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SONY A7R III CAMERA REVIEW 2022

12/16/2022

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​We have seen more and more people leaning towards as digital creators over the recent years with the access to internet and technology making it more convenient. With this, there has been a boom in demand for digital cameras, more specifically mirrorless cameras for its fantastic and more convenient features. 
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If you are interested to purchase one or is in the verge deciding whether to switch from DSLR to mirrorless or perhaps wondering to upscale your video content from your smart phone to a digital camera, keep reading below our take on the Sony alpha 7R III mirrorless camera.

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Sony cameras are popular in camera industry than any other brand for having more pro features such as advance low light performance, auto-focus and 3rd party lens support etc.

​Our review in this article is on Sony a7R III; introduced to the market five years ago, the camera was a game changer at the time with full frame and pro-end features, with interchangeable lens that is excellent for professional or experts, videographers alike. With  its high speed, back illuminate sensor and excellent high resolution image quality, the camera is still a powerful competitor and more cameras catching up with it’s Auto - Focus technology even today. 

SPECIFICATIONS
Sony alpha 7R III mirrorless camera’s specifications at a glance.
  • Excellent for videography with it’s 4K & ISO performance
  • Impressive 10fps continuous shooting
  • Has a back illuminated design for improved light gathering.
  • A big upgrade in the colour space than the previous model.
  • Edits very well even also for larger prints.
  • Face tracking, eye tracking - powerful hybrid Auto-Focus technology .( AF 93% on the frame which means its excellent to track and focus on the subject on the screen)
  • Metal  frame with weather sealed body to withstand harsh conditions.
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Shot on Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM, 3-stop Polar Pro NDPL Polarizer filter 2 sec, f/10, ISO 100.
​Image credit: SLR Lounge.
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Sony A7R3, 16-35mm f/2.8 GM | 31mm, 1/6 sec, f/10, ISO 100, handheld. Image Credit ; SLR Lounge
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IS Sony A7R III STILL A GOOD CAMERA TO BUY IN 2022?

Sony a7R III is still a great camera delivering powerful performance capable of capturing great quality images and videos. In comparison to Nikon and Canon Cameras that have come out with or the newest models of Sony Digital Camera's are upgraded versions, more or less delivering slightly better performance and features and resolving the issues listed in the cons in this article.

Even today, Sony a7R III delivers amazing RAW images in a single burst compared to many enthusiast cameras, However if you are a sports or action photographer looking for a camera with higher buffer capacity than a7RIII, Sony’s A7 IV will be a better option beating the former model with it’s 33 million pixels with unlimited raw buffer depth and a powerful memory card to match with.
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With full frame and pro-end features, with interchangeable lens that is excellent for professional or experts, videographers alike Sony a7R III is now available with a lower price point than it was first introduced in 2017.  With  its high speed, back illuminate sensor and excellent high resolution image quality, the camera is still a powerful competitor. More cameras were at the time and still is catching up with A7R III's  Auto - Focus technology even today. 

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EUFY RoboVac X8 Hybrid

12/15/2022

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Robot vacuums are an excellent option to maintain your home or your office space clean as it can be programmed for automatic cleaning on a daily basis. This can useful also to those who have busy schedule or those with mobility issues, having problems to bend or move around - all you have to do is connect your smart phone with the robot cleaner to schedule a cleaning. This post will review RoboVac X8 Hybrid model from eufy, reviewing it’s pros and cons and comparing it with RoboVac G10 Hybrid. Below is a quick over view of the RoboVac’s X8 Hybrid’s features.
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  • 2-in-1 Vacuum and Mop
  • Scans your house accurately memorising multi-floor virtual maps
  • iPath laser navigation intelligently for efficient route.
  • Ability to clean in low-light and hard to reach areas.
  • Twin turbin technology - generating 2x2000Pa of intense suction power which means wider coverage.
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BUY A ROBOT VACUUM IF
Robot vacuum with it’s easy to control and time saving features has many advantages over the traditional cleaning or over a hand-held vacuum. Although robot vacuums comes with a price tag, there are some practical reasons why you should invest in one.
  • Cleaning in your absence, you can schedule a cleaning from your phone before you leave your home/office. ​
  • Time and energy saving - if your schedule is busy but you are a clean fanatic, investing one is a good option. Robot Vacuum’s automatic and schedule cleaning saves your time to focus on more important things in your life saving you both time and effort.
  • Convenient and efficient daily cleaning.
  • Helps to keep the place clean for those having mobility issues or those having difficulties in bending or reaching the floor.
  • A thorough cleaning even on hard to reach areas.
  • Equipped with advanced smart features which some allows to simultaneously vacuum and mop.​
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COMPARE BETWEEN
​RoboVac X8 Hybrid & RoboVac G10 Hybrid
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EUFY Smart Scale P1

