Tech Reviews
Quick review of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11
For instant photography lovers for whom the R2 499 price of the fantastic Instax Mini LiPlay (review) is a little too aspirational, Fujifilm also offers the capable and easy to use Instax Mini 11. It goes for a recommended retail price of R1 199 (incl. VAT) or as a...
Quick review of Huawei’s P40 Pro flagship
Huawei's P40 Pro is a masterclass of design and premium in-hand feel, with the metal and glass package measuring in at 72.60 x 158.20 x 8.95 mm and tipping the smartphone scales at 209 g. The centrepiece of the eye-catching design is its 6.58" OLED (2640 x 1200) which...
Vivo X50 Pro review
vivo’s all-new X50 series flagship smartphone is one of those phones that pictures simply don't do justice to how premium it feels in hand, and how stunning its design looks. vivo can hang with the best in the class including Apple, Samsung and Huawei when it comes to...
Quick review of Acer’s Nitro 7 gaming notebook PC
Acer's Nitro 7 gaming laptop provides the right mix of portability (less than 2.5 kg; thinner than 2 cm) and performance, all contained in a sleek metallic chassis. Powering this highly capable notebook PC is the 10th generation Intel Core i7 (i7-10750H clocked @ 4.17...
Quick review Western Digital Black P10 Game Drive 4TB
The WD_Black P10 game drive enables both PC and console gamers to access snappy storage for all of their games. This highly portable (measures in at around 12 x 9 x 2 cm; weighs about 235 g) 2.5" HDD is quite fetching in black and is compatible with computers, Xbox...
vivo TWS Neo quick review
The stylish and compact (33.9 x 18.6 x 16.5 mm; 4.7 g) vivo TWS Neo wireless earphones comes with an equally eyecatching and portable (58.1 x 51.6 x 24 mm; 45.7 g) charging case. It is available in Moonlight well as well as the colour our review unit (received...
Quick review of Acer’s PD1320Wi projector
Acer's PD1320Wi LED projectors is designed for usage on-the-go, thanks to its portable form-factor and 2.10 kg weight. This means that it facilitates the sharing of ideas wherever you go, which is handy for roadwarrior sales staff and within today's remote working...
Quick review – Lenovo Legion Y540 gaming laptop
The sleek 15.6" Lenovo Legion Y540 gaming laptop is slim and lightweight (for a gaming notebook PC that is), and packs plenty of performance for its equally potent price bang of north of R20k. Unlike many of its gaming laptop counterparts, which can often sport gaudy...
Acer Predator Triton 900
Laptops have been part of the computing world for quite a while, whether you are a roadwarrior in sales needing a corporate device with portability, a gamer, designer, video editor, or DJ, there's a notebook PC or MacBook that will suit you and your needs. Over the...
Huawei Watch GT 2 quick review
Huawei's Watch GT 2 comes in a variety of styles (Sport, Classic, and Elegant editions) and two sizes (42 mm and 46 mm) to suit every taste and wrist size. Both sizes feature bright OLED screens. Our 46 mm GT 2 Sports Edition packs a 454 x 454 resolution display that...
Huawei nova 5T review
Our review of the midrange camera supremo, the Huawei nova 5T.
Acer Swift 5 quick review
We were privileged enough to receive our review unit of the 14" Acer Swift 5 laptop just before the COVID-19 lockdown began, so we got to spend an extended period (double the usual two weeks) with this lightweight lockdown companion of note (pardon the notebook pun)....
Acer Nitro 5 (2019) Quick review
With its Nitro 5, Acer attempts to deliver budget-friendly 1080p gameplay in a no-frills design package for casual gamers. This laptop sports unassuming looks and comes in Shale Black. It is on the hefty side measuring 390 mm x 266 mm x 26.75 mm and tipping the scales...
FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini Link portable printer review
As-the-saying-goes, the best camera is the one that's with you. For the majority of people, that is their smartphone and FUJIFILM South Africa is providing a way for them to convert those memories into physical keep-sakes for their wallets, albums, scrapbooks and...
Asus ZenBook 14 (UX434F) review
The majority of smartphones look and work the same, so when you have innovative features introduced such as with the foldable Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X, they get a lot of attention and consumer interest. When it comes to laptops, Asus is no stranger to pushing the...
Acer Predator Helios 300 (2019)
Acer provides a wide range of gaming laptops to cater to various tastes and budgets, with the Nitro range targeting more budget-conscious users whilst the Predator range caters to the needs of gamers looking for devices at the premium end of the pricing spectrum. The...
Fujifilm instax mini LiPlay review
For fans of instant photography, scrapbooking aficionados, and those who prefer to have physical printed out photos that capture special moments in their lives, Fujifilm offers its new instax mini LiPlay, which does double duty as both an instant camera and a photo...
Energizer Power Max P490s quick review
Battery life is becoming more and more important with midrange smartphones, especially for devices slotting in at the lower end of the pricing spectrum or below the R2500 mark. We recently reviewed the Nokia 3.2, which packs a large 4000 mAh battery and a promised two...
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush review
Philips says that its Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush is a single device that will act as a complete oral care solution because the toothbrush covers a range of oral care requirements for users including plaque removal, gum health, tongue care, as well as...
EVERKI Onyx premium 15.6-inch laptop backpack review
Roadwarriors ranging from C-Suite executives through to travelling sales staff will appreciate EVERKI's Onyx backpack, which boasts expertly crafted construction, quality materials and intuitive design, helping to make the arduous life on the road safer and way more...