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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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Epson Singapore shows off interactive office projectors

The EB436Wi, for example, lets users "write" on the projected image on…

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Q&A: Online merchant sites have to load fast or lose customers within seconds

Just how do online merchants and other companies keep their websites accessible…

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Asus Zenbook Touch goes for S$2,498 in Singapore

It comes with the works if you want power and portability, plus…

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Geek buy: Microsoft Wedge Mobile keyboard

This well-designed and easy-to-use keyboard made me bring my tablet and leave…

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Goondu review: Asus PadFone 2

It's a great device that will attract folks who do their surfing…

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All three Singapore cellphone operators fined for poor 3G coverage

Singapore's cellphone operators have fallen short in providing outdoor 3G coverage, particularly…

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1 in 5 households in Singapore now on fibre broadband

The main reason for signing up to fibre is speed, followed by…

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Hands on: Sony Xperia V “Bond phone”

It could well be an affordable LTE phone to bring in the…

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Goondu review: Google Nexus 10

The Nexus 10 is fluid smooth and looks stunning with the sharpest…

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Goondu review: Aftershock PC XM17 gaming notebook

Custom assembled-in-Singapore gaming machine that is a worthy alternative to the big…

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Singapore fibre broadband price wars hot up at Sitex 2012

Some 220,000 households have signed up since the first commercial services were…

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Asus cuts price of 16GB Nexus 7 to S$349 in Singapore

The 16GB version will go for S$349, while a new 32GB version…

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Microsoft pushes enterprise social tools, but issues persist

About 52 per cent of companies in Singapore already have a corporate…

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Asus touts “frameless” Designo MX monitors with B&O sound

If you are looking to place a few monitors side by side…

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Singapore’s Aftershock PC to sell dual-graphics gaming notebook at Sitex 2012

At a time when mainstream PC makers are coming up with ever…

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Commentary: SingTel risks losing football fans with its pay-TV game

Football fans won't be happy if SingTel raises prices for live matches,…

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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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