12/13/2022

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Connecting via bluetooth and the eufy homeApp, the body sense smart scale P1 is among the smart scales models of eufy brand. With an upgrade from its model C1, the P1 model has 14 measurement of body’s health giving you an access to cultivate and grow a holistic lifestyle. We will review in this article P1 scale’s pros and cons together with a comparison between the two models P1 and C1.
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  • 14 Measurement of Weight, Body Fat, BMI, Bone Mass, Muscle Mass, and more. 
  • Compatible with 3rd party Apps such as Apple Health, Google Fit, and Fitbit.
  • Equipped with super-sensitive G-shaped sensors for accurate measurement.
  • Can use multiple users upto 16 under one account.
  • Easy conversion from pounds to kilograms
  • Anti-slip top plate with round corners for safety and stability.
  • Easy connection via bluetooth and eufyHome App.


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COMPARISON BETWEEN SMART SCALE P1 AND C1

Whilst more and more people are opting for healthier lifestyle, a body sense smart scale which is more than the body’s weight is an essential item in every house hold now. Although the eufy scale lacks some of the premium features such as wifi connectivity, no carpet support and unable to recharge, P1 Smart Scale is one of the ideal scales if you are looking for simple but with many measurement metrics. However, you may be wondering the best suitable model for you from the company’s smart scales.
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Why Smart Scales are making a household item
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  • Smart scales are replacing the traditional scales in the households for its advanced technology of smart features providing you with more information of your body analysis and giving you more functionality.
  • Easy to connect through your smart phone or other devices via bluetooth and third party applications, it helps you stay intact and track automatically keeping you informed of the progress you make daily.
  • Allows you to monitor and track your overall body measurements such as body fat percentage and body mass index, giving a more comprehensive picture of a person's overall health.
  • Helps you to make adjustment based on the progress you make to your goal by bringing changes to your meal intake and workout routine.
  • Particularly useful for people who prefers to track more than the weight or in the muscle gain journey since it gives your accurate measurement of body composition analysis than a typical scale.
  • Multiple user-support and great for family sharing.
  • Smart scales are equipped with advanced technology sensors to give you accurate and precise measurements.
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XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 1S

12/10/2022

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Mi Electric scooters are strongly built with a multifunctional dashboard and fast folding features. Affordability and portability being one of the strongest points, Mi e-scooters are topping the market on e-scooters, targeted especially for daily commuters or for scooter enthusiasts.

  • Affordable e-scooter with great features and performance in comparison to other e-scooters on the market.
  • Portable and compact - great for casual riders and commuters.
  • Battery life is average however is an upgrade from Mi Electric Scooter Essential.
  • Hill climbing capability is ok.
  • Great fast-folding mechanism.
  • Brake and safety features are great and advanced.

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PROS
  • Popular for its affordability and functions.
  • Equipped with reflectors on the front, on the sides and to the taillight enabling a higher visibility in the dark and as a safety feature.
  • Double braking for safer driving 
  • 8.5 Pneumatic tires makes it more comfortable to ride and less bumpy on most surfaces.
  • Equipped with a new generation energy recovery system. 
  • Lightweight and portable.
  • Bluetooth features such as motor lock and a built-in cruise control.
  • Simple fast-folding mechanism within seconds.
  • Offers 3 modes of driving.
  • Comes with Kinetic Energy Recovery System that refills the battery.
  • Has a LED headlight on top of the stem.
CONS
  • Not ideal for rainy days - only IP54 rated
  • Not suitable for heavier riders - this e-scooters maximum weight capacity is 120kg.
  • Top speed restricted for 25hm/h
  • Bluetooth connectivity with the app at times may cause issues.
  • Battery life is not that great - unless you are riding only on flat-mode in pedestrian mode.
  • Hill climbing ability is average.​


