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Bakon BK3200 soldering station with a claimed power rating of 120 W
9 4742+1$59,99

Bakon BK3200 soldering station with a claimed power rating of 120 W

Bakon BK3200 soldering station with a claimed power rating of 120 W
9 4742+1$59,99
I came across a rather interesting soldering station. Its claimed power rating of 120 W caught my attention, as did mentions I found online that it uses induction heating. Let's see what it's all about and take it apart while we're at it.
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Gretel A7, a decent budget smartphone
9 5432+1$49,99

Gretel A7, a decent budget smartphone

Gretel A7, a decent budget smartphone
9 5432+1$49,99
Another smartphone has landed in my hands. This time, it’s a very budget-friendly model with a 4.7-inch screen. As always, it has its pros and cons. Let’s take a closer look and see whether it might be of interest to buyers.
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A review of various attachments for an oscillating tool
93 5642+19$1.5-4.5

A review of various attachments for an oscillating tool

A review of various attachments for an oscillating tool
93 5642+19$1.5-4.5
Last year I posted a review of a multitool, and as everyone knows, without various saw blades, sanding attachments, and so on, it’s not much use around the house. So I decided to stock up on a variety of attachments. Part of the reason was a gift card I received from one of the websites, and part was simply a desire to buy some useful things. Read on for all the details in the review.
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KingDian N480 - 240GB SSD M.2 and adapter
6 01430$93.99

KingDian N480 - 240GB SSD M.2 and adapter

KingDian N480 - 240GB SSD M.2 and adapter
6 01430$93.99
I had two reasons for ordering this SSD and adapter: to test whether modern computers are working properly, and to use it as an extra drive for my main computer the rest of the time. There isn't much to say about it, so this review will be very short.
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3D Pens: A Creative Tool
6 3690+1$40.35

3D Pens: A Creative Tool

3D Pens: A Creative Tool
6 3690+1$40.35
3D pens have been gaining popularity lately, but quite a lot of people still have only a vague idea of what they are and what they’re for.
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MECOOL M8S PRO, a very small TV box or DDR3 vs DDR4
11 22300$58.88

MECOOL M8S PRO, a very small TV box or DDR3 vs DDR4

MECOOL M8S PRO, a very small TV box or DDR3 vs DDR4
11 22300$58.88
Not so long ago, you could still call the Amlogic S912 SoC brand-new. But time flies, and it has become so common that a review of an S912-based TV box is no longer anything special. So I’ll try not to drag this out too much.
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VOYO VBOOK V2, a netbook with an 11.6-inch screen and an N3450 processor
4 86800$200

VOYO VBOOK V2, a netbook with an 11.6-inch screen and an N3450 processor

VOYO VBOOK V2, a netbook with an 11.6-inch screen and an N3450 processor
4 86800$200
At the very beginning of the year, I posted a review of a Voyo mini PC based on the new N4200 Apollo Lake processor. I was quite impressed with its specs, but I also mentioned that there was a lower-end version of this processor. Today, I'm reviewing a netbook built around it. As usual, we'll take a look around, take it apart, run some tests, and compare the N4200 with the N3450—or Pentium with Celeron—along the way.
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A pair of AHD 1920x1080 cameras + DVR
9 6110+1$23.01

A pair of AHD 1920x1080 cameras + DVR

A pair of AHD 1920x1080 cameras + DVR
9 6110+1$23.01
Last month I posted a review of a kit with four AHD cameras and a DVR made by Cotier. At the same time, I ordered a pair of 2 MP AHD cameras from the same manufacturer. But as it turned out, this ended up becoming a review of both the cameras and a different DVR. Anyway, you can see what happened, why, and how in this review.
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Beelink AP42, another Apollo Lake N4200 mini PC
5 03450$226.83

Beelink AP42, another Apollo Lake N4200 mini PC

Beelink AP42, another Apollo Lake N4200 mini PC
5 03450$226.83
At the beginning of the year, I wrote about a rather interesting computer based on Intel's new Pentium N4200 processor with Apollo Lake cores. Almost everything about that computer was interesting, but it had some drawbacks, such as noise. This time, Beelink decided to take a shot at it, releasing a fanless model with the same processor. Did they succeed? Find out in this review.
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YUNDOO Y8, a powerful TV box
7 24540$119.99

