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Top 10: Summer accessories for campervans and motorhomes (Article)
The clever bit is that it can not only boil your kettle in under five minutes but also generates electricity to charge your devices, or can store that charge in its own battery. Included is a kettle and a grill top so you can cook your breakfast and make a cup of tea. -
Top 10: Cheapest vacuum cleaners (Article)
Morphy Richards Supervac 2-in-1 cordless Another brand with a long association in the vacuum cleaner market, this Morphy Richards offers the popular option of handheld or upright operation but with a sizeable 18V battery for cordless operation. That battery allows up to 35 minutes of cleaning time and the handle even folds down to make for easier storage. Vax Mach Air Upright A proper upright vacuum cleaner for £80 is impressive, particularly coming from a well-known brand like Vax. -
Top 10: Best robot vacuum cleaners (Article)
It comes with a pair of washable mop heads that fit around the outside of the robot, so you can use one damp for the initial clean and then stick the dry one on for a final pass. Charged via USB and with a large-capacity battery, you can leave the Yosoo to get on with it. VBOT Vacuum Robot – on sale at £69.95 Normally retailing at £200 the VBOT is currently on sale for much less than that, making it currently the cheapest robot cleaner with an actual vacuum function, as well as possibly the only one designed to look like a strawberry cake – you can also have a tiramisu one for another four pence. -
Honest John Kit Award Winners 2019 (Article)
At less than £70, the C-TEK MXS 5.0 is a battery charger and conditioner that charges ahead of the opposition, restoring your car’s battery even if it goes completely flat, yet it’s small enough to fit in your glove box. It’s sturdy and it works well, we've bought several batteries back from the dead using it. -
Top 10: Best Sat Navs to suit all budgets 2020 (Article)
If you’re in an area with no signal you won’t be able to programme your route - and navigating will eat through your battery quickly if your phone isn’t plugged in. You’ll also need a phone cradle to make the most of a phone-based nav system. Waze – Free Another smartphone or tablet option is Waze, but it’s a little different to the typical navigation system because it shows other Waze users on the map. -
Top 10: Gifts for music lovers (Article)
You can even add a custom keyboard to hook it up with your computer. Anker SoundCore 2 speaker Anker's SoundCore 2 wireless speaker offers 24-hours of battery life, a 66-foot Bluetooth range and booming bass. The water-resistant speaker is perfect for those who want a portable speaker to bring along to a BBQ or the like, and it comes with a worry-free 18-month warranty. -
Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner (Article)
It’s one of those must-haves that’s so easily overlooked – until you need it. This Halfords CREE LED torch (powered by two AA batteries) features an aluminium body and rubber grip, and offers impressive brightness for its size. And even at £9.99 it comes with a couple of Energizer batteries thrown in. Tape Measure Another item that’s a must-have for every DIY car owner is a tape measure – but if you’re one of those who’s forever losing things, why spend a tenner or more on a top-of-the-range type? -
Fuel Calculator (Article)
This calculator doesn't just compare petrol or diesel, it will also let you compare all powertrains - petrol v diesel v hybrid v electric. It will also factor in electric grants and battery hire, should it apply to the electric car in question. Will the Calculator factor in real world economy? We’ve plugged the calculator into our Real MPG database. -
Top 10: Motorcycle gloves for small hands (Article)
Buy them here for less Gerbing XRS-12 heated motorcycle gloves These Gerbing heated gloves range from S - XL so won't suit riders with really small hands - but what they lack in extensive sizing, they make up for in features. If you're touring, connect the heated gloves directly to the bike with Gerbing's battery hook-up. For shorter journeys, like commuting, just plug in the portable batteries (available as an optional extra) for three hours of heat on the lowest setting. Aside from just a heating element, the XR-12 gloves are comfortable and safe, made with a soft, premium leather. -
Top 10: Motorcycle gloves for women (Article)
Buy them here for less Gerbing XRS-12 heated motorcycle gloves These Gerbing heated gloves range from S - XL so won't suit riders with really small hands - but what they lack in extensive sizing, they make up for in features. If you're touring, connect the heated gloves directly to the bike with Gerbing's battery hook-up. For shorter journeys, like commuting, just plug in the portable batteries (available as an optional extra) for three hours of heat on the lowest setting. Aside from just a heating element, the XR-12 gloves are comfortable and safe, made with a soft, premium leather. -
Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
Much like a dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded. This offering from Michelin is simple to fit and use with no batteries to change in the sensors or display unit and no cables to route around your vehicle. Tyre pressure readings are accurate and there's a loud beep when the wheels get rolling to let you know the TPMS is up and running. -
Top 10: Gifts for Women (Article)
Sennheiser PXC 550 The Sennheiser PXC 550 offer NoiseGard Hybrid Adaptive Noise Cancelling, 30-hour battery life and touch-sensitive controls on the ear pads. The headphones have also dropped significantly in price since launching in 2016, making them a very attractive option for those who don't mind that they're getting on a bit. -
Top 10: Gifts for Women (Article)
The sound is crisp and detailed with a pleasant, lively quality to it and the compact design, comfort and decent battery life make them perfect for commuters and frequent flyers. The minimalist headphones feature ear-shaped (Circumaural) cups rather than typical round earcups - which we personally prefer. If you're looking for a comfortable, stylish and value for money pair of headphones for your mum/wife/girlfriend then these are ideal. -
Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
Much like a dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded. This offering from Michelin is simple to fit and use with no batteries to change in the sensors or display unit and no cables to route around your vehicle. Tyre pressure readings are accurate and there's a loud beep when the wheels get rolling to let you know the TPMS is up and running. -
Top 10: Gifts between £50 and £150 (Article)
The specification is good, with an 8MP wide-angle lens, up to 1080p recording and a choice of frame rates while the box includes a battery, USB cable, lens cover and a waterproof case that allows you to use the S2 as deep as 40m underwater. It’s a smart-looking piece of kit too (colours other than vivid yellow are available) and it pairs with the Ezviz Sports app so you can view videos through your phone and share them in seconds. -
Top 10: Scooters 2020 (Article)
Vespa Elettrica Vespa came up with the blueprint for the scooter, but the Elettrica marks the biggest change in the Italian’s history. Don’t panic, the looks stay the same with its swoopy lines, but now there’s a battery-powered electric model in the line-up. With a 2kW motor, the Elettrica has more poke than 50cc fossil-fuelled rivals and the instant delivery makes it a handy city commuter tool. With this in mind, the Vespa can travel up to 62 miles on a full battery and it can be completely recharged from a domestic socket in four hours. -
Top 10: Cycling accessories (Article)
Serious cyclists will want more features, but it's a great gift for the casual bike rider. The Beeline offers a great battery life and there’s a built-in sense of fun about it. It creates opportunities to explore areas, and it’s especially cool around town. >> Read our full review Cycl Winglights Fixed Every year, there are approximately 19,000 accidents involving bicycles on the UK’s roads, with 75 per cent of them occurring at junctions and major turns. -
Top 10: Discounted gifts for Christmas 2018 (Article)
It features pressure sensor alerts so you when you're brushing too hard to ensure that you don't damage your teeth and gums, as well as smart brush head replacement reminder alerts. There are three cleaning modes and a two-week battery life, and you get a travel case as well. The Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 is £90 on Amazon, down from £300 — which represents a massive 70% saving. The toothbrush comes in white, black or pink as well. -
Top 10: Home and lifestyle gifts (Article)
It's far more powerful and can hold more dust and debris than the previous V8. We only got around 20 minutes of vacuuming time before the battery went flat though, and there's no getting around that price tag (ouch), but it really is top of its class in performance. Plus, it's likely to last you a few years so it's a decent investment if you think of it in those terms. -
Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
If you want to track a car, you’ll need to buy the optional magnetic case (£25) if you want to make it fully waterproof and stick it in the wheel arch. Or for a fiver less you could buy an official car hardwire kit, that’ll also prevent the battery from running out. You can also use the Nano in your own car for security reasons. On that basis, it’s very cost effective indeed. Using the desktop site you can set up ‘geofence zones’ that allow you to place markers on the map so that if the tracker goes outside of them you’ll be alerted.