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The market for electric scooters or more commonly used as "e-scooters" have been booming over the past year. This may not be surprising given their sustainable mobility and ease of use in comparison to the gas or petrol-powered vehicles and the hesitancy to use the public transport more frequently since the covid 19. The popularity for this micro mobility is also because of the growing trend for eco-friendly lifestyle coupled with the concerns for the global warming and rise in the energy costs. Here are some key benefits of replacing e-scooters with the conventional scooters;
  • Rise of electric vehicles demand by the major big brands in the automative industry.
  • Beneficial and cost friendly due to the rise in energy costs.
  • More compact and lightweight making e-scooters an ideal option for short distance transportation such as going to school/office or running errands.
  • A booming trend whist saving your time and energy avoiding traffic in the urban areas.
  • More health friendly than using public transport.
  • Exciting new trend for enthusiasts and casual riders.
  • Friendly for the on-the-go lifestyle, and lightweight enough to fold it up and carry it.
  • Fun to cruising around the town, casual commute or as an exciting new hobby together with friends.
  • Worry-less maintenance or no insurance.
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XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 3

12/5/2022

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One of the best electric scooter with affordability, top speed and excellent range is Xiaomi’s Mi Electric Scooter 3. Lightweight and designed featuring durability and portability, Mi electric scooter 3 offers great stability as well. In this review, we feature Mi Electric Scooter 3 with it’s pros and cons.
PROS
  • Durable design - extremely lightweight and easy to carry. One of the best urban scooters with solid frame with nice design.
  • IP54 water-resistant.
  • Affordable with strong features mid-range scooter
  • Great performance with maximum power of 600w
  • Offers 3 modes of riding; pedestrian, standard mode of 0-20km/h and sport mode of 0-25km/h
  • Offers app with many great features.
  • Tyres are small but reliable and comfortable.
  • East fast-folding
  • Safe riding during both night and day and night - has double braking and a led screen for speed and battery.
  • With the solid full frame rims, offering two great pneumatic wheels, the scooter offers great stability.
  • Has eABS anti-lock system
CONS
- Not designed for extreme weather or rainy days.
  • Tyres maybe smaller for some users.
  • The contracted design of the scooter may not be suitable depending on your height, especially if you are taller.
  • Cleaning the scooter maybe troublesome for some.
  • The battery tens to decrease its life span.
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Bose Portable Speaker SoundLink Revolve+ II

12/2/2022

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Built alike with the previous versions of SoundLink Revolve speakers of Bose, the Revolve + II is an upgrade with Siri and google voice commands and deep, loud immersive bass sound. With other great features, here we feature the speakers pros and cons.
PROS
  • True 360° speaker was engineered to spread deep, jaw-dropping sound in every direction.
  • Well balanced over-all sound performance with clear and eveness.
  • Durable water-resistant design with IP55
  • Compact and portable - the flexible fabric handle makes SoundLink Revolve+ II easy to move.
  • Bose simplesync technology allows you to combine two or more sound link speakers for louder sound and audio.
  • An upgrade of battery life to 17 hours playtime.
  • Omnidirectional sound.
  • Built in microphone for multiple uses such as taking calls and meetings.
CONS
  • Not many improvements except for battery and voice commands than SoundLink Revolve +
  • Bass sound not great at low
  • Same design and colour as the previous model.
  • No USB output
  • Expensive
  • Outdated bluetooth technology.
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BOSE Portable Speaker SoundLink Revolve +

