REVIEW OF Mini 4-Port 1080P HDMI Switch (3-IN/1-OUT)

Review Of "Mini 4-Port 1080P HDMI Switch (3-IN/1-OUT)"

Mini 4-Port 1080P HDMI Switch (3-IN/1-OUT) DEALEXTREME LINK:

http://dx.com/mini-4-port-1080p-hdmi-switch-3-in-1-out-113720

This review is written thanks to Anders, who bought this for me, and some credits goes to him, but not much. He bought it for me, so somehow without him this review would not have existed.

I've noticed that this HDMI gadget has very few reviews, and maybe even none at all. So one of the reasons why I wrote about this , is because it has very few/none reviews, and as earlier mentioned. My friend bought it for me! :D 

I have tested this product in several ways; I've connected multiple HDMI inputs to it and tried switching between the inputs, I tested out all of the LEDs, and last and least I tested out if there is a loss of video quality when it passes through the apparatus, and when it is connected directly to the TV. 

You will be suprised on how well, this HDMI gadget is made and how great it works! 1080p maximum, simple and compact!

3-HDMI-1080P-HDMI1-3-SWITCH. The front side is very simple, easy to understand, and basically extremely small. Each side is just 6,5cm long. Take a ruler and see for youself. 

This is simply the backside of the HDMI switcher gadget and it's not a particularly exiting thing about this review, but the backside just supplies some basic info; where it's made, Model, some copyright stuff and some recycling information.

The device is made up of one output connection to the TV (most likely where you want to output to)...** This is also the only connection that does not have a LED indicator.

**...and three input connections with LED indicators for when you are outputting. Which only lights up when you choose what device, console, TV-Box, etc you want to output from.

The easily noticed button is in the left corner of the whole "switcher", and you use this when you want to switch between the input connections. As earlier mentioned, the LED's light up when you switch between the inputs with the "select", button.

Pros

• Very small, compact and solid build
• No discoloration and bright, clear colors
• Easy setup, and easy to use
• Quick switching between inputs
• One easy button to change inputs. 
• No sudden disconnection, and pixel drops (that means that the video doesn't suddenly become black and returns back to the video), stable flow of video signals! 
• If your TV only supplies with one HDMI connection, the this is a "must have", simplifies all the disconnecting and swapping of cables.
• Does what it promises, does what it's made for, very well!

Cons:

• They could have included an instruction manual, but as I said earlier. If someone is unable to set this up, he/she must literally be a complete newcomer to electronics and software. However, the internet was invented in the 1960s, and Google is still every bodies friend. So do some research on how to do the setup.

Here is an example of how the LED light up, once an HDMI cable input is connected. A very bright red light, shows itself and draws attention to it, so you are unable to not notice it. 

Just, to end it all with a nice picture. The gadget logo, with all the info about it (almost). It has three inputs, 1 output, it uses HDMI cable connections, can output 1080P, and is basically a HDMI Switcher! Sweet!

Conclusion

Mini 4-Port 1080P HDMI Switch (3-IN/1-OUT), is a well made HDMI gadget with easy User Interface, and "noob-friendly", setup. It's made into a compact, solid and well built product with a nice design. There are no parts that are fragile, and that you, or anybody else should be afraid of destroying. However, if you throw it down a cliff, or a skyscraper, then be aware of the destructive consequences.

If your HD TV, has only one HDMI connection, and you want to avoid all the massive amount of cable swapping and "up-getting", off the couch, then I highly recommend this from the bottom of my heart. This really simplifies the extra amount of travel between the sofa and the TV.

Mini 4-Port 1080P HDMI Switch (3-IN/1-OUT) DEALEXTREME LINK:

http://dx.com/mini-4-port-1080p-hdmi-switch-3-in-1-out-113720

Written by Luka

Reviewing - Mini Microphone for iPhone 3G/iPod Nano 4G/iPod Touch 2G/iPod Classic 120 (3.5mm Jack/Modena)

Review

Mini Microphone for iPhone 3G/iPod Nano 4G/iPod Touch 2G/inPod Classic 120 (3.5mm Jack/Modena)

Can be bought here:
http://dx.com/mini-microphone-for-iphone-3g-ipod-nano-4g-ipod-touch-2g-ipod-classic-120-3-5mm-jack-modena-28640

Unfortunately I ordered the wrong version of this microphone, so I didn't get the the color I actually wanted. Fortunately the mic works brilliantly, and is with no doubt better than the iPod Touch microphone. I haven't been using it very much, mainly because I don't record many videos on a daily basis with my iPod! I would rather use my 7 year old camcorder.

It's very small and since it's a "Plug and Play", device, then it's just to bring it with you, plug it in and use it!

