Tech Reviews
Quick review of ASUS’s ExpertBook P1 (P1503)
While laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus and Elite chips such as ASUS's own stunning Vivobook S5507 might be the bells of the ball nowadays, enabling Windows 11 running notebook PCs to boast MacBook level battery performance while still being snappy and...
Quick review of Lenovo’s Legion Go portable gaming console
Console gaming fans may have been used to being able to play their favourite titles on the go thanks to handheld gaming consoles or portable gaming devices such as the Nintendo Switch and the old PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable, but the PC master race also...
Quick review of Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro – Still worth it?
Making its debut in September 2022, the iPhone 14 Pro introduced the Always-On display, the first-ever 48MP camera on iPhone, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, and the Dynamic Island, which is an innovative new way to receive notifications and activities...
Quick review of Apple’s Watch Ultra 2 – Still worth it in 2025
Apple launched the Watch Ultra 2 at the end of 2023 already, bringing new features Apple Watch, smartwatch and rugged fitness tracker fans such as its powerful S9 SiP, double tap gesture, the Cupertino-based company's brightest display ever at that time, as well as...
Quick review of TECNO’s SPARK 20C
The pocket-and-budget-friendly follow-up to the SPARK 10C is TECNO's SPARK 20C, which is equally as easy on the wallet while also offering more of a spec punch in this highly competitive weight class. It boasts a 6.6" HD+ Hole punch display with an adequate 720*1612...
Quick review of vivo’s V30 5G smartphone
Following the review of the V30e (https://www.smetechguru.co.za/quick-review-of-vivos-v30e/), we got to go hands-on with the V30e for an extended period. This stylish and sleek (164.36 × 75.1 × 7.45 mm; 186g) v30e that offers design and camera lovers a premium...
Quick review of vivo’s V30e
Vivo’s V30e oozes sophistication and elegance thanks to its slender, grip-and pocket-friendly form factor (188g), Classy Brown colour of our review unit, and its packing some powerful hardware beneath its thin (164.36 × 74.75 × 7.75 mm), stylish frame. It boasts a...
Quick review of vivo’s Watch 3
Vivo’s Watch 3 aims to appeal to a broad spectrum of smartwatch buyers ranging from health and fitness focussed users requiring long battery life and extensive fitness tracking capabilities, as well as design-conscious smartwatch users, who require eye-catching looks...
Quick review of the ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5405)
For the modern working professional, ASUS presents its ExpertBook P5 (P5405), which is a sleek enterprise or business class notebook PC running Windows 11 Pro that has been built to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration while tapping into the power of AI...
Quick driving impressions – Suzuki Swift
Suzuki launched the new Suzuki Swift range in South Africa recently, and we had the chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the fourth-generation version of one of the world’s most popular and best-loved B-segment hatchbacks, here are our thoughts. Exterior...
Quick review of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 – the best small screen Android smartphone
Samsung pulled the wrapps off of its new Galaxy S24 in January already, and by so doing introduced the world to Galaxy AI capabilities such as Live Translate that delivers two-way, real-time voice and text translations of phone calls within the native app whilst...
Quick review of HONOR’s Watch 4
For fitness inclined users and health conscious smart watch buyers, HONOR presents its Watch 4 which packs in a great dollip of features and excellent battery life for an affordable pricetag. This classy looking smartwatch boasts a 6 series aluminum alloy middle frame...
Quick review of Xiaomi’s 14T smartphone
Xiaomi pulled the wraps off of its new flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 14T phone in October, providing smartphone photography afficionadoes and tech enthusiasts with exceptional imaging capabilities, particularly in low-light settings. Measuring in at 160.4 x 75.1 x...
Quick review of Acer’s TravelMate P2 16″ laptop
Like the 14" version of the TravelMate P2, the TravelMate P2 16" is aimed at SME (small to medium-sized businesses) employees who require a tough notebook PC that can run all of their vital business applications and software, while helping to keep their corporate data...
Quick review of Acer’s Predator Helios Neo 16 gaming laptop
For gamers looking for a powerhouse gaming laptop capable of playing the latest titles at a more approachable and palatable pricetag, Acer presents its Predator Helios 16 gaming laptop which packs a 13th gen Intel Core i7 (HX) processor and NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 4060...
Quick review of Acer’s TravelMate P2 laptop
Acer's TravelMate range of business laptops are targeted towards the SMB (small- and medium-sized business) user base, along with hybrid workers, who require a durable notebook PC that is still capable of running all of their crucial Windows 11 or Office software....
Quick review of Apple’s Watch Series 7 45mm: Still worth it in 2024?
Introduced in 2021, the Apple Watch Series 7 like the Cupertino made smartwatches that succeeded it introduced a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders. In this instance, this display was a 45mm (smaller 41mm was...
Quick review of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 LTE 44mm: Still worth it in 2024?
Released in 2022, Samsung's Galaxy Watch5 offered smartwatch and fitness conscious buyers a way to shape their health and wellness habits with intuitive insights, and advanced features. Measuring 43.3 x 44.4 x 9.8 mm and weighing in at 33.5 g, the Galaxy5 Pro is a...
Quick review of Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro: Still worth it in 2024?
Apple introduced the iPhone 13 Pro back in 2021 with its headlining features being an all-new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion featuring an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, making the touch experience faster and more responsive, along with the pro camera...
Quick review of Apple’s MacBook Pro 14 (2021) M1: Still worth it in 2024?
Apple introduced the "completely reimagined" MacBook Pro powered by the all-new M1 Pro way back in 2021, offering developers, photographers, filmmakers, 3D artists, scientists, music producers, and power as well as business users a pro laptop that could handle a more...
