Three months with the iPhone 13 & 13 Pro: should you skip this year’s upgrade?
Like clockwork, Apple introduces a new iPhone in October. In 2021, we arrived at number 13. After using the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max for the past few months, we're asking ourselves whether it might be worthwhile to skip this generation.
The iPhone 13 lineup consists of four new models: th... Read more
A mini-pc at the home office, does that work?
A PC for the home office almost automatically always is a laptop. However, there are more options. We had a Gigabyte Brix as a work pc for a while, to experience what it's like to have a mini-PC on the desk.
At first glance, the choice for a laptop is an obvious one in view of the hybrid workpla... Read more
Review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 – Not unique, but with stamina
Microsoft sent us the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, to review the laptop. We have been using Surface laptops for several years now, so we are in a position to judge the Surface Laptop 4 like no other.
At the Techzine office, we skipped the first Surface model, but we have some Surface Laptop 2's a... Read more
Preview: Windows 11 – The modern Windows 8 with two start menus?
Microsoft presented Windows 11 a few weeks ago. We have now been able to work with the new operating system. Although it is a preview, Microsoft clearly shows its vision. Where other media are talking about a simple redesign, we really see some differences. First of all, Microsoft is doing a big cl... Read more
Review: Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 – not very good, but recommended
In tougher work environments these days, you don't want to compromise on mobility anymore. With a device like the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, you don't have to, is Samsung's promise. We tested that promise.
Samsung has had ruggedized devices in its portfolio for years. For example, the Korean compa... Read more
Review: Bose Videobar VB1 – all-in-one videoconferencing
Bose is of course well-known for its audio products. With the Videobar VB1, however, the Professional branch of the company announced a videoconferencing product at last year's ISE (2020). A few months ago, news broke that the VB1 was actually coming to market. Bose sent us a sample of the Videobar... Read more
Review: Nokia X20 puts full focus on support
HMD Global has been releasing smartphones under the Nokia brand for several years now. With the Nokia X20, the Finnish company is breaking new ground and focusing on support, durability and longevity. In this review, we discover how this works out.
The strategy of the new X-series revolves aroun... Read more
Review: Zebra EC50/EC55 – smartphone with Zebra DNA
With the EC50 and EC55, Zebra says it is introducing a new category of 'individually assigned mobile computer'. That is, a personal smartphone that can do more in business environments than a standard smartphone. We got a chance to take a closer look at the EC55. Is this really a new category? And ... Read more
Review: Xiaomi Mi 11 is not yet worth its high price
Xiaomi is taking a step up in the smartphone market with the Mi 11. With a price of around 800 euros, the Mi 11 is Xiaomi's most expensive smartphone to date. The specifications are impressive, and on paper, the Mi 11 is an excellent smartphone. However, in practice the results are a bit less convi... Read more
Review: Oppo Find X3 Pro lacks business appeal
The Oppo Find X3 Pro is an impressive and complete smartphone with a corresponding price tag. For 1149 euros, you can buy a smartphone that can do everything and has some interesting features, but at the same time, it struggles to justify that price. In this review, we tell you why the Find X3 Pro ... Read more