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Alfred Siew

Alfred is a writer, speaker and media instructor who has covered the telecom, media and technology scene for more than 20 years. Previously the technology correspondent for The Straits Times, he now edits the Techgoondu.com blog and runs his own technology and media consultancy.
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Asus PadFone 2 comes to Singapore from S$1,099 with dock

The PadFone 2 is essentially an Android smartphone with a 4.7-inch screen,…

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Google Maps finally offers voice navigation in Singapore

Android users in Singapore are finally getting turn-by-turn driving guidance from their…

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Sony PS Vita to come in new red and blue colours in Singapore

The Playstation Vita is coming in "cosmic red" and "sapphire blue" for…

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Five Windows 8 hybrids, convertibles and ultrabooks for the workplace

Want both performance and portability in the workplace? Here are five Windows…

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What 4G or LTE phones to buy in Singapore?

There are now several options for 4G phones, either in the stores…

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Goondu review: Asus VivoTab RT

For folks who want a "tablet-plus" to bring on their frequent work…

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SME Toolbox: Getting your fibre broadband and e-mail up

If you believe the hype that is put out at industry conferences…

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Competitively-priced HTC Windows Phone 8X and 8S in Singapore from this month

Both are priced to sell, which is what Microsoft and HTC will…

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Just bought an HP Officejet 6700 Premium? Update your firmware

The networking is flaky unless the firmware is updated.

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Pay for train rides in Singapore with an Amex card

The pre-paid card, called the Imagine Card, comes with the same contactless…

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Google Nexus 4 emerges without LTE, but Nexus 10 tablet wows with high-res screen

Google finally took the wraps off the much-rumoured Nexus 4 smartphone yesterday…

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Hands on: PSB M4U 2

If you are looking for a pair of headphones for a long…

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Tips for upgrading to (and getting used to) Windows 8

The new interface, built with touch screens in mind, can be a…

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Hands on: Fifa 13

This year's edition is quite a big leap from the usual annual…

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Microsoft trains 400 salespersons in Singapore for Windows 8 launch

It stresses choice for consumers, amid some concerns that users will be…

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Hands on: Asus Taichi, VivoTab Smart and Zenbook Touch

Together with Samsung's really sleek machines, Asus probably has one of the…

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Picking the right Windows 8 version and device

Even some folks in Microsoft are confused with the various versions of…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE

With everything you want in a smartphone, packed into a svelte frame…

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Microsoft’s first branded tablet Surfaces, but you can’t buy it in Singapore yet

The much-awaited Surface tablet from Microsoft has gone on sale from US$499…

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