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  • Review: Apple iMac (21.5in, late 2012)

    Apple's new iMac comes with some compromises but remains a good all-round computing solution.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 24 Jan. 13 09:09

  • Amazon Kindle e-reader

    Amazon has refined the Kindle several times since its Australian debut, and each time the e-reader du jour has become increasingly attractive to potential buyers. This iteration of the popular e-book reader -- by our count it’s the fourth generation -- is smaller, lighter, slimmer and cheaper. Australian buyers are well served with local and international stores to buy from, most popular books are very reasonably priced, and using the device is almost as seamless as it could be.

    Written by Campbell Simpson • 27 Oct. 11 16:00

  • HP TouchPad webOS tablet

    The HP TouchPad is HP's answer to Apple's ever-conquering iPad 2. It's the first tablet to run the company's webOS operating system -- software HP acquired from Palm when it bought the struggling company for US$1.2 billion in 2010.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 22 July 11 13:21

  • Toshiba Tablet (AT100) Android tablet

    Is it just us or do most Android tablets currently on the market scream "me too"? Aside from a few small differences, most of these devices have the same sized screen with the same resolution, run virtually identical software, and have a very similar feature set and user experience.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 06 July 11 13:37

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet

    Apple has blocked it from going on sale in Australia, and Samsung postponed the launch event, but we did some probing and were lucky enough to get our hands on the hotly-anticipated Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet before its official release in Australia.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 12 Aug. 11 14:33

  • Nokia N9 smartphone (preview)

    Nokia has lifted the lid on its first smartphone to run the MeeGo operating system, the Nokia N9. Featuring a 3.9in super AMOLED display, 1GB of RAM and an 8-megapixel camera, the N9 aims to "disrupt" the ever-populating smartphone market.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 21 June 11 16:01

  • Huawei MediaPad Android tablet (preview)

    Huawei has unveiled the world's first Android tablet running the 3.2 Honeycomb version of Google's Android platform, the 7in MediaPad.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 22 June 11 13:34
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    LG Optimus Black Android phone

    LG is best known for producing budget mobile phones, but its latest Optimus Black Android phone is anything but entry-level. This slim and stylish smartphone is just 9.2mm thick, possesses an excellent display, and a good quality camera.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 24 June 11 15:11

  • Toshiba Satellite P750 (PSAY3A-02T001) 15.6in laptop

    The 2.6kg, 15.6in Toshiba Satellite P750 (PSAY3A-02T001) is designed for home users who want a good value and stylish laptop that can be used for office work and entertainment. It ships with a large range of features and has a configuration that supplies swift all-round performance.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 21 June 11 13:42

  • HP EliteBook 8460p (LW959PA) business laptop

    With strong build quality, a fast configuration based on Second Generation Intel Core technology and a large focus on security and management features, the 14in HP EliteBook 8460p (LW959PA) is almost a perfect business tool. But at $4099 it's a really expensive tool, too.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 20 June 11 15:56

  • LG Optimus 3D Android phone (preview)

    LG has unveiled the worlds first 3D smartphone, the LG Optimus 3D, described by the company as its "most advanced smartphone to date."

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 21 June 11 12:00
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    RIM BlackBerry PlayBook tablet

    PlayBook may be an odd name for BlackBerry's first tablet, but RIM's 7in PlayBook offers a refreshing interface and smooth performance that live up to its name. However, beyond the great multitasking and intuitive UI, the PlayBook holds little appeal for non-BlackBerry smartphone users.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 26 May 11 15:23
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    Toshiba Tablet (AT100) preview

    Toshiba recently announced that its upcoming Android tablet, simply named the "Toshiba Tablet" (AT100), will launch in Australia at the end of June. It features a 10.1in capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1280x800, full sized HDMI and USB ports, and a removable battery.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 10 June 11 15:19

  • ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet

    Most Android tablets seem to look and feel like very similar devices, but the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer attempts to add some much-needed variety to the market. The Eee Pad Transformer is a 10.1in Android 'Honeycomb' tablet that boasts an optional, detachable keyboard dock, transforming it from a tablet into a notebook-style device. The Eee Pad Transformer is a good idea on face value, but suffers from a few niggling problems that prevent it from being a great device.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 08 June 11 16:05

  • HTC Desire S Android phone

    It's hard to believe it's been more than a year since the original HTC Desire was launched, a smartphone that put Google's Android operating system on the map in Australia. The successor to the Desire is the HTC Desire S, and it's best described as an evolution of its predecessor. The Desire S is now playing in a more competitive field, and it's no longer the high-end device that the original Desire was. That's not to say it’s a bad phone by any means, but we think it does little to stand out amongst the crowd.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 06 June 11 11:30
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    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 (1291-23M) ultraportable laptop

    The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is one of the best 13.3in ultraportable laptop on the market. It's a no-compromise solution that features a full-voltage Intel Core i5 CPU, integrated mobile broadband, plenty of fast connectivity options, and it's very comfortable to use. It's also very strongly built, which also makes it a tad heavy, and some of its features (such as the integrated 3G modem) still need work.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 26 May 11 16:06

  • HTC Sensation Android phone

    Joining the Samsung Galaxy S II, the Motorola Atrix and the LG Optimus 2X, the latest dual-core powered Android smartphone is the HTC Sensation. The Sensation has a 4.3in qHD-resolution display, the latest version of HTC's Sense user interface, and a sturdy, aluminium unibody casing.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 12 July 11 12:00

  • Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Sandy Bridge laptop

    The T420 is one of Lenovo's first Sandy Bridge–based laptops, sporting a 2nd Generation Core i5-2520 CPU. It still looks like an old and faithful Lenovo though, and it has all the good features we've grown to love over the years: The matte screen, the screen-mounted keyboard light, the dual pointing devices, the comfortable keyboard and the solid build quality. It's the type of laptop any business user, programmer or Web developer would love to own.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 07 April 11 09:20

  • Dell Inspiron M102z AMD Fusion netbook

    Dell's Inspiron M102z is an 11.6in netbook that makes use of AMD's Fusion technology. It runs an AMD E-350 APU (accelerated processing unit) which combines the CPU and the graphics in one small chip, and it's a lot faster than a conventional 10in netbook based on Intel's Atom CPU.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 11 April 11 10:30

  • Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 rugged tablet PC

    The 12.1in, semi-rugged Toughbook CF-C1 is designed to withstand vibration, drops (up to 76cm) and accidental spills. It doesn't look pretty, nor does it feel great to use, but it's very useful. Its touchscreen allows you to use the notebook as a tablet PC, and there is even a handy strap on the underside of the notebook so that can carry it easily in one hand like you would a clipboard, for example.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 19 April 11 16:14
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