Tech Reviews
Quick review of the Asus Chromebook Flip
Chromebooks fill a niece in the laptop space, as it is quite popular in the educational industry (secondary school and tertiary education levels), as well as for first-time PC users (or the elderly), and for users within SME/NGO environments who are limited in terms...
Quick review of Sony’s ZV-1 camera for content creators
Sony's pocket-sized ZV-1 vlogging camera is a lightweight, compact digital camera designed for content creators and vloggers. It is no issue slipping into your jeans or winter coat pocket to accompany you to a family member's birthday party, a product launch event, or...
Huawei FreeBuds 4i quick review
Capable ANC in-earphones with a design and spec bang for a nice price.
Quick review: Acer ConceptD CP3271K monitor
Acer's ConceptD range is aimed at professional content creators such as video editors, music producers, graphic designers, and photographers. Consequently, the feature monster specs at an equally potent price tag to match. The ConceptD CP3271K does consume a fair bit...
Quick review: Nokia 5.3
Nokia branded handsets from HMD Global always manage to provide a great dollop of value for discerning smartphone buyers, particularly in the midrange and entry-level price ranges. The Nokia 5.3 is no different in this regards, as this midrange maestro boasts an...
Quick review of the FUJIFILM X-T200
FUJIFILM announced its impressive X-T200 last year and we have been looking forward to go hands-on with this mirrorless camera aimed at content creators. This, as it ticked all our dream camera boxes including being a lightweight (370g) and compact body that is ideal...
Ford Everest review
The family review of the updated Ford Everest large/adventure SUV.
Quick review – Android Auto
Like Apple CarPlay (quick review), Android Auto enables smartphone users to connect their mobile device to their vehicle's supported in-vehicle infotainment display — and by so doing, get their favourite Android apps and Google services to show up onscreen. We...
Quick review – Apple CarPlay
Infotainment systems on modern cars have gotten a lot better than in years past, but not all of them are as good as Mercedes-Benz's latest generation MBUX, Ford's Sync 3 or BMW's iDrive. Luckily many manufacturers now include support for Apple's CarPlay (and Android...
Top 3 things to know about 2021 Asus B9 (B9400) notebook PC
Late last year, we reviewed the 2020 Asus B8 (review) and it impressed us with its compactness, design, performance and battery life. This year's model offers more of the same so we compiled our top 3 list of things we liked about the new updated version. #3 Still...
Quick review of the RCT 14″ Notebook (MW14QB)
The RCT 14" Notebook is a compact (332.6 x 223.5 x 21.5mm) and lightweight (1.39 kg) laptop that is powered by Intel's 10th gen (10nm) Core i3-1005G1 dual-core processor and provides a competent Windows 10 Home experience for corporate users, educators, office...
Quick review of Asus’ ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363E)
It is no secret that Asus is one of our favourite notebook PC manufacturers due to their excellent build quality, design, feature sets, and performance on tap. Their designs usually stand out for their quality and eye-catching style and the ZenBook Flip 13 is no...
Quick review of Acer’s ConceptD 7 Pro
Acer's ConceptD range is aimed at professionals such as architects and engineers who utilise professional draughting software, 3D animators, and professional video editors using Adobe Premiere Pro. The ConceptD 7 Pro is built to let these creators employ even the most...
Quick review of the CloudGate X Mini PC
South African company CloudGate launched in 2010, and focuses on developing and distributing micro computing devices that are designed to meet the need of users in all types of environments, ranging from the home to schools, and SMMEs. These mini PCs which boasts a...
Quick review of the Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Xiaomi has been creating lots of buzz overseas for a while and recently in the country as well, so we were keen on getting our hands on our first review unit. The Redmi 9C is that unit, offering local smartphone buyers lots of value for a very approachable recommended...
Quick review of the RCT Megapower 54K Universal Power Bank
Loadshedding and power outages are the bain of many a South African resident. The RCT Megapower 54K Universal Power Bank is a great tool to take the sting out of those irritating situations, which drain the joy out of life. For instance, as a parent, I often rack up...
Two screens can be better than one: Quick review of the Asus Zenbook Duo UX481
We are big fans of innovation here at SMETechGuru. Not doing things differently for the sake of standing out, but to offer something new or bring novel features to an otherwise stale device form factor ala Galaxy Note from Samsung, the Surface line from Microsoft, and...
Quick review of the Acer Swift 5 Pro
Acer's Swift 5 Pro is the perfect lockdown companion for staff looking to remain productive while remote working from home. The design of the notebook PC isn't just eye-catching with a premium feel, as the magnesium-lithium and magnesium-aluminum metal chassis also...
Quick review of the HUAWEI P Smart S
Huawei has established a reputation for building beautiful smartphones across all paypoints, most notably with flagship models like the newly announced Mate 40 series and midrange through devices like the P40 Lite. Measuring in at an easy to grip 73.2 x 157.4 x 7.75...
Quick review of the Acer Chromebook 715
Acer's Chromebook 715 boasts a durable all-aluminum chassis, along with an integrated fingerprint reader for added security and tremendous battery life to provide remote workers, varsity students, and users familiar with the benefits of cloud-based productivity tools...