I do not like milestones in general. They signify the end of something, but more importantly, the start of another. Today marks the end of 2017. So what? Tomorrow is still another calendar day. It is still another Monday. It is just another public holiday.…
I did not get a chance to review the first Jabra Elite Sport, as the Jabra folks did not reach out to me. This time round when Jabra released the new upgraded version with longer 4.5 hour battery life, NXT Singapore received a review unit…
Over the past weeks, I have no fewer than 3 pairs of true wireless earphones (TWE) for review (fourth one on its way). The B&O PLAY E8 was the first to arrive, so here’s my review. In case you are interested, the other TWE on…
Here is another Sony Xperia smartphone on review. Sony has been very aggressive and launched so many variants to a model series, which they denote with “Compact”, “Plus”, “Ultra” or “Premium”. For the XA1 series, the XA1 is the base model, the XA1 Plus is…
After my exhilarating review experience of the Xelento Remote, Beyerdynamic Singapore finally passed me the Xelento Wireless for review, which is essentially the same as Xelento Remote plus wireless capability. About aptX HD Running a premium earphone over wireless audio is a gamble, but not…
Most IP cameras have limited angle of view, generally around 120-degrees. For those who needed a wide coverage, they usually get cameras that can pan and tilt, though they can look bulky and intimidating. Here on review is the D-Link DCS-8100LH home camera that offers…
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is one of the more exciting smartphones announced at this time of the year. My first experience with a flagship Huawei phone was a year ago, on the Mate 9. I was thoroughly impressed with the smartphone that I listed…
This is the longest break I had in between blog posts since I moved to WordPress. What happened was that I am currently rushing editorial deadline for NXT Magazine, which I have been contributing articles since June issue. You see, I get a writer’s fee…
Wi-Fi mesh router system is the new way of offering improved coverage in Singapore homes, no thanks to our thick solid wall partitions. I have tested several mesh systems and they generally work better than a single powerful router. In a nutshell, mesh Wi-Fi systems…
LG Singapore will be launching the V30+, skipping the V30 altogether. The difference is only in the storage size: V30+ offers 128GB while V30 only gives you 64GB. Fortunately, the confusion stops there, unlike the G6 that comes with variants depending on region. All V30+…
Everyone carries a smartphone with good cameras, so who actually buys compact cameras? Well, for my recent vacation, I brought the Nikon COOLPIX W300 with me and I passed it to my daughter for her exclusive use. Multi-proof The W300 is a 5X optical zoom…
The Sony recently launches the premium 1000X series with 3 different headphones. WI-1000X is the neckband in-ear headphones retailing at S$449 and comes with plushy leatherette neckband on the inside and metal frame on the outside, like headphones. Pretty extravagant, if you ask me. Anyway,…
I miss large display monitors. 10 years ago, I started using 2 monitors because I could be more efficient especially when initially the display resolution were not high-res. Then the monitors got bigger, resolution got higher, until a point where I have a 27-inch and…
Nokia has made a comeback, and after releasing several budget Android smartphones this year, finally threw in their flagship model. The Nokia 8 is HMD’s effort is trying to differentiate themselves from other brands, and I have to say, I am impressed with the design…
The Google Pixel 2 XL will officially retail in Singapore from 15 Nov 2017. It is a much-awaited moment for Android fans because the Pixel is the first Android smartphone that is designed entirely by Google, unlike the Nexus series where Google outsources the development…
Update 17 April 2018: This offer is over! Head over to this link for the 2018 Lazada Birthday Festival from 24-26 April 2018 where I reveal another new Surprise Box from Memory World! By now you must be looking out for super great deals from Lazada or any…
Years ago when my Gen-1 iPad started to become obsolete, I explored the possibility of using it as a secondary display that can be used with a desktop or laptop. But the solution seemed less elegant, involving connecting to the same Wifi instead of using…
V-MODA updated it’s Crossfade Wireless series with a new version. The first Crossfade Wireless was evolved from the wired Crossfade M-100, achieving impressive quality which I appreciate (read my review here). The V-MODA Crossfade 2 Wireless looks identical to the other Crossfade headphones. You cannot…
I have reviewed a lot of audio products from GoldTouch Asia, a Singapore company who specialises in gold-plating solutions. Most of their electronic products uses real gold as part of the design. They have speakers, wireless earphones, true wireless earbuds in their catalog, and among…
The ASUSPRO is a sub-brand by ASUS whose products are targeted for business users. The B9440 announced at CES 2017 early this year is a 14-inch full-HD business notebook that weighs 1.05kg. This review unit I tested is the top-spec 16GB DDR3 RAM with 512GB…