Purple... As you can see, the mini microphone has a mini jack connection, so there will be a enormous amount of devices you can use this with. Very in-handy for those who travel alot with their iPhone, and need a better microphone when recording memories and traveling destinations.

Ridiculously small and compact. You can literally store it almost anywhere. The most important thing with mic is to remember to bring it with you, and to not lose it anywhere. I took a key here, and compared it to the whole microphone capsule. Convinced? 

As you remove the top part of the microphone capsule, then it becomes even smaller. When it is just like this, I's around the size of an 25 cent coin. The jack mini jack plug is 3.5mm, this means it can fit into Androids, Nokia's, Camcorders and other devices. Since almost all electronics use jack plugins, the opportunities for use are endless!

Microphone end with small holes to pick up the sound. The sound quality is much better and it picks up three time the amount of sound, contrary to the iPod Touch microphone! It is maybe big, but if that's the price to pay for better sound, the I would rather do that, then loosing sound quality.

Pros

• Compatible with all iPods, iPhones, iPads and many more devices with mini jack plugin. So the possibilities of how this microphone can be used are enormous!
• Very small, compact and easy to use. Portable and can be carried around everywhere.
• Has a included attachment for portability, like carrying it around with a key chain or something.
• Much better recording quality and sound sensitivity than the iPod Touch microphone! 
• Plug and Play compatible so the setup for this is super easy. Just plug in, and use! Cheap, Quick and Easy!
• Seems surprisingly well made, doesn't seems fragile at all, and by considering the price of 2.09 USD, then you get a good product for the price.

Cons

• The microphone is divided into two parts, the top and the bottom (the microphone itself). On the part that covers the mini jack, and where the key chain attachment is, if it's pulled hard enough then it will separate from the mic and you can lose it! However, they couldn't have done nothing about that, cause they can't place it on the other side becasue that's where the microphone is. By placing the key chain attachment on the microphone capsule sides would have been better choice!

• The top where the microphone is, should maybe have been more rounded on the edges. I now refer to the second picture above "Pros", there you can see how big the top is, they should have made it smaller, if that would have been possible of course.

Comparing the iPod Mic, and the mini micrphone sound. 

Equally far away from the microphone!

Mini Microphone Sound Test

http://www.2shared.com/audio/-Q02eR1W/Purple.html

iPod Touch Microphone Sound Test

http://www.2shared.com/audio/NQbUuEZK/Opptak.html

Just listen to them and you'll see a significant difference in sound quality. 

This is the microphone capsule part where the attachment for the key chain is. I wouldn't use this, to be honest, cause I don't want to risk loosing it when walking or while doing anything physical activity.

When you connect the mic to the iPod, this is how mine looks like. It is pretty big, but it serves a pretty good sound quality, and that much better then iPod microphone. So maybe it isn't the most well designed, but it does what is says!

Total Conclusion

If you record a lot of videos with your iPod Touch, iPad or iPhone, then this could be a very practical device. Often, specially if your are recording with the front camera a lot, then this will be like the front facing microphone.. It really improves recording quality and I think that 2 bucks for this is deifinitly worth it! That depends as well if you're going to use it!

It does what it says and does it well. Only be careful when carrying it around cause it's really small and can easily be lost.

Recommended for those who use there iDevice for recording videos and voice mails. 

DealExtreme Website:

http://www.dealextreme.com

The product link:

http://dx.com/mini-microphone-for-iphone-3g-ipod-nano-4g-ipod-touch-2g-ipod-classic-120-3-5mm-jack-modena-28640

Written by Luka

Review Of The Full Range 0.7" LCD FM Transmitter with IR Remote + Car Charger for iPhone 3G/4

Review Of 

Full Range 0.7" LCD FM Transmitter with IR Remote + Car Charger for iPhone 3G/4

Can be bought here:

http://dx.com/full-range-0-7-lcd-fm-transmitter-with-ir-remote-car-charger-for-iphone-3g-4-47379

At first look, this product doesn't look that much to brag about, but it's actually a very powerful device. I've been using this radio transmitter for three days so far, and my thoughts of it are mostly good. I yesterday used it while having a CD player around with a radio function, I connected the Transmitter to the iPod, found a song, chose a frequency and found the frequency on the Cd player, and listened to my favorite music. I've also had great experience using it inside a car. We where driving to a skiing center when I suddenly wanted to try it out, and because the music the play on the radio stations sometimes aren't my style. I chose a song and enjoyed the  music. I must admit that it's awesome!

The packaging was slightly damaged, and the box was a bit smashed. The things inside were however intact and in good condition. The FM Transmitter comes in this "nice", package. Without taking in consideration this package with a transportation damage. Generally, this is a nice package, a nice transparent frontside and elegant black color. 

