Category Archives: Tablet

Review, Teardown: Alcatroz Airmouse Duo2 Wireless Mouse

Posted on November 3, 2018 by lui_gough

Being increasingly reliant on mobile devices to get some level of work done, I had a sudden need for another Bluetooth-capable mouse. While the Logitech M337 continues to serve me well with its rather unusual colour scheme, I was looking … Continue reading →

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Review: Cowin E7 Pro Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Posted on July 5, 2018 by lui_gough

UPDATE (02/2019): Unfortunately, the review unit has failed due to a defect in the earcup hinge – see full teardown here. As a result, I no longer recommend this unit. For anyone who travels frequently on public transport or is … Continue reading →

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Review: SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 128Gb USB Flash Drive

Posted on May 20, 2018 by lui_gough

It doesn’t happen very often, but once in a while, I need a new USB flash drive. This time around, I was looking for something cheap, of reputable make and 128Gb capacity. Interestingly, looking around my local computer shop, the … Continue reading →

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Teardown: Generic QC2.0 15W Charger (TCAU15U-050912)

Posted on November 20, 2017 by lui_gough

Owing to the growing market-share of Qualcomm devices sporting Quick Charge 2.0 and 3.0 capabilities, the market for such devices has grown substantially. As part of reviewing some power banks with QC-capabilities, it would not be possible to assess their … Continue reading →

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USB Connector Resistance: Another reason for slow phone/tablet charging

Posted on November 20, 2017 by lui_gough

It was back in 2014 when I first published about USB cable resistance as one reason why your phone or tablet might be charging slowly. At the time, quality cables with good gauge wires were hard to find, and many … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Mi Power Bank Pro 10000mAh QC3.0 (PLM03ZM)

Posted on November 19, 2017 by lui_gough

At the beginning of the year, I took at trip which included visiting Hong Kong where I managed to pick up a Mi Power Bank Pro and review it. At the end of the review, I expressed the futility of … Continue reading →

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Review: Mixcder MS301 Bluetooth V4.2 Wireless Headset with aptX

Posted on July 3, 2017 by lui_gough

Whenever I’m out and about, especially when commuting on public transport, I’m often listening to music or watching a video on my phone. Having a set of headphones over my head is my way of making the commute more bearable … Continue reading →

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Mega Mi Review: Mi Power Bank Pro, Mi Max, Mi Band 2 & Mi Scales

Posted on June 3, 2017 by lui_gough

While I was in Hong Kong, I couldn’t resist the temptation to visit the “Mi Home” shop in Hollywood Center – basically Xiaomi’s version of an Apple Store, if I should be so bold as to put it that way. … Continue reading →

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Review: Logitech Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard & Mouse (K380 & M337)

Posted on January 26, 2017 by lui_gough

Some of my readers have noted that it’s been a while since I last made a blog posting. This is mainly because I’ve been extremely busy trying to prepare everything for my upcoming holiday. As I mentioned previously in this … Continue reading →

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Failing: Sandisk Ultra microSDXC 128Gb (Class 10, UHS-I, Up to 80MB/s)

Posted on January 4, 2017 by lui_gough

The new year just keeps getting better. Sure, the battery in the phone is failing, but the microSDXC card as well?! The Culprit The culprit was a Sandisk Ultra microSDXC card of 128Gb capacity, Class 10, UHS-I rated up to … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Askborg ChargeCube 20800mAh Powerbank (M021)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by lui_gough

When it comes to power banks, while some users are content to have a moderate-sized unit that charges their phone a few times, there are other users who really demand as much capacity as practical. For those users looking for … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Keweisi KWS-V20 USB Tester

Posted on August 20, 2016 by lui_gough

It’s almost been one year since I’ve looked at “USB charger doctor” style devices, but having reverse engineered, tested and modified one, I didn’t think I’d ever bother with them again. That was, until I saw the Keweisi KWS-V20 USB … Continue reading →

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Review: Jawbone UP2 Wireless Activity & Sleep Tracker (JL03)

Posted on August 20, 2016 by lui_gough

When it comes to fitness trackers, aside from Fitbit, the next name that most comes to mind is Jawbone. Unfortunately for them, things have been a little rocky, with them taking Fitbit to court over hiring away their employees and … Continue reading →

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Review: Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker

Posted on July 4, 2016 by lui_gough

It’s not often it happens, but there was another gift that headed past my table in the past months, and it was a Fitbit Zip. As I recently reviewed the Fitbit One, most of the comments about apps and setup … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Anker PowerCore+ 10050 (A1310) QC2.0 Power Bank

Posted on May 29, 2016 by lui_gough

When it comes to discussing power banks and USB charging in general, it’s hard to overlook Anker branded products. The company was started by a group of friends working at Google, and has since put out a multitude of USB … Continue reading →

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Review: Mi Band Pulse Fitness Tracker (XMSH02HM)

