Archive for September, 2009

Review: HP w185

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Its limitations mean that the only scenario we can recommend the w185 in is where you need a dirt cheap monitor for extremely basic use, like to throw in a server room. Otherwise if you’re looking for quality, we’d look elsewhere.

OLED TV makers look to shift out of neutral

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Samsung and LG say they intend to increase production of bigger TVs using the new technology, though that is still years away.

Reviews Roundup: Best touchscreen mobile phones

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

In the good old days we’d let our fingers do the walking when using the Yellow Pages. These days our fingers do a lot more with our mobile phones.

Review: Sony Ericsson Satio

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

There are a few trade-offs, but overall we’re very impressed. The Satio sports a sharp, responsive touchscreen and is possibly the year’s best camera phone.

Review: My Japanese Coach

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Although pitched as a guide for tourists, My Japanese Coach is better suited to those who want to spend some prep time building a more extensive vocabulary to regularly interact with Japanese speakers.

Preview: Imagine Detective Adventures

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Here’s a tech-savvy teenage detective who solves mysteries through a mix of wit and karate.

Photographer Series: Exposure: Bonnie Lin

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

After discovering the joys of photography while travelling, Bonnie Lin has been taking photos ever since, focusing on weddings, fashion and everyday life.

Review: Logitech G330

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The G330 may not sound great, but it’s certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.

Review: Wet

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

This raucous bloodbath is rough around the edges, but exciting acrobatic combat and a great soundtrack make it very entertaining.

Review: Altec Lansing Orbit iM237

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

We like the new and improved version of Altec Lansing’s portable single speaker, the Orbit MP3, better than the previous model, but it costs a bit more.

Review: Nokia BH-905

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

In terms of audio quality and comfort, the Nokia BH-905 is certainly one of the best stereo Bluetooth headsets out there.

Feature: Ask Us: How do I get my channel Nine back?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

It’s great that there are new digital channels becoming available, but what do you have to do to get the new ones and keep the old?

Mazda aims for the Sky

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Getting a jump on the competition, Mazda has announced its line-up for next month’s Tokyo Motor Show, which includes the Kiyora concept car, two new engines and a new transmission.

Review: Microsoft Security Essentials

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don’t want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.

Review: ViewSonic VX2433wm

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

ViewSonic VX2433wm is a low-priced monitor with acceptable performance for everyday tasks.

Feature: Windows 7 demo: Window management

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Here’s a cool new set of gestures and shortcuts to help you move, resize and arrange windows more intelligently in Windows 7.

Review: Dell ST2310

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

The ST2310 has a low price and is good for everyday tasks, but it lacks some of the extra features included with similarly priced displays.

Tommy Kaira slams the Toyota Prius

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

One day, the new Toyota Prius was feeling a bit frumpy and decided to shake things up with a new look. So, the humble hybrid went under the knife of Japanese vehicle modifiers Tommy Kaira. The result is a new, sexy look and not much else.

Samsung launches the AMOLED 12M

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

As 12-megapixel camera phones trickle into market, Samsung steps it up a gear, releasing in Korea the world’s first 12MP camera phone with 3x optical zoom.

Microsoft Security Essentials: Screenshots

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Microsoft has launched a new free security package today dubbed Microsoft Security Essentials.