Reviews

David's Take: Linksys Velop AC6600 Tri-Band Mesh Wireless Router - An Enveloping Experience
After experiencing some issues with my current mesh wifi system, including one of the nodes going offline every few weeks or so, I decided to invest in something new. And I opted for the Linksys Velop AC6600.
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Adobe's Fresco Is Just Around The Corner And Worth The Wait
We may not remember but most of us first drew before we could read, with pencil on paper or colour crayons on restaurant kid's menus. Sadly, we followed other endeavours in our lives leaving drawing and painting to artists.
David's Take: Missed by a Hair - Sony UBP-X1100ES Universal Disc Player
The UBP-X1100ES is Sony's premium 4K UHD Blu-ray offering, replacing the X1000ES that came before it, a higher-end stablemate to the unfeasibly fine UBP-X800m2 ($400). In terms of performance and value, the latter is one of the best value UHD Blu-ray players available, so clearly this more expensive sibling needs to be truly special to warrant a premium $900 price.
What to Watch? Here Are Some Great Bingeable Series
In every issue of WiFi HiFi, we have recommended a TV series that's worth binging, available through one of the top streaming services in Canada, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Crave.
FEATURE: Why A Fitness Tracker Shouldn't Be Shunned For Kids
There has been a lot of debate over fitness trackers for kids. Some believe that they promote negative body issues, making kids feel self-conscious if they don't meet set activity levels, or believe their parents are pushing them to lose weight, be more active, or live up to certain standards. But is this really the case?
David's Take: Pop Goes The... Popcorn Machine!
You would be hard-pressed to find a person who doesn't associate the cinema with popcorn. It doesn't matter if you're watching a film at the local cinema or at home, having a handful of the sweet or salty treat is always the perfect complement.
David's Take: Defying Physics - The Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
I browsed through my local Best Buy and found the Samsung HW-MS650, which is sold at an MSRP of $600. It caught my eye for being very attractive, with no-nonsense, industrial rectangular sculpting. Add to that the brushed finish on the top, and the industrial-style grille over the speakers, and everything harmonized together beautifully. So I brought it home with me.
David's Take: Oh Canada! The Mapletech Audio PS-1.65C Speaker Review
After reviewing a Pioneer car audio system as an upgrade to my 2018 MK7 Golf R, I received an invitation from Mapletech Audio, a BC-based Canadian car speaker company that does its design and engineering here in Canada.
David's Take: Hands-On Review of the RSC Ichigo Dashcam
There's a bucketful of dashcam brands out there. Unfortunately, most of them are of questionable quality. That includes major brand dashcams that are no more than mediocre (or worse) quality units being slapped with big brand logos.
HANDS-ON REVIEW: Pioneer Car Audio Featuring the DEQ-S1000A DSP & Z Series Speaker System
When I bought my 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, I was disappointed that VW no longer offers Dynaudio audio as a factory upgrade option in Canada. It was offered for my 2010 Golf GTI, but now, Fender Premium Audio is the upgrade option for the GTI line.
A Month With the Huawei P30 Pro Smartphone: What's In Its Camera Bag of Tricks?
How good is the camera in the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone? I've had it now for just under a month, shooting relentlessly to find out.