Reviews
Independent write-ups after weeks of end-user experiences and testing.
You may often find indispensible advice here and a no-nonsense attitude to evaluating the products.
We don’t go for the bits-and-bytes approach but aim to address the core factor: value-for-money for the average end-user.
Written by Martin Regtien
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20 September 2006
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Mobile Devices
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| Nokia E61 |
The other day I had the opportunity to have a quick look at the Nokia E61 which most people would categorise as a Blackberry type smartphone.
I only spent an hour with the E61 which probably doesn't do it justice so we'll just stick to the facts and let the pictures do the talking.
The E61 has a lot going for it with the full keyboard being the most noticeable feature of the phone.
For short e-mails this is a godsend, particularly for those people, like myself, will find SMS-ing not the fastest way to communicate. By necessity the keys are small and can lead to typing mistakes especially because the Delete and the Enter key are rather close together. I found the backlit keys excellent to work with.
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Written by Martin Regtien
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01 September 2006
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Mobile Devices
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| Pila GL3 Tactical Torch |
A Must-Have Crime Busting Tool
Over a year ago, I had a look at the Pila GL3 from Permalight Asia. Since that last review, Pila have been hard at work overhauling their whole range.
Their website has changed and so have the flashlights. Or have they?
Today I take another look at the GL3 and I’m quite excited. What’s so exciting about something as boring as a torch, I hear you say?
Well read on…
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Written by Marcel Regtien
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17 July 2006
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Displays
60 Inch Monster Setup!
We recently bought 2 (yes, two!) 30 inch monitors for our gaming setup. The choice for the Dell 3007WFP came down primarily to availability here in Australia but we also looked seriously at Apple's 30in Cinema HD display. In this first look review we give you our findings after having used the Dells for about two months now.
What are the main pros and cons of the 3007WFP?
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Written by Martin Regtien
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25 May 2006
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PC Hardware
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Relief for RSI Sufferers
We generally don't review mice as they are about as utilitarian as a USB stick.
But when you suffer from RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome your interest in these rodents is elevated to a much higher level.
The Zero Tension Mouse piqued my interest for promising to relieve the rather painful sensation of nervous tenseness in my right hand.
The ZTM is not the prettiest of its species and it certainly was one of the hardest to get used to. As they say “no pain, no gain” so I struggled with the ZTM for a number of weeks. Was it all worth it?
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Written by Martin Regtien
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15 April 2006
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Miscellaneous
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| aXbo Sleep Phase Alarm Clock |
Waking up is an ordeal and a challenge for most people. Being woken up before your body is ready can be a real trauma, particularly when using alarm clocks. There must be a better way…
My choice? A soft kiss on the forehead from my wife or a gentle reminder from the aXbo Sleep Phase Alarm Clock. Well, that's not really a choice, eh, but the aXbo has the advantage of knowing when it is the best time for my body to wake up.
This is how it works.
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Written by Ronald
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01 February 2006
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PC Hardware
To give you an idea of where this product stands relative to ATI's current line of next generation graphics chips, it begins at the entry-level with the X1300. At the midrange, is the X1600 series. The X1800 and X1900 series is where we progress to the higher to highest end graphics chips on the market. The X1300 is an entry-level graphics card which incorporates the latest Shader Model 3.0 technology to allow you to play the latest games. At this level, it is a matter of the kind of performance and features is offered at the budget price.
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Written by Ronald
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06 December 2005
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PC Hardware
Since the release of the ATI's next generation X1000 series, ATI's graphics cards have brought higher and higher performance...more pipelines, higher clock speeds, etc. The enthusiasm for ATI's latest cards doesn't necessarily mean that the older X100 series cards are left in the dust. In fact, it means more affordable lower prices for the older generation.
Let's face it, not everyone can keep up with technology always. I've had my custom computer built less than 3 years ago and the switch from the AGP interface to PCI-Express passed so quickly that it makes my system seem old already. The good news is that there are still AGP versions of graphics cards available.
Today, I will be reviewing the Sapphire ATI Radeon X800 GTO. This product emphasizes overclocking on a budget. If you are still stuck with the older AGP interface and love to overclock, this card may be for you.
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Written by Martin Regtien
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13 November 2005
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Miscellaneous
Let’s face it: free calls are attractive.
Free long distance and international calls are very attractive.
And free and easy communications is the ultimate.
That’s where MPLAT’s FlashPhone shines: it’s a USB device that’s uses programs like Skype or Google Talk to make calls over the Internet. Even if you’re not on your own computer.
How easy is the FlashPhone to use and how clear are the conversations?
Let’s explore a Telco’s worst nightmare: free calls for everyone…
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