Less than a year after started using Logitech Z200 speakers for my desktop setup, I was hit with an upgrade bug. When I bought them, I did not intend it for serious music listening, just to give a decent sound from the speaker-less Mac mini. I used to prefer using headphones while working, but unexpectedly I craved to listen over (good) speakers over the cans. The Z200 served their purpose, but not enough to truly enjoy the music from my playlists. I had been eyeing on the highly regarded AudioEngine A2+, but I just knew I would be wanting more bass. Then I discovered about the Swans HiVi M50W 2.1 multimedia speakers.
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Geek Review: Motorola Moto E running Android Lollipop (5.0.2)
The Motorola Moto E is a fine piece of device for its price. $100 is average amount of money people used to spend to buy typical Nokia phone less than 5 years ago without caring about CPU, RAM, or camera capability as long as they can make calls and send out SMS. If you keep your thoughts simple, than you would realize how good deal it is. With the update to Lollipop, the experience will improve even further.
Continue readingGeek Review: Yamaha YSP-2500 soundbar
Within short few years, soundbars have become very popular amongst home users to replace 5.1 or 7.1 speaker set to create a good home theater experience. The idea of getting surround sound while watching movies from a single block of speakers without all the cable clutter and complicated setup is a genius concept. The biggest… Continue reading
Join The Online Revolution: Experience with Lazada Indonesia
I have to admit that I used to be pretty skeptical with the potential growth of e-commerce in Indonesia. Despite the wave of investments made by local and foreign companies to be top players in the country, I was not completely convinced the market would mature in a short time. My experience first time ordering from Lazada Indonesia (lazada.co.id) sort of confirms it. But not because of the market, but Lazada itself.
Continue readingGeek Review: Macbook Air + FiiO E10K + Philips Fidelio X1
A non-audiophile review in upgrading the listening experience from Apple’s most popular laptop with USB DAC by FiiO and Philip’s flagship headphones.
Continue readingReview: XBMC Remote for iPhone
Website: remote.collect3.com.au [rating: 3.5/5] I love my modded Xbox with XBMC. I still believe it is the best and cheapest digital media system that you can get to this date. Until AppleTV can natively run movies in multi format of course. When hear that XBMC Remote is available on Apple App Store I was so… Continue reading
Review: Shopify
Website: www.shopify.com [rating: 4.5/5] A shop in minutes, a business for life. JadedPixel, developer of Shopify, is certainly not exaggerating its tagline, you really can set up your online store in minutes. It all started a year ago. I had zero experience on working with e-commerce system. I always thought it had to be customized… Continue reading