The backside of the packaging also has this nice elegant black color with white text. There is different information about the product, some info about the frequencies, the voltage for charging the iPod through the Transmitter, and some compatibility info, even though it works with all iPods, iPhones and iPads!

When you open the package and slide this out of the box. This is how everything inside looks like and how it's packaged inside. The remote control is in a plastic bag with a protective plastic protection. The radio transmitter itself is packaged exactly as on the picture and the car charger is inside a plastic bag.

Pros:

• The FM transmitter is very compact and small!
• It's light and super simple to use. Just connect and use!
• The buttons on the transmitter is very easy to use. Choosing a frequency is just pressing the buttons and deciding which one to use.
• When you connect it to the iPod, it will light up blue. The blue LED light is nice for indicating when it's connected and not. In handy for nighttime use.
• Can overpower all radio stations, the known ones as well. 
• Well made and solid. 
• Has an including car charger. Great to have during long car trips.
• The packaging is nice and cool! Nice black elegant color.
• It transmits perfect sound quality. Depends however on where and how you place the transmitter together with the iDevice.
• This is no bad quality Chinese product.
• Super simple to use, every tech newbie could do this and perfect for those that don't like spending long time understanding tech instructions.
• A remote control is included so it's great to use when you lie in the sofa and want to change a song.
• Works with all Apple Music Playing Devices!

Cons

• The design of the FM transmitter itself has a lack of attraction. If I wouldn't have needed this and if the functions of this device wouldn't satisfy me, the I wouldn't have bought it. This still doesn't mean that I buy things because of the design. I'm just telling you that, design is important! One of the main reasons and the first impression of an product is the design.
• The signal can sometimes be weak and disappear randomly. I tested out the device, by moving the device from left to right some meters away from a room, where a FM receiver was placed. The signal can really vary. Just moving it slightly 2 cm, can affect the signal, but that's only happened to me once, and it can also depend on the megahertz frequanzy you have chosen.
• Even though the FM transmitter is solid, compact and well made. Somehow the material that it is made of seems weak, and the plastic feels that it can't stand much force. 

The radio transmitter is shiny and elegant, but unfortunately the material feels weak and easy to brake. However, this products isn't meant for climbing, skiing and using it while doing sports. 

The same device, from another angle. The buttons, could maybe have been colored in a lighter black color, maybe a grey or a white color, but I assume they wouldn't do this on purpose. Because the production costs would increase.

The car charging cable. The material of this also seems weak and of bad quality. The end is connected to the hole on the picture below. It around 40 cm and is just the right lenght for using it inside the car.

In this little hole below, is where you'r supposed to connect the output connection side of the car charging cable. It ridiculously small, and I didn't notice it until a day ago, and cause everything is black colored, then it wasn't a surprise.  

The remote control is actually very simple. There is a power button that I don't understand why there is, because you can't turn the FM transmitter off. Neither the MENU and some other buttons. Mute, repeat, shuffle, channel down, channel up, volume plus, volume minus, forward, backwards, pause/play have I tried out. I also think that those are the only necessary functions!

Totalt Conclusion

My total conclusion would be "buy, buy, buy", this a an cheap, very in handy accessory. Maybe you want need it now or in the upcoming days, weeks or even months. This can be used for many things, not just creating a radio station. You can prank bus radios and play your own music, playing music through the car speakers in the car, pranking at the shopping center and many other cool things like interrupting school radios. I didn't hear about this accessory before, but I'm glad I did! This is actually one of the most smartest things I've ever bought. There is so many things you can do with this little, cheap, compact and smart gadget. This is honestly something that everyone should have, it seems like it isn't neccessary, but it can really be practical sometimes. This is recommended for iPads, iPhones, iPods and iPod Touches! 

Recommended! 

Link to the FM transmitter:

http://dx.com/full-range-0-7-lcd-fm-transmitter-with-ir-remote-car-charger-for-iphone-3g-4-47379

Dealextreme website:

http://www.dealextreme.com/

DX website: 

http://dx.com

Written By Luka

Video Review - TheSnugg 2 in 1 Silver Stylus and Writing Pen

I wanted one of these stylus pens for a long while, and TheSnugg was awesome and send a pen to review. Down below is the video link to the YouTube video, and the text review for those who haven't read it! :D

I'm grateful TheSnugg! :)

Happy New Year Everybody!!! :)

Video Review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SgGtPFV-O0

Text review:

http://lukabazzoka.blogspot.com/2011/12/review-of-snugg-2-in-1-silver-stylus.html

Video Unboxing of the product!

