Tech Reviews
Quick review of HP’s Spectre x360 16 Laptop
While 14inch portable laptops have been popular in the age of hybrid working, 16" notebook are still favoured by those looking for bigger displays, desktop replacements, and more battery to power your productive working day. HP's x360 Spectre 16 is one of those, but...
Quick review of Techno’s Spark 8C
Everyone loves a good deal, especially in today's operating environment of high inflation and stagnant economic growth that is making everything more expensive, while your salary stays the same. Tecno presents a midrange smartphone that packs in a lot of features, a...
Quick review of OPPO’s Reno 7 5G
It is no secret that we, along with the smartphone market (at any pricing tear) are big fans of the magic formula, which is more (specs and features) for less (pricetag). OPPO encapsulates this with its Reno 7 5G which packs flagship specs and features at a top-tier...
Quick review of Volvo’s XC60 B5 AWD R-Design
Within a brand-loyal nation like South Africa, discerning buyers and those looking for something different from the traditional trio of Mercedes, BMW and Audi for their next mid-size SUV have options like Swedish company Volvo's XC60. As its World Car of the Year 2018...
Quick review of the Volvo XC60 B5’s infotainment system
We recently had the opportunity to spend a week with Volvo's fabulous XC60 B5 AWD mid-size SUV and got to grips with one of its more novel features, namely being the first vehicle to sport Volvo's new in-vehicle infotainment system (IVIS) featuring Google Assistant,...
Quick review of Sony’s Linkbuds (WF-L900)
Sony's Linkbuds pack in some impressive sound power from a compact earphones package (around 4.1 g x 2), all while being waterproof (IPX4) and therefore - gym, running and hiking approved. To ensure a snug fit, even while working out, Sony includes 5 sizes of arc...
Capturing NB life moments as you go & printing them out on the go: Quick review of Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo
Fujifilm's Instax range offers users the enticing prospect of being able to utilise a retro-styled cameras to capture photos (to utilise a well-known, almost cliche phrase from a competing brand - Kodak moments) and then combines that with the capability to print it...
Quick review of Vivo’s Y76 5G
Like its sister brand OPPO, Vivo has quickly become one of our favourite (and often recommended) smartphone OEMs thanks to delivering good build quality and specs, coupled with great cameras and design, all at very approachable pricetags. The Vivo Y76 5G is yet...
Quick review of Huawei’s P50 Pro
HUAWEI designs and makes some of our most favourite smartphones, and it is no secret that we are big fans of their designs and camera functionality and the P50 Pro is no different. It sports a really enticing metallic package that draws the eyeballs and requests to...
The Envy of the Covertible notebook PC town – quick review of HP’s Envy x360 convertible laptop
There have been a few notable hybrid working ready laptops released of late and we were eager to get our hands on one of these, namely HP's Envy x360. Not only is it a highly capable and stylish device to use at work and whilst working from home, but it is also the...
Quick review of HP’s Smart Tank 515 All in One Printer
Start-ups and SMEs in the market for a colour printer for home- and home office use (hybrid-working cases too), consider a myriad of factors including price, and how expensive and readily available ink cartridges are. The latter is usually the most annoying part of...
Quick review of Ford’s Ranger FX-4 double cab bakkie
Following our in-depth 4x4 testing and extended on-road first impressions experience with the Ford Ranger FX-4 at its local launch last year at the Wild Coast, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa provided us with the bakkie for a week, to experience what it is like...
Quick review of the Nokia X20
Value and compelling camera tech has always been part and partial of a Nokia smartphone purchase and this does not change with the X20, which is a big phablet that packs great battery life and photo capturing abilities for a decent price. It measures in at a lofty...
Quick review of Logitech’s G Astro A10 gaming headset
Gaming and the consumption of media such as Netflix and YouTube have both seen increases in terms of consumer interest, especially within the era of hybrid working. Logitech's G Astro A10 gaming headset aims to provide predominantly gamers, of the console and PC...
Quick review of WD’s My Passport Go SSD portable drive
My Passport Go is designed for roadwarriors and those who require a reliable, toughened portable storage solution (95 mm x 67 mm x 10 mm; 55g) while traveling or on the go. Thanks to its rubber protective bumper on the outside, solid state drive on the inside, and a...
Quick review of Asus’s ExpertBook B7 Flip
Asus's ExpertBook B7 Flip is an enterprise-level laptop that’s been designed for business professionals and is a great addition for hybrid workers working remotely and have to hit the road for sales pitches and new business meetings. It might not pack the most...
Quick look at some fragrances in our rotation
Here's a quick look at some of the fragrances that we have worn recently, are wearing on the daily in our weekly rotation for difference scenarios including work and the gym. For work/the office Prada Luna Rossa Carbon This fantastic Aromatic Fougere fragrance is for...
Quick look at Yoco’s Khumo smart payment device
Payments company Yoco recently introduced its latest card machine yet in the form of the Yoco Khumo (means wealth, riches or abundance in Tswana), a sleek and compact smart card machine that looks very much like a modern smartphone. This completely standalone device...
A Flip(pin) good notebook PC for the hybrid working era – ASUS’s ExpertBook B3 Flip
In this world called new normal, the need for reliable, life-proof, and well-specced laptop PCs has greatly increased and Asus offers one in the form of the ExpertBook B3 Flip. It doesn't quite tip the laptop scales in the same league as those thin-and-lights,...
Quick review of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Nano
In the new reality of hybrid work, where a lot of employees are based at home some of the time and back at the office part-time, thin-and-light laptops that are still tremendously capable and feature laden are becoming the productivity tools to have. One such a device...