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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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Hands on: HTC ChaCha, the “zero-dollar” phone that can

At this price, this Android 2.3 device is definitely the first phone…

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Commentary: SingTel launches Singapore’s first “priority lane” broadband plans

Singapore broadband users will be looking at a brand new range of broadband…

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HTC Sensation hits the stores in Singapore today at S$838

After being relatively quiet with just "updates" of its previous Desire and…

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Online boutique store owner wins iPad2 given by Techgoondu/Parallels

Congratulations to Joelle Pang for sharing with us her goondu moments and…

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Huawei releases low-cost Ideos X3 and other Androids in Singapore

Huawei is bringing a series of low-cost Android phones, like the S$299…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the new tablet to beat

Slimmer than the iPad 2, with a superior Android interface and going…

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HTC Flyer priced at a “promotional” S$899 in Singapore

HTC has dropped the price of its 7-inch Flyer tablet a day…

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M1 says sorry, gives free calls and SMSes for a day

A week after a high-profile glitch prevented many of its mobile users…

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Sonar online radio app impresses

Launched last week, this made-in-Singapore app called Sonar turns your phone into…

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Industry leaders to discuss LTE/4G, mobile cloud and next-gen OSes at UNWIRED 2011

Opening the event this year is the assistant chief executive officer of…

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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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