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PORTFOLIO
WRITING
From February 1999 to June 2004 I wrote features and reviewed products for SA Computer Magazine, as well as for Singapore Computer Magazine (which is no longer being published). I also, on occasion, wrote news stories and snippets for SACM and the news section of its web site.
In late 2004 SA Computer Magazine was bought by a new publisher, and the old web site was trashed, which meant the deletion of much of my online writing portfolio, so I am in the process of trolling the web to find archived versions that I can link to (such as in Google's cache and at archive.org) and will update this section as I am able to (please excuse any old links to items from 1999 to 2004, as I haven't yet removed them). This trolling has been a tedious and depressing exercise (watch your life disappear in front of your eyes!) but I have PDF, text, and hardcopy versions of much of my work, so you can request copies from me should you wish to see anything in the meantime.
Since 2001 I have contributed (either as writer or initial research contributor) to a number of books published by Corporate Research Foundation, which produces publications profiling South African businesses, and since 2004 I have also written gaming- or IT-related articles for Adam, Cosmopolitan South Africa, Hip2B2, Home/Tuis, House & Leisure, Pulse (Musica), and Woman's Value/dit, as well as lifestyle or general-interest articles for Cosmopolitan South Africa, Hip2B2, and Privé (Sun International).
I now write a monthly gadgets page for Cosmopolitan South Africa and used to have a regular technology page for the Hip2B2 magazine.
In 2005 I started writing for my own site, brainwavez.org: have a look at this page for a basic overview of what I have written. brainwavez.org is an international, collaborative, web site that looks at arts, culture, technology, and entertainment that is of interest to the "digital culture" generation.
Please note that I am working on a new web site so this portfolio page is out of date. It is missing half of my 2007 work, all of my 2008 work, and all of my Hip2B2 writing. I know... I know....
In late 2004 SA Computer Magazine was bought by a new publisher, and the old web site was trashed, which meant the deletion of much of my online writing portfolio, so I am in the process of trolling the web to find archived versions that I can link to (such as in Google's cache and at archive.org) and will update this section as I am able to (please excuse any old links to items from 1999 to 2004, as I haven't yet removed them). This trolling has been a tedious and depressing exercise (watch your life disappear in front of your eyes!) but I have PDF, text, and hardcopy versions of much of my work, so you can request copies from me should you wish to see anything in the meantime.
Since 2001 I have contributed (either as writer or initial research contributor) to a number of books published by Corporate Research Foundation, which produces publications profiling South African businesses, and since 2004 I have also written gaming- or IT-related articles for Adam, Cosmopolitan South Africa, Hip2B2, Home/Tuis, House & Leisure, Pulse (Musica), and Woman's Value/dit, as well as lifestyle or general-interest articles for Cosmopolitan South Africa, Hip2B2, and Privé (Sun International).
I now write a monthly gadgets page for Cosmopolitan South Africa and used to have a regular technology page for the Hip2B2 magazine.
In 2005 I started writing for my own site, brainwavez.org: have a look at this page for a basic overview of what I have written. brainwavez.org is an international, collaborative, web site that looks at arts, culture, technology, and entertainment that is of interest to the "digital culture" generation.
Please note that I am working on a new web site so this portfolio page is out of date. It is missing half of my 2007 work, all of my 2008 work, and all of my Hip2B2 writing. I know... I know....
Archive: 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999
September 2007
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 7
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 6
Volume !!, Number !!
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 5
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 4
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 3
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 2
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 1
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 23, Number 12
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 23, Number 11
September 2007
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 7
Gadget GirlAugust 2007
[Monthly Technology Section]
This month's hottest gadgets, games and gizmos. By Mandy J Watson.
Reviews: LG KU970 Shine (LG South Africa), Nokia 6300 (Nokia South Africa), Smash Court Tennis 3 (PSP) (Ster-Kinekor Games)
Profiles: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Amilo Pro V3205 Notebook (Fujitsu Siemens Computers/Annex Distribution), Samsonite Proteo Laptop Case (Samsonite)
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 6
Gadget GirlHouse & Leisure
[Monthly Technology Section]
This month we rate some of the hottest new phones that everyone's talking about - and wants to be talking on! By Mandy J Watson.
Reviews: HP iPAQ RW6815 (HP South Africa), HTC TyTN II (HTC/Leaf Mobile), LG KE600 (LG South Africa), Nokia N95 (Nokia South Africa), Samsung i600 (Samsung South Africa)
Volume !!, Number !!
