Archive for September, 2009

Reviews Roundup: Which Nikon digital SLR?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Which Nikon digital SLR is right for you? Take your pick from our comprehensive round-up.

Review: Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 32GB)

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.

Think Tank Airport TakeOff rolling camera backpack

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Think Tank releases the Airport TakeOff rolling camera backpack, designed as a transportation solution that combines the portability of a backpack with the ease of a rolling suitcase. The backpack offers these features: • Holds up to a 300mm f/2.8 and other assorted lenses • Quickly deployable and concealable backpack straps • Front cable and lock and lockable zipper sliders • Transports tripods or monopods easily • Holds Artificial Intelligence 15 protective laptop case This rolling backpack is yours for $299.00…

Tips / Hints: What is an FM modulator?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Want sweet iPod tunes in your car, but don’t want the static and tinny sound generated by many FM transmitters? There is another way and it doesn’t involve an expensive new sound system.

Preview: Photoshop Elements 8

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

New versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements boost organisational capabilities and automation.

Preview: Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Wacom’s new range of Bamboo graphics tablets are not just for designers and illustrators. The introduction of touch technology means that even people totally unfamiliar with tablets can now use the devices.

Review: Altec Lansing Mix iMT800

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

The design of Altec Lansing’s Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, but its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there.

Review: Samsung NC10

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

The NC10 betters previous Samsung netbooks with a built-in HSDPA SIM card reader and the portability this provides. Optus wireless broadband bundles seem like excellent value.

Microsoft’s ‘Pink’ emerges from Danger’s shadow

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Microsoft dreams of conquering the phone business, but it knows that “pink” is just one hue in a very broad palette.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8: New features tour

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

New versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements boost organisational capabilities, automation and ties with Photoshop.com. Let’s take a look at the new features.

Podcast: Digital Life #67: Unboxing zombies

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

On this week’s podcast, Joe gets riled up about Left 4 Dead 2 being banned, we check out the re-branded Windows Mobile, and keep unboxing consumer tech for your viewing (and listening) pleasure.

Review: Asus RT-N16 Multi-Functional Gigabit SuperSpeedN Wireless Router

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Asus’ high-end wireless router has plenty of throughput grunt, but we do wish the company would offer better support documentation.

Review: Asus RT-N16 Wireless Router

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Asus’ high-end wireless router has plenty of throughput grunt, but we do wish the company would offer better support documentation.

Review: Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Professor Layton’s second adventure offers more clever puzzles to solve, more varied and interesting areas to explore and another thrilling mystery to unravel.

Review: Asus RT-N13U Wireless N Router with All-In-One Printer Server

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Asus’ inexpensive 802.11n router is a bit of a bargain, although it does also bring with it some bargain basement sensibilities.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Windows and Mac

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Adobe Photoshop Elements version 8 for Windows & Mac brings editing capabilities and simplicity to a new level. It features Photomerge Exposure, Recompose and Quick Fix previews, and the Scene Cleaner brushes away unwanted elements, such as tourists or cars, from a series of photos to create the perfect scene. The Smart Brush helps you to apply effects to a specific area with a single stroke and Touch-Up brushes make common editing tasks a breeze. The Win & Mac versions are available now for $99.99…

Foxtel offers TV downloads for free

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Foxtel subscribers will soon be able to watch all of their channels on their PC for free with the launch of the Foxtel Download service.

Crash test: 1959 Chevy versus 2009 Chevy

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

To demonstrate the advances in motor vehicle safety over the last 50 years, America’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a unique crash test using a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air.

Review: LG BD390

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The LG BD390’s combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.

Learning Centre: Camcorder basics

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Thinking of buying a camcorder? Just got one? Let’s take a look behind the specs and see what you’ve got in your hands.