Archive for June, 2009

Video: Microsoft Security Essentials: Free replacement for Live OneCare

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Known in development as Morro, Microsoft Security Essentials is the latest free antivirus app. Check out what’s new and what needs work in this First Look video.

HTC Hero hands-on: Photos

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Dubbed the Hero, this is the third HTC handset to sport the Google Android operating system.

Review: Synology DS209

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

The Synology DS209 is an excellent little unit, with a more complex than necessary set up routine. Still for those looking for a highly featured, high performing NAS with an easy to use and flashy menu, it’s certainly a compelling choice.

Sony Ericsson T715: Bringing sexy to the sausage-fingered

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Touchscreen madness may be sweeping the world, but there are still plenty of us left who want good old-fashioned buttons to press, not to mention a contract that doesn’t require us sell our very souls.

Review: Netgear ReadyNAS Pro

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

With the ReadyNAS Pro, Netgear has proven it’s still king of the hill. However, some interface quirks, inelegant recovery from catastrophic volume failure, and poor volume, user and share management may put some users off.

SanDisk announces 32GB Class 10 SDHC

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

SanDisk chose the Photo Marketing Association show in Sydney to debut its latest-generation SDHC card, the fastest 32GB card available.

Feature: Olympus E-P1 design was unintentional: Interview

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

The recently announced Olympus E-P1 caused quite a stir in the imaging industry partially because it uses the new micro four thirds technology, but primarily due to its retro aesthetics. We find out more about this unique design.

Google Maps: 250-pound tricyle and 8-foot-high camera

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

A pedicab-like vehicle has been rolling around the pedestrian walkways of the University of Pennsylvania to collect panoramic images of the campus for Google Maps Street View feature. The 250-pound vehicle resembles the pedicabs that carry tourists around Philadelphia and other cities, has the cyclist up front, and the camera mounted on an 8-foot high tower in the back. On the rear is a red generator along with a large chest that looks like an ice cream dispenser but actually contains the computer recording the digital images…

Preview: Olympus E-P1

Friday, June 26th, 2009

The Olympus E-P1 looks like something out of the 1950s, and that’s because it almost is. Based around the classic Pen camera series from the company, the E-P1 is the world’s third production model camera to use the micro four thirds format.

Feature: Twitter search sites: The three best, and all the rest

Friday, June 26th, 2009

When you want to know what’s happening on the web right now, Google won’t cut it. These sites will.

MY Navmans feature 4.7-inch screen, guides, traffic

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Come the middle of July, Navman will have a new range of portable GPS units on sale and three quarters of the new line-up will feature 4.7-inch screens and traffic messaging as standard.

Preview: LG Crystal GD900

Friday, June 26th, 2009

We finally got our hands on the LG Crystal GD900, which is billed as the world’s first transparent-design phone, and the transparent screen is as cool as we hoped - and not half as pointless.

Review: Panasonic SC-PT870

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

The Panasonic SC-PT870 is a good all-round home-cinema system. Offering excellent picture quality, its performance with movies is great. But, while sound quality via the iPod dock is impressive, it’s abysmal via the USB socket. Overall, we’d suggest that, for students or people with limited space, this is a good choice. It’s certainly loud enough to keep your neighbours awake at night.

Review: Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Not within everyone’s ballpark, the Loewe Art 42 SL is a pricey LCD TV, but if you can afford it, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a stylish bit of kit with plenty of upgrade and customisable options.

Apple to sell unlocked iPhone 3GS

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Apple Australia today confirmed it was directly selling unlocked iPhone 3GS devices in both the 16GB and 32GB models from its own outlets.

Microsoft hikes Win7 prices for Australia

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Australian buyers of Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 7 operating system will pay between AU$50 and AU$150 more in real terms than US residents for the software, the company revealed this morning.

Review: Sony Ericsson W995

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

The W995 under-performs where it counts. The screen is small and of a low-resolution, the web browser doesn’t inspire web browsing, and worst of all, the W995 is just too expensive.

Optus midnight iPhone 3GS party

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Word of tiny queues in the US and UK didn’t stop Australia’s iPhone faithful from braving the cold to queue for the iPhone 3GS.

LG announces new 55-inch ultra-slim full LED TVs

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

LG unveils the new 55″ 55LH95 and 55LH93 ultra-slim “full LED” LCD TVs. These new ultra-slim TVs employ patented technology that keeps the chassis thickness down to 24.8mm. The technology allows the LEDs to be spread-out horizontally and minimizes the distance between the LEDs and the screen. Another innovation in the new LED LCD TV is the enhanced wireless feature which eliminates the need for image compression. Content can be sent from a DVD player, game console or home-theater unit wirelessly without any degradation…

Pentax unveils ultimate rugged W80 digital camera

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Pentax launches the Optio W80 digital camera that withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos & video for up to 2 hours. The shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. The 12.1 Mp W80 features a 5x internal optical zoom, wide-angle lens (28mm) in a slim one inch body that will be available in Cardinal Red, Azure Blue and Gunmetal Gray. The W80 is available in July for $299.95…