About Greig
Greig Strafford
Reviewer
Greig started life as a bobby on the beat in London, yet couldn't keep the anarchist geek locked away, ending with him being incarcerated in a lengthy stint as a technology innovator and implementer for the Police. A lover of shiny things, he can usually be found installing some new piece of tech into his house, car, or brain. Greig loves spreading the word of innovation (and guides of how to break terms and conditions). He's a lover of live music, getting his hands dirty, and fine wine and whiskey.
Stories by Greig - Page 1
Hands-on review: The Oppo R11s takes on other flagship phones
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
Oppo's R11s impresses with flagship features at a mid-tier price below USD $800, challenging heavyweights like Samsung S9 and iPhone X.
Hands-on review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
Oppo R11 dazzles with features rivalling iPhone, making it a win for Android devotees seeking Apple's flair at mid-range cost.
Hands-on review: DearEar wireless headphones
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
In a wireless world, DearEar's latest headphones offer up a solid connection and day-long battery life, albeit with bulkier design.
Hands-on review: Sennheiser MB 660 wireless headphones
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Sennheiser's MB 660 headphones triumph in a hands-on test, offering unparalleled noise cancellation and lasting comfort for travellers.
Hands-on review: MYNT smart tracker - never lose anything again
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
MYNT smart tracker's review unveils a tech marvel that vows to end the days of lost keys and wandering pets, all for a crisp NZ$30.
Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Undoubtedly you’ve been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It’s apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?.
MS Ignite NZ - The currency of connections
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft ignite
We all have things that ignite us, whether it be money, power, or the feeling you get when you see a child’s face light up when they ‘get it’.
Women in technology: No longer stifled by sales roles
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft ignite
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women in technology
Sitting today in a hall surrounded by geeks, it was the first session where the women outnumbered the men. But after all, this was Women in Tech.
Microsoft Ignite NZ -Taking IoT from PoC to reality
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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iot
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Microsoft Ignite is bringing the IoT revolution to New Zealand, its IoT sessions capturing the interests of geeks and leaders alike.
Xiaomi's new Mi Note 2 release will prick Apple's ears
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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devices
From a packed Beijing event reminiscent of an Apple release, Xiaomi today released their new phone, and showed off their concept.
Hands-on review: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - advanced tech for peanuts
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
With the million and one wearables out there, why does the Mi Band 2 make so much sense, one that I’m happy to say is my smartwatch of choice?.
Hands-on review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
With dodgy software and designs created by 3 year olds, Chinese Smartphones have consistently been cheap toys. Xiaomi are changing that.
Hands-on review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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virtualisation
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.
Hands-on review: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Finally. I can raise a glass to Leo, and also to Trend Micro. They've got a great product, that any developer would appreciate on their Mac.
The NZ unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S7
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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devices
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
On Monday in Auckland’s Mantells on the Water, members of Auckland’s press gathered for a Samsung popup #GalaxyS7 session.
Hands-on review: The Dell Optiplex 9020
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Hot off the press is the new enterprise stalwart, the Dell Optiplex 9020. Built like a brick outhouse, designed to stand up to your everyday user.
How good is the new ViewSonic LightStream projector?
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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displays & projectors
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devices
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tablets & laptops
I watched Spectre on the big screen recently, and I couldn't help but think the ViewSonic projector could have done a much better job.
Hands-on review: Brydge iPad keyboard
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
As a Kickstarter fan, I do like to see products make it. The Brydge iPad keyboard has definitely made it, even onto my Christmas must-have list.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 eclipses iPhone 6S Plus with superior screen and handy stylus in our comprehensive review.
Hands-on review: Epson Moverio BT-200 AR Glasses
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
Epson (yes that Printer manufacturer) have taken a leap in creating their own version with full Augmented Reality (AR) coverage.