Archive for November, 2009

Review: Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz)

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal.

iPod cases unleash your inner DJ

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Not everyone can afford B&W Panoramas for Christmas, so if you have a music fan in your life then try out one of these funky turntable iPod cases.

Review: Philips DAB AE5230 Radio

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Philips’ inexpensive entry into the digital radio world offers few surprises, either nice or nasty.

Review: Philips DAB AE5230 Radio

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Philips’ inexpensive entry into the digital radio world offers few surprises, either nice or nasty.

Review: Cars Race-O-Rama

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Cars Race-O-Rama is a terribly generic racer aimed at the younger crowd. It’s neither great nor awful, just absolutely middle-of-the-road gaming.

Review: Cars Race-O-Rama

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Cars Race-O-Rama is a terribly generic racer aimed at the younger crowd. It’s neither great nor awful, just absolutely middle-of-the-road gaming.

DIY: Create a Google Calendar for the whole family

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Never fight about a forgotten appointment again! Keep track of the whole family with a shared Google Calendar.

DIY: Create a Google Calendar for the whole family

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Never fight about a forgotten appointment again! Keep track of the whole family with a shared Google Calendar.

Panasonic releases DMC-GF1 firmware version 1.1

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Panasonic releases firmware update version 1.1 for the Lumix DMC-GF1 digital camera and five Lumix G Vario Micro Four Thirds lenses. This update brings the following improvements: • MF Assist operation for “MF operation only” lenses by pressing the Rear dial • Improved AF performance in Motion Picture recording • Improved picture quality for high sensitivity shooting • Improved performance of the Auto White Balance • Improved representation in the human face modes • Improved AE program in some scene modes…

New Nokia 6700 adds slide and Carl Zeiss optics

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Nokia unveils two new 3G slider phones, the Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230. The new Nokia 6700 slide camera phone comes in an aluminum frame with a 2.2-inch LCD and features a 5 megapixel camera, Carl Zeiss optics and a Dual LED flash. Furthermore, it has a second camera on board for video calls in VGA (640 x 480) mode. Available in six fresh and vivid colors - pink, red, petrol blue, aluminum, lime and purple - the Nokia 6700 slide is expected to become available in the first quarter of 2010 at a retail price of €160…

Saab 9-5: Dead already?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Today GM announced that the proposed sale of Saab to Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg was off. Does that mean that the recently revealed new 9-5 sedan is dead in the water?

Tips / Hints: Ask Us: Is it worth buying GPS navigation for the iPhone?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Derek Fung weighs up the pros and cons of trying to get your iPhone to double as a GPS unit.

Tips / Hints: Ask Us: Is it worth buying GPS navigation for the iPhone?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Derek Fung weighs up the pros and cons of trying to get your iPhone to double as a GPS unit.

How to edit an MP3 audio file

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Do you have a song or voice recording that you wish you could trim down or cut out just the part you want? Here’s what you need to know to open up and edit an MP3 file.

Review: Samsung ST550

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Self-portrait screen or not, this camera marks Samsung’s coming of age. Aside from a few too many megapixels and battery life that’s too short, it’s a delight to behold and use.

Review: Samsung ST550

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Self-portrait screen or not, this camera marks Samsung’s coming of age. Aside from a few too many megapixels and battery life that’s too short, it’s a delight to behold and use.

Review: Groovy Chick My Fashion World

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

A fun, colourful game that ends all too soon, My Fashion World is a game for tweens that could be improved by being a little longer.

Review: Groovy Chick My Fashion World

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

A fun, colourful game that ends all too soon, My Fashion World is a game for tweens that could be improved by being a little longer.

Preview: Nokia 6700 Slide

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

The 6700 Slide looks like a smartphone for the masses, with a good mix of technology you’ll probably use and expensive tech you might not find you’ll need.

Preview: Nokia 6700 Slide

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

The 6700 Slide looks like a smartphone for the masses, with a good mix of technology you’ll probably use and expensive tech you might not find you’ll need.