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Movie tech: The science behind the film 2012

Movie tech: The science behind the film 2012

The Mayan prophecy might be counting down, but the science behind the new film 2012 might leave a few people confused. We look at what the film got right and what is best left to conspiracy theorists.

 
How to Pick a Great Flat Screen TV, And Not Get Sucked In By Marketing Hype: Should I care about refresh rates?

How to Pick a Great Flat Screen TV, And Not Get Sucked In By Marketing Hype: Should I care about refresh rates?

It's easy to treat buying a television as a numbers game, but the truth is that most of the figures on a TV spec sheet are so rubbery as to be meaningless. Refresh rates are an exception to the ...

 
Stepping up to a DSLR camera: Should you buy a DSLR?

Stepping up to a DSLR camera: Should you buy a DSLR?

Choosing between a standard compact camera and a DSRL may be the biggest photography decision you have to make. We list a number of compelling reasons to sway you either way.

 
 

Reviews

Nikon's Coolpix S220 takes on Canon camera throne with well priced, quality compact
5 out of 6

Simple controls, friendly design and a tiny size make the Nikon Coolpix S220
a great choice for summer snaps.

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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ6 scores top marks for impressive zoom lens, great image quality
5 out of 6

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 is the best option here for pure image quality and flexibility, if you can live with its size and quirks.

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Olympus's PEN E-P1 might be the retro camera king, but it's riddled with modern flaws
4 out of 6

The Olympus PEN E-P1 may look like a throwback to retro photography, but it’s expensive and flawed. However, it's beautiful image quality renders almost impossible to dislike.

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Seagate's FreeAgent Theater is let down by clunky interface and lack of file support
3 out of 6

While it might seem like a good idea, the Seagate FreeAgent Theater is more novelty than useful. And the price point is not as competitive as others in this range.

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Is Nvidia's GeForce 3D Vision the next big thing in home entertainment?
4 out of 6

Nvidia’s long-awaited 3D kit finally arrives and when it works, it’s every bit as good as we’d hoped it would be.

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Nokia N97 smartphone fails with confusing OS and poor keyboard
3 out of 6

Packed with features, but the keyboard is terrible and the touch-enabled OS confusing.

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News

iiNet joins ISPs offering TiVo all-you-eat broadband iiNet joins ISPs offering TiVo all-you-eat broadband iiNet subscribers will now have access to TiVo downloads without incurring download fees
Amazing Apps For Your iPhone: Religious Texts
Amazing Apps For Your iPhone: Religious Texts There's a lot of Bibles in the App store. A whole lot. Want to follow your faith from the comfort of your phone? These apps make it easy.
 
Olympus Pen E-P2 arrives in Australia
Olympus Pen E-P2 arrives in Australia Olympus has confirmed the Pen E-P2 Micro Four Thirds snapper will be hitting shelves in December, complete with detachable viewfinder
 
Movie tech: The science behind the film 2012
Movie tech: The science behind the film 2012 The Mayan prophecy might be counting down, but the science behind the new film 2012 might leave a few people confused. We look at what the film got right and what is best left to conspiracy theorists.
 

Features

3D coming to a screen near you 3D coming to a screen near you From movies and games to sporting events and even pornography, David Bayon explains why 3D displays are the next big thing.
How to see deep space imagery with Worldwide Telescope on your PC
How to see deep space imagery with Worldwide Telescope on your PC Have you ever wanted to stare into the heavens and see what the universe holds? You can, with Microsoft's Worldwide Telescope. We show you how
 
Watch TV anywhere
Watch TV anywhere From watching iView on your mobile to live Australian TV while overseas, to Freeview, Foxtel IQ2 and TiVo, Stuart Andrews and Zara Baxter perfect the menu for takeaway TV.
 
From Amazon to Vista: The 8 best Jon Stewart tech moments
From Amazon to Vista: The 8 best Jon Stewart tech moments Inspired by the recent Jeff Bezos interview, we list our top 8 tech moments from Jon Stewart's Daily Show, from the weird to the kooky.
 

Group Tests

Home NAS Box Roundup: 7 boxes tested Home NAS Box Roundup: 7 boxes tested We put seven NAS drives from the likes of Maxtor, Netgear, Synology, Thecus, Western Digital and Iomega to the test to find out which is best for storing your files
Digital SLRS - 11 models tested and reviewed
Digital SLRS - 11 models tested and reviewed They may look big and complicated, but a digital slr is just as easy to use and takes far better pictures than a pocket digicam
 
Pocket digital camcorders
Pocket digital camcorders Pocket-sized digital camcorders are becoming more capable all the time. We round up ten of the best

 
Which is the best draft-n wireless router?
Which is the best draft-n wireless router? Faster wireless networking is finally within reach. We test and rate every draft-n 2.0 ADSL modem router on the market.
 
 
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