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CES 2015 – Eight Of The Best Devices

Posted on January 20, 2015

CES is always a bright spot in the gadget lover’s post-Christmas malaise and showcases a lot of the items we can expect as consumers for the coming year. Of course, the 2015 show was no different and we say a variety of awesome tech and gadgets showcased at the event. So, let’s take a look at some of the awesome items that caught our eye.

Vivo Air

We all like a slim phone, so the Vivo Air gives us what we all want. This fantastically slim device is a mere 5.1mm thick and extremely light too. However, unlike a lot of slim phones, it doesn’t lack features either. Inside it has a powerful 1.7GHz eight core processor and a 4.8inch 306ppi screen, as well as a quality 8mp camera. It’s attractive, smart and we loved it.

Withings Activite Pop

One of the problems a lot of people find with the smart watch is that many look like a dog’s dinner. The Withings Activite Pop however is a stylish and attractive addition that is waterproof, comes with a fitness tracker and offers a stream of other extras. Style and function seems to be the aim of the game here and it works.

Dell XPS 13

With a seriously sharp screen and an even sharper design the Dell XPS 13 is a great piece of kit. With an option for a 3200x1800 resolution and a bezel of only 5.2mms it’s an impressive looking little laptop machine with plenty of power and a 15 hour battery life.

Dell Venue8 7000

The Dell tablet was one of the most attractive at CES and with an 8.4” OLED screen and an Intel RealSense Snapshot depth camera it looks impressive. At only 6mm in thickness we expect to see it released in the US and Canada soon. There are no plans for a UK release date yet however.

Mophie Juice Pack

Mophie Juice Packs are there to ensure that anyone with a phone that won’t last the day (all of us) have an option. The attractive designs and functionality are great and the three different items provide 60% to 120% of the iPhone 6 charge amount, depending on the one you choose.

Logitech UE Megaboom Bluetooth

Cylindrical and sexy, the MegaBoom is an attractive device that produces great sound and is also relatively small in size. It’s designed to be tough and is waterproof and extremely study and built to be carried around. It’s quite a bass driven device, but one a lot of people will love. 

Fuhu’s 65” Tablet

If you want a 65 inch touch screen with a 4K display then the Fubu tablet is perfect for you. This astounding device can be mounted in a number of ways and just looks astonishing to be honest. It’s a bit nuts but we sort of love it. 

Remix Ultra Tablet

It looks like a Surface Pro Tablet, it acts like a Surface Pro Tablet – however it uses an Android ROM. The device was created by three former Google employees who hoped to create a productivity orientated Android device. The Remix Ultra Tablet does just that. 

Not all of these gadgets are available in the UK at this time; nevertheless if you’re a tech head then why not take this moment to protect all your gadgets, visit our website for an instant insurance quote today. 

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What's the Best Camera Phone For You?

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What's the Best Camera Phone For You?

Posted on June 27, 2018
Camera phones have come in a lot in the past 5 years. We’ve gone from small, grainy
snapshots to full-on 4K and stunning dual-lens portrait shots. Yet for many people, a top-of-
the-range camera will be overkill.

Do you need the latest model, or could you get perfectly good snaps from an older mobile
phone?


iPhone Camera Quality
Apple’s iPhones have long been known for their superb photo quality, although it’s fair to say
that other manufacturers are catching up. Still, Apple’s reliability and consistency -- and the
quality of its hardware -- means that many people still reach for an iPhone when they want a
camera that performs well.
The iPhone 8 and iPhone X are Apple’s current flagships, and both take stunning pictures;
the portrait mode uses two lenses to bring the foreground into sharp detail, thanks to optical
rather than digital zoom. If you have kids, you can be sure that this is the best option for
shots you can frame for grandparents.
Used iPhones are still worth considering; the iPhone 7 also has dual cameras, while the
iPhone 5S and 6 still take perfectly good shots with just one rear-facing camera. If you don’t
need to take snapshots of people, and you’re looking for good value, the iPhone 6 strikes a
good balance.
But if you want the latest and greatest, a shiny new iPhone might be the best option for you.

Android Phone Cameras
Android phones historically had pretty poor cameras; their reputation was marred by cheap
devices that skimped on ‘luxuries’ like decent lenses.
However, big brands have stepped up their game, and some Android phones now rival the
iPhone for picture quality -- even if you buy used, not new.
Google’s Pixel range offers good photo quality. Both the Pixel 2 and the original Pixel have
good colour balance. Crucially, Google did a great job of getting pictures in low light to look
less noisy than some previous handsets carrying its brand name.
Samsung, as always, is worth a mention. The S9 and S9+ both have variable apertures to
tackle that low light noise problem. But if you’re on a budget, you can get a used Samsung
S8 for a much lower price and achieve excellent quality pictures with the same aperture lens.

However, Android phones are coming on in leaps and bounds, so a new device could be a
good investment.

Do You Really Need a High-Spec Camera?
If you don’t take photos to print, and you mainly use your camera outdoors in the daytime,
you probably don’t need to splash out on the latest phone with fancy lenses and advanced
features you may never use.
A used mobile phone will give you good enough pictures to share on social media. And let’s
face it: that’s all some of us use our phones for anyway.
As with all tech purchases, buying a used mobile phone is about balancing quality and
features, and you might be better off prioritising more useful features and compromising on
the camera a little.

Insuring Your Smartphone
If you splash out on the newest phone, you’ll need to ensure it’s protected. That’s where
Row.co.uk can help. You can get an online quote for the cost of covering your smartphone,
whether it’s an Apple, a Samsung, an HTC, a Sony, or another brand we’ve not mentioned
yet.
Smartphone insurance starts from £1.49 a month. Get your quote now.

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