My New Computer AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
After five and a half years, I replaced my Ryzen 7 3700X with a new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D build on a roughly S$3,500 budget. Bought from Tradepac at Sim Lim Square, with the old PC passed to my nephew.
Desktop, Laptop & Server
Desktops, laptops, and servers I have owned, from custom PC builds to laptops and 2-in-1s.
Apple 14″ MacBook Pro (2021)
My last personal laptop was a 2008 MacBook Pro; since then I've used work machines and a hand-me-down. After 14 years, I finally bought my own again, choosing the base-model 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021).
My New Computer AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
I finally built a new Windows desktop around an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, replacing my Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 that died two years ago. Over recent weeks I'd been blogging the PC parts I bought from Amazon.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, And Surface Studio 2 Now Available In Singapore
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Studio 2 launched in Singapore on 15th January 2019, all on 8th-generation Intel processors. A Chinese New Year promo offers 5% off with the code GOHARVEY.
VAIO Returns To Singapore With VAIO S Series Laptops
After a four-year hiatus, VAIO returns to Singapore with its VAIO S Series laptops. In Asia the brand is licensed by Hong Kong's Nexstgo, which also owns AVITA. The range debuts at the VAIO shop in Bugis Junction.
Microsoft Surface Go Available in Singapore From 28th August 2018
The Microsoft Surface Go arrives in Singapore on 28th August 2018, with pre-orders the day before. The most portable and affordable Surface yet, it's sold via the Microsoft Online Store and retailers like Best Denki, Challenger, and Courts.
Microsoft Surface Store Singapore
Microsoft is opening South East Asia's first dedicated Surface Store in Singapore, at the Harvey Norman Millenia Walk Flagship Superstore, on 10th March 2018. The store at 9 Raffles Boulevard opens daily from 10.30am to 9.30pm.
Apple MacBook Pro 13″ With Touch Bar And Touch ID (Mid 2017)
I'd been stocking up on USB-C devices to prepare for this: my company MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2014) was due for a refresh after three years at Tech in Asia. Its replacement is the MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar.
PINE A64 – Single Board Super Computer
I backed the PINE A64 on Kickstarter in January 2016, a project that raised US$1,731,466 from 36,781 backers. I chose the US$29 reward, paying about US$41 with shipping for the PINE A64+ with 2GB RAM, a cheap single-board computer.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2, YOGA Tablet 2 Pro & YOGA 3 Pro
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2, like its predecessor, focuses on technology that adapts to users. It comes in two operating systems, a 10-inch Windows model with a year of free Office 365, plus 8-inch and 10-inch Android 4.4 versions.
Dell Inspiron 13 And 14 7000 Series
The Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series is a 2-in-1 running Windows 8.1, with a built-in passive stylus and a 360-degree rotating hinge that switches smoothly between laptop and tablet. It starts from S$999 on dell.com.sg, alongside the larger Inspiron 14.
Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13″ (Late 2013)
My work laptop had been a MacBook Air 13-inch (Mid 2011), now a three-year-old model. Under migme's policy of replacing laptops every three years, they bought me a 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina (Late 2013), with a 2.4GHz dual-core i5.
Dell New Inspiron 7000 Series Laptops, Inspiron 11 3000 Series Laptops & Inspiron 23 All-in-one
I was invited to a Dell event two days ago, where they announced Latitude, Inspiron, and XPS laptops, plus Venue 7, 8, and 11 Pro tablets. With much still to be announced, I'll start with the Inspiron 7000, 11 3000.
Lenovo Announces New Range of Devices For today’s Multi-Faceted Consumer
At COMEX 2013, running 5th to 8th September at Singapore Expo, Lenovo is launching new computers. Among them is the Lenovo Flex 14, billed as the world's first multi-mode mainstream Ultrabook, switching between laptop mode and a flipped stand mode.
New Alienware 14, Alienware 17 & Alienware 18 Laptops
Alienware, the pioneer of specialty high-performance PC gaming systems, has announced its latest and most powerful gaming laptops, the Alienware 14, 17, and 18. They feature all-new performance graphics, Intel 4th Generation Core processors, and components engineered for extreme performance.
Lenovo Announces Range Of Touch-Enabled PCs With a Variety Of Form Factors
Lenovo has a range of new touch-enabled computers launching during and after PC Show 2013, held at Singapore Expo from 6th to 9th June. The IdeaCentre Horizon caught my eye first, resembling a Microsoft PixelSense and running Windows 8 Pro.
Chromebooks Now Available In Singapore
Chromebooks have arrived in Singapore, though oddly they're sold only at Courts for now, not Challenger, Harvey Norman, or Best Denki. Three models are available: the HP Pavilion and Samsung Chromebooks at S$449, and the Acer C7 at S$369.
Twelve South HiRise For iMac
I bought the Twelve South HiRise for iMac at Hysan Place Apple Store in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, for HK$618, about S$99. I couldn't find it in Singapore, not on Apple's stores, so your best bet is Twelve South's website.
Twelve South BackPack 2
I bought the Twelve South BackPack 2 at the Hysan Place Apple Store in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, for HK$268, about S$43. In Singapore it's S$55 at EpiCentre and S$49 on the Apple Online Store. It fits the iMac 27-inch.
Dell XPS 12 Review – User Experience
In this final part of my Dell XPS 12 review, after covering unboxing, design, features, and functionality earlier, I share my experience actually using it. The big question is ultrabook versus tablet: given the choice, I had no clear favourite.
Dell XPS 12 Review – Features + Functionality
In this second part of my Dell XPS 12 review, after unboxing and design earlier, I cover its features and functionality. Starting with the ports, all sit on the right side, save for the headphone and microphone combo jack.
Dell XPS 12 Review – Unboxing + Design
Having been seeded the Dell XPS 12 for a three-part review, I begin with unboxing and design. The XPS 12 was announced on 30th August 2012 at IFA, with the base model now retailing for S$1,828.
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