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  Top 10: Solar chargers (Article)
  NUZAMAS Portable 5.5W Solar Panel Charger A handy thing to have in your campervan or car, this charger from Nuzamas is designed to top up your vehicle battery, making it ideal for situations where you might want to use the electrics without running the engine. Use the supplied suckers to secure it to the windscreen then simply plug it into the 12v socket - or use the crocodile clips to connect it straight to the battery.
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  Review: Nextbase 222 dash camera (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/972a03d9a70f45d6965b756b1ca9f120" /> As for the batteries, which sometimes failed on the Series 1 models, they've been upgraded along with the rest of the dash cam. They range now uses Lithium Polymer batteries (3.7V/320mAh) and  intelligent battery charging with thermal cut out in the circuity – this ensures the batteries now charge at the correct rate depending on their temperature and dramatically prolongs their life.
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  Top 10: Best lawnmowers 2023 (Article)
  This rechargeable self-propelled Power+ series mower is designed to rival large petrol-powered equivalents; it has a steel deck, a 50cm cut, a powerful brushless motor, the option of mulching or side discharge modes and a 60-litre grass bag. Recharging is claimed to take 30 minutes and one battery can reputedly last 35 minutes. A five-year warranty is standard, while the battery is covered for three years. Atco Liner 22SH V 190cc 53cm self-propelled roller mower Looking for that premium striped finish?
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  Review: RazorX Cruiser electric skateboard (productReview)
  A smaller issue, but one that may bother you in the long run, is the high-pitched whirring noise that you can get a listen of in the video below. Another consideration to bear in mind is that the remote control requires a battery, which comes in the box. But the battery compartment is locked with a screw, which we can only assume is done so to prevent the battery from falling out and making the motor stop while you're riding.
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  Review: Eufy RoboVac 30C (productReview)
  The unit can be operated remotely via the EufyHome app too, which makes it easy to set cleaning schedules, cleaning modes or monitor the unit's battery level. The only slight criticism we have is the WiFi connectivity, which requires a powerful 2.4GHz router or a dual-band router that is configured to support a 2.4GHz frequency band.
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  Speaker of the Year shortlist (Article)
  There’s a good chance you’re looking at this simply because you want a reasonably priced and compact external speaker for your phone. If that is the case, this is a little unit whose build quality, portability, battery life, ease of use and surprisingly punchy sound make it easy to recommend. It’s true that other speakers of a similar size - like the

  Top 10: Best handheld vacuum cleaners 2020 (Article)
  Bosch PAS 18 LI Cordless Handheld - £47.54 As wonderful as this Bosch handheld is, it comes with a fairly significant proviso – namely that it doesn’t come with a battery or charger. That’s because it’s part of Bosch’s ‘Power-4-All’ range that uses interchangeable batteries, so if you have another power tool from the same range you’ve already got everything you need.
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  Cycle Computer of the Year shortlist (Article)
  Aimed at  cyclists who are primarily interested in tracking the basics of time, distance, speed and GPS - the Garmin Edge 25 is a minimalistic, black and white unit that claims an eight-hour battery life (although six is more realistic). The 25 also has  ANT+ connectivity as well as Bluetooth connectivity, so you can pair it with heart rate monitors, cadence sensor etc - as well as upload/download ride data, get  phone call and text notifications and use Strava. 
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  Top 10: Cheapest robot lawnmowers (Article)
  Worx WR110MI S700 Landroid Robotic Mower This version of the Landroid is capable of maintaining a far larger area – up to 700m² – thanks to a higher-capacity battery. It takes two hours to charge but, once topped up, the battery will grant a 50-minute runtime; the less expensive S450, for example, will only cut grass for around 40 minutes. This Worx mower will admittedly cost you about as much as a high-quality 21-inch petrol lawnmower but it won’t require any maintenance or, more importantly, any effort.
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  Review: Tile Sport and Style review (productReview)
  Either one of these facilities could save you a lot of time depending on how regularly your stuff gets misplaced. All Tiles are designed to last a year before the battery is depleted. You can’t replace the battery, but Tile offer a discounted replacement service which offers up to 40 percent off the regular cost.