Tech SavvyJuly 2007
[HL Notes Wind Up Page]
From the latest in sophisticated (yet uncomplicated) cellphones to must-have headphones, glamour isn't only about aesthetic appeal. By Mandy J Watson.
Showcase: Air Touch Flexible Mini Keyboard (Xupa Xupa), i-Disk Vogue (Gadget Guru), Nokia 6300 (Nokia South Africa), Sennheiser OMX 90 VC Style Earphones (Sennheiser/Sound & Cinema), Sony PlayStation Portable (Sony/Ster-Kinekor Games)
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 5
Gadget GirlJune 2007
[Monthly Technology Section]
This month's hottest games, gadgets and gizmos. By Mandy J Watson.
Review: World Series Of Poker: Tournament Of Champions - 2007 Edition (PlayStation 2) (Megarom)
Profile: Creative DiVi Cam 516 (Creative/Comztek)
Showcase: iPod Hi-Fi Mini Hi-Fi System (Apple South Africa/AppleCart.co.za), iTrip Auto (AppleCart.co.za), PowerJolt (AppleCart.co.za)
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 4
101 Hot MenMay 2007
[Annual Special Feature]
I wrote or co-wrote about a third of the profiles.
Gadget Girl
[Monthly Technology Section]
This month ... think pink! By Mandy J Watson.
A special showcase of pink products and gadgets: Canon IXUS i7 Zoom (Canon South Africa/Pinnacle), iPod Nano 4GB (Apple South Africa/AppleCart.co.za), iPod Shuffle (Apple South Africa/AppleCart.co.za), MOTOPEBL (Motorola South Africa), MOTORAZR V3X (Motorola South Africa), Nokia 7360 (Nokia South Africa), Nokia 7373 (Nokia South Africa), Nokia 7390 (Nokia South Africa), Pink PlayStation 2 (Sony/Ster-Kinekor Games), Sahara 11-Inch Stylebook, Tivoli Audio PAL Radio (Tivoli AUdio)
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 3
Gadget GirlApril 2007
[Monthly Technology Section]
This month we look at gadgets that mean business. By Mandy J Watson.
Reviews: HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera And HP Photosmart A717 Photo Printer (HP South Africa), Nokia N80-i Internet Edition (Nokia South Africa)
Showcase: Acer TravelMate 5620 Notebook (Acer South Africa), Apacer Handy Steno AH124 And Apacer Handy Steno AH125 (Apacer/Pinnacle), Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000 (Microsoft South Africa)
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 2
Gadget GirlMarch 2007
[Monthly Technology Section]
This month's hottest gadgets, games and gizmos. By Mandy J Watson.
Reviews: Apacer PH150 Magic Rotating USB Hub (Apacer/Pinnacle), Eyetoy Kinetic Combat (PSP) (Ster-Kinekor Games), MOTORIZR Z3 (Motorola South Africa)
Profiles: Designer Laptops By Novia (Novia), Sony NW-S203FB Sports Walkman (Sony South Africa)
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 24, Number 1
Gadget GirlFebruary 2007
[Monthly Technology Section]
This month's hottest gadgets, games and gizmos. By Mandy J Watson.
Profiles: HP PhotoSmart D7363 Photo Printer (HP South Africa), Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision (Logitech South Africa), MOTOKRZR K1 (Motorola South Africa), PlayStation 3 (Ster-Kinekor/Sony), Sanyo MAJ-R100 Micro Hi-Fi (Sanyo)
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 23, Number 12
This Is Your SpaceJanuary 2007
[Feature]
The online social networking phenomenon has changed the way human beings communicate. The best part? It's all about you. (Additional reporting by Mandy J Watson.)
Gadget Girl
[Monthly Technology Section]
This month's hottest gadgets, games and gizmos. By Mandy J Watson.
Profiles: Apacer Handy Steno AH320 (Apacer/Pinnacle), Guitar Hero (Megarom), Hip2B2 Phat Skinnies (Hip2B2), HP Photosmart R967 Digital Camera (L2428A) (HP South Africa), Xbox 360 (Microsoft South Africa)
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Volume 23, Number 11
Gadget Girl
[Monthly Technology Section]
Welcome to Cosmo's new monthly page featuring the hottest gadgets, games and gizmos. By Mandy J Watson.
Review: The Sims 2 Pets (PlayStation 2) (EA Games)
Profiles: Acer D150 Portable Navigator (Acer), Hip2B2 Bass On Tap Speaker System (Hip2B2), Seagate USB 2.0 Pocket Hard Drives (Rectron), Sony High-Definition Handycam HDR-SR1 (Sony South Africa)
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