Archive for October, 2009

Crash test: TV versus PS3

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

In the last few weeks, we’ve brought you some extreme car crash testing footage with small cars versus large ones and old cars versus new models. Sony has bammed it up a notch, rocketing a PS3 into a TV.

Lotus Exige Scura dons ninja gear

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

At this week’s Tokyo Motor Show, Lotus will be whipping the covers off its latest Exige coupe that’s just graduated from ninja school.

Review: Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

For a budget plasma, the Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A certainly doesn’t perform like one and boasts a significant improvement on last year’s models.

Review: Sony Dream Machine (ICF-CL75iP)

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

We have a few nitpicks and grumblings, but overall the Dream Machine is a happy marriage between the alarm clock, iPod dock and digital photo frame.

Motorola Droid will run Android 2.0?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

The Android news keeps getting better and better. The latest rumour from the US is that the soon to be released Motorola Droid will run Android OS version 2.0.

Review: Rugby League Challenge for PSP

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

The biggest challenge here is finding decent gameplay among the mess of broken camera angles and dodgy AI.

Australian pricing for new Macs

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor’s new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.

Canon EOS-1 series and 5D Mk II wireless controls

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Canon unveils two new Wireless File Transmitters: the WFT-E2 II (for the EOS-1D Mk IV) and the WFT-E4 II (for the EOS 5D Mk II) Both transmitters offer WPA2-PSK authentication and AES encryption. Using the included EOS Utility software, you can easily browse and control camera settings over a network connection. The units will be available late December for €849.00 and €799.00 respectively. Firmware updates for the EOS 5D Mk II, the EOS-1D and 1Ds Mk III will be made available via the Canon support websites…

Canon to develop EOS 5D Mk II video firmware

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Canon today announces that it is currently developing a firmware update to the EOS 5D Mark II to enable the recording of high definition 1080p video at 24 and 25fps. Canon currently expects the firmware update to be made available during the first half of 2010. An announcement regarding details of the update and its availability will be made closer to the release date …

Canon unveils EOS-1D Mk IV DSLR powerhouse

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Canon unveils the EOS 1D Mk IV, its high-speed digital SLR camera developed incorporating feedback from professional photographers. The new EOS-1D features a new Canon 16.1MP APS-H CMOS sensor and a brand new 45-point Auto Focus system with 39 f/2.8 sensitive cross-type points, providing a wide selection of precise focus areas across the frame. Dual DIGIC 4 processors provide the power to shoot continuous, high-resolution images at up to 10 fps. The EOS-1D Mk IV will be available by the end of December for $4,999.00…

Preview: Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

Monday, October 19th, 2009

The big daddy of digital SLR cameras has arrived - ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.

Preview: Ford Fiesta Econetic

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Hold the headlines! The new Fiesta Econetic bests the Prius in the fuel economy stakes, while also being priced some AU$15k less.

Feature: Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

Monday, October 19th, 2009

It’s a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.

Reviews Roundup: Five digital cameras for just about anyone

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Confused about what camera to buy? Manhandled by megapixel counts? Fear no more, because one of these cameras will be right for just about anyone.

Review: AFL Challenge for PSP

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Shallow gameplay, technical flaws and rubbish difficulty make this more of a bench warmer than a goal.

How to quickly add media to iTunes 9

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Do you dare to download music and video from sources other than iTunes? CNET’s Donald Bell shows off a new feature in iTunes 9 that lets you add media downloads to your iTunes library with a minimum of hassle.

Megaphone: Windows Mobile 6.5

Monday, October 19th, 2009

In this edition of Megaphone we take a closer look at the new Windows Mobile 6.5, and let our fingers do the walking across the new, finger-friendly interface.

Review: Denon AVR-1910

Monday, October 19th, 2009

The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it’s held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.

Canon releases EOS 7D firmware version 1.09

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Canon releases firmware update version 1.0.9 for the EOS 7D digital SLR camera, offering the following improvements: • Improves AF accuracy during Live View shooting. • Corrects a phenomenon where in rare instances, movie images shot by the camera may exhibit abnormal colors. • Corrects a phenomenon that at certain timings, the shutter cannot be released when the camera’s built-in flash or an external Speedlite is used for shooting. …

Feature: Please Explain: Xenon headlights

Monday, October 19th, 2009

What makes Xenon headlights better (and more expensive)? Derek Fung explains.