[Review] Samsung HW-N650 soundbar – Setting the bar

By Hitech Century | January 28, 2019 |

Mention Samsung to any chap off the street and they’ll likely bring to mind their extensive range of QLED TVs and the fact that they make some of the most powerful phones on the planet like the Galaxy Note9 and soon to be launched Galaxy S10. They have also been gaining prominence in another area…

Cool runnings with Corsair H100i Pro RGB liquid CPU cooler fan

By Hitech Century | December 23, 2018 |

Most gamers these days simply plunk down a wad of cash for a pre-constructed gaming rig. More discerning gamers will however appreciate the charms of building their own from scratch which is where something like Corsair’s H100i Pro RGB liquid CPU cooler fans come into the picture as they also throw in a somewhat ostentatious…

[Review] Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL – Deux ex Machina

By Hitech Century | December 11, 2018 |

Intended as the successor to the Zenfone Max Pro M1, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a modest upgrade of their titular budget workhorse phone while keeping the price tag within similarly affordable levels. Externally, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes in the usual cardboard box with everything nestled into cardboard cut-outs. Slide out the…

[Review] Dell Inspiron 13 (7386) 7000 2-in-1 – Black Beauty

By Hitech Century | December 3, 2018 |

This refresh of the Inspiron 13 (7386) 7000 2-in-1 that debuted at IFA awhile back was something that caught our eye as it sought to incorporate some of the best features from Dell’s high-end XPS convertible range but at a more affordable price point. The latest incarnation of the Inspiron 13 (7386) 7000 2-in-1 is available in…

[review] Realme 2 – Affordably real

By Hitech Century | November 25, 2018 |

We unboxed the Realme 2 earlier on and discovered that it was surprisingly well made for what you pay for. The polycarbonate casing has reflective geometric accents emblazoned across the backplate and boasts of a semi-reflective glossy finish that makes it look and feel classier than what its price tag indicates. Where it gives away…

[Review] Huawei Mate 20 Pro – Triple Camera Delight takes Flight

By Hitech Century | November 21, 2018 |

Huawei’s latest trio of smartphones the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X are almost triplets with a similar processor and storage configurations save for a number of subtle changes including display sizes and the type of display they use. The Mate 20 Pro edges out on account of its crisper AMOLED display…

[Review] Corsair Strafe RGB Mk2 Gaming Keyboard – Silent Running

By Hitech Century | November 6, 2018 |

As you’d likely surmise from its straightforward nomenclature, the Corsair Strafe RGB Mk2 with Silent Switches is the successor to their prior first generation Corsair Strafe and has RGB backlighting and Cherry MX silent switches emplaced beneath the key caps. In keeping with contemporary gamer sensibilities, the keyboard itself is primarily made of matte black…

[Review] Asus FX505 – Glorious Gaming Goodness

By Hitech Century | November 5, 2018 |

As part of their TUF line-up of gaming notebooks, the Asus FX505 epitomises the ideals of the line as it’s not only affordable, with entry-level specced units retailing from RM3,699 and up but capping out to about RM5,000, but it is also inordinately durable as well with a MIL STD 810G durability rating, allowing them…

[Review] Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) – Triple Camera Tango

By Hitech Century | November 4, 2018 |

As Samsung’s first triple camera phone, the 2018 incarnation of the Galaxy A7 is an interesting proposition indeed. Rather than a flagship Galaxy S or Note series platform, Samsung introduced their latest triple camera array in a midrange workhorse. Previously, we took a closer look and unboxed a unit of the Galaxy A7 intended for…

[Review] Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 2018 tablet – Time to Pick Up the Tab

By Hitech Century | October 14, 2018 |

Launched alongside the high-end Galaxy Tab S4, the new Galaxy Tab A 10.5 2018 edition comes with a lower price tag while retaining a large display and contemporary design. Also designated as the SM-T595, the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is primarily made up of a matte black fingerprint-resistant plastic that has a grippy texture to it.…