Lets face it, consumers are not rational beings. We are emotional and subjective. I bought the Sony Xperia Z for 3 main reasons... It is a Sony, it is purple and it is bigger … more
It took me almost a month before I got hold of my very first iPhone, ie. the iPhone 5. I did try to make a go for it on its first 2 days of launch on the Apple.com HK site as in that country it is using … more
This is probably the only phone/tablet I bought on its first day of sale in the market. It is definitely not my first phone or tablet for that matter. Let's not start on that, I've countless of … more
Death knows no boundaries. It does not recognize nationalities, age, demographics, beauty, bank accounts nor fame. We can't really tell who will live to a ripe old age or … more
I could be wrong... but if I'm right, here's the take. Just as the stock markets are being "reinvented", our online and computing experiences are also being … more
Warning: Once you held it you won't want to let it go! For the last 3 days, I've spent a great deal of my time "readying" the iPad for my dad's usage. The … more
I believe technology has changed the way we view the world and interact with our loved ones. The success of Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and blogging sites like Blogger and Wordpress have further … more
The advantage of having an iPad (read about it in the iPad Buzz community) and/or other tablet (notably Androids) is its lightweight and glossy contents, specifically one that involves more pictures and … more
Some like Thomas Friedman believes that the youthful mass has engineered the tipping point in the overthrowing of the Mubarak government in Egypt. I get the feeling that history is in the making and that … more
There’s a saying in Chinese, 团结是力量 (unity is strength). This is the concept behind the business model of the billion dollar company GROUPON. The site is now valued at some $6 billion after … more
I had just been delivered the Samsung Galaxy Tab by PCCW (the former Hong Kong Telecoms) early in the week as a free bonus for my subscription of a 2-year contract of Netvigator Everywhere (which essentially … more
Ok, I'm a gadget freak and I admit it. When it comes to electronic gadgets, I go gaga over them, especially when it comes to cameras and phones. No, I'm not crazy enough to go and queue in the … more
Wikipedia is not merely a virtual encyclopedia, nor is it merely a free website for all. It is a dream, a human effort (by thousands if not millions of people) and a "temple for the mind" (as … more
Sometimes as one watches human aspirations as high as this, it can be truly breathtaking. Other times, it is literally breathtaking to stand on top of the building at that height as well as the consequences … more
I'm a fan of Sony products but not so much Canon's. It's been more than a decade since my last Canon SLR camera. Well, I basically stopped having a hand in SLRs since cameras went digital. … more
Enchanting and capturing his audiences with the latest gadget, the iPhone 4! Even before its announcement, there was a big 'controversy' about what it's design … more
So, the iPhone 4G leak saga is raging full speed now. Gizmodo.com has its fair share of publicity much to the chagrin of Steve Jobs. Life is full of ups and downs, isn’t it? If you haven’t … more
Google is one of the best companies in the world. No doubt about that. Otherwise, it wouldn't have gotten where it is today. Its products: Google Chrome, Google Buzz, Google Wave, Google Maps, Google … more
Jack Ma – a name synonymous with success in China. He’s none other than the man behind the billion dollar B2B site Alibaba.com. Alibaba is the 2nd biggest Internet IPO in the world, after … more
Ok, Steve Jobs woke me up for this... I was already on the way to bed and man, the man launches an iPad? iPad?! Seriously? What's the date? Jan. 27? Why Jan. 27? Revolutionary? … more
Surprise, surprise! No one here on Lunch writing a review on Google after such a big piece of news hits the market?! Let’s face it, Google challenging China on its censorship policy… … more
A most effective way of learning Mandarin, about Chinese & all that's happening in China is via this prominent & proficient TV station broadcasting China Business News from its base in Shanghai. … more
The main reason for getting a netbook is convenience & its pricing. It's compact and light & that places it at high priority for an electronic gadget. … more
It's in the field of Science and I'm no Scientist. It's not a topic I should be reviewing. However it's THE buzzword of the century and the forefront of … more
Yes, it's all happening while you were sleeping. The world is moving at lightning speed and we're seeing skyscrappers springing up in the middle of the desert! It makes you wonder if you've … more
I don't care what you say about them being the same, or that some are cheaper than others. I've always believed in Made in Japan products more so than any other countries. So, for storing my precious … more
I love Skype for what it can do and potentially do. I also love Skype for keeping me in touch with loved ones across the entire globe. It is something I 'need' when I'm on the go. It's … more
Mobile Broadband, ie. having the internet on the go on your PC. No more cables, no more tables and no more staying home or in the office to access the internet or working indoors. That's what … more
It's my 50th review. What should I write about, I thought to myself? And the first thing that comes to mind, McBook Air. I reckon there would have been some reviews on … more
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite was the original software I installed on my PC for firewall protection. I've had it for many years and it proves to be an efficient and secured software, protecting … more
If you have been following my reviews you'd have at least notice I don't have a penchant for bad reviews. Generally, I don't believe in bad mouthing anyone or anything & I've never … more
I have been downloading videos from the Internet recently & watching these videos on my MP5 while heading to & from work. MP5 are cool machines which anyone ought to have! I highly … more
The very best of both worlds can be found in Robin Li (李彦宏) alone. Other than Lang Lang (郎朗), Robin Li is the latest hot icon in China. Many of the readers here may not be familiar with who he is unless … more
The beauty of technology is that it opens up the whole new world right in your living room, bedroom or even bathroom! I've a friend in Dhaka (yes, that is Bangladash!) who chats with me on Skype from … more
World of Widgets; Something new, something fun, something chic, something for keeps... It was more than 2 years ago when I first came across widgets and had a couple installed on my personal … more
He changes my life & everyone around the world for the past 20 years & possibly to eternity. So, thank you very much Tim Berners-Lee! There has been so much coverage … more