#Tech Reviews

Printer ink is one of the most expensive liquids on the planet. It costs more per milliliter than human blood, penicillin, or vintage Dom Pérignon. The business model of major printer manufacturers—HP, Epson, Canon, Brother—is the classic “razor and blade” strategy. They sell you the hardware at a loss and bankrupt you on the consumables. If you are buying your replacement cartridges at a supermarket or direct from the manufacturer, you are voluntarily paying a “convenience tax” that can amount to hundreds of pounds a year.

Mobile contracts are often designed to confuse you. The big networks rely on apathy. They bank on you staying loyal because switching feels like a headache. iD Mobile disrupts that model. Owned by Currys and running on the Three network infrastructure, it positions itself as the antidote to “bill shock.” It isn’t just about being cheap (though it is aggressive on price). It is about control. With features like hard spending caps and free data rollover standard on every plan, it appeals to the micromanager in all of us.

Working from home has shifted from a temporary fix to a permanent lifestyle for many of us. When your living room is your office, your hardware isn’t just a luxury; it’s your livelihood. If you’ve searched for a new MacBook, a gaming rig, or even a simple monitor in the UK, you have undoubtedly crossed paths with Laptops Direct. They are a massive player in the British e-commerce space. But with low prices often comes the inevitable question: Is it too good to be true?