Tech Reviews
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...
Quick review of the Asus ExpertBook B9
Unlike users of consumer laptops who crave stylishly designed portable computers that can game, enterprise users require notebook PCs that are portable, powerfully capable, offer really decent battery life, and will keep their corporate data secure. At that meeting...
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...