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  • Review: Ring RBGDC50 (productReview)
    .  There are also some other points worth bearing in mind. Firstly, don’t expect to get far without the charging cable – as, like many other dash cams, the internal battery grants only a short runtime to allow files to be saved if the main power source is shut off.  Secondly, the RBGDC50 doesn’t come with a microSD
  • Review: Nextbase Duo dash cam (productReview)
    off its battery or connect it to the 12v outlet. Running it off the 12v socket makes the most sense, since it will automatically record when the car comes on, then switch itself off when the ignition is turned off. The camera records short loops and will overwrite the oldest footage once the memory
  • Review: Mio MiVue C570 (productReview)
    Garmin 55. However, like the C570, the Garmin 55 offers safety speed camera alerts and GPS - as well as extra features like red light camera alerts, WiFi (to view and share footage via the smartphone app), voice-control, 30-min battery for Parking Mode and the option to buy a polarising lens to improve
  • Top 10: Best motorcycle cameras and helmet cams (Article)
    , there are tons to choose from, like this well-rated action camera from Crosstour. For a fraction over £30 you get a 1080p camera that can record at 30fps, app control, a water-resistant case and a pair of batteries. You also get a stack of mounts, so you have the option to attach it directly to your bike instead
  • Top 10: BBQs under £250 (Article)
    burners and porcelain-coated cast iron grills for long life. Built from tough stainless steel, the Nexgrill runs on standard propane and features a thermometer in the lid, and also does not require batteries for the ignition. Cobb Premier BBQ This cooker from
  • Review: Philips VoiceTracer DVT2710 (productReview)
    little device. And, for all we’ve criticised the user experience, as a basic ‘press to record’ thing - it works well. It's small, lightweight, offers lots of memory and lots of battery life. That's why we’d probably recommend one of Philips’ cheaper devices for most people.
  • Top 10: Pressure washers for under £200 (Article)
    Worx WG629E.1 Cordless Hydroshot Portable Pressure Cleaner Worx takes the portable route with its Hydroshot models by packing the water pump and a rechargeable battery all into the lance, giving you the freedom to operate it wherever you can access a suitable
  • Top 10: Best pressure washers 2023 (Article)
    . >> Read our full review Worx WG629E.1 Cordless Hydroshot Portable Pressure Cleaner A different take on the usual pressure washer setup of a wheeled box attached to a hose, the Worx Hydroshot packs the motor and a rechargeable battery all into the lance
  • Review: Mio MiVue C330 dash cam (productReview)
    car’s 12V socket, install a micro SD card (you’ll have to buy one of these separately), attach the camera to your windscreen using the provided suction mount and you’re ready to go. One of the downsides of the C330 is its small battery (a compromise caused by the camera itself being so small
  • Review: Shenen 7.0-inch sat nav (productReview)
    days than a modern, vivid phone screen. Our unit intermittently clipped the last word from its voice instructions, too, forcing you to look at the display. Buyers also need to be aware that the Shenen has a small internal battery, which lasts less than an hour at best, and that it doesn’t have
  • Review: Z-Edge Z3 Plus dashcam (productReview)
    of an issue if you need to provide footage to the police or an insurance firm. However, the parking mode is useful. If it detects any motion or vibration it will turn on and start recording, switching off 30 seconds after any movement has stopped. It's powered by the internal battery in this mode
  • Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
    a car’s battery. The most common way of doing this is via the 12V socket in the cabin. Some are powered by the more modern USB cable, though. If your car doesn’t have a USB socket then this is easily solved – 12V
  • Top 10: Gifts under £10 (Article)
    . T he battery for the light is also very small and doesn’t get hot - so no safety issues either. Phew. Amazon gift card - £10 What's the best gift to buy for someone? The gift of letting them choose their own present. We kid, kind of. When you buy an Amazon gift card, you get to choose which card
  • Top 10: Gifts under £10 (Article)
    . T he battery for the light is also very small and doesn’t get hot - so no safety issues either. Phew. Amazon gift card - £10 What's the best gift to buy for someone? The gift of letting them choose their own present. We kid, kind of. When you buy an Amazon gift card, you get to choose which card
  • Review: Garmin Dash Cam Mini (productReview)
    the ignition on, although there's no internal battery - instead, the Garmin uses a supercapacitor. And while there's a parking mode - which will start recording if the camera senses movement or a collision - this requires it to be hard-wired in. You'll also need the parking mode cable, which costs
  • Top 10: Best tyre inflators 2023 (Article)
    , then you’re flat out of luck. This Ansteker compressor, however, can also be powered by a 2000mAh battery – so you can quickly and easily move it to wherever you need air. It also comes with a one-year warranty. TireTek RX-i digital tyre inflator One of the advantages
  • Review: Campingaz Master 4 Series Classic LXS Black Edition BBQ (productReview)
    ). Once connected, ignition is easy with Campingaz’s Instastart electronic ignition system. The electric ignition is powered from AA batteries and simply ignites with a push and a turn of the buttons. The control knobs are backlit in blue, which not only gives a smart look but makes it more practical
  • Review: Razor Crazy Cart Shift (productReview)
    because of the battery and electrics in the space below the steering wheel. This, plus the fact the Shift is quite wide (62.5cm), means it's pretty cumbersome and awkward to carry. If you're 5'7" it won't quite fit under your arm
  • Review: TomTom Go Camper (productReview)
    likelihood won't come off. The built-in battery provides one hour of use and can be recharged by plugging the device into the vehicle’s 12V power outlet or USB socket. Once plugged in and attached, you need to enter some vital stats about your camper van. This means the length, width and weight
  • Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets (Article)
    Aukey products at HonestJohn.co.uk. They're well-priced, nicely packaged, strongly-made and do exactly what they're supposed to. The Aukey DR01 is no frills, but it has a very good image sensor for excellent video quality, at a fair price.  There are some quibbles including the lack of a battery
 

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