RRP: $299.95 The Deal: This could be the Jumpin’ Jack Flash of toothbrush design with brushing edge technology all wrapped up in a slim, clean package. Developed to encourage more efficient tooth and gum care, it has several cleaning actions but like many tech products not all are used. In this test we stuck to ‘sensitive’ and ‘gum care’. The Continue Reading
RRP: $119.95 The Deal: The Plantronics BackBeat GO headphones operate wirelessly over Bluetooth, so that means no more annoying cords. They feature 4.5 hours of battery life, 6mm neodymium speakers and weigh 13g. The Verdict: Bluetooth is becoming a key trend in the audio industry with a range of audio systems adopting the wireless technology to let users listen Continue Reading
RRP: $699 Specs: – Windows Phone 7.5 operating system – 4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack display – 1.4GHz processor – 512MG RAM – 8-megapixel camera The Verdict: From a distance you would be forgiven for mistaking the new Lumia 900 as its little brother the Lumia 800, due to it sharing most of the same design cues. But when you get this Continue Reading
RRP: From $1799 for body only Specs: – Interchangeable lens system – 16-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor – X-Lens mount – Hybrid Multi Viewfinder – Magnesium alloy chassis The Verdict: The X-Pro1 is an expensive investment, but it carries a lot of innovative features that set it apart from competitors. With a retro chassis made out of magnesium alloy, Continue Reading
RRP: $199 The Deal: The Nike+ SportWatch has been designed in collaboration with TomTom to offer runners a device that records run history via GPS, has run reminders and encouragement, and can connect to a heart rate monitor or Nike+ Sensor. The Verdict: Fitness gadgets are becoming very popular and the Nike+ SportWatch is a useful addition for those Continue Reading
RRP: $699 The Deal: The BenQ Joybee GP2 is a mini projector with a range of uses from playing videos, image slideshows, powerpoint presentations or documents. It can connect via USB,HDMI,SDcard or the built-in iPod/iPhone dock. The Verdict: Projectors are often a significant investment, usually priced in the thousands of dollar mark. The Joybee GP2 is a bit more Continue Reading
RRP: $599 Specs: – Multi-function centre – Monochrome and colour printing – Prints at 18 pages per minute – 2400×600 dpi – LAN networking – 250 sheet paper tray The Verdict: Designed for a small business or home office use, the MFC-9125CN can be used to print, copy, scan and fax. It is a large unit and despite what Continue Reading
Woodland Home Products has taken its BeefEater BBQ range to a cute high introducing the brand new BUGG (BeefEater Universal Gas Grill). This compact BBQ creation is designed for modern urban living to fit the needs of a market where space is essential. The footprint might be small but there is enough cooking area under the hood to cook a Continue Reading
Polaroid has confirmed its Z2300 Instant Digital Camera is coming to Australia in mid to late September. The Z2300 features a 10-megapixel sensor, 3-inch LCD and an integrated printer. This printer uses second generation Zero Ink Technology to create 2×3 prints instantly. But unlike the old-school Polaroid cameras, you don’t have to print out shots if you don’t want to. Continue Reading
Just when you thought TVs couldn’t get any bigger, Sharp has released a massive 80-inch TV, the biggest consumer television in the Australian market. The LC-80LE940X 3D Quattron LCD TV features 4th Generation Quattron with High Speed LCD technology and a full array LED backlight. Sharp says this offers uniform illumination, higher contrast and true-to-life colours. “Throughout the years Sharp Continue Reading