Nike launches the new Nike+ Fuelband

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jennifer Shelling

Have you decided to kick start you fitness regime? Or have you already buckled under the pressure. Nike has launched a new fitness band to help you set and meet your goals. This latest wristband, not only makes it look stylish to workout, but is also great for those of you who are conscious of your calorie intake.

Nike launches the new Nike+ Fuelband

It really is a clever little device, which looks at your eating habits, focuses on your time management and even does a step count. What I really like about it is the points system, also called the ‘NikeFuel’. This would really incentivise more people to continue exercising just to meet their targets, as it is very easy to see how close you are.

The NikeFuel is basically a display of 20 LED lights, which go from red to green, the closer you get to your target. This target is set by you each morning, and shows you just how many points you have gained throughout the day.

If you need encouragement or the need to feel your efforts should be recognised, you can always download the iPhone app, which will be connected to your Fuelband using its Bluetooth. This will send you messages acknowledging your hard work, and if it can see signs of you not meeting your target, it will send you messages of encouragement.

This is likely to make a lot more people meet their goals, however with a price tag of £139, is it really worth it? If it’s something you really think will help you, then go to local store in May when the Nike+ Fuelband is released.

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Beats by Dre on Sale – up to £70 off!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Chris Frost

Are you gagging to get your hands on some Beats by Dre headphones? We are, but the high prices keep preventing us from clicking that ‘Buy Now’ button!

Beats by Dre Solo HD headphones on sale

Beats Solo HD - reduced from £169.99 to £129 at Currys.co.uk!

We’ve been researching the best Beats headphone offers with a high level of OCD and the great news is that there are some fantastic bargains in the sales with as much as £70 off!

Currys online have the best prices in the market. The very high end Beats Pro headphones are reduced from £349.99 to £279.99, whilst the popular Solo HD cans are reduced from £169.99 to £129.

Beats by Dre Pro headphones on sale

Beats by Dre Pro - reduced from £349.99 to £279.99 at Currys.co.uk!

Our favourite Beats headphones are the Beats by Dre Studio High Definition Headphones.  They have fantastic sound quality and also include noise cancelling technology that removes any background noise, similar to the Bose headphones that first introduced this feature.

Beats by Dre Studio heaphones on sale

Beats by Dre Studio - reduced from £279.99 to £223.99 at Currys.co.uk!

The sound quality the Studio ‘phones creates is just phenomenal, loads of bass as with all Beats headphones but also much more refined mids and detailed highs, helped by the important noise cancelling tech.  We love ‘em.

Currys have reduced the Beats Studio cans from £279.99 to £223.99 – a real bargain. They are available in the most popular Beats colours of red, white and black.

If you want a more exclusive colour HMV are offering the Studio ‘phones in a whole range of colours including pink, orange, lime green and purple. HMV aren’t offering any discounts on these cans (yet) but exclusivity often comes at a price!

Orange Beats by Dre Studio headphones Lime green Beats by Dre Studio headphones Pink Beats by Dre Studio headphones Purple Beats by Dre Studio headphones

Check out the full range of Beats by Dre Studio colours at HMV.com

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5 Gift Ideas for Apple Lovers

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jennifer Shelling

It’s that time of year again, when Christmas presents are top of your agenda. But what do you get someone who has everything, or is just really difficult to buy for. Well if they love Apple, then they will love any of the gifts below. We’ve put them in order of price, just in case your love can’t stretch as far as an Apple Mac.

shuffleAt number one we have the Apple Shuffle, great for listening to music on the go. It’s a simple gadget that would bring a smile to anyone’s face at Christmas, or any other time really.

At £40 it’s not much to keep your annoying brother or sister quiet for a while.

 

apple-tvIf you know someone who loves watching TV, and you love them enough to spend £99 on them, then the Apple TV is ideal. With the Apple TV they will be able to rent HD movies, play YouTube, and even use iCloud to listen to music and watch photos.

 

Third on our list is the Apple iTouch. From just £169 you can give someone the gift of entertainment on the go. Not only will they be able to listen to music, but they can also download apps and play as many games as they like.

With this iTouch they will even be able to take stunning pictures of your special Christmas dinner together.

At number four we have the iPad 2. Now this is the ultimate entertainment centre, and comes with a price tag starting at £399.

I guess it depends on just how well behaved your loved one has been this year. With the iPad, they will able to use the internet, play games, read books, learn new things from thousands of apps, and take pictures, while they listen to music. This will keep them busy for many months to come.

Finally at number 5 we have the iPhone 4s. This has a starting price tag of £499, which will make many of you think ‘ouch’. This is the ultimate Christmas present you could give any Apple lover.

I’m sure every time they see this phone; they will definitely thank you for getting it for them.

To find more Apple gifts, visit them here.

