Tag Archives: tablet

Quick Review: Essager Digital Display OTG Adapter (USB-C, 240W)

Posted on September 2, 2024 by lui_gough

For all the greatness that USB-C PD is in letting us charge our mobile devices faster, there are some drawbacks as chargers and devices could suffer sub-optimal charging due to differences in supported output modes or due to the use … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Electronics, Tablet, Telecommunications | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Quick Review: Iniu Swooshcord 100W USB-C to C (DI-D5CC) & Classic 3.1A USB-A to C (DI-D3C)

Posted on June 16, 2024 by lui_gough

I’ve previously reviewed Iniu powerbanks (10,500mAh, 20,000mAh) and been fairly satisfied with them. Since the reviews, I have bought another four of my own and they haven’t skipped a beat. When I saw a promotional discount on Iniu cables, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Breaking: Optus Nationwide Outage (08/11/2023)

Posted on November 8, 2023 by lui_gough

It’s not a good morning this morning as I woke up at 5:41am to see this: Emergency calls only. I was afraid my SIM was ported out from underneath me, so I reboot. No dice – “temporarily unavailable”. Voice over … Continue reading →

Posted in Telecommunications | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Teardown: T Tersely USB-C OTG Adapter with PD Charging Pass-Through

Posted on October 29, 2023 by lui_gough

I’ve been rather interested in how USB-C “does its thing” when it comes with USB-C PD and DRD (dual-role devices). Being rather late to the USB-CC party, I’ve not had any experience with how it works at a low level, … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quick Review: BMAX MaxPad I11 Plus (10.4″/T616/8+128GB/13+5MP/Android 12) Tablet (M3T6)

Posted on September 24, 2023 by lui_gough

I’m not one to splurge on mobile devices and generally make a point of purchasing them relatively infrequently. That being said, a confluence of circumstances recently resulted in me needing to purchase an inexpensive tablet and encountering a discount on … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Quick Review, Teardown: Veektomx VT103 10000mAh 38.5Wh Power Bank

Posted on August 31, 2023 by lui_gough

It seems that sometimes, power bank deals come rapid-fire on OzBargain, so today I’ll be looking at another impulse purchase. This one is a Veektomx VT103 10000mAh (38.5Wh) power bank that claims to be one of the more compact and … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Teardown: Cygnett USB-C Audio+Charge Adapter (CY2866PCCPD)

Posted on August 20, 2023 by lui_gough

As many mobile devices are USB-C already, the loss of 3.5mm headphone jacks steadily continues. Some vendors include a passive cable adapter that allows for use of traditional 3.5mm TRRS headsets. This works by using a USB-C audio accessory mode, … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Review: Xinfrared InfiRay P2 Pro Thermal Imaging Camera (256×192/40mK/25Hz)

Posted on June 12, 2023 by lui_gough

I was approached a little over a month ago by a representative from Xinfrared asking if I would like to review the Xinfrared InfiRay P2 Pro Smartphone Thermal Imaging Camera. Seeing as I had recently reviewed the Topdon TC004 which … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, DIY, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Review: Minthouz 65W PD GaN Fast Charger (MT-G6502)

Posted on June 2, 2023 by lui_gough

Thanks to my devices, I’m slowly being dragged into the modern world of USB-C and PD charging, which means that my older USB-A only chargers are starting to become too slow and too wimpy for some of my devices. Thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Review, Tested: Fnirsi FNB58 USB Fast Charge Tester

Posted on April 29, 2023 by lui_gough

For many years, I have tested USB power consumption using lab-bench power supplies and electronic loads. While this suffices for ordinary USB 5V, various fast-charge flavours require quite a few “hoops” to enable (e.g. qc3control, USB-C PD trigger modules). But … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Review: Romoss PEA60 3.7V/60000mAh 22.5W “Fast Charging” Power Bank

Posted on December 28, 2022 by lui_gough

When I first started reviewing power banks back in 2013, large ratings were very much associated with fake ratings. Fast forward to nearly a decade later and large power banks are now reality, thanks to our insatiable need for power … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Power Bank | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Review: Iniu BI-B63 USB-C PD (65W) 25000mAh/92.5Wh Power Bank

Posted on September 22, 2022 by lui_gough

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a power bank, as I’ve been pretty happy with the units I have. However, I was approached by Iniu about reviewing their BI-B63 “ultimate” power bank under the review challenge terms and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Tablet, Telecommunications | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Quick Review(ish): Lenovo LivePods LP2 BT5.0 TWS Earphones

Posted on February 27, 2022 by lui_gough

Having recently purchased and quickly reviewed the Lenovo LivePods LP3 Pro, it may seem odd that I’m doing a quick review(ish) of an LP2, a seemingly lesser model. But there is a story with this one – my brother had … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Electronics, Opinion | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review, Teardown: Topvork Sprint 60W PD 6-Port Desktop Charger (TV-PC002)