12/1/2022

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Bose SoundLink Revolve + delivers jaw dropping deep bass with 360 degree sound  coverage of 16 hours of playtime. Built for portability and functionality, Bose SoundLink speakers are not only popular for its trademark quality of pristine clear balanced sound but also for its  aesthetic modern design which SoundLink Revolve + delivers. If you are looking to invest in one, keep reading below our review.
PROS
  • Battery life is a top. Delivers 16 hours playtime - a major improvement from its previous version which had 12 hours.
  • Offers Bose SimpleSync technology to pair sound link speakers.
  • Undistorted pristine clear sound at all levels - delivers great sound performance.
  • Powerful, even deep bass - especially for a speaker of a smaller size.
  • Portable with the handle, easy to use and compact - has a threaded tripod mount if you wish to mount it.
  • Excellent choice if you are looking for a loud speaker with clarity, deep bass which is smaller size with compact and portability. 
  • Gives you the Bose trademark smooth, detailed mix and balanced sound in 360 degree coverage.
  • Has speaker phone feature.
  • IPX4 splash resistant.
  • If you love Bose Home Speaker but wish it with a smaller size, the revolve + is the one for your with equal great features.
CONS
  • Expensive speaker.
  • Bose App can be a little difficult to use to some users.
  • Does not have smart speaker feature, no built in smart voice assistant of googles and Amazon’s Alexa - only allows you to access your phone through a button.
  • Not designed for extreme of rugged environment and weather conditions.
  • May require additional unit if you wish for stereo sound.
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BOSE Sport Earbuds

11/30/2022

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sBose sport earbuds are strategically designed to deliver multiple performance such as comfort through the material used, from being versatile offering in three great colours and sizes. The functionality and performance also does not limit in comparison to it’s stunning design. Below you will find our review with pros and cons for the earbuds.
PROS
  • Stunning and functional design with three colours to chose from and three sizes for the perfect fit.
  • Engineered for sport, workout, athletic personalities as the earbuds are designed with acclaimed life-like sound, secure fit without fall-out or hurting your ear no matter the workout type.
  • Durable, with sweat and water resistant with IPX4 rated.
  • Features a capacitive touch interface which is easy to use and perfect during your work out or sport session.
  • Offers voice assistant feature.
  • Balanced sound delivery.
  • Active EQ.
  • Has separate touch features for both ear buds for the ease of use.
CONS
  • No in app EQ
  • Battery life is not great - only last for 5 hours play time.
  • Expensive.
  • No active noise cancellation.
  • No bluetooth multipoint.
  • Bose app requires to switch between the devices hence it may not be easy when you are in the middle of a workout.
  • sub-band coding (SBC) and advanced audio coding (AAC) only
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BOSE SoundLink Mini II SE

11/28/2022

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With powerful deep bass and amazing natural sound performance, Bose SoundLink Mini II delivers great features in a stunning design speaker that gives a simplicity yet a luxury feel to it. Although Bose SoundLink speakers are popular for delivering quality performance, in here we will review SoundLink Mini II SE for it’s pros and cons to identify its both strength and weakness over other alternatives.

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PROS
  • Aluminium casing with a luxury design and cut. Comes in two difference colours of black and luxe silver to choose from.
  • Improvement in the battery life from its previous version with 20% more.
  • Compact, durable and portable with its lightweight design of just 1.5 pounds. Easy to carry and move.
  • Easy bluetooth connection and USB-C charging port.
  • Incredible deep bass sound performance without distortions, for it’s mini size speaker
  • Great features such as the voice assistant with compatible with Siri & Google assistant. 
  • Built in microphone with a bluetooth connectivity.
  • Great wireless range - unto 30ft - incredible for such a small speaker.
  • Great battery life unto 12 hours.
  • Overall sound quality is great with easy set-up
CONS
  • No major difference except with the battery life and and charging port upgrade to USB-C
  • At times may face issues with voice over assistant. 
  • Difficult to know once the speaker is turned off, as it gives no audible alert with it’s controls.
  • Placement of the charging port may be problematic to some users.
  • No App

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Playstation Pulse 3D wireless headset

11/25/2022

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A seamless headset with an aesthetic design alike with PS5 Console, Pulse 3D headset offers wireless fine-tuned 3D audio compatible with both for PS4 and PS5. Now introduced in Grey Camouflage colour, the headset also has both white and black colours to chose from. With dual-noise cancelling microphones and easy controls. Below is a review of the headphone featuring its pros and cons.
PROS
  • Designed for gamers perfectly compatible with playstation both 4 and 5 consoles.
  • 3D impressive audio that is immersive and also has noise cancelling feature.
  • The design is great and comfortability as well.
  • Wireless - tangle free and no hassle. 
  • Works with Mac, PC and PS4 & PS5
  • Solid stereo sound performance.
CONS
  • Battery life is not great.
  • The design fit may vary from person to person and some may find it uncomfortable.
  • Pinhole microphone could be better.
  • Built quality could have been better, sometimes its cheaper looking with the plastic quality used.
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