While the BlackBerry still is one of a businessman’s best friend, it still faces some challenges when it comes with the Apple iPhone and Google Android-powered phone. And after years of constantly trying to outdo the popular phones (and, in some cases, failing – such as the BlackBerry Touch), the Torch is its latest attempt to revamp the brand.
The Apple TV is an extremely small device which aims to bring HD content to your TV set. It’s interface is simply amazing, it’s features are ahead of others but there are some small problems with it.
The BigPond Ultimate USB Modem is Australia’s fastest 3GB modem and it sure meant business. Customers within 5km’s of Capital CBD’s, can receive up to and including 20 Mbps, speeds only seen on ADSL2+ connections. This is the world’s first commercial modem to use a new generation of HSPA+ technology which sends and receives data through two channels simultaneously.
The OXX Digital Pocket, however, is unlike most digital radios – it’s slim and small. However, does size make all the difference in performance, quality and even picking up the signals? Does it deserve to be in that Christmas stocking? As well, is it worth getting digital radio, despite it still being a niche?
The Motorola DEFY has landed in Australia. One of the latest offerings on the Telstra’s network, the phone features a five megapixel camera and a chassis unlike other Android offerings from all carriers. However, is it a good phone compared to the rest of the Android phones, such as HTC’s Desire HD? Or does it fall flat on its knees?
Showcased at CES 2010 in January and launched in the United States already, Australia is finally getting the long awaited device. The quadricopter that can be controlled with your Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod touch seems pretty cool in the videos, but does it relate to reality when you get your hands on it? Is it also worth your hard-earned dollars to get, or give as a gift to a friend or a love one?
Logitech, one of the leading computer peripheral companies, has brought out their new MK710 Wireless Desktop. This combo features Logitech’s new Incurve Keys (TM), has a three year battery life and we have been given it to test and use with our up and coming TECHGEEK.com.au Computer.
The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is a wireless enabled digital media player. You can sync the Squeezebox server software with iTunes to allow the Squeezebox to play your iTunes music content, you can listen to internet radio and it has AUX support for a FM radio or iPod.
The Apple iPad has already been out for more than six months, so why post our review? Well, mainly to give you our editors take on the device just in time for the Holiday Shopping Season. Does the iPad do well when TECHGEEK.com.au gives it for a spin – eight months later. Does the iPad live up to the hype and to the same standard of its sister products – the MacBook, the iPod and the iPhone? Is it better than them, or is it worse?
Nokia’s attempt to beat the iPhone in its own game of slim, touchscreen mobile devices continues with the latest incarnation of its attempt to stay relevant – the Nokia N8. With better features such as a 12 megapixel camera with flash, 3.5-inch screen and expandable memory, does it succeed in attempting to better the competition?
Today I was very lucky to have an preview and play with the Xbox Kinect – A unique, controller free, full body gaming revolution. Released this coming Thursday the 18th of November, along with 15 game titles, this truly was such a great experience.
The WD ShareSpace is a network attached storage unit which features four hard drive bays, gigabit ethernet, 3 USB ports and boasts a total capacity of 8TB (upgradable to more). It also offers RAID to ensure your precious documents, photos, music, movies etc are safe from corruption.
While the Wii started this crazy phase, Sony and Microsoft have waited years to perfect their own solutions – and they come out this year. Sony, however, has gotten theirs out of the gate first with their PLAYSTATION MOVE, using the magical wand-like controller to interact with the game.
The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 is a router aimed for people who wish to share files across their network. The built in screen doubles for a photo frame but also shows network statistics and even the weather.
One of annoying things about Home Theater system’s these days are the amount of remotes you need to make everything work. For example, you need to turn on your TV, amplifier, set top box and DVD player and usually in some sort of sequence. Then, you need to make sure everything is set to the right input / output. You end up needing to spend 5 minutes to set everything up just right. Well, with the Harmony 700 Remote, it does it for you! Simply push a button and your set. It replaces up to 6 remotes and comes with rechargeable batteries.