  Review: Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 wireless in-ear headphones (productReview)
  The Apple Airpods case is charged using a USB-C cable, which we like - but many big-name audio manufacturers still use micro USB too. However, we charge it so rarely that it's not a huge bother. Battery life is nine hours (continuous playback at 70% volume), according to Cambridge Audio - although we got closer to seven and a half hours. A possible playback time of 45 hours without having to further charge (9 hours from the earphones + 36 hours from the case) is well above average and we think this long battery life will be a big reason why those who want wireless in-ear headphones will opt for the Melomania 1 over the many other options in this increasingly popular market.
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  Top 10: Diagnostic scanners (Article)
  Autel AL539B OBD-II Electrical Tester and Scan Tool Many problems in modern cars can be the result of low battery voltages, which are the result of charging system issues or failing batteries. Consequently, if you’re routinely inspecting multiple cars, it could be worth investing in a multi-purpose tool such as this Autel AL539B.
• GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
  To maximise replacement revenue, wait until the customer comes back with another worn thin pair of discs, then tell him the callipers need replacing as well as the discs and pads. The Battery Blether If the punter complains of slow starting, that's your cue to flog him a new battery. Persuade him that a' maintenance free battery' cannot be topped up or re-charged and definitely don't mention the battery plate reconditioner that can be purchased from the banner ad on the homepage of www.mysterymotors.com The Sundries Scam Always charge a figure of between £2.50 - £5.00 + VAT for 'sundries' and if the customer asks what they are, tell him disposable wipes, disposable rubber gloves and oils and greases used in small quantities on things like door locks and hinges.
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  Review: Anker Nebula Capsule II (productReview)
  The speaker can also be used just like a Bluetooth speaker if you don't fancy lugging both the portable projector and a speaker with you on the go. Using the Capsule II as a speaker will also conserve battery life when the lens isn't being used. In our experience, the claimed battery life really is realistic with it reaching just short of three hours. If you plan to take the device out with you, it's worth bringing the charger or backup battery (it charges via USB-C) just in case.
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  Review: Hozelock Cloud Controller (productReview)
  Next up is the box that fits onto the tap and controls the water flow. This needs to be ‘paired’ with the control unit before being screwed onto the tap itself. It’s battery-powered (uses two AA batteries) and featured buttons - one to connect with the main controller and one to manually switch it on for 10, 30 or 60 minutes without using the app. The set-up between all these parts is done via the app and takes no more than five minutes.
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  Mixcder E8 headphones (productReview)
  The huge bulky size of the E8 can also make them feel quite heavy after an hour or two. The battery life is around 18 hours and, when the battery is low, the E8 can still be used with ANC for 40 hours by plugging in the 3.5mm audio cable to connect the headphone to a smartphone/desktop.

  Review: Sealey 5W Cree Head Torch with auto sensor (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.3333333333333" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/717e233f449f447bbd3ae86aa73b546d" /> Annoyingly, the micro USB cover isn’t attached to the screw top battery cover so ours went missing within seconds of giving the unit its first charge. Without it, you can expect all kinds of muck and dust to accumulate in the charging port, which could reduce the lifespan of the device.
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  Top 10: Headphones under £100 (Article)
  They're comfortable and lightweight, in addition to offering ANC, a   long   battery life and a rich sound quality.  They can't compete with brands like Bose, but with a price difference of over £150, we think these are a much better value option - especially if you're new to the world of noise-cancelling headphones.
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  Review: Mixcder E7 headphones (productReview)
  What are they like to use? Bluetooth reliability is great and a battery life of 20 hours is ideal because, although you can listen to the headphones while they charge, the cable is very short so it isn't very practical. You recharge the battery via an exposed micro-USB socket on the right cup.
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  Review: Nextbase 622GW dash cam (productReview)
  Intelligent Parking Mode will automatically record footage if the G Sensor is activated, which is very useful if you're concerned that your car is going to be bumped by your neighbours. The 622GW can use its internal battery to detect any knock to your car for more than a week, according to Nextbase, so you don’t need to drain the car's battery or hardwire the dash camera to use this function. If you do plan to hardwire your dash cam, it's best to check this isn't classed as a modification by your warranty provider or insurer first because they can use this as a reason to not honour your warranty if - for example - your car's battery starts to fail.