REVIEW: Swann Pan & Tilt HD Security Camera

Pan's People.

We've reviewed lots of home security cameras and systems in the past, and there's no doubt that they are a great investment. As most of these cameras are an absolute doddle to install the only hard task you might be faced with is where to position it to get the best possible view of all your stuff. Having a camera that you can remotely move around yourself is a massive bonus, and that is just what Swann have done with the Pan & Tilt HD Security Camera.

REVIEW: PNY MicroSDHC Card Speed Test

On your marks...

Often overlooked, SD and MicroSD cards are an absolute must for many of today's gadgets. From phones to laptops, cameras and quadcopters, SD cards are required to store data and gather images and footage from the heart of the action. After being sent one of their new Elite Performance 32 GB MicroSDHC Cards, we wanted to pit PNY's kit against another leading flash storage provider, Kingston. Let the transfers begin!

COMPETITION: Win a Kit Fashion Power Bank

Power to you.

Taking all your gadgets with you while on the go is great for work, staying informed and keeping yourself entertained. Trouble is, running out of juice in the middle of the park can't be sorted by plugging your phone into the nearest tree (trust us, we know). What you need is a powerful portable battery that can charge up all of your devices, be they Android or Apple. Enter this competition to win a Kit Fashion Power Bank.

REVIEW: D-Link Music Everywhere

WiFi music without the expense.

Regular readers will know that we get sent a hell of a lot of wireless speakers and headphones to test. Although clearly more practical than their older wired cousins, Bluetooth and WiFi music systems tend to be a lot for expensive - especially when multiple speakers come into play. D-Link have the answer; one that won't result in worried calls from your bank manager. It's the Music Everywhere WiFi Audio Extender.

REVIEW: Aldi Motorcycle Range

Burn rubber, not cash.

We had a bit of a bet going here at Test Pit Towers as to what sport or activity would next get the Aldi treatment. So far we've enjoyed reviewing their skiing range, their workshop stuff and, most recently, their line of clothing and accessories for anglers. Although paintball was the hot favourite for Aldi's next range (come on Aldi, imagine it... goggles, helmets, paint ball guns!), it is in fact motorcyclists who should be particularly interested in the following. It's the Aldi Motorcycle Range!

REVIEW: Netgear EX6200 WiFi Range Extender

Extensive.

WiFi is great, allowing you to do all the things you need, and want, to do online, without being tied down. But even the most powerful and impressive WiFi router can sometimes come a cropper, with many homes and buildings suffering from WiFi dead spots and slower speeds. What we all need is a mighty WiFi range extender, one that looks like it would cut you if you touched it. Oh wait, we do... it's the Netgear EX6200 WiFi Range Extender.

REVIEW: Goodmans Aspect Bluetooth Soundbar

Man walks into a Soundbar...

If you would have asked anyone five years ago what a soundbar was, they would have probably told you it was a bar in Manchester that was, like, proper mega, our kid. These days soundbars are a must-have item for anyone wanting to complete their home theatre experience, popping them beneath their 60 inch TV screens or propping them upright in every corner of the room. Wanting to get in on the soundbar craze, we checked out one from Goodmans which seems to be so much more than a TV accessory... the Aspect Bluetooth Soundbar.

REVIEW: Blue Yeti Studio

Not at all abominable.

Be it a podcast or YouTube voice-over, many of us need to be able to record our voices in high quality these days. If you're wanting to explore the world of audio self-publishing you might soon discover that the built-in microphone on your laptop just isn't going to cut it - you need one of the big boys with decent software to boot. For that all-in-one sound recording package we tested the Blue Yeti Studio.

REVIEW: Samsung SmartCam HD

Smarty pants.

It's always nice to see that the big boys can do other things than what they're famous for... and do them well. Samsung might be one of (if not the) biggest smartphone makers in the world right now, but clearly the South Korean giant is still dedicating time and energy to other areas of tech. We took a look at such a gadget, one we were very impressed with. It's the Samsung SmartCam HD.

REVIEW: MiPow Playbulb

A light bulb moment. 