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Three’s Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi Hub is now available

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Jennifer Shelling

You can now get Three’s new Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi hub in store at any Three stores, or online at Three.co.uk.

Three’s new Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi hub, will allow people to use their current mobile broadband dongle and turn them into home Wi-Fi. This will enable them to connect up to five Wi-Fi devices, allowing users to share connections with their friends and family.

Three’s Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi Hub

Three’s Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi Hub

Almost every USB dongle is compatible with Three’s Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi Hub, including Three’s own USB dongles,  which offers download speeds of up to 5.9Mbps. With the dongle’s HSPA+ capability, the speed increases by up to 21.1Mbps, due to Three’s continual programme of rolling out updates.

The head of mobile broadband at Three David Kerrigan said, “The Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi hub is another valuable internet solution from Three that will complement our great offering of dongles. Existing dongle owners will now find that they can share the benefits of their mobile internet connection with even more of their gadgets like tablets and games consoles, without any fuss.”

If you are interested in buying the Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi hub, then it can be yours for £39.99, from any Three stores, or online at Three.co.uk. The dongles are sold separately, from as little as £4.99 for Three’s standard dongle on a 1-month rolling contract. Or you could get the HSPA+ compatible Premium Dongle for £19.99.

Visit your Three store now to get your very own Mobile Broadband Wi-Fi hub.

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HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio on T-Mobile

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jennifer Shelling

If neither Orange nor Three are the network for you, you can now choose to get your HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio with T-Mobile. This phone is ideal for all the music lovers among you, as this phone will come with Beats high performance audio technology. This phone is without a doubt stylish, and looks cool when accompanied by Dr Dre headphones.

HTC Sensation with Beats Audio available at T-Mobile

HTC Sensation with Beats Audio available at T-Mobile

There has been a lot of hype around these headphones, and are currently the market leaders in top end headphones, with more people purchasing Beats headphones, compared to companies such as Bose and Sennheiser, who are known for their quality. That’s why this phone is a great choice for many people, as not only is it a great phone, but it also comes with a superb music package.

The HTC Sensation XE has an impressive 4.7 inch screen, and a 1.5 GHz processor, which allows you to enjoy music at a whole new level.  It doesn’t end there, the HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio also comes with an 8MP camera, which not only has autofocus, but also an LED flash, and if you like your movies, then you’re going to love recording your own with this camera and its 1080p HD video.

T-Mobiles HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio, is available for £35 a month.

T-Mobile also has a number of price drops this month including:

-          BlackBerry Torch 9860 is free from £30.52 on a 24 month contract

-          LG Optimus One from £7.66 a month, the ZTE Atlas and HTC Pico for £10.21 a month, and the Acer C6 for £15.32 a month – LIMITED TIME ONLY 24/11/2011 – 05/12/2011

-          Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) on the Skinny Plan is free from £15.32 on a 24 month contract

Hurry and take advantage of these great offers!

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Get your HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio with Orange

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jennifer Shelling

Orange has recently announced that you can now get your very own HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio, from an Orange store near you, or at Orange.co.uk.

HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio on Orange

HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio on Orange

The HTC Sensation XE is designed in a sleek black colour and comes with its own Beats music software. With this phone you will get the ultimate music experience that many other phones can only dream of.

With so much money being spent on developing the best audio headphones, Beats have cracked it, with their headsets. They sell more than 50% of the top end headphones (£100+), leaving behind many other great brands like Bose and Sennheiser. By combining Beats with HTC, they have created a great mobile package, which will definitely be attractive to many people.

The HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio also comes with an 8 megapixel camera, which even has autofocus and a dual LED flash. If you prefer to take movies, then you won’t be disappointed with the 1080p High Definition video. You also get in-ear beats audio headphones and a 16GB SD card to get you going.

If you want the HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio, Orange is launching it for £41 a month.

Orange also has a number of price drops this month including:

-          HTC Sensation is free from £36 a month, on a 24 month contract

-          Apple iPhone 4 (32GB) is free from £46 a month on a 24 month contract

-          BlackBerry Torch 9860 is free from £31 on a 24 month contract

-          HTC Radar is free from £26 a month on a 24 month contract

-          Samsung Galaxy Ace is free from £15.50 on a 24 month contract

-          Samsung Galaxy Mini is free from £10.50 on a 24 month contract

Take a look at Orange.co.uk to find out more about these great offers, and click here to find out more about the HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio on Orange.

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Apple One Day Sale – Fanbois Rejoice

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Chris Frost

Apple have announced that this year’s one day sale event will be on Friday!  apple-black-friday

It’s the one time of year that Apple offers some proper discounts on it’s current product range, timed to mirror the big ‘Black Friday’ sales day in the US  so make sure you stick this in your diary.

Now is the time to pester your girlfriend, boyfriend, Mum, Dad, casual acquaintance or boss to treat you to that lovely Apple gadget you always wanted!

