Archive for August, 2009

Review: Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro’s broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it’s a program we’re not recommending for this year.

Review: Jabra M5390 USB

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Jabra’s business-centric Bluetooth headset might be pitched at the boardroom, but it made us feel like we were stuck in a call centre.

Review: LogMeIn Pro and LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Remote access doesn’t get much simpler than LogMeIn, but don’t expect it to do absolutely everything for you.

Review: Samsung Omnia Icon

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Its excellent multimedia support, storage and gorgeous display make the Omnia better for people who put pleasure before business.

Better Place to test electric taxis in Tokyo

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Beginning in 2010, Better Place will test its battery-swapping service with electric cars used as taxis in Tokyo.

7 Photoshop alternatives: Online image editors reviewed and rated

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

We’ve tested a host of image editors that allow you to achieve many of the effects offered by Photoshop, but solely within your browser - without that whopping price tag or even a download.

Facebook 3.0 for iPhone released: Screenshots

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Apple today approved the long-awaited Facebook app for iPhone update, which is available as a free download through the iTunes Store.

Xbox 360 Elite drops Australian pricing

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Gamers who buy an Xbox 360 Elite from the day of the AU$100 price drop through to October 20 will also receive a copy of Halo 3: ODST.

Poll: Apple Store coming to Brisbane, Perth; where to next?

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

According to job advertisements on Apple Australia’s website, the company is planning on opening retail stores in Brisbane at the Chermside shopping centre and in Perth. After this, where should Australia’s favourite fruity friend go?

Preview: Nokia N900

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

What’s Maemo? Never mind. The N900 ditches the “internet tablet” moniker of its predecessors and stands out as one of the most impressively featured handheld devices of 2009.

Telstra reclaims Twitter profile from cybersquatter

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Telstra has expanded its Twitter customer support footprint with the takeover of the @Telstra account.

Facebook 3.0 for iPhone pours on the features

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The third major edition of Facebook for iPhone pours on a heap of new features, and many of them focused on friends and photos. Get a glance of what’s in store.

Preview: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Social photographers beware: the Sony Cyber-shot TX1 is out to get you.

Review: Ashes Cricket 2009

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Bugs and glitches mar an otherwise fair attempt at bringing the gentleman’s sport to consoles.

Sony announces the new A500 / A550 digital SLR

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Sony introduces the α550 (14.2 Mp) and α500 (12.3 Mp) digital SLR cameras that employ the new Exmor image sensors. These cameras are equipped with two Live View functions and a 3-inch LCD screen that tilts 90 degrees up or down. The α500 has a 230,000 pixel Clear Photo dsiplay,the α550 a 921,000 pixel Xtra Fine display. The α550 and α500 (body only) will cost about $950 and $750 resp. The α550L and α500L (with 18-55 lens) for about $1050 and $850, resp. A new SAL30M28 macro lens will be available for about $200…

Sony launches the new full-frame A850 digital SLR

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Sony introduces the new DSLR-A850 with the same 24.6 Mp sensor and features of the Sony A900 introduced last year. The new A850 features an innovative intelligent preview function that takes the guesswork out of setting up a sho. The ultra-bright viewfinder with 98% field of view coverage and 0.74x magnification enables accurate framing and preview. With the HDMI output and Photo TV HD mode, your creative output can be enjoyed on an HD television. The a850 body will be available in September for about $2,000…

Review: Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard’s smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the AU$39 upgrade fee.

Sanyo introduces ultra-bright LP-XU106 projector

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Sanyo announces the LP-XU106, a projector that has the industry’s highest brightness, 4,500 lumens, in the ultra portable class; while only weighing 3.4 kg the compact optical engine in the LP-XU106 offers a contrast ratio of 1,000:1. Additionally, the projector is able to properly project images at an angle thanks to the ‘Corner Keystone Correction Function’. Furthermore, with the ‘Easy Setup Function’, novice users of projectors can quickly and effortlessly prepare for, operate and clearly and professionally project images…

Tweet for bread

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

In what’s being claimed as an Aussie first, Modular Records is seeking submissions for a social media savvy intern via Twitter.

Agfa introduces range of portable photo scanners

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Following yesterday’s Rollei PhotoScanner announcement, Agfaphoto introduces its new range of Photo scanners. The compact AS 1110 and AS 1111 can scan 10×15 size photos in just 5 seconds, with a resolution of 1800×1200 pixels. The AS 1300 and AS 1300 Pro models have a more professional focus; in addition to image scanning they can also scan business cards and A4 documents, at 3 pages a minute and a resolution of 600×600 dpi. Prices: AS 1110/1111: €79.99, AS 1300: €99.99 and the AS 1300Pro: €119.99…