Max Glenister[Reviews]
I like to get my hands on new gadgets to see what they're really like. These aren't about specs or marketing hype, they're about how things actually feel and work in everyday use.
Some posts are detailed deep dives, others are quick impressions, but they all aim to give a clear sense of whether something's worth it.
If there's a gadget you'd like me to try, drop me a line.
The DS Pico might be the last DS flashcart you'll ever need
In 2007 I was deep in the DS flashcart scene, cycling through a string of carts. GBATemp threads, firmware drama, custom skins, compatibility lists. By 2009 I’d moved on. Nearly…
Building a Home NAS from Mostly Spare Parts
I’ve had a SNUNMU GK3 mini-PC kicking about since early-2023, barely used. An impulse buy that ended up on a shelf, alongside a drawer full of old drives from various…
The LinYuvo KS42 Wireless Joycons for the Nintendo Switch
I’ve gone through a few sets of Joy-Cons since buying my Switch back in 2018. Every pair has ended up with stick drift, and at this point my Switch is…
The Bigme B6 Color E-Ink Tablet
I’ve owned plenty of Kindles and Android tablets over the years, but I’ve been curious about colour e-ink for a while - whether it’s actually useful or just a gimmick….
The Mangmi Air X
Back in 2015 when I reviewed devices like the GPD XD and similar Android handhelds, the whole ecosystem felt half-baked. Emulation wasn’t particularly good yet, the devices came from obscure…
The Inevitable Oculus Quest Post
I sold my HTC Vive back in 2020 and bought an Oculus Quest. Was it an impulsive lockdown treat? Perhaps; but it was time for an upgrade. I went for…
The Deepoon DPVR E3 Virtual Reality Headset
Today I’m reviewing the DPVR E3. This is a Virtual Reality headset with a high resolution display, comfortable straps and an experience that’s similar to the Oculus Rift.
The Virtoba S1 Daydream VR Bluetooth Controller
The Virtoba S1 is a Daydream compatible controller from China that costs around £15 ($20). Let me just start with saying I’ve got a lot of cheap Bluetooth controllers –…
The GPD Pocket Ultra-mobile PC UMPC Laptop
The GPD Pocket is a 7” Ultra-mobile PC that at first glance resembles a shrunken Apple Laptop, but it’s metal unibody exterior is where the similarities end.
Children of Time book review
The inevitable HTC Vive post
I bought an HTC Vive last November (a week before the Black Friday sales, doh!) and have spent the time since trying to get the most out of it. So…
The GPD XD Portable Android Games Console
The Revo K101 Plus Portable Games Console
Today I’m refreshed to be reviewing a console that doesn’t try to cram too much in to the form factor, but instead tried to focus on doing one thing well….
The Tronsmart Mars G01 Game Pad
The GPD G5A Portable Android Games Console
The GPD G7 Portable Android Games Console
The JXD 7800B Portable Android Games Console
The HP Chromebook 11
Google's relaunched Hangouts -- Wow.