Careful buying computer accessories in Phnom Penh
If your computer accessories break be warned – PTC Computer only gives a 48 Hour (!) warranty. Check all warranty details before buying from PTC in Cambodia
Tag: hardware
Apple blocks the Galaxy Nexus in the US
I’ve been trying to ignore mobile patent litigation – it annoys me intensely – but the new ban on the Galaxy Nexus has driven me to come out and voice my opinion.
Video calling as it was 42 years ago
The Verge just posted about the launch of the AT&T “Picturephone” from 1970. I didn’t realise video calling had that long a history.
Google Glass – the future of wearable computing?
The Google I/O developer conference kicked off yesterday and brought a slew of announcements from the tech giant. However one of the most impressive parts of the keynote was the Google Glass demonstration.
Surface – ultra-mobile computing getting more interesting
Microsoft have announced their first push into hardware in the PC market. It’s called “Surface” and, well, it looks pretty good actually. It appears to be well built, and the approach with the Pro version (running full Windows 8 Pro) is exactly one of the reasons I’ve been holding off on any sort of tablet […]
The importance of backup
An incredible tale of how Pixar’s Toy Story 2 was very nearly completely deleted. A chilling reminder to everyone to make sure to backup!
Trusty iAudio X5
In December 2005 I bought a Cowon iAudio X5 digital media player. It wasn’t cheap at the time but it was solid, and came with 60GB of storage.
Last month the battery died, yesterday I replaced it. Easy to do, cheap, and gives you more life from your device.
Nokia sandwich shows up Samsung
Samsung should be ashamed.
When hackers can get Android ICS going on a Nokia before they release it on their own hardware it’s a sad state of affairs.
Boot time comparison: iPhone 4, Moto Atrix, Galaxy S2
A live comparison showing the substantial difference in start up times for these flagship smartphones from Apple, Motorola and Samsung.
Buying a HP Laptop in Cambodia
I have recently experienced a long, drawn out, and complicated situation with a new HP 8540w laptop which I purchased in Cambodia. I was unlucky to have received a unit which had errors within the first week or two of owning the unit, and having a brand new laptop along with a “Travel Next Business […]
