Honest tech picks

Tech I Actually Bought

I am not a reviewer. I am just someone who likes tech, reads too many specs, and ends up buying a lot of gear. This page is a running list of stuff I have spent my own money on and actually kept.

If I recommend something here, it is because I use it. If it broke or disappointed me, I will say so.

Camera

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

~$3,400 CAD

My main camera for photos and video. The autofocus is ridiculous and the low-light performance means I do not have to overthink lighting.

Why I bought it: I wanted one camera that could handle both stills and 4K video without getting in the way.
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Laptop

MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro

~$2,500 CAD

Fast, quiet, and the battery honestly lasts. I got the 24GB model because I keep too many browser tabs and apps open at once.

Why I bought it: My old laptop sounded like a jet engine doing basic tasks. This one does not.
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Audio

Edifier R1700BT Bookshelf Speakers

~$200 CAD

Clean-looking Bluetooth speakers for a desk or small room. They sound way better than they should for the price.

Why I bought it: I needed decent sound for my desk without dropping $500 on studio monitors.
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Wearable

Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm)

~$640 CAD

Good fitness tracking, notifications on my wrist, and the bigger screen is genuinely easier to use.

Why I bought it: I wanted activity tracking that was not overly complicated, plus the larger display.
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Gaming

ASTRO A50 Wireless Headset

~$400 CAD

Premium wireless gaming audio with a charging base. Comfortable for long sessions and the base keeps the desk tidy.

Why I bought it: I was tired of charging headsets and wanted something that just sat on a base.
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Gaming PC

Refurb Gaming PC (RTX 5060 Ti)

~$1,250 CAD

Solid 1440p gaming and general productivity machine. Buying refurb let me get a better GPU than I could afford new.

Why I bought it: I wanted modern gaming performance without paying the premium for a brand-new build.
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