Archive for July, 2010

Sinar p-slr - for professional attachment of your SLR

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Sinar introduces the new “p-slr” system that can be used with all Canon and Nikon SLR cameras to exploit the advantages and quality characteristics of the Sinar view cameras. Thanks to the quick locking adapter supplied with the Sinar p-slr, the format can be changed from vertical to horizontal with only a few motions and within seconds. When the single lens reflex camera is controlled by a computer, the integrated support for the cable ensures the safety and the protection of the USB / Fire Wire socket on the camera…

Reviews Roundup: Best headphones for sound quality

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

With more and more people looking for a fully immersive audio experience, we’ve listed some of our best headphone picks for audiophiles.

Chevy Volt gains US$41k price, 8-year battery warranty

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Three and a half years after unveiling a concept version of the Chevy Volt range-extended electric car, General Motors is finally answering the question of its price.

Review: Navman EZY40

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Navman’s new EZY GPS range keeps up with the entry-level Joneses thanks to its reworked easier-to-use interface and, joy of joys, time-dependent school zone warnings.

Australia’s iPhone 4 pricing compared

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Want to know which Aussie telco has the best value iPhone 4 plans? Look no further than our guide to finding the best deals in town.

Sony expands A-mount line-up with three new lenses

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Sony introduces 3 new A-mount lenses. The Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM features the Carl Zeiss Distagon design and is intended for experienced photographers looking for a large-aperture wide-angle lens. The DT 35mm F1.8 SAM adds a 35mm focal length to the ‘Easy Choice’ series. The 85mm F2.8 SAM is another ‘Easy Choice’ lens, this time offering the 85mm focal length considered the standard for portraiture because of the natural perspective it provides. It is extremely compact and light, weighing just 175g…

VHA drives customers to Vodafone with iPhone plans

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

VHA has released details of its iPhone 4 pricing, revealing a strong bias towards the Vodafone arm of its business.

Preview: Audi A7 Sportback (2011)

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Audi’s latest five-door “coupe” can be packed with plenty of kit, including LED headlights, auto parking, lane assistance, massaging seats, and the MMI entertainment and navigation system.

Review: Acer Aspire 5738PZG

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

The 5738PZG is a solid enough workhorse of a machine at the asking price. Just don’t buy it for the touchscreen ability or the battery life.

Review: Acer Aspire 1820PT

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Acer’s 1820PT brings portability and excellent battery life firmly into the convertible tablet space.

Review: Monster Jamz In-Ear Headphones

Monday, July 26th, 2010

The Monster Jamz In-Ear Headphones feature bomb-proof build quality and a super-sweet sound that pounds any competitor under AU$200 into the ground.

Review: Sony TRiK RDH-SK8iP

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Sony’s tricked-out speaker dock lets you set the fashion tone. It’s also a decent - but not great - speaker dock.

Preview: Peugeot 508 (2011)

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Ditching awkward for stylish, the forthcoming 508 promises to be both easy on the eye and the environment. That is, if the four-wheel drive diesel Hybrid4 drivetrain makes it way down under.

‘Tab Candy’ to calm Firefox tab chaos

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Mozilla’s head of user experience for its Labs unit, Aza Raskin, has unveiled a new project called “Tab Candy” that promises to dramatically change the way users manage open browser tabs.

Reviews Roundup: Which 3D TV should I buy?

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Looking to buy a new TV? Then consider getting one of these 3D models as they’ll look great and provide a small degree of future proofing.

YouTube launches music video discovery page

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

YouTube has long had music videos (both legally and illegally), but now it has a single place where users can explore them.

Preview: Motorola Milestone XT720

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Motorola ditches the QWERTY keyboard of the original Milestone in favour of a slimmer profile. The XT720 is feature rich, but already feels like yesterday’s hero.

Drivers to be warned of oncoming trains

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Wireless technology to warn cars at level crossings of oncoming trains - potentially eliminating collisions and saving lives - could be ready to roll out in three years, researchers say.

Best Android games

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Have you been disappointed so far by the quality and quantity of gaming on the Android platform? We have too, so we went digging around for the best Android games we could find.

Safari autofill exploit exposes user data

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

The autofill option in Apple’s Safari browser can expose personal data without the user’s consent, a security researcher reported on Wednesday.