27 August 2017

Desk Setup 2017


Finally, it is complete. It took a while to put together but it's finally done, my dream desk setup for 2017. Read on to find out what I bought and what I use.

18 August 2017

What's In My Camera Bag?



The common adage is that the best camera you have is the one you have with you. I get the sentiment of the quote but I don't really buy it, especially with my technie/nerdie disposition (need for specs, high-end quality and the such). Smartphone cameras these days are blowing our minds, and rightly so as they can produce some extraordinary photos even in low light. But I would never substitute a capable 'proper' camera for one. After much researching and purchasing and testing these past few years, here is the gear that's usually found on my person when travelling.

3 August 2017

Samsung Galaxy Book Review

Samsung Galaxy Book review

I've always wanted a convertible/hybrid laptop. I remember when Microsoft revealed the original Surface 'laptop' back in June 2012 and I was in awe. I'm still in awe: the Surface Pro or Surface Book are still on my wishlist. The idea of having the power of a laptop and portability of a tablet has a vice-grip on me and I very nearly purchased a Surface Book before getting my iMac. But they're costly things. Can other companies, offering less expensive machines, compete with the sheer weight and magnitude of Microsoft and the Surface brand? How does Samsung's latest convertible laptop, the Samsung Galaxy Book, stack up against Microsoft's own Surface Pro?