Posted on May 28, 2016 by lui_gough

Up until now, I have been a regular user of my Xiaomi Mi Band fitness tracker that I reviewed back in 2015. It was simple, good value for money and performed consistently although the silicone band eventually wore out and … Continue reading →

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Teardown: Failed MovNow W79 (Counterfeit Xiaomi) Fitness Tracker

Posted on April 8, 2016 by lui_gough

Someone had commented on my review of the MovNow W79 about that to do about his fitness tracker which suddenly stopped working. An interesting coincidence? Mine also stopped working for some unknown reason. I tried my best to revive it … Continue reading →

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Fail, Teardown: LG G Pro Lite Dual (D686) BL-48TH Battery Swelling

Posted on March 28, 2016 by lui_gough

Aside: Given that I’ve got a PhD thesis to hand in on Thursday this week, what the hell am I doing posting blogs? Well, as it turns out, in-between putting-out fires, I need to recharge and it seems that posting … Continue reading →

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Review: 1MORE Super Bass Earphones (EO303)

Posted on March 28, 2016 by lui_gough

On this site, I’ve managed to review and test numerous 1More design products under the Xiaomi/Mi branding, but in this article, I will be reviewing a 1More branded product for the first time. The EO303 is also known as their … Continue reading →

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Review: Xiaomi (Mi) In-Ear Headphones Pro

Posted on December 15, 2015 by lui_gough

Xiaomi (or Mi for short) have been on a roll, showing time and time again that you don’t need to pay much for quality, style and functionality. Their portfolio of electronics continues to grow, as does their brand presence, spreading … Continue reading →

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Review: OSRAM LIGHTIFY Smart Connected Lighting System

Posted on November 26, 2015 by lui_gough

As we rapidly move towards an IP-connected society, with buzzwords such as “internet-of-things” and “sensor networks”, suddenly the concept of home automation has become cool again. No, we’re not talking about the old fashioned expensive, temperamental, slow and clunky power-line … Continue reading →

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Modification: Ausdom M06 Headset to Bluetooth Headphone Adapter

Posted on November 15, 2015 by lui_gough

Having recently just reviewed the Ausdom M06, I decided it didn’t quite fit my needs as a headphone, but it had a perfectly adequate and capable Bluetooth chipset. As a result, I decided to embark on a short journey to … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Ausdom M06 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

Posted on November 12, 2015 by lui_gough

To most, Ausdom is not a highly recognizable brand. In fact, it is another one of those Chinese Shenzhen-based companies with lofty ambitions, currently focused on headsets, speakers, surveillance and automotive accessories. Such companies are often operating in highly price-sensitive … Continue reading →

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Mega Review, Teardown: Oukitel A28 Smart Watch

Posted on August 1, 2015 by lui_gough

At the present moment, Oukitel is one of the lesser known mobile phone brands from China. Symbolizing an “OK life for U and I”, the company has diversified its product range by launching their first wearable product – the Oukitel … Continue reading →

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Review: MovNow W79 (aka Counterfeit Xiaomi Fitness Tracker)

Posted on July 25, 2015 by lui_gough

So maybe you’ve got duped on eBay and got sent a counterfeit Xiaomi Fitness Tracker that turns out to be a MovNow W79, or you’re thinking of buying one with the full knowledge that you’ve somehow ended up paying for … Continue reading →

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Review: Vidonn X6 SmartBand Fitness/Sleep Tracker

Posted on June 15, 2015 by lui_gough

It seems the wearables market is gaining momentum, with increasing interest and publicity of fitness tracker and smartwatch style devices. Along with this, comes an influx of less well-known devices from smaller manufacturers, which often promise big features for a … Continue reading →

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Review: Mi Band Fitness Monitor and Sleep Tracker (XMSH01HM)

Posted on June 2, 2015 by lui_gough

Wearable technology is a currently a big growth market, captivating consumers with many options in the market ranging from highly advanced smartwatches which offload some tasks from your mobile phone, down to more single purpose fitness tracker accessories which aim … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Xiaomi (Mi) Mini Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker (NDZ-03-GA)

Posted on May 1, 2015 by lui_gough

The Xiaomi or Mi brand has been gaining prominence in Asia for providing functional, quality and elegant products at very reasonable prices. Initially focusing mainly on smartphones, they have diversified into power banks, tablets, audio and mobile phone related accessories. … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: HP Stream 8 Tablet (Intel Z3735G+Windows 8.1 w/Bing)

Posted on January 28, 2015 by lui_gough

In a world where ARM CPUs and Android OS have come to be dominating factors in the tablet and mobile marketspace, and Chromebooks have become a big force in the educational market (at least in the US), it seems that … Continue reading →

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Review: Adonit Jot Touch with Pixelpoint

Posted on December 25, 2014 by lui_gough

Working with capacitive touch screen devices has often been a compromise of input accuracy. Having previously trodden down the path of capacitive stylii, I have always been impressed by Adonit’s products, which began with their innovative “plastic disc” style design. … Continue reading →

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