HP Folio 13 Review
I spent about a week with the HP Folio 13, my first time with a Windows-based Ultrabook, and came away impressed. Normally, when friends ask for a MacBook Air alternative on Windows, I'd tell them to buy a MacBook Air.
Review
Full hands-on reviews of gear I bought or was sent, with the pros, cons, and whether it is worth your money.
Nokia N9 Review
This is my third look at the Nokia N9, after first trying it at Nokia Connection 2011 and again at the N9 Blogger Event. Having used it as my work phone for a week, I'll focus on software not covered.
Nokia E7 Review
The Nokia E7 is essentially a Nokia N8 with a keyboard, as you've probably heard many times. I won't dwell on the OS, since it's the same Symbian^3 as the N8, so this short review mostly compares the two.
Mobile Phone Tripod Holder Review
Mobile Fun sent me a Mobile Phone Tripod Holder for review last month, handy for self-shot photos using your phone's timer or for shooting video. I'd expected flimsy quality on opening the package, but it actually turned out reasonably solid.
Motorola BackFlip Review
SingTel sent me the Motorola BackFlip to review last month, but my busy schedule delayed it, sorry. I'll cover only the physical design, since its OS and software closely match the Motorola Dext I reviewed five months ago.
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand Review
The Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand holds your phone while it charges, and doubles as an 8-in-1 memory card reader and a two-port USB hub. The package bundles the stand with eight different charging connectors and a charging cable.
LG Monitor W2486L Review
My first impression of the LG W2486L monitor was how slim and light it is; the whole boxed package weighs 6.6kg, and just 4.6kg with its base. My Dell 2408WFP must weigh nearly double, and it's noticeably bulkier too.
iPhone 3G/3GS USB Desktop Sync & Charge Cradle Review
Received my Apple iPhone 3GS/3G USB Desktop Sync & Charge Cradle from MobileFun yesterday. At just £9.99 it's a great alternative to Apple's own iPhone 3G Dock and Universal Dock, working exactly the same, bundling cradle, cable and charger.
Motorola DEXT Review
The Motorola DEXT with MOTOBLUR is Motorola's social phone and another SingTel exclusive, much like INQ's Mini 3G and Chat 3G. Motorola took a fresh approach with its own MOTOBLUR service, essentially their take on Apple's MobileMe.
Razer Imperator Review
Soon after my Razer Abyssus, I received another Razer mouse, the Imperator, announced 16 days later on 26th November 2009. It carries an RRP of S$139 and feels like a meaningful step up from the simpler Abyssus.
Razer Abyssus Review
The Razer Abyssus was announced two months ago on 10th November 2009 and has been on sale here since December, with an RRP of S$79. Razer pitches it as giving gamers a competitive edge by focusing on the fundamentals.
INQ Chat 3G Review
The INQ Chat 3G is a full-QWERTY version of the INQ Mini 3G, with a better 3.2MP camera and a noticeably faster processor. It measures 114.5 by 61 by 12.8mm and weighs 120 grams.
DriveMultiSolar Bluetooth Car Kit Review
In the same package as my Cool Bananas Netbook Organizer Bag, I also received the DriveMultiSolar Bluetooth Car Kit. It's a solar-powered hands-free kit with no distracting wires, affixing to your windscreen with the supplied accessories for fast, easy pairing.
Cool Bananas Netbook Organiser Bag Review
I received my Cool Bananas Netbook Organizer Bag from Gear Zap two days ago. It's brown, made of durable nylon and faux leather, measuring 24 by 30 by 7cm, and fits most netbooks with screens from 8.9 to 12 inches.
Bluetooth Pico Dongle Review
I received this Bluetooth Pico Dongle from Mobile Fun last week for a mini review; ignore the Nano typo on the packaging. It features an integrated ceramic antenna, 3Mbit/s transfer and 10-metre Class 2 range.
Sony VAIO W (VPCW115XG) Review
Most netbooks share similar specs: an Atom N280, Intel GMA 950 graphics and a 10-inch screen, so I choose on battery life and looks. The Sony VAIO W VPCW115XG comes in three colours and won me over on style.
INQ Mini 3G Review
The INQ Mini 3G is marketed as a social media phone, measuring 102.9 by 45.8 by 12.8mm and weighing 128 grams. It felt solid in the hand, yet somehow more like a toy than a real phone.
Birthday Party Bash Review
I received the Birthday Party Bash Wii game by 2K Play three weeks ago and played it on our Games Day, 1st August 2009, celebrating the end of our internship. As the name suggests, it's perfectly suited to birthday parties.
LArobe 2Color Netbook Sleeve Review
The be.ez LArobe netbook case comes in five colours for 10.2-inch models, measuring 26.6 by 19.2 by 3cm and weighing 172 grams, about the same as the Cool Bananas envelope case I reviewed days earlier. A slim, well-made sleeve.
Cool Bananas Netbook Envelope Case Review
Gear Zap sent me the Cool Bananas and LArobe netbook cases to review, starting with the Cool Bananas Envelope. I use an Asus EEE 1000HE, and the envelope fits any netbook with an 8.9 to 10.2-inch screen nicely.
Samsung Lapfit LD190G Review
Samsung sent me the Lapfit LD190G to review, thanks Daniel! These widescreen monitors promise enhanced productivity and entertainment, designed to pair neatly with laptops and offering USB connectivity for multitasking on the move. A handy companion for a portable setup.
Samsung VP-MX10 Review
Samsung kindly sent me a VP-MX10 to review, along with a 4GiB SanDisk SDHC card. As my very first camcorder, this review can't be too in-depth, since I can only compare it against the video feature of my digital camera.