Please give some feedback! :D

Luka

REVIEW OF "Snugg Power 2Ah Lightning Fast Portable Charger"

REVIEW OF THE

"Snugg Power 2Ah Fast Portable Charger"

You can get the portable charger here:

http://www.thesnugg.com/portable-chargers/snugg-power-2ah-lightning-fast-portable-charger.aspx

TheSnugg.com was so kind to send me the "Snugg Power 2Ah Fast Portable Charger" so I could make a review of it, and I must say I'm impressed. While I was opening the package, the first thing that crossed my mind was, "what an awesome packaging!".

It's very in handy to carry around because it's very lightweight and small, but still can pack a got amount of power!

The front side of the packaging is very elegant, attractive and shiny! The package includes a 60cm USB to MicroUSB cable, but I think they also should have included an iPod Touch USB cable. It would have made the price of the product more reasonable.

The backside of the packaging is also very shiny! The package looks great! It says it's compatible with iPods, iPhones, iPads, Blackberrys and almost all devices with a USB connection. I have myself tried this out on an iPod Touch 4g and a Nokia N900.

A closer look of the charger's on/off button. Very small, and just the perfect size. Any bigger and it would have taken too much space, any smaller and it would have been wierd, and it may have been diffucult to press the button.

The bottom part of the charger. A nice shape and Eco friendly power! 2 Ampere per hour!

Pros

• A solid and well made product, while still having the great shining look that makes people even more interested.

• The charger can supply your iDevice, Mobile Phone or any other device with USB connection, with plenty of power. 

• Even though the packaging says that it can charge you iPhone 1.5 time. I was able to charge my iPod Touch almost 3 times, where I started from 0% battery each time.

• It's very small, compact, lightweight and easy to carry around. It also fits perfectly in your hand.

• The design of this product has almost no errors at all. It is shiny, elegant, beautiful and great to look at! 

• Is compatible with many devices. Camcorders with USB connection, Nokia's, Samsung's and Apple Devices.

• It has a included USB to MicroUSB cable so you don't have to think of purchasing this.

• Small, perfect sized button for powering on and off the portable charger.

• Four small blue light that indicate how much power is left on compact charger. Nice to know how much's left, very handy that they installed these LED's.

• A red LED that shows when the portable charger is charging itself and when it's not.

• Fast charging time and Eco friendly power! 

Cons

• The price of the charger is maybe an acceptable prize to pay in Europa countries, such as Norway, Denmark, United Kingdom, Finland, France and countries with a currency above average value. Unfortunately for those countries with a less lower currency value, like Serbia, Indonesia, China, Japan, Mexico and Spain will hesitate much more when wanting to buy this. For example, an average Serbian retired man or women will have to pay almost 10% of their monthly salary. This is around 1800 Serbian dinars, and a retired person in Serbia gets around 15000 dinars a month. 

• The color of the text and the number on the front side of the charger is a bad choice. By choosing red and printing in on a black background makes it hard to notice. I assume that they used the red color because "TheSnugg" logo is red. If they absolutely have to use a red color on the front side of the chargers then they could make the red color more lighter. Much more noticeable and highlights the companies logo a lot more.

• Including an iPhone charging cable would have made the price slightly more reasonable for the countries with low currency value and for other countries as well.

It says 1.5 x Fully Charged iPhone, but it's very imprecise, cause it can easily charge your iDevice at least half a time more! I don't know this about the iPad, cause it needs a bigger supply of power. 

The complete charger after a week of use. Not many scratches or damages. It can stand some harsh use and it isn't fragile. An average sized finger is about the same size of this charger.

Just like this one, an USB to MicroUSB will be included in the package that arrived at you. By the way, this cable can be used to charge the Nokia N900 also.

Four blue lights will appear from right to left on this exact picture. While on the last light on the left side of this picture will be red when charging. 

Through this MicroUSB connection you will be charging the portable charger when needed.

Total Conclusion

This version of TheSnugg's available portable chargers is of surprisingly good quality. It charges at "lighting speed", and the design is to be boasted. Even though the prize of the charger is not far away from becoming expensive, you get what you pay for. You will not regret when buying this. It's a very handy accessory for iPod Touch Enthusiastic's, travelers and people who just want to watch movies on the iPad at night. A practical accessory for everybody with an iDevice.

This is a product that I recommend completely to everyone and an accessory that is worth buying without considering the prize.

Recommended! 

TheSnugg Website: 

http://www.thesnugg.com

TheSnugg Lighting Fast Portable Charger 2Ah:

http://www.thesnugg.com/portable-chargers/snugg-power-2ah-lightning-fast-portable-charger.aspx

Luka