Comparing Telcos AgainComparing Telcos Again
Late last year I compared the prices of mobile providers after Aldi started getting greedy [1]. Now Aldi have dramatically changed their offerings [2] so at least some of the[...]
Category: Review
Nexus5 Armourdillo Hybrid CaseNexus5 Armourdillo Hybrid Case
I’ve just been given an Armourdillo Hybrid case for the Nexus 5 [1] to review. The above pictures show the back of the case, the front of the case, the[...]
Electric Car Charging in MelbourneElectric Car Charging in Melbourne
This morning I noticed some parking bays reserved for car charging in a car park at the corner of Sydney Rd and Glenlyon St in Brunswick (near Aldi). One of[...]
Clothing and Phone CamerasClothing and Phone Cameras
In 2012 I wrote about my jeans from Rivers that fit the largest available phones (and the smaller tablets) in their pockets [1]. Those jeans are still working well for[...]
The Nexus 5The Nexus 5
The Nexus 5 is the latest Android phone to be endorsed by Google (and manufactured by LG). It’s getting good reviews and the price is good for the specs. I[...]
Dell PowerEdge T110Dell PowerEdge T110
In June 2008 I received a Dell PowerEdge T105 server to run in my home for a client [1]. That system has run well for over 5 years for the[...]
Thinkpad T420Thinkpad T420
I’ve owned a Thinkpad T61 since February 2010 [1]. In most ways it’s a great system and it still does most things that I require, even though it inspired my[...]
Hive Bluetooth Stereo SpeakersHive Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
I’ve just been given a set of Hive Bluetooth speakers by MobileZap (see this link for all their Bluetooth speakers) [1]. The speakers charge by a micro-USB cable so I[...]
Qi Phone ChargingQi Phone Charging
I have just bought a wireless phone charging system based on the Qi Inductive Power Standard. I bought a charging device which connects to a standard micro-USB cable and receivers[...]
Scratching a Galaxy SScratching a Galaxy S
Some years ago when I first got a LG U990 Viewty (which in some ways is the best phone I ever owned) I went swimming and left my phone in[...]