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Before you check any camera gear in to go in the hold try this series of simple tests. Pack your gear in the case you'll be using. Drop the case out of a third story window. Drop it again. Run over the case with a large truck. Reverse back over the case. Leave the case unattended in a...

We've just got a Netgear Nighthawk after a couple of little things and it's bloody brilliant. The 5GHz signal is now strong enough got HD TV streaming.

A VAT receipt is also relevant if you want to ensure that you're not being a criminal.

D'oh! I should know that. I've got a GoPro.

Personally, I would go for a full-size SD card, rather than a micro-SD in an adapter.

Yes, but..... No, unless.... Only if I get a VAT receipt.

Excellent. I'v e been waiting for a 1GB SSD for less than £150. That's close enough. Plus £1.25 to charity via EasyFundRaising.

Reflects 0.24% of visible light. 0.24% of the light from the Sun will still be enough to cause flare.

Cling film.

Is that because Amazon have stopped using proper couriers and instead are using 'Amazon some guy who might turn up when he's finished his day job assuming he hasn't decided to go down the pub and it's not too drafty out' - AKA 'Amazon Logistics'? I never had any problems with delivery when they...

I think the only stuednt discounts that Adobe offer for CC is 60% off the price of the full CC suite. The photography package is the same price as normal - https://creative.adobe.com/plans?plan=edu&store_code=gb

Does it do what mine does on a 1A supply? Mine displays the message 'Not Charging'. I've always believed that, but it seems it may be a lie.

Both my Hudl and my Hudl2 charge OK from the generic USB micro cable.

Unfortunately not. Apple changed iOS so that it would refuse to even attempt to charge on a 1A supply. I guess they wanted to avoid all those complaints about it taking a long time to charge.

That's correct. A grey market importer will source the goods from an alternative supplier but will pay all the relevant duties and taxes. HDEW are such a supplier as they will supply you with a VAT receipt - but only if you ask for it. Many of the other suppliers do not pay duty and taxes - and...