Most of us now own some form of Bluetooth connected speaker, where the only decision you have to make is where to put it so you can appreciate the music anywhere in the room. One place you've probably never thought to put a speaker is dangling from your light fittings, but that is just what MiPow have in combining a Bluetooth speaker with a light bulb. It's the Playbulb.

COMPETITION: Win a Creative Sound Blaster Inferno Headset

Hot property.

Continuing with our series of awesome tech giveaways, here's your chance to own another piece of gadget wizardry. This time we're turning our attention to the world of gaming with an offering from Creative, makers of hardcore computing components and sound gear. Be it for chatting to your team over the net, or just kicking back with some tunes at work, one lucky reader will walk away with the Creative Sound Blaster Inferno Headset.

REVIEW: ASUS MeMO Pad 7

 Take a memo…

When last year we reviewed Aldi’s Medion Life Tablet, we discovered that budget tablets are now getting increasingly powerful (or is it that powerful tablets are getting cheaper?). Finding another prime example of that, and one that comes in a gorgeous pint-sized package, we checked out the ASUS MeMO Pad 7.

REVIEW: Creative Sound Blaster JAM Bluetooth Headphones

Big sound, small price.

Normally when shopping for headphones, you have the option to go wired or wireless. Despite the greater amount of freedom wireless and Bluetooth headphones can offer, they tend to be a bit pricier then their wired siblings… until now. We check out the latest bank balance-pleasing Bluetooth ‘phones from creative, the Sound Blaster JAM.

FEATURE: iPhone Cases

Back on the case.

Ever keen to keep our precious gadgets safe (check out our current bag and casecompetition) we're always scanning the net for news of interesting and unique phone cases. This time round we're turning our attention to the iPhone, both the 5 and 6 models, and have gathered together a few sexy ways to keep your talkie-box in pristine condition.

REVIEW: KitVision Splash Cam

Causing a splash.

With the recent news that GoPro made amount a gazillion dollars last year, it seems everyone is strapping action cams to their heads and jumping out of planes/off mountains/up ramps and uploading the footage to YouTube (or Fail Army if it doesn't go so well). So it makes perfect sense to make those HD cams as small and as easy to use as possible. KitVision has stepped up to the mark, with their tiny user friendly Splash Cam.

REVIEW: Edifier M2280 Multimedia Speakers

Plug and play.

From high-end wireless speakers, to smaller, pocket-ready blasters, audio brand Edifier have made several appearances in these pages and always in good reviews. This time round we're taking a look at a pair of wired multimedia speakers, ideal for static bases like desktop computers and gaming centres. It's the Edifier M2280.

FEATURE: The Manper Session #4

Back in the bathroom.

It's been a good few months since we last did one of our Manper Sessions (a male pampering session), so as you can imagine the chaps at The Test Pit are in dire need of a once-over. Fortunately those unruly beards and hectic hairstyles will soon be tamed thanks to a few new products we were sent. Let's reach for the shaving foam...

COMPETITION: Win a STM bag and case bundle

All your mobile needs sorted!

We can bang on about the latest smartphone, tablet and gadget as much as we want, but what we really need is a way to carry all that stuff around safely. That is why we're cock-a-hoops to be able to offer, thanks to our Australian chums STM, a bundle of accessories including a bag, an iPad case, an iPhone case and an armband.

REVIEW: D-Link Smart Plug

A big plug for this product.

We honestly can't get enough of this stuff. In fact, if there is a gadget or item that isn't somehow connect to the internet, we scorn it. SCORN! And so, as Test Pit Towers gets even more connected, and as our phones become even more crammed with apps, we test the D-Link Smart Plug.

REVIEW: LEGO Minifigures Series 13

Not at all unlucky.

The first bit of LEGO for 2015 is one we really enjoy doing. Following on from our review of Series 12, and of our look at The Simpsonsrange, we were filled with joy to be sent a selection of the new Series 13 LEGO Minifigures. Who will we get, and what madness abounds this time 'round? We tear open the bags and get building. Join us...