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Opinion: Whatever you want to call it, the new iPad is a winner 

Opinion: Whatever you want to call it, the new iPad is a winner

by Adam Turner  |  8 Mar 2012  |  Comment now
Saying it's heavier is really just clutching at straws, argues Adam Turner. Here's why he thinks the new iPad is a bigger improvement than iPad 2.
Man-cave holiday project #10: Buying a great television on a budget 

Man-cave holiday project #10: Buying a great television on a budget

by Adam Turner  |  1 Jan 2012  |  Comment now
If Santa didn’t clean out your bank account you’ll find great post-Christmas bargains on big televisions.
Man-cave holiday project #9: Build a home theatre you can hide from sight 

Man-cave holiday project #9: Build a home theatre you can hide from sight

by Adam Turner  |  29 Dec 2011  |  Comment now
Just like the billiard room of old, home theatres are that man-cave many dream of building but few achieve and sometimes later abandon.
Man-cave holiday project #7: Upgrading an old TV to digital 

Man-cave holiday project #7: Upgrading an old TV to digital

by Adam Turner  |  28 Dec 2011  |  Comment now
That old television can find a new lease of life in your man-cave. Here's what to do if your TV only has an RF aerial input.
Can the iPhone 4S drive back the Android army in 2012? 

Can the iPhone 4S drive back the Android army in 2012?

by Adam Turner  |  22 Dec 2011  |  Comment now
As a phone platform, Android left the iPhone in the dust in Australia from July to September in Australia.
Man-cave holiday project #1: Build a quiet PC 

Man-cave holiday project #1: Build a quiet PC

by Adam Turner  |  22 Dec 2011  |  Comment now
Forget noisy beige boxes, media centre PCs should be neither seen nor heard. Here's a starter for building one this holiday.
Opinion: Unit-pricing won't break the smartphone confusopoly 

Opinion: Unit-pricing won't break the smartphone confusopoly

by Adam Turner  |  7 Sep 2011  |  Comment now
Unit-pricing might be handy in the supermarket, but when choosing phone plans you’re not comparing apples with apples says Adam Turner.
Opinion: Apple's iPad 2, is it a worthy sequel? 

Opinion: Apple's iPad 2, is it a worthy sequel?

by Adam Turner  |  3 Mar 2011  |  Comment now
The Apple iPad 2 is thinner, lighter, faster, but does it address any of the original's shortcomings? Adam Turner unloads some pointed criticism at Apple's new baby
Kogan offers Australia's cheapest LED TV - but does cheap mean nasty?  

Kogan offers Australia's cheapest LED TV - but does cheap mean nasty?

by Adam Turner  |  21 Jan 2011  |  Comment now
Do you get what you pay for when it comes to dirt-cheap televisions? Adam Turner breaks down the key features to look for, and explains that the most important factor is not on the spec list
The miraculously smaller Apple TV - sit back, stop asking questions and enjoy the show 

The miraculously smaller Apple TV - sit back, stop asking questions and enjoy the show

by Adam Turner  |  2 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
Stripping out the hard drive will make Apple's oft-maligned media player even less useful, argues Adam Turner
Seven announces 7mate, abandons 7HD 

Seven announces 7mate, abandons 7HD

by Adam Turner  |  19 Aug 2010  |  Comment now
Australian HDTV owners have been screwed again, with the Seven Network intending to ditch its 7HD high definition channel in favour of specialist programming.
First Look: Should Telstra users get a T-Box? 

First Look: Should Telstra users get a T-Box?

by Adam Turner  |  16 Jul 2010  |  Comment now
You might have seen the TV advertisements for Telstra's new T-Box. We've completed a hands-on test, and here are our first impressions
Catchup TV, a new reason to finally splash out on a Blu-ray player? 

Catchup TV, a new reason to finally splash out on a Blu-ray player?

by Adam Turner  |  23 Apr 2010  |  Comment now
Opinion: If you've been holding out on buying a Blu-ray player, online video like Sony's Bravia Internet Video might be the final temptation. Here's what you get
Australian First Look Review: Apple's iPad is big and beautiful, but here's what the glossy advertising doesn't tell you 

Australian First Look Review: Apple's iPad is big and beautiful, but here's what the glossy advertising doesn't tell you

by Adam Turner  |  8 Apr 2010  |  Comment now
Watch Apple's iPad demo videos and you'll see smiling fanboys typing with the iPad on their lap. The real experience? It's a little bit different. We've got our hands on an iPad, and here are our impressions.
Dvico M-6600N, tries to stream your network videos AND record TV 

Dvico M-6600N, tries to stream your network videos AND record TV

by Adam Turner  |  22 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
Dvico's M-6600N wants desperately to be the love child of a TiVo and an Apple TV, but in practice it's far from a device that "just works"
Three slate devices to consider before buying an iPad 

Three slate devices to consider before buying an iPad

by Adam Turner  |  9 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
Despite all the hype around Apple's iPad, it's defined more by its weaknesses than strengths. Before you hand over your cash for Cupertino's latest wundergadget, here are three other options to consider.
Boxee Box coming to Australia in 2010 

Boxee Box coming to Australia in 2010

by Adam Turner  |  2 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
D-Link Australia is negotiating a range of local content deals, including Movies on Demand, in anticipation of launching the Boxee Box media player in Australia later this year
Sony Bravia TV Buyer's Guide: we compare the 2010 range 

Sony Bravia TV Buyer's Guide: we compare the 2010 range

by Adam Turner  |  26 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Still unsure about which TV? Our buyer's guide compares the major new Sony Bravia models on the market
Noontec's MovieDock A6 lacks critical features and poor video resolution 

Noontec's MovieDock A6 lacks critical features and poor video resolution

by Adam Turner  |  18 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
The MovieDock A6 lacks UPnP and has only mediocre video playback
Western Digital's WD TV Live is our favourite media streaming device 

Western Digital's WD TV Live is our favourite media streaming device

by Adam Turner  |  16 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Lots of features at the right price, but a cumbersome interface
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