YUNDOO Y8, a powerful TV box

YUNDOO Y8, a powerful TV box
7 24540$119.99
A new release for this year has landed in my hands: a TV box based on RockChip's new RK3399 SoC. Let's just say I "happened to come across it", but I couldn't resist taking a closer look—especially since mine came in what you might call the "top-of-the-line configuration": 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash storage. Anyway, if you're interested in the teardown, a closer look, and a few tests, read on :)
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Cubot Rainbow 2 smartphone
7 2962+1$69.99

Cubot Rainbow 2 smartphone

Cubot Rainbow 2 smartphone
7 2962+1$69.99
Last year I reviewed the Cubot Rainbow smartphone, and now I was offered an updated model. I was simply curious whether anything had changed, and if so, in what direction. In this review, you can take a look at the phone itself, find out how it differs from its predecessor, and see a comparative test of battery capacity when charging via USB and when measured “separately.”
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Beelink SEA I, TV box based on the Realtek 1295, with HDMI input
9 57840$89.99

Beelink SEA I, TV box based on the Realtek 1295, with HDMI input

Beelink SEA I, TV box based on the Realtek 1295, with HDMI input
9 57840$89.99
Buying this TV box was a bit of a gamble, partly because of the new processor and partly because of some features you don't get with other TV boxes. But in any case, I just wanted to give it a try and check out the new "hardware". Let's take a look, put it through its paces, and take it apart.
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A Budget Kit with Four AHD Cameras and a DVR, or What AHD-M Is All About
7 4890+1$85.38

A Budget Kit with Four AHD Cameras and a DVR, or What AHD-M Is All About

A Budget Kit with Four AHD Cameras and a DVR, or What AHD-M Is All About
7 4890+1$85.38
At the end of last year, I published a review of a basic video surveillance kit consisting of four IP cameras and a DVR. At the time, someone also “hinted” that there was an alternative in the form of AHD cameras. In this review, I’ll try to explain what AHD is, how it works, and what the standard is all about.
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ESCAM QD410, a 4-megapixel camera: a comparative review
7 54100$53.58

ESCAM QD410, a 4-megapixel camera: a comparative review

ESCAM QD410, a 4-megapixel camera: a comparative review
7 54100$53.58
Last month I posted a review of the Szsinocam camera, and mentioned then that I was planning to write another review on the subject. In the end, I decided not just to review one camera, but to compare it in part not only with the Szsinocam, but also with a camera from the well-known Hikvision brand. Hope you find it interesting :)
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UMI Plus E, a smartphone based on the Helio P20
4 76100$214.99

UMI Plus E, a smartphone based on the Helio P20

UMI Plus E, a smartphone based on the Helio P20
4 76100$214.99
Some time ago, I got my hands on a rather interesting smartphone. Somehow, I never got around to telling you about it. Time went by, and every now and then I sat down to work on the review, but I only decided to finish it now. But first things first.
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PTVdisplay DA02, or trying to connect a smartphone to a TV
8 28100$9.99

PTVdisplay DA02, or trying to connect a smartphone to a TV

PTVdisplay DA02, or trying to connect a smartphone to a TV
8 28100$9.99
I’d come across information several times about connecting a smartphone or tablet to a TV using something like AirPlay/DLNA/Miracast. I got curious, bought one, gave it a try, and decided to tell you about it :)
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Teclast Tbook 10 S, a tablet that needs no tweaking
13 9367+2$170.99

Teclast Tbook 10 S, a tablet that needs no tweaking

Teclast Tbook 10 S, a tablet that needs no tweaking
13 9367+2$170.99
I've taken apart and tested quite a few small computers and tablets, and I can say with confidence that overheating is the bane of the vast majority of these devices. But not long ago, I got my hands on a device that doesn't overheat, and I was pleasantly surprised. But is everything else just as good? Let's take a look, test it, and take it apart—as usual.
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Szsinocam SZ-IPC-7032CSW, or an IP camera with a 2-megapixel resolution
7 64500$60.03

Szsinocam SZ-IPC-7032CSW, or an IP camera with a 2-megapixel resolution

Szsinocam SZ-IPC-7032CSW, or an IP camera with a 2-megapixel resolution
7 64500$60.03
I happened to come across several IP cameras at a well-known store and decided to try one out. You can find out what I ended up "trying out", as well as what it looks like inside and out, in this review.
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