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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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Lucky Techgoondu reader bags a free iPad 2

While others were still guessing when the Apple iPad 2 would reach…

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Quad-core iMacs now in Singapore

Apple's iMac has just got a much-needed speed boost from new Intel…

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Win an iPad 2 from Techgoondu

Missed the queue to buy an iPad 2 in Singapore last night?…

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Wi-Fi-only Motorola Xoom comes to Singapore on April 22 at S$888

It looks like Motorola will be the first to ship an Android…

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Asus Eee Pad Transformer pre-order units sold out in Singapore

Some 100 discounted Eee Transfomer tablets from Asus have been sold out…

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Goondu guide to fibre broadband in Singapore

How should I run the fibre optic cable at home? How should…

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Geek buy: Linksys E4200

The first thing that catches your eye is its ultra-sleek design. Hands…

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Fujitsu refreshes Lifebooks with Sandybridge, introduces gaming notebook

Following in the footsteps of rivals Apple and HP, the Japanese PC…

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Aid Japan by sending SMS donations to M1, SingTel or StarHub

Post-paid mobile users in Singapore can send donations to help victims of…

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Wi-Fi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab in Singapore for S$538

Samsung is starting to sell the Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab for S$538 tomorrow…

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Logitech’s new Z906 speakers bring back serious surround sound for PC gamers

After years of sitting on the success of the popular Z-5500 PC…

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iPad 2 available in Singapore and Hong Kong in April

Love it or hate it, Apple's new toy is set to hit…

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Goondu review: Homefront

On the whole, Homefront is an above-average game set in a compelling…

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Google Nexus S comes to Singapore, sells for S$828

Google's Nexus S phone featuring a "pure" Google experience is coming to…

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Four months’ wait for fibre installation if you reject Opennet

But you can jump the queue if you sign up for services…

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IT Show 2011 deals: thin and light 13-inch laptops

Good bargains to be had as some manufacturers roll out new models…

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Techgoondu giveaway: win a new HTC Desire HD phone and more

Here's a chance for our readers to win a new Android smartphone,…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Essentially, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a very competent tablet and well…

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iPad 2 finally launched, but without several expected features

Will it be "magical" and "revolutionary" and rock your world? It's telling…

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StarHub destroys 300 illegal set-top boxes

Driving a bulldozer over a bunch of illegal set-top boxes seems to…

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