• The positives are that it works on PCs with Linux, Windows 10, and 11 with a keyboard, mouse, USB flash 32gb, and a USB card reader. However, it has quite a few negatives in terms of build quality, the short and thin cable that it has, which towards the USB port broke because the cable's casing is not supported by the plug but by the 4 internal conductors, resulting in it easily breaking. So what I do is I had a quality but old Baseus microUSB cable on the side, I cut it and make the connections black, red, green, white, I wrap them well with insulating tape and on top a few drops at the end of the tape with instant logo glue and it's ready, it works without disconnections, reliably. Attention to detail, the cable should be under half a meter and be of better quality than a charger, meaning with large cross-section cables so that there are no potential disconnections due to power (ohmic resistances).

    For 5€ and with all this modification, it simply isn't worth the money for a USB 2.0 Hub, prefer something else...

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  • What can one say about this new technology GaN3 65W charger that shares power through two TypeC ports (45W + 20W) or provides a full 65W (e.g., for next-generation laptops) steadily without overheating when using just one? Small in size for the power it has, the charger from my old HP laptop is a whole brick two and a half times bigger and heavier than this one and it also overheats, and with a thick cable like that of a kettle with a plug, the GaN3 technology offers high performance, low temperatures, and compatibility. Chargers with the newer GaN version at the same power as this one are even smaller but significantly more expensive (50€ +). Original design, transparent plastic, and the rectifier bridges are visible on the side, on the other side the GaN chip Navitas NV6136A, and on the front of the USB, the coils and capacitors of 25V. Perfect for comfortably charging two flagship phones (Galaxy S23FE and iPhone 15) normally without issues in the expected fast charging time simultaneously, definitely a power bank and phone together. I have it with 2 Baseus cables of 1M at 3A (60W) Type C. It goes without saying that it charges anything with a TypeC port with the Power Delivery standard, it also worked normally on the MacBook. It also has a classic Type A port for compatibility with Quick Charge (max 18W) Apple 2.4A and with cables from Type A to microUSB or lightning or to Type C output. It is practically a multi-tool that you should have in your laptop or travel bag, rather than carrying 2 or 3 adapters with different cables and power. Also, from what I saw, it has thick side power contacts in the classic USB Type A port. Apple started this bad trend with the removal of the charger from the packaging and it is spreading dangerously, with imitations and many fast charging protocols. The Acefast A45 as an aftermarket charger supports a multitude of widely used fast charging protocols with variable voltages and currents from 3.3 and 5V up to 21V @ 3A which it recognizes automatically. At 14€, you won't find anything better in terms of durability, below are links to see related reviews.

    https://www.gsmarena.com/acefast_65w_gan3_transparent_charger_a45_a46_a47_review-news-58972.php

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIQUnZzE-x4

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    • Connectivity
    • Charging performance
  • BlackView Tab 60 4G 8.68" (6GB/128GB) Iron Grey

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    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    For simple use like Browsing, YouTube, IPTV, Internet radio, it also has a regular FM radio with 3.5mm headphones, for notes, for reading a PDF (it has a reading book mode that turns it black and white for comfortable reading), and some simple graphic games.

    With the U606 8-core at 1.6GHz and 6GB RAM, it performs well in this area.
    It came out of the box with Android 14 variant PokeOS 4.
    The camera is terrible, the virtual one is just enough for QR scanning for WiFi sharing via QR code; it picked it up immediately from a Samsung S24 phone.
    The battery has good autonomy, classic slow charging at 10W, 5V@2A.
    Another positive is the App lock, which is necessary for small children.

    A negative is the lack of double tap screen on/off, but it compensates with the case that automatically opens and closes the screen.

    It can operate with 2 SIM cards as a phone or with one SIM card and one microSD card for extra space, making it convenient for use as a phone or for data without the need for WiFi.

    Although it has a relatively weak processor, it doesn't lag; the 6GB of physical RAM helps with simple tasks that 4GB and below are no longer suitable for, only for vintage systems. It also has a setting for +6GB virtual RAM that pulls from internal storage. It's better to disable it because it will lead to continuous use of internal storage with data accesses, affecting battery life and the speed of internal storage.

    A big positive is that the package includes a charger with a quality Type-C cable, a case that perfectly covers the tablet, a screen protector applied to the screen, and an extra glass protector for screen protection. For 135 euros, it's complete for what it offers, suitable for children and people with specific simple requirements, perfect for students for notes/studying.

    I didn't expect a little tablet from Blackview, a brand I had never had before, to be so complete and VFM, and from what I see in the filters of Skroutz, most models with 6GB RAM + from 2023/2024 are Blackview; the company has made a dynamic start in the tablet market.

    Now, for heavy games, 3D graphics tasks, video editing, 2K video playback, and above, it does not perform in any case.

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  • Powertech CAB-N044 Network Cable Tester RJ45 / RJ12 / RJ11

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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    A simple typical Tester (it's now a kilogram but it does the job) for telephone cables with RJ11 and Ethernet RJ45 tested them all even shielded CAT 6 with grounded RJ45 clip all 8 LEDs and the Ground work for me. For its simple operation at 4~5 euros, it has definitely paid for itself; if you want something more durable for continuous intensive use (go for Uni-T at around 12 euros). It checks the cables for their functionality whether they are crimped by you or ready and you want to see that they work. It does not come with a battery in the package; it takes a flat 9V one.

  • It works normally and all 8 contacts and the ground.

  • Ugreen that I have bought combines quality and economy, so this cable is excellent for old devices / HDD cases that had a USB mini output and it's hard to find a quality cable for this USB plug.