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Tag Archives: review
Failed, Teardown: Cowin E7 Pro Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
It looks like I haven’t been entirely fortunate with Cowin products. After the HE5A failed, I reverted to using the E7 Pro for my day-to-day commuting needs. Just this week, the E7 Pro failed as well, which doesn’t do much … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Electronics, Tablet
Tagged audio, bluetooth, cheap, fail, failed, made-in-china, mobile, phone, review, review-challenge, tablet, teardown
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Quick Teardown: Mini VGA2HDMI Converter
With my recent upgrade to 4K monitors, I’ve come to realise that VGA has (at long last) become obsolete. There are no analog interfaces at all on my new monitors – so how am I going to connect my vintage … Continue reading
Posted in Computing
Tagged cheap, ebay, made-in-china, review, teardown, usb, vintage stuff
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Teardown: Cowin HE5A SportFree Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Earphones
It was only a few months ago in November I was reviewing the Cowin HE5A SportFree ANC Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. While I was generally satisfied with the compromises the package entailed, I did mention that the lack of protective casing … Continue reading
Review, Teardown & Test: Portable USB 18650 Li-Ion Rechargeable Fans (x3)
It’s summer in Australia and this one is another scorcher! Our summers do get somewhat hot, but not usually this hot. Data from my own weather station in my backyard shows that the temperature over the period from Christmas Eve … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics
Tagged analysis, cheap, ebay, electronics, made-in-china, number crunching, portable, review, teardown, tested
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Event: Sony Alpha Sessions Sydney (6-8th December 2018)
I’ve always been interested in photography – in fact, that’s probably what I focused mostly on during my major holiday in 2016. Of course, being interested doesn’t quite equate to being good at it – but I’m still trying. Being … Continue reading
Review: ADATA Ultimate SU650 480GB 3D NAND SSD (ASU650SS-480GT-R)
Solid state drive (SSD) pricing has taken a pummelling over the last few months with a global flash oversupply. There has rarely been a better time to buy an SSD, especially when considering that many online stores have discount codes … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Flash Memory
Tagged cheap, computer hardware, computer storage, flash, flash memory, made-in-china, review, ssd, teardown, tested
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Review: EEVBlog HVP-70 (70Mhz) & Micsig DP10013 (100Mhz) High Voltage Differential Probes
Updated [7th Jan 2019] – Error in interpreting noise values due to oscilloscope 10:1 probe setting which I had missed has been fixed. — It seems I’ve been using the excuse of Christmas Sales to justify my recent increased spending … Continue reading
Quick Review: LG 27UD59-B 27″ UHD 4K IPS LED Monitor with Freesync
Around last Christmas, I built myself a new workstation that bought me from a Phenom II X6 1090T (2010) up to a Ryzen 7 1700 (2017). Amongst the things I did not upgrade, that caused the most consternation was my … Continue reading
Quick Review: Xiaomi Wiha Screwdriver Set (JXLSD01XH)
Around this time, the temptation of flash sales and discounts lead even the thriftiest of people to open their wallets, myself included. If anything, I’ve often deprived myself of something hoping to find a better deal in the future when … Continue reading
RoadTest Review: Rohde & Schwarz HMP4040.04 Programmable Power Supply
Thanks to the generosity of element14 and Rohde & Schwarz, I was lucky enough to do yet another RoadTest of a pretty expensive piece of gear. Say hello to the Rohde & Schwarz HMP4040.04, a 4-channel 384W Programmable DC Power … Continue reading
Review: Cowin HE5A SportFree Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Earphones
Updated 26/01/2019 – see end of article for more details. With most new phones beginning to omit the headphone jack, most users have begun a mass migration to Bluetooth wireless audio solutions. Many of these are traditional headphones which are … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Electronics, Tablet
Tagged audio, bluetooth, mobile, review, tablet, tested
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RoadTest Review: Molex 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Antenna Kit
It’s been another busy weekend getting a few things done – one of which was this review of Molex 2.4Ghz/5Ghz antennas offered through the element14 RoadTest program. While antennas are probably not the most interesting devices to be testing, they’re … Continue reading
Review, Teardown: Alcatroz Airmouse Duo2 Wireless Mouse
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
Posted in Computing, Tablet
Tagged bluetooth, cheap, computer hardware, made-in-china, mobile, radio, review, rf, tablet, teardown
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Not So Smart: TP-Link TL-SG105E V3.0 5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch
I’ve made a few mentions about VLANs in the recent past as it’s something that I find quite useful along with virtual APs with managing an ever-increasingly-complex home network. But as some more “basic” edge equipment may not be able … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Telecommunications
Tagged analysis, cheap, computer hardware, made-in-china, networking, new stuff, reverse engineer, review, teardown
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Review: Philips 25W Vintage T30 Filament & 4.3W Classic Design LED Globes
In an earlier review of the IKEA Lunnom Filament LED Globe, I noted the increase in popularity of vintage mood lighting and the number of incandescent “carbon-filament lookalike” globes that had flooded the market just as incandescent bulbs were being … Continue reading
Quick Review: Strontium Nitro 16Gb Class 10 UHS-I MicroSDHC Card
If you like to tinker with single-board computers, then you probably have a bunch of Raspberry Pi (or equivalent) boards all needing a microSD card to boot from. Often, for simple projects, the card doesn’t have to be anything too … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Flash Memory
