mark Pickavance Published 24 March 26 The Acer Swift Edge 14 AI is a lightweight laptop that leverages a 200-series Core Ultra processor and LPDDR5X memory.
I tested the TP-Link Omada EAP787 - an Enterprise-class Wi-Fi 7 ceiling access point for those with infrastructure ambitions By Mark Pickavance Published 20 March 26 Recommended The TP-Link Omada EAP787 is an Enterprise-class ceiling access point that uses 10GbE PoE++ technology for easy deployment.
I tested the Jabra Evolve3 85 - a professional headset built for the office, priced for the boardroom, yet styled for the street By Mark Pickavance Published 20 March 26 Recommended The Jabra Evolve3 85 offers all the bells and whistles of a call centre headset while retaining the styling and elegance associated with retail-focused products.
My testing of the Oukitel WP61 Plus revealed that while it’s not a daily driver, this rugged walkie-talkie phone could be perfect for operating off-grid By Mark Pickavance Published 17 March 26 The Oukitel WP61 Plus is a rugged, heavyweight design ideal for those operating in harsh, remote environments.
D-Link D501 review: This 5G travel router made me wish for better local 5G connectivity, because without it, this is an expensive LTE dongle By Mark Pickavance Published 13 March 26 Recommended The D-Link D501 is a 5G USB dongle made for home and small-business use that doesn’t require drivers or special ports.
UPerfect UFree V wireless portable monitor review: Great specification, low price, but a few caveats By Mark Pickavance Published 11 March 26 This wireless portable monitor is an affordable and flexible second monitor designed for those who travel.
Kensington SD7100T5 EQ Pro docking station review: Easier to buy than a laptop or PC that has the ports you need for the full Thunderbolt 5 experience By Mark Pickavance Published 5 March 26 The Kensington SD7100T5 EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Dock doubles down on features, but you pay more for it.
GMKtec NucBox K16 mini PC review: A curious mixed bag that doesn’t quite justify the asking price By Mark Pickavance Published 4 March 26 The GMKtec NucBox K16 uses an older AMD Ryzen 7 architecture but remains an effective mini PC.
I tested the GMKtec NucBox K13 - and this AI mini PC is an excellent example of what Intel does well By Mark Pickavance Published 3 March 26 The GMKtec NucBox K13 uses a modern Intel Lunar Lake processor and showcases its strengths in the mini-PC space.
GL.iNet Slate 7 portable Wi-Fi 7 travel router review: A brilliant travel router with a few strategic flaws that the makers need to fix By Mark Pickavance Published 25 February 26 Recommended The GL.iNet Slate 7 is a Wi-Fi 7-capable router designed for home and small-business use that punches above its weight.
I tested the Blackview Xplore 2 Satellite - and this rugged phone can call from remote places, if the stars align By Mark Pickavance Published 21 February 26 The Blackview Xplore 2 Satellite is a heavyweight rugged phone built with the ability to make calls and send messages via the Skylo satellite service.
I tested the Blackview Oscal Tank 1 - a rugged phone that sports some neat features, but it's also implausibly big and heavy By Mark Pickavance Published 17 February 26 The Blackview Oscal Tank 1 is a heavyweight rugged design ideal for those who need extended battery life.
Hands on: Acer Veriton GN100 AI mini PC workstation - another AI development system using the same Nvidia Grace Blackwell foundations By Mark Pickavance Published 14 February 26 Designed for the development of and use of AI models, the Acer Veriton GN100 uses the Nvidia Blackwell architecture to deliver ultimate performance.
Zettlab D6 Ultra NAS review: Ironically, AI might not be the best feature of this network-attached storage device By Mark Pickavance Published 10 February 26 The Zettlab D6 Ultra is a high-performance NAS with aspirations to become a full-blown AI.
