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Oppo Pad 3 Pro review: Powerful work tablet

Jan 16, 2025 | canbuyornot.com | John Chan

ProsGreat performanceHigh-resolution 3K displayBundled with keyboard case and pencilConsLacks secure biometric securityThe Oppo Pad 3 Pro is a tablet with a flagship processor, attractive design, and retails at S$999 including a keyboard case and pen. It's a good option for those who want a premium tablet for productivity and gaming needs, and don't want to go the Apple iPad route. First, a bit of background. The Oppo Pad 3 Pro looks identical to another product called the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro.
Asus ROG Pelta review: Comfortably competent

Jan 9, 2025 | canbuyornot.com | John Chan

ProsComfortable when adjusted to the right sizeGood soundGreat 2.4GHz wireless performanceConsUnconventional size adjustment mechanismArmoury Crate software needs workThe Asus ROG Pelta is a wireless gaming headset that can be used with mobile devices, gaming PCs, and consoles including the Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation. It will satisfy the needs of a wide range of gamers, and sounds good for music and video playback.
Razer adds RGB lighting to its Barracuda X wireless gaming headset

Dec 3, 2024 | hardwarezone.com.sg | John Chan

Razer adds RGB lighting to its Barracuda X wireless gaming headset The Razer Barracuda X Chrome is now available in Singapore. The latest addition is essentially a Barracuda X headphone but with RGB lighting. The Barracuda is Razer's line of wireless headphones designed for both gaming and casual listening. In the Barracuda X Chrome, the Razer logo and the ring around it, both light up with in colour-changing LED.
Tesla's "We, Robot" event featured self-driving taxis and robots that could one day do your chores

Oct 15, 2024 | hardwarezone.com.sg | John Chan

Tesla's "We, Robot" event featured self-driving taxis and robots that could one day do your chores Last week, Tesla announced the Cybercab – a self-driving robotaxi – at its "We, Robot" event. According to its CEO Elon Musk, it will have a projected production date of 2026. The event, titled "We, Robot" (a play on Asimov's famous short story), was held in California and was unsurprisingly US-centric.
Vivo V40 5G review: Fun Zeiss camera

Oct 10, 2024 | canbuyornot.com | John Chan

ProsExcellent battery lifeFun portrait mode with lots of settingsIP68 water resistanceThe Vivo V40 is part of the company's series of camera-focused mid-range smartphones. It's the follow up to the Vivo V30 we reviewed earlier this year, and sports similar features like a dual-lens setup for the main camera, the Aura light LED flash system, and even the same processor. However, the V40 comes with Zeiss branding for its cameras, and features IP68 protection.
Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo review: Comfortably competent

Oct 3, 2024 | canbuyornot.com | John Chan

ProsComfortableStays on ears securelyGood battery lifeConsNeeds high volume for listeningSound quality meant for casual listeningThe Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo are open-ear design headphones that are worn using a hook that go around the top of your ear. This isn't for everyone, as unlike regular earbuds, they hardly block out ambient noise, and aren't made to fit inside your ear, making them less discreet.
37 - The Art & Design Issue

Sep 24, 2024 | bllnr.com | John Chan

When Julie Mehretu was just seven years old, her family fled political turmoil in Ethiopia to move to the US; themes of dislocation and placelessness frequently inform her work. She may have captured the sentiment of a generation, given that Mehretu is one of only two women to have made the list of top 10 most expensive contemporary artworks sold at auction in 2023, as well as having set an auction record for an African-born artist.
3 features that impressed in macOS Sequoia

Sep 20, 2024 | canbuyornot.com | John Chan

Apple puts out a major update to macOS every year, adding new features to its desktop operating system. This year's edition is called macOS Sequoia, or macOS 15, which brings a number of features that really adds to the user experience. These are the three which I felt stood out the most during my time with macOS Sequoia. I have to admit, it almost seems ridiculous to frame this as a positive when Windows has been doing it for years.
Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: Great for FPS

Sep 18, 2024 | canbuyornot.com | John Chan

ProsHall effect switches for gaming advantageGreat typing feel and soundTwo USB-C ports and dust cover includedThe Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX is a wired gaming keyboard with a 65% layout. More significantly, this is Asus' first keyboard featuring Hall effect (HE) switches, which use magnetism to activate the switch. Compared with regular mechanical keyboard switches, the actuation and reset point of a HE switch can be determined by the user.
Razer Kraken V4 review: Good RGB headset

Sep 12, 2024 | canbuyornot.com | John Chan

ProsRGB lighting looks goodGood sound for gaming and musicClear mic that's retractableConsVolume dial could be betterThe Razer Kraken V4 wireless gaming headset is great for general use on a PC. It sounds good, and aside from the low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection, can also be paired via Bluetooth to use with a smartphone. In addition, those who like RGB lighting on their gear will love the Razer Chroma earcup lighting. The latest model in the company's Kraken range, the V4 goes for S$295.