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Written by Joe Baker | 13 December 2011
Posted in Reviews - Video

Samsung BD D8500A 3D Recorder

If you have a 3D TV already, then you would do well to consider the Samsung BD D8500A Blu-ray player/recorder as an item that you really should purchase next. There are huge advantages in coupling your 3D TV to the right player, both from a quality and ease of an operation perspective. This review will endeavour to show the rewards and benefits that can be had if you use careful consideration when “daisy chaining products”.  Remember that your picture quality and ease of operation of the TV hinges on the weakest link in your chain.

So read on and I’ll show you what we discovered.

 

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Written by Kevin Cheng | 11 December 2011
Posted in Reviews - Accessories

 

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Written by Martin Regtien | 09 December 2011
Posted in Reviews - Audio

[This review is written by our Audio Specialist Charlie Marraffa. - Ed]

I have been asked to review the Noisehush NX26 and NX22 Stereo Headphones.

As I really enjoy listening to music using headphones, I quickly put my hand up for this test drive and from my understanding, both these headphones are due to be released shortly in the Australian market.

The NX26 are shown on the left, while the NX22 are the larger headphones on the right.

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Written by Martin Regtien | 09 December 2011
Posted in Reviews - Accessories

You can’t have too much fuel in your tank – unless you’re on fire!
That’s the motto many pilots live by. Fuel buys time. It’s no different with the “fuel” in power banks like the brand-new Naztech units we received on our desk last week.
They buy you extra time on your mobile phone and lots of it.
Let’s have a look at these two gizmos.

 

 

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Written by Ronald | 08 December 2011
Posted in Reviews - Accessories

notepal infinite evo side

Coolermaster is well known for their cooling products for the desktop computer case as well as cpu coolers.  They also have a line of products for the notebook as well.  Today we will be taking a look at another of Coolermaster’s recently released notebook cooler, the Notepal Infinite Evo.  Compared with the Notepal U Stand that we reviewed in the past, this appears to approach notebook cooling in a simpler design.

 

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Written by Martin Regtien | 07 December 2011
Posted in Reviews - PC Hardware

Samsung made the announcement of the new Chronos series of notebooks a few months ago but availability in Australia was non-existent until very recently. I was happy to see that finally JB hi-fi got these great business notebooks in stock.
Today I will give you our first impressions having used this machine for about a week. Hint: it's by far the best business notebook I've had the pleasure to use. And here is why.

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Written by Martin Regtien | 03 December 2011
Posted in Reviews - Miscellaneous

There are times in your life when you wish you could see the stuff you’re working on in natural daylight. Particularly crafters, quilters and hobbyists who want to see their material in living colour, not tinted by the colour of the lamp they’re working under.
Working under an open window is the best way – during the day.
But what if the room is dark or it’s dark outside?

Enter the Foldi, a stylish, folding table lamp fitted with 30 bright daylight LEDs.
What difference does it make? Let’s find out.

 

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