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HP Pavilion dv5
by Matthew Sparkes

An extremely well built and comfortable machine, blessed with striking looks and a great price.

Jan 9, 2009
Feature
Top tips to save money on tech
by Barry Collins

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

Nov 11, 2008
Feature
Green Gadget challenge
by Matthew Sparkes

Is it possible to run all your electronic gadgets - even your laptop - on renewable energy sources? PC Authority's eco-warrior Matthew Sparkes gets on his bike.

Oct 31, 2008
Review Group
Printer group test: 9 inkjet all-in-ones tested
by Darien Graham-Smith

We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

Oct 30, 2008
Dell Studio 15, Dell's new mid-range hits the sweet spot
by Matthew Sparkes

Designed to sit between the low-end Inspiron and high-end XPS families, it comes in 15in and 17in flavours and its target audience could be pretty much anyone: few laptops are as customisable as this.

Oct 13, 2008
Review > Misc Storage
Corsair Mini Voyager 4GB
by Matthew Sparkes

It's like the Tardis: small on the outside, but extremely capacious on the inside, with 4GB storage and some classy touches that make the Corsair Mini Voyager a cut above regular USB flash drives.

Oct 10, 2008
Review > Camcorders
Sanyo VPC-HD1000
by James Morris

A good price coupled with outstanding image quality – a good budget alternative to the Panasonic HDC-HS9

Oct 7, 2008
Review Group
Pocket digital camcorders
by James Morris

Pocket-sized digital camcorders are becoming more capable all the time. We round up ten of the best

Oct 7, 2008
Review > Camcorders
Sanyo VPC-HD700
by James Morris

High resolution stills and laudable quality for the money, but image stabilisation isn’t the best

Oct 7, 2008
Review > Camcorders
Panasonic HDC-HS9
by James Morris

It may not be a looker, but in all other respects this Panasonic is a stunning camera

Oct 7, 2008
Review > Camcorders
JVC GZ-MG330
by James Morris

Huge storage for the money, but quality can’t match the more expensive models in this group

Oct 7, 2008
Review > Camcorders
Canon HG10
by James Morris

Good quality optics and lots of storage, but not the most portable of camcorders

Oct 7, 2008
Review > Camcorders
Canon HF10
by James Morris

Impressive optical quality and storage space, though a touch expensive

Oct 7, 2008
Sony VAIO VGX-TP2G
by Matthew Sparkes

Intriguing styling makes this near-silent media-centre PC stand out, but it has its foibles

Sep 26, 2008
Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus
by Matthew Sparkes

With unusual styling that looks like it came straight from a 1970s sci-fi series, Maxtor’s OneTouch Plus is a distinctive but not unattractive product.

Sep 8, 2008
LG Super Multi Blue BE 06
by Matthew Sparkes

LG’s dual-format drive is ideal for those who invested in HD-DVD before Blu-ray romped to victory in the HD wars.

Sep 8, 2008
Review > Camcorders
Sanyo VPC-CG9
by James Morris

The smallest, cheapest camera on test, but unsurprisingly, it also has the poorest image quality

Aug 29, 2008
Review > Camcorders
Canon HF100
by James Morris

Cheaper than the HF10, although you need to factor in the cost of storage cards

Aug 29, 2008
Sony VAIO VGN-FZ38GU: looks vaguely like a Bravia, is actually a PC
by Matthew Sparkes

A stylish all-in-one media centre that effortlessly handles all tasks thrown at it. But it’s disgracefully priced.

Jul 15, 2008
Review > Camcorders
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
by Matthew Sparkes

An above-average all-rounder that adds 720p recording to an already attractive mix

Jun 17, 2008
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Issue: 145 | December, 2009

Australia's premier computer magazine, PC Authority gives you the facts, opinions and insight to make informed PC and tech purchasing decisions.


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