About Greig
Greig Strafford
Reviewer
Greig started life as a bobby on the beat in London, yet couldn't keep the anarchist geek locked away, ending with him being incarcerated in a lengthy stint as a technology innovator and implementer for the Police. A lover of shiny things, he can usually be found installing some new piece of tech into his house, car, or brain. Greig loves spreading the word of innovation (and guides of how to break terms and conditions). He's a lover of live music, getting his hands dirty, and fine wine and whiskey.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Greig
Hands-on Review: The Oppo R11s takes on other flagship phones
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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oppo
Oppo's R11s impresses with flagship features at a mid-tier price below USD $800, challenging heavyweights like Samsung S9 and iPhone X.
Hands-on Review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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oppo
Oppo R11 dazzles with features rivalling iPhone, making it a win for Android devotees seeking Apple's flair at mid-range cost.
Hands-on Review: DearEar wireless headphones
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
In a wireless world, DearEar's latest headphones offer up a solid connection and day-long battery life, albeit with bulkier design.
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MB 660 wireless headphones
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Sennheiser's MB 660 headphones triumph in a hands-on test, offering unparalleled noise cancellation and lasting comfort for travellers.
Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Undoubtedly you've been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It's apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?.
Microsoft Ignite NZ -Taking IoT from PoC to reality
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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iot
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Microsoft Ignite is bringing the IoT revolution to New Zealand, its IoT sessions capturing the interests of geeks and leaders alike.
Hands-on Review: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - advanced tech for peanuts
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
With the million and one wearables out there, why does the Mi Band 2 make so much sense, one that I'm happy to say is my smartwatch of choice?.
Hands-on Review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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virtualisation
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.
Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Finally. I can raise a glass to Leo, and also to Trend Micro. They've got a great product, that any developer would appreciate on their Mac.
Hands-on Review: The Dell Optiplex 9020
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Hot off the press is the new enterprise stalwart, the Dell Optiplex 9020. Built like a brick outhouse, designed to stand up to your everyday user.
How good is the new ViewSonic LightStream projector?
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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tablets
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reviews
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technology gifts
I watched Spectre on the big screen recently, and I couldn't help but think the ViewSonic projector could have done a much better job.
Hands-on Review: Brydge iPad keyboard
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ipad
As a Kickstarter fan, I do like to see products make it. The Brydge iPad keyboard has definitely made it, even onto my Christmas must-have list.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 eclipses iPhone 6S Plus with superior screen and handy stylus in our comprehensive review.
Hands-on Review: Epson Moverio BT-200 AR Glasses
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Epson (yes that Printer manufacturer) have taken a leap in creating their own version with full Augmented Reality (AR) coverage.
Hands-on Review: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
For Gamers and Overclockers, it's not about the pretty lights, it's all about the ability to scale and produce outstanding performance on demand.
Hands-on Review: HP Officejet Pro X576dw
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
At $1,149 RRP this is a damn good printer that will do everything a SME could want, and a bit more on top of this.
Hands-on Review: Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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linksys
The EA8500 is a router designed for today's crowded skies, delivering top notch performance especially across the 5GHz band.
Hands-on Review: Samsung 34' Curved Monitor SE790C
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
This monitor slays all other rivals - I can't throw enough superlatives at it. Work wise, I use two 24″ monitors, and this monitor is on my wish list.
SpotCam outdoor Wi-Fi cloud camera - we take a look
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The SpotCam Outdoor Wi-Fi Cloud Camera offers the capability to remotely monitor your house or business and record events happening, day or night.
In depth view: Corsair Gaming Strafe Cherry MX RED
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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corsair
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strafe
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reviews
Corsair's Strafe Cherry MX RED reinvents typing, marrying gamer tech with everyday usability for an unexpected keyboard triumph.