Tagged cheap, computer storage, flash, flash memory, review
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Review: SanDisk Ultra Flair 128Gb USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ73-128G-G46B)
Once in a while, out of need or out of desperation to use a discount coupon, I end up buying something, often technology related. This time, it was the latter case, so I went and purchased something I knew would … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Flash Memory
Tagged computer storage, flash, flash memory, new stuff, review, tested
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RoadTest Review: B&K Precision BA6010 Battery Analyser
If you’ve been wondering why it’s been quiet around here for a while – it’s because I’ve been unusually busy. One of the things I’ve been working on is a review of the B&K Precision BA6010 Battery Analyser I received … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics
Tagged electronics, element14, new stuff, review, roadtest, test equipment, tested
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Tested: EDUP 11AC 1900M Dual-Band USB 3.0 Wireless Adapter (EP-AC1621)
In my quest for more wireless throughput, my hAP ac with three-stream 802.11ac wireless seemed to be the right choice. The problem was that I had absolutely no three-stream capable equipment to use with it – so I wasn’t seeing … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Telecommunications
Tagged cheap, computer hardware, ebay, made-in-china, networking, radio, review, rf, teardown, tested, wifi
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Teardown: D-Link DGS-1005A 5-Port & TP-Link TL-SG1008D 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
After bathing in nostalgia looking over my old switch and hub, it’s time to come clean – there’s a place for Fast Ethernet and that was a number of years ago. While some of the old equipment might still be … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Telecommunications
Tagged computer hardware, networking, review, teardown, tested
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Teardown: Mikrotik hAP ac & hAP mini Routerboards
After my house move earlier this year, I was in a bit of a networking dilemma. As every self-confessed nerd knows – internet access is critical. I recently upgraded to a TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 access point at the other … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Telecommunications
Tagged computer hardware, networking, review, teardown
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Review: Cowin E7 Pro Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
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
Posted in Audio, Tablet, Telecommunications, Travel
Tagged audio, bluetooth, headphones, lululook, made-in-china, mobile, review, review-challenge, tablet, teardown
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Tested: Canton-Power DDO603SA 3.3V Buck-Boost Converter Module
If you like to experiment with electronics, sooner-or-later you’re going to build something you’d like to use in a portable way, perhaps running off batteries. While things that run off 5V are easy to cater for, as USB is ubiquitous, … Continue reading
Mega Review: Fingbox Network Security and Troubleshooting Device
Earlier this year, I visited CeBIT where I stopped by the Fing stand and had a chat about their app and Fingbox device. The Fingbox was pitched as a network security and troubleshooting device which worked with the Fing app, … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Telecommunications
Tagged computing hardware, networking, online services, review, security, teardown, wifi, wireless
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Review, Teardown: TBS 5220SE Universal TV Tuner USB Box
Recently, I embarked on an adventure to scan the C-band satellites in the sky. Unfortunately for me, my TBS 6925 tuners are both rather unwell and my Prof Revolution S2 8000’s are not doing much better by showing similar “bursts” … Continue reading
Review: SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 128Gb USB Flash Drive
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
Posted in Computing, Tablet, Telecommunications
Tagged computer storage, flash, flash memory, mobile, review, tested
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Project: Generic Chinese Electronic LED Windmill Kit
I’ve always been someone to enjoy constructing electronics kits from a young age. Even though I’ve become more experienced at soldering and more knowledgeable about electronics, I still find constructing new kits therapeutic and enjoyable for a bit of weekend … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics
Tagged ebay, electronics, kit, made-in-china, project, reverse engineer, review, schematic
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Review, Teardown: TP-Link Archer T2UHP AC600 High Power USB Adapter
I had looked at a relatively cheap dual-band 802.11ac dual-stream USB Wi-Fi adapter recently and it seemed that the pain of single-band Wi-Fi solutions may be soon coming to an end. Unfortunately, that adapter did have some design quirks and … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Telecommunications
Tagged computer hardware, networking, review, rf, teardown, wifi, wireless
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Review, Teardown: Unbranded 4-port USB 3.0 Type-C Hub (T-511C/K-UH301)
There comes a time when, if you’re like me, you run out of USB ports on your main computer. Like it or not, almost everything connects via USB – for example, I have a webcam, keyboard, mouse, printer (or two), … Continue reading
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Tagged cheap, computer hardware, ebay, made-in-china, review, teardown, usb
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Review, Teardown: Unbranded AC1200 Dual-Band USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
In the short span of about two decades, Wi-Fi went from being a luxury that you would consider a limited alternative to a cabled Ethernet connection, useful for mobile devices only, to something resembling a near-replacement for the cabled Ethernet … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Radio, Telecommunications
Tagged cheap, computer hardware, made-in-china, newstuff, radio, review, rf, teardown, wifi, wireless
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