My boyfriend just bought the MiWand 2 from Simlim Square at S$130 after bargaining with the shop owner. So I am going to do a review on this handy gadget today, based on his input of course.

MiWand 2 is a mobile scanner that allows you to scan without a computer or software. Simply gliding the scanner over the surface of a page and the scan is done. It is produced by Avision which is a Taiwanese company and it has received the 2012 Red Dot Award.

Included in the package are 4GB Micro SD, 2 AA RECHARGEABLE Batteries and CHARGER, and a software (Presto PageManager) which apparently we have not used before. Just the 2 rechargeable batteries and charger
are worth the price, because they might already cost S$20-30.



The scans will be stored in the Micro SD and you will be able to transfer them out via the port at the side.





First look at the MiWand 2, my boyfriend was very skeptical of its capabilities. The gadget itself is very light and only powered by 2 AA batteries. How can this small gadget compare to a flatbed scanner?

We had tested out the MiWand 2 and were amazed by its quality.

Scans by MiWand 2:





MiWand 2:

 Flatbed scanner:


appeared to be stretched or skewed.

In conclusion, we will recommend this gadget for people who need to scan documents on the go, without the need to carry bulky flatbed scanner!

My boyfriend bought the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive (4TB) at the IT Show 2013 at S$249 today.

Initially, he was contemplating between the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive (4TB) and the Western Digital My Book (4TB) which costed S$269. In the end, he decided to go with the Seagate Desktop Drive. He
already has 2 WD My Passport Portable hard-disks (2 different versions) and 1 WD My Book, none failed him till date and the oldest hard-disk has been working for as long as 5 years! But this time round, he decided to try the Seagate hard-disk. To be frank, he has read alot of negative feed-backs on the Seagate hard-disks.

Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive comes with a 3 years warranty. In addition, it is compatible with the new Windows 8, which I think should not be a problem to old hard-disks too. Similarly to the WD My Book, it uses the USB3.0 which provides a speedy transfer. Design-wise, Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive looks sleek! Aside from the USB and power ports on the back, there is a row of LEDs on the front of the base that let you know how full the drive is (provided you have the Seagate Dashboard software installed). In contrast, the WD My Book is simple in its design, and only has 1 LED which blinks during usage.


My boyfriend likes the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive in terms of the design. As for the reliability again, only time will tell...

The Google Nexus 7 is said to be the most value-for-money tablet with high-end specs developed by Google and Asus. The Google Nexus 7 features a 7-inch (180 mm) display, an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core chip, 1 GB of RAM, and 8 or 16 GB of internal storage. Incorporating built-in Wi-Fi and near field communication (NFC) connectivity, it is marketed as an entertainment device with integration with Google Play, serving as a platform for multimedia consumption of e-books, television programs, films, games, and music. The tablet was the first device to ship with Android version 4.1, nicknamed "Jelly Bean". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7) It was first launched in the States on 13th July 2012.

Due to the fact that the official launch date in Singapore was 29th September 2012, many Singaporeans have shipped their Google Nexus 7 directly from the States, just to get their hands on this awesome gadget. I decided to get one for my boyfriend as he is a very techie person and he had been following the news about the Google Nexus 7, drooling over it every now and then.

We managed to get the last set from Challenger at S$399. To our surprise, we realized that although there was not much advertising on the Google Nexus 7 locally as compared to the Apple iPads, most of the stocks in Singapore were almost wiped out instantly. Many of our peers were also waiting for the stocks to replenish before they can get their hands on the Google Nexus 7. So what is the hype about this new gadget developed by Google and Asus?

Firstly, the packaging of the Google Nexus 7 is quite simple. However, when we opened up and picked up the Google Nexus 7, we found that it is very aesthetically pleasing, especially its textured dimple-like back that sits snug in two hands making it ideal for prolonged use. Weighing in at 340g, the Google Nexus 7 is lighter than the Amazon Kindle Fire (413g) and Samsung Tab 10.1 (565 g). Although the slight difference, the weight will be significant when the gadget is used for prolonged period. As my boyfriend had the Samsung Tab 10.1 previously, he felt that the 10.1 tablet is too big to be carried around, and he feels that this 7-inch tablet is just nice to be carried around. The weight is also very ideal for the portability factor. While the Google Nexus 7 is primarily made of plastic and glass, it certainly does not feel cheap. On the contrary, it feels almost as "premium" as one of Apple's iPads.

The 1280 x 800 HD display with 216 PPI might not be the best in the market, but it is definitely good for watching movies, browsing the web or even reading e-books. We have used the Google Nexus 7 to read our e-books and e-magazines, and we have no encounter any issue reading them. The zooming is crystal clear and reading on it is very pleasant. My boyfriend previously also has the Archos 70, which was almost impossible to read any e-books or e-magazines on it. As compared to the Samsung Tab 10.1, there is not much of a difference here.

Packed with a Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core chip and 1 GB of RAM, we find the Google Nexus 7 beating the Samsung Tab 10.1 and Archos 70 hands down. The speed is amazing and we can say that there is almost no lag at all. In addition, swiping through screens is fast and responsive, unlike the Samsung Tab 10.1, we felt some lag once in a while.



The Google Nexus 7 is also the first Android device to run on Jelly Bean, the latest version of Google’s mobile OS. Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, is the fastest and smoothest version of Android yet. Jelly Bean improves on the simplicity and beauty of Android 4.0, and introduces a new Google search experience on Android. (http://www.android.com/whatsnew/)

To sum up, the Google Nexus 7 is one of the best tablet in the market with a shocking price of S$399 (16 GB), which we feel that there are no other tablet in the market that offers such great specs at such a tempting price. The Google Nexus 7 might not be considered an iPad rival in terms of the content available and the OS, however, it is definitely a must-buy for people who want a ultra-portable android tablet with the one of the best specs out in the market now. It’s a 7-inch heaven for watching movies, browsing the web and playing games, and could be the first Android device to truly challenge the iPad in terms of sales.

Finally, Apple introduce IPhone 5 into the market. It had been a long wait for all the Apple's fans. It was launched on 13 September(1am singapore time) in San Francisco .

As my boyfriend always talks to me on the phone while working on his sideline, he decided to get a Bluetooth headset so that he can talk to me without having to stop his work. That's so sweet of him~❤