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 2
Hands-on review: Amazon Fire TV
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The arena of streaming apps is changing, and changing fast, vendors are going to need to up their game to stay with the pack.
Hands on at the release of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note 5
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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samsung
This morning in Auckland saw the unpacking of the latest phones in Samsung’s lineup, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5.
SpotCam outdoor Wi-Fi cloud camera - we take a look
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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reviews
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technology gifts
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wi-fi
The SpotCam Outdoor Wi-Fi Cloud Camera offers the capability to remotely monitor your house or business and record events happening, day or night.
In depth view: Corsair Gaming Strafe Cherry MX RED
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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reviews
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technology gifts
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corsair
The Strafe has some interesting features, and yes is a joy to use.
Hand-on review: Microsoft Lumia 435
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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microsoft
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smartphones
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gaming
With the Lumia 435, Microsoft are taking on the low powered entry level Android smartphones, does it fare well?
Closer look at the Microsoft Lumia 640
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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microsoft
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smartphones
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reviews
Microsoft have made it easy to transition to the Lumia 640 from an Android or an iPhone, allowing you to use your iCloud or Google account.
Hands-on review: HP Laserjet Pro MFP M277dw
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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printing
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gaming
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reviews
With HP’s new laser printer technology JetIntelligence making an appearance, what is it and does the M277dw make sense?
Review: Mimobot Star Wars USB Drive
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
If you’re a Star Wars fan or not, it’s definitely worth a spot in your Mimobot collection.
Hands-on review: Intego Flextivity Mac monitoring tool
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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apple
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gaming
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network infrastructure
Monitor your business productivity and identify best practice and expected online behaviours.
Hands-on review: Fody TEMPUS PRO Weather Station
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Fody have brought weather tracking to the masses, bringing capabilities to weather tracking that will excite amateur meteorologists.
Hands-on review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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edutech
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gaming
I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.
Hands-on review: ASUSTOR AS-5104T NAS
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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storage
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gaming
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reviews
With a vast array of NASs hitting the market, does the ASUSTOR AS-5104T provide a difference to the normal slow clunky restricted devices?
Hands-on review: ASUS DSL-AC68U Modem Router
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
ASUS has made a name for itself in the router business, being an ex-owner (till it was hit in a lightning strike), it ranks highly for me.
Hands-on review: Plantronics Savi Wireless Headset for business
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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crm
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gaming
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contact centre
The Plantronics Savi W710A-M is not just your standard contact centre headset, but gives the ability to connect to your phone, your computer and your mobile, can it multi-task?
Hands-on review: HP Spectre x360
Thu, 14th May 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The in-demand Spectre has hit Kiwi shores, and we’re here to give you the inside track on what could be Hewlett-Packard’s return to the top.
Review: Trakdot Luggage Tracker
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The Trakdot Luggage is a tracking device that proves its worth when it is used to provide peace of mind and a safety net for travellers.
Review: PLAYBULB Bluetooth Speak and Bulb by MiPow
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
No the PLAYBULB isn’t something you’re likely to find at your local adult shop, but an innovative product by MiPow.
Review: Rainbow Smart Bulbs
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
In the box this week were Rainbow smart bulbs from a New Zealand company Rainbow High Tech
Review: Zeus Mini Projector
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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projectors
Mini projectors have been around a while, but the technology was never quite ready for them..
Review: Etón Audio Rugged Rukus Solar Bluetooth Speaker
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
With a plethora of bluetooth speakers hitting the market, what makes the Rugged Rukus an ideal travel speaker?
Plantronics Backbeat PRO Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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reviews
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technology gifts
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bluetooth
After my last ‘mis’adventure with a set of Plantronics, I was expecting to be on the blacklist, but instead they’ve sent me their latest and greatest ‘phones, and I must say they’ve got every bell and whistle!
Review of Hilton Auckland's facilities
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
How do you turn a night in a hotel room into a lesson in building brand loyalty?
Review: Plantronics BackBeat FIT Headphones
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The BackBeat FIT headphones by Plantronics are designed for sporty people. As an anything but sporty person, are they any use for me?
Ten traits to look for when hiring for your start up
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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apple
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technology gifts
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startup
Entrepreneurs are passionate about change and improvement. This is the number one reason why you want them.