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Greig Strafford

Former TechDay team member

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.

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Hands-on Review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers

Oppo R11 dazzles with features rivalling iPhone, making it a win for Android devotees seeking Apple's flair at mid-range cost.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017
Hands-on Review: DearEar wireless headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: DearEar wireless headphones

In a wireless world, DearEar's latest headphones offer up a solid connection and day-long battery life, albeit with bulkier design.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MB 660 wireless headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MB 660 wireless headphones

Sennheiser's MB 660 headphones triumph in a hands-on test, offering unparalleled noise cancellation and lasting comfort for travellers.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding
Crypto

Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding

Undoubtedly you've been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It's apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Microsoft Ignite NZ -Taking IoT from PoC to reality
Internet of Things

Microsoft Ignite NZ -Taking IoT from PoC to reality

Microsoft Ignite is bringing the IoT revolution to New Zealand, its IoT sessions capturing the interests of geeks and leaders alike.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Hands-on Review: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - advanced tech for peanuts
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - advanced tech for peanuts

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?.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac
Virtualisation

Hands-on Review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac

Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac

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.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: The Dell Optiplex 9020
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Dell Optiplex 9020

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.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
How good is the new ViewSonic LightStream projector?
Tablets

How good is the new ViewSonic LightStream projector?

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.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: Brydge iPad keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Brydge iPad keyboard

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.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 eclipses iPhone 6S Plus with superior screen and handy stylus in our comprehensive review.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Epson Moverio BT-200 AR Glasses
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson Moverio BT-200 AR Glasses

Epson (yes that Printer manufacturer) have taken a leap in creating their own version with full Augmented Reality (AR) coverage.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Greig

MS Ignite NZ - The currency of connections
Microsoft

MS Ignite NZ - The currency of connections

We all have things that ignite us, whether it be money, power, or the feeling you get when you see a child's face light up when they 'get it'.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Women in technology: No longer stifled by sales roles
Microsoft

Women in technology: No longer stifled by sales roles

Sitting today in a hall surrounded by geeks, it was the first session where the women outnumbered the men. But after all, this was Women in Tech.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Xiaomi's new Mi Note 2 release will prick Apple's ears
Digital Signage

Xiaomi's new Mi Note 2 release will prick Apple's ears

From a packed Beijing event reminiscent of an Apple release, Xiaomi today released their new phone, and showed off their concept.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Hands-on Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

With dodgy software and designs created by 3 year olds, Chinese Smartphones have consistently been cheap toys. Xiaomi are changing that.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016
The NZ unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung

The NZ unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S7

On Monday in Auckland's Mantells on the Water, members of Auckland's press gathered for a Samsung popup #GalaxyS7 session.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016