Posted on February 3, 2022 by lui_gough

After reviewing a few USB-C PD chargers, it seems that both readers and vendors are quite interested in seeing more reviews of such devices. Not long after posting my last review, I was approached by a representative of Topvork who … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tech Flashback: The BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet (2011)

Posted on January 26, 2022 by lui_gough

This Australia Day Public Holiday has been a bit of time to catch up on a little project I started at the end of last year. Having heard that BlackBerry was to discontinue their legacy platform services for their older … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Obituary, Tablet, Tech Flashback | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Review: Cygnett ChargeUp Go 5,000mAh Power Bank (CY3533PBCHE)

Posted on January 4, 2022 by lui_gough

This is another one of those strange “alignments” where I just so happened to be involved in a project at my work which we decided to procure some power banks (in bulk) for some urgent promotional purposes. Because of this, … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Power Bank, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review: Kovol Sprint 65W PD 4-Port GaN Desktop Charger (Charging Mate)

Posted on December 31, 2021 by lui_gough

It’s time to close out the year with a review challenge review, this one arriving just days before Christmas courtesy of Kovol. In this modern world of gadgets, USB charging has become universal with lower powered devices using regular standard … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

#JBLXMAS: JBL Wave 100TWS & Betty’s Burgers Experience

Posted on December 26, 2021 by lui_gough

Christmas Day may have passed, but for me, it’s time to get into some Christmas presents. This season is always flush with competitions, and as someone who never turns down a chance to get their hands on something new, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review, Teardown: Zendure SuperPort 4 100W Desktop Charger with Dual PD

Posted on October 17, 2021 by lui_gough

A few weeks ago, a generous reader asked whether I’d be interested in reviewing a USB-C PD charger rated at 100W that could be obtained at the suspiciously low price of AU$28 on a promotional sale. The price alone piqued … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Review: ZMI zPower Trio (HA932) 65W 2xUSB-C+USB-A Desktop Charger

Posted on September 5, 2021 by lui_gough

This is another post that probably belongs to the “long overdue” pile. Back in 2019, I decided to buy a USB-C PD capable charger to allow me to charge my work laptop while at home. At the time, the safest … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Review, Teardown: Blitzwolf BW-P12 10000mAh 2xUSB-A+USB-C Power Bank

Posted on September 1, 2021 by lui_gough

As a person that’s tested many power-banks, it should come as no surprise that I literally have so many of them that I will probably never use them all. I need another power-bank in my life as much as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Note: Dead Bird Icon Labelled “Leaks”? A Buggy Opal Travel App Update

Posted on August 8, 2020 by lui_gough

If you are a user of the “Opal Travel” app on an Android device, you might have come across an update to the app some time last night: That is usually nothing out of the ordinary. But this week, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Tablet, Travel | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Review: Generic LZ-681 QC 3.0 + 5V/3.1A Dual-Port USB Car Charger

Posted on July 30, 2020 by lui_gough

Around two weeks ago, a reader contacted me with an offer of a Qualcomm Quick-Charge 3.0 capable USB car charger that they had obtained for cheap but was not certain about using. In fact, they weren’t even certain if it … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Tested: Generic USB Bluetooth Receivers (PiX LV-B02L, H7X-RX-163)

Posted on November 17, 2019 by lui_gough

Recently, I had a request from my brother to take a look at the 3.5mm auxiliary input line into his car stereo. Over the years, pulling at the cable has seemingly mangled the plug and he was looking to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Notes: Recovering Data from Problematic/Damaged Android Devices

Posted on October 6, 2019 by lui_gough

This has been a note that I have wanted to write for a year or so – but I never found the time until this long weekend. I hope it might somehow help someone with their trouble. Over the years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Tablet | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Review: Sennheiser PXC550 Wireless Adaptive Noise Cancellation Headphones

Posted on August 11, 2019 by lui_gough

Many moons ago, I upgraded to a Sharp Aquos S3 which caused a new problem for me as it lacked the familiar 3.5mm stereo headphone jack which I was using my AudioTechnica ATH-ANC9 with. While there was an included USB-C … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Computing, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review, Test & Teardown: BlitzWolf BW-S6 30W QC3.0 Dual-Port Charger

Posted on April 7, 2019 by lui_gough

It’s a bit of a shame that some of the mobile phones out there which have Qualcomm chipsets and are capable of quick charging are shipped with regular “plain old” 5V/2A chargers. As an owner of various Xiaomi phones myself, … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Failed, Teardown: Cowin E7 Pro Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Posted on February 16, 2019 by lui_gough

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 , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Teardown: Cowin HE5A SportFree Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Earphones

Posted on January 26, 2019 by lui_gough

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 →

Posted in Audio, Electronics, Tablet | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Review: Cowin HE5A SportFree Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Earphones

Posted on November 18, 2018 by lui_gough

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 , , , , , | Leave a comment