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I tested out the Doogee V Max Play - a monster rugged phone built for adventurers (and weight-lifters)

This rugged phone is half a house brick of Android power.

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I tested the AGM G3 Pro and it stands out as a classy rugged phone with a neat thermal camera but it can be way too expensive

The AGM G3 Pro is a rugged phone built for those who need thermal imaging on a regular basis.

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The CZUR ET24 Pro isn’t a perfect book scanner, but those who need one don’t have many choices

The CZUR ET24 Pro is a scanner designed to efficiently capture books up to A3 in size.

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I reviewed the ECS EliteGroup LIVA Z11 Plus, and I'm hoping that we'll be able to buy this mini PC one day

Another flagship design from ECS Group, the ECS LIVA Z11 Plus is a high-performance system inside a tiny NUC enclosure.

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I reviewed the Thermal Master P1 - and it ticks most of the thermal boxes, except for the ability to focus

The Thermal Master P1 is a thermal camera that connects to a phone or PC using USB.

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A portable 4K monitor at a low price sounds great, but having tested it, I can say the QQH Z12-4 isn’t perfect

The QQH 4K Portable Monitor is a cheap and cheerful portable monitor that considers the scenarios in which these devices are most likely to be used.

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After testing this NAS device, Ugreen might have cornered the market for personal cloud services with the NASync DH2300

The Ugreen DH2300 is a basic two-bay NAS at a low price that makes it a great choice for home and small business users who need a Cloud backup device.

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I tested the Acer APS322 - and this portable power station might have done well two years ago, but it lacks the sophistication of an EcoFlow and Jackery unit

The Acer APS322 uses LiFePO4 chemistry to provide limited powering of mains AC appliances while away from the grid

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After testing the GL.iNet Comet I think IT professionals will love this adorable device that trades time-consuming travel for effective remote access

The GL.iNet Comet is a simple-to-deploy device that can open a remote portal to a system from the other side of the world.

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I tested this damage-resistant stainless steel SD card - and the Lexar Armor Gold is a real mixed bag

The Lexar ARMOR SD GOLD SDXC™ UHS-II Card is a V60 specification SD with up to 1TB of space.

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I tested the Oukitel's latest rugged phone - I love the price, size, and camera, but one baffling decision means it will struggle with the most demanding apps

The Oukitel WP60 is a relatively lightweight rugged phone with a good camera sensor, but it's less impressive in other respects.

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I tested the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus - a powerful hybrid NAS that's a little too niche for my tastes

The TerraMaster F4-425 Plus is a hybrid NAS design that offers more power and features than the base model.

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I tested the LaCie Rugged SSD4 - and it's blindingly quick, I found that speed comes at a cost

The LaCie Rugged SSD4 is a compact USB SSD designed to handle outdoor use and capable of up to 4,000MB/s transfers.

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I reviewed the GlocalMe Numen Air - and the compelling argument for this mobile hotspot collapses when confronted with a cheap 5G smartphone that uses eSIMs

A compact 5G hotspot offering global CloudSIM connectivity, solid battery life, and multi-device support ideal for frequent travellers.

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Working on the HP EliteBook 8 G1a is a good experience, but I think it can be hard to justify the cost of this Ryzen AI business laptop

The HP EliteBook 8 G1a uses a new AMD Ryzen AI generation of processor for exceptional performance.

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I reviewed the ZBook Ultra G1a 14 - and somehow HP forced a mobile workstation into an ultrabook chassis

The HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 is an elegant laptop that uses AMD’s best mobile processor.

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Like a detective novel, reviewing the Asus ExpertBook P3 came with an unexpected twist

The Asus ExpertBook P3 uses a new AMD Ryzen AI generation of processor for exceptional performance

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Testing the HP EliteBook X G1a 14 revealed an AI-centric business laptop designed for early adopters

The HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI is a powerful laptop with an enhanced AI processor.

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I reviewed the TP-Link Omada EAP772-Outdoor and it seamlessly provided comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 coverage inside and out

The TP-Link EAP772 Outdoor is a Tri-band WiFi access point designed to provide connections outdoors.

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Reviewing the HP ProBook 4 G1a, I discovered that it's a punchy platform at an attractive price for corporations, but it's not for power users

The HP ProBook 4 G1a ticks lots of work computer boxes at a lower price point than HP's more exotic designs

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I tested this WavLink docking station and it's made for those who don’t like Thunderbolt ports, but want to connect 10K monitors to their laptop

The WavLink USB-C Quad Display Docking Station is designed to provide a premium feature set for those with only USB-C ports.

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I reviewed the Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus - and it may be basic but the price is great for homes and small businesses

The Ugreen DH4300 Plus is a basic four-bay NAS at a price that makes it a great choice for home and small business users.

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I reviewed the Oukitel WP210 and it appears to defy the mythology that lightweight rugged phones are usually compromised

The Outkitel WP210 is a relatively lightweight rugged phone that still manages decent battery life and excellent performance

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I reviewed Ulefone's latest rugged phone - and the Armor 33 Pro is a heavyweight pick in a very literal sense

The Ulefone Armor 33 Pro offers dual screens, a huge battery and decent cameras for those strong enough to carry its dead weight.

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I tested out the Bosgame M5 AI - and it takes your expectations about what a mini PC can do and detonates them just for fun

The Bosgame M5 AI is a compact system utilising the latest AMD Ryzen AI technology, punching well above its weight.

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