Hi-Tech Review

This flash drive is made of very solid plastic pieces. It has a great design to allow for an easy grip and manipulation. SanDisk Cruzer Blade 16 GB flash drive is originally partitioned with FAT32 filesystem, where first partition starts on 32nd block. The USB insert part is made of plastic instead of metal which could make it prone of being physically damaged after multiple re-insertions while the SanDisk warranty does not cover any flash drive which is physically damaged. SanDisk Cruzer Blade does not come with a protective guard for the USB insert part. SanDisk Cruzer Blade flash drive is not registered as a removable USB device and some programs may not recognize it. Pros Cons Small No LED Light No Cup Cool design Easy to misplace Nice sturdy case Best SanDisk Cruzer Blade 16GB Flash Drive READ & WRITE speed results READ WRITE 28.49MB/s 12.77MB/s Test System Information: Kernel 3.2.0-4-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 3.2.54-2 x86_64 GNU/Linux 8GB RAM Intel®...

Google's Chromecast was the best-selling item on Amazon at one point and now there's a new one. There's also Chromecast Audio with multi-room support. The Chromecast app has been redesigned too. Google Chromecast: With a $35/€40/£30 the Chromecast can smart up any TV – it supports video streaming and screen mirroring. There's already a great roster of apps, but now Spotify, BBC iPlayer Radio and Chrome Photos are joining the party. The Chromecast comes with a new design, new colors too (Black, Lemonade and Coral), and the much requested Wi-Fi ac at 5GHz (great for apartments with congested Wi-Fi traffic). Unfortunately, the resolution is still capped at 1080p – there's no 4K UHD video support. This is quite disappointing since 4K streaming services are picking up speed and, of course, the new Nexus phones (among many others) can shoot 4K video. As before, you can use Android (4.1+), iOS (7.0+), Windows (7+) or Mac OS X (10.7+) to connect to your Chro...

The Sony MDR-1000X are the company's flagship Bluetooth headphones. They come with advanced noise cancelling feature, which Sony claims is the best in the business. But is that really the case? And more importantly, how do they sound? Let's find out. Design: The 1000X have the traditional Sony laidback design. The headphones are entirely painted in black, giving them a very stealthy look, which is great if you don't want them to attract a lot of attention when you are wearing them outdoors. The earcups and headband are covered in soft synthetic leather that gives them a premium feel. The earcups also swivel and fold, making them easy to carry. Everything feels premium and built to last. The 1000X are also a comfortable pair of headphones. They are light, which is very important, and after a while you even forget you are wearing them. The plus earpads are easy on your skin and the earcups cover your ears completely. Wearing these for long hours was no problem at ...

Sony's MDR-1A is the successor to the discontinued  MDR-1R  , a "premium" over-ear that we liked a lot when we reviewed it a few years ago. That earlier model was known for being extremely comfortable, and the very similar looking 1A, which costs $300 (£170 UK, AU$400), is even more so, thanks to some small design changes. First, its earcup design is subtly different, with softer padding and cushions that are slightly angled to conform to your head better. The finish on the MDR-1A is also a bit more textured (stippled). It's a minor detail, but I did like it slightly better, but others may prefer the smooth finish of the MDR-1R. One of the biggest design changes is that the MDR-1A's earcups rotate in an opposite direction from the MDR-1R's. That's a big deal because the headphones can now rest flat (pads down) against your clavicles when you have them sitting on your neck. In other words, they feel a lot more comfortable when you're wearin...