Apple are keeping tight lipped about what offers will be included. Personally, I’m hoping there will be a a deal on the Mighty Mouse and maybe the Beats by Dre Solo HD headphones.  I think I may be out of luck on the latter but I’m keeping everything crossed (which probably explains why I’ve got such a pained expression on my face today!).

Browse the Apple Store today to make your gift list in advance of the big sale!

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The eagerly awaited Nokia Lumia 800 is now available on Three

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Jennifer Shelling

If you have been waiting for the Nokia Lumia 800, the good news is that it is now available at a Three Store near you, or even online at Three.co.uk.

The Lumia 800 is Nokia’s first phone to feature Windows Phone in the UK. The Window Phones 7.5 (Mango) has a massive 500 new features, and allows users to multitask, and enables users to keep up-to-date with their loved ones by having all their conversations in multiple channels combined into one single thread.

Nokia Lumia 800 now available at Three

Nokia Lumia 800 now available at Three

This phone is great if you are prone to scratching your phone. The Nokia Lumia 800 is made from a scratch resistant material, which prevents it from looking scruffy. The Nokia Lumia 800 comes with a 1.4GHz processor, and a 3.7 inch AMOLED screen display, as well as having 16GB internal memory.

If you’re someone who loves using their phone to capture your memories, then the Nokia Lumia 800’s 8MP camera, which has Carl Zeiss optics will really impress you. Not only does it take stunning pictures, but it also captures videos in HD.

The head of handsets at Three, Sylvia Chind said, “The technology world has been buzzing in anticipation of this landmark handset from Nokia and Windows Phone. With Three’s award-winning 3G network and generous data allowances, customers will really be able to take advantage of the excellent features in this new phone.”

If you want the Nokia Lumia 800, it will cost from £30 a month, or you could get The One Plan for £37 a month, which gives you 2,000 minutes, 5,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data.

For PAYG customers, you can buy the Nokia Lumia 800 for £399.99. To that you can add the All in One 15 for £15, which gives you 300 any network minutes, 3,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data for a 30 day period.  Alternatively you can get the All in One 25, which costs £25 for a 30 day period, and gives you 500 minutes, 3,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data.

If you want more information on the Nokia Lumia 800, click here.

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Missed your bus? TFL is here to help

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Jennifer Shelling
Find out when your next bus is with TFL

Find out when your next bus is with TFL

Don’t you just hate it when you have just missed a bus and don’t know when the next one will come by? Well now this problem has now been solved.

You can now get real-time bus information, directly on you mobile or online. With this information you can find out when the next bus for any route is due.

So while you’re out with your friends, or just about to leave work, simply text your bus stop code to 87287*, or even go online and find out when your next bus will be.

It is simple to find your bus stop code online, simply use the street name, post code or route number to locate your bus stop. Or you can find the code above the information panel at your bus stop.

Find out more about this bus service here.

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Pre-order your Galaxy Nexus from Three today

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Jennifer Shelling

Pre-order your Galaxy Nexus from Three today. The Galaxy Nexus brings together Samsungs hardware with Google’s Android software.

Great news for Android fans, the new Galaxy Nexus will be the first phone with the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in the UK. The Galaxy Nexus includes the latest innovations in Androids software, like being able to unlock your phone using facial recognition.

Pre-Order your Galaxy Nexus now

Pre-Order your Galaxy Nexus now

The Galaxy Nexus also comes with a 4.65 inch true HD resolution screen, using Samsung’s new HD Super AMOLED  technology, which is great for watching videos and pictures. HD Super AMOLED technology is when you can view the content of your phone, even when it is really bright outside. The Galaxy Nexus also comes with two cameras, a front and rear one, within a slim line design. It has a 1.2Ghz dual core processor, which makes this phone super fast and works more power efficiently.  HSPA+ and RX Diversity is also supported by the Galaxy Nexus, which means using the internet will be even faster when Three’s HSPA+ network upgrade is completed at the end of the year.

The head of handsets at Three, Sylvia Chind said, “At Three we love firsts, so we’re excited to be bringing our customers the first Android Ice Cream Sandwich phone. It’s also great to add another HSPA+ enabled device to our range, which will see the Galaxy Nexus’ features be brought to life with Three’s award-winning HSPA+ enabled network.”

You can get the Galaxy Nexus for just £34 a month, or you could go for The One Plan, which will cost £40 a month, but will give you 2,000 anytime any network minutes, 5,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data. If you’re a PAYG customer, then you could get the Galaxy Nexus for £499.99. You could add the All in One 15 for £15 a month, which gives you 30 days access to 300 any network minutes, 3,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data. Alternatively you could add the All in One 25 which costs £25 for a 30 day period, and gives you 500 minutes, 3,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data.

The Galaxy Nexus will be available in a Three store near you or online at Three.co.uk within a few weeks.

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