RRP: $486 Specs: – 3.7-inch Reality Display – Mobile Bravia Engine – 1GHz dual core processor – 5-megapixel camera – NFC Smart Tags The Verdict: This mid-tier Android smartphone from Sony may not have all the premium features of its bigger brother, the Xperia S, but it does manage to cram in some high-end features not normally found in Continue Reading
RRP: $369 The Deal: The Asus RT-N66U features 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent dual-band transmissions, speeds of up to 900Mbps, Gigabit Ethernet ports, expanded coverage with detachable high-powered antennas, dashboard UI for easy setup. The Verdict: There’s no denying that routers can be a very intimidating purchase for consumers. Not only do most not understand exactly what they need, but Continue Reading
RRP: $799 The Deal: The Bose Wave music system III digital features DAB+ digital radio, FM/AM tuner, CD player, AUX input and touch controls. The Verdict: While it has taken a while to adopt digital radio in its audio range, the first entry for Bose has been worth the wait. The Wave music system III digital is a great all-round Continue Reading
RRP: $179.95 The Deal: These House of Marley on-ear headphones are constructed with environmentally friendly materials while still delivering solid sound via 40mm coiled drivers. The Verdict: For something a little different in the headphones market, House of Marley offer unique fashionable headphones but are focused on being ecologically responsible too. These Stir It Up on-ear headphones are a great Continue Reading
RRP: $799 The Deal: For the fashionable yearning to have a new object of desire when it comes to a mobile phone this will surely appeal. A catwalk thin 8.9mm, it is one of the slimmest smartphones on the market finished with the Prada signature Saffiano patterned back cover. The Verdict: There were ooh’s and aah’s from the café set Continue Reading
RRP: $14.95 for 12 months The Deal: Trend Micro DirectPass stores website passwords and login ID in one secure location that is accessed by a master password. This is designed to protect against keylogging malware and make it simpler to remember passwords. The Verdict: With almost every aspect of our lives now on the internet, it is becoming increasingly important Continue Reading
Yamaha has just announced the first model in its 73 Series of receivers, the RX-V373, which is a replacement for Australia’s best-selling receiver in 2011. According to Yamaha, the receiver is an entry-level model for the Series and features 5.1 surround sound, iPhone connectivity, HD audio decoding and 4K video pass-through. In terms of audio performance, the RX-V373 includes YPAO Continue Reading
Canon has introduced a new flagship camera in its entry-level EOS range of DSLRs, the 650D. The EOS 650D sits above the EOS 600D and according to Canon will suit hobbyists and newcomers to the DSLR category. “The Canon EOS 650D is the most powerful creative tool for the rapidly growing number of budding photographers, offering ease of use for Continue Reading
Apple has just updated its MacBook Air range with new 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors, faster graphics performance and improved flash storage speeds. The update 11-inch and 13-inch variations of the MacBook Air feature Core i5 and i7 dual-core processors, integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000, flash storage up to four times faster and 4GB of memory (configurable to 8GB). The Continue Reading
Samsung has unveiled its new Series 9 Notebook with the latest 3rd Generation Intel Core processors. Following the footsteps of the previous generation notebook, the updated Series 9 minimises the bezel size and increases the screen by up to an inch more than its predecessor. It has a 15-inch display, fingerprint resistant chassis, 14.9mm thickness and weight of 1.59kg. A Continue Reading