Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GXR Digital Cameras - Reviewed

Written by Joe Baker | 23 March 2010
Posted in Reviews - Digital Cameras

Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GXR

Our original intention was to do two separate co-related reviews on the two Ricoh family cameras, but we have decided that readers will get more value from the two reviews if we intertwine the comparison as we go.

That said, in the CX2 we are comparing what we initially believe to be a very compact, no-frills, point and shoot camera with the GXR, an extremely high end modular semi professional camera that has similar capabilities to a high end SLR.

If you are a professional photographer, then this review is not really for you due to other than looking at the specification comparison the rest of the review would seem to be below your expertise.  It was always my intention to review these two cameras from the average person on the street’s perspective.  So rather than get bogged down in F stops, apertures etc, we will cover the cameras from an ability to get what you want by setting either camera to “Auto” as we believe that is how the majority of people would use most cameras.

So with both the cameras sent to us by www.Tasco.com.au. in hand let’s take them into the field for comparison.

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miniHomer Key-Chain GPS Position Finder - Reviewed

Written by Ashleigh | 23 March 2010
Posted in Reviews - Navigation

Navin miniHomer Key-Chain GPS

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Jabra STONE Bluetooth Headset - Reviewed

Written by Martin Regtien | 22 March 2010
Posted in Reviews - Mobile Devices

Jabra Stone

Today we will be reviewing the latest in a series of products from the house of Jabra: the exquisitely designed STONE.  The name is intriguing but very well chosen for it's what the product looks like when cradled.
It's a Bluetooth headset without a protruding microphone boom.  It looks fantastic but can it deliver where it counts: a good voice quality when there is no microphone picking up the sound where it should pick it up from namely the side of your mouth?  There's only one way to find out: let's get STONED!

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Accessories for the HTC HD2 – Reviewed

Written by Martin Regtien | 17 March 2010
Posted in Reviews - Mobile Devices

Part I: Proporta Alu-Leather Case

Proporta Case with box

Unquestionably the HD2 is the most glorious phone I've owned so far. Not the best when it comes to reception on Telstra's NextG network but for all other purposes just about ideal.

So, the next logical step it to accessorise it with some basic stuff and, courtesy of our UK friends at Proporta and Clove Technology, we hope to bring you the following accessories: two different cases to protect the HD2, a capacitive stylus and a charging cradle for your desk. We'll do these mini-reviews in a few instalments as not all the items were available at the same time.

First up the Proporta Aluminium Lined Leather Case (HTC HD2).

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Akai AD181X High Definition Digital Set Top Box with PVR Function -- Reviewed

Written by Martin Regtien | 10 March 2010
Posted in Reviews - Video

AKAI Set Top Box

Are you one of a (ever diminishing) group of people who haven't gone to High Definition television yet? Do you consider it wasteful to ditch your old TV -- which is still working perfectly -- by purchasing a plasma or LCD?
Here the perfect compromise: The Akai AD181X High Definition Digital Set Top Box with PVR Function.
How can this work for you?
Let us show you.

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iWap IUC-23 Universal Battery Backup Charger - Reviewed

Written by Ronald | 07 March 2010
Posted in Reviews - Accessories

 

iWap IUC-23 Universal Battery Charger Side

The iWap IUC-23 is a multifunction battery charger that is versatile and allows you to charge nearly any type of battery that you throw at it (*almost*). With this device, you will find out how useful this thing really is in multiple situations. This is no ordinary charger. At first glance, one may wonder what this unique thing does. But once you truly realize what this product can do, you will find yourself well equipped and that you have a one-of-a-kind device/tool that can be used every day.

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Bamix Gastro 200 Wand Mixer - Reviewed

Written by Kerrie Baker | 02 March 2010
Posted in Reviews - Appliances

Gastro200 Bamix & Mill Package

I purchased my first Swiss made Bamix wand when I was setting up house in 1981, although they had been manufactured in Switzerland since 1954.  At the time, Bamix was a very new concept in Western Australia and every houseproud homemaker simply “had to have one”.

It has served me faithfully throughout the past 29 years, without any malfunctions or problems, so I was thrilled when www.everten.com.au offered me the opportunity to review the current Bamix Gastro 200.

My first impression has left me even more amazed than I already was.  My old Bamix is only 100 W in power, whereas the new Gastro 200 is 240 W – more than twice as powerful!   The Gastro 200 is also built with a 4.5 centimetres longer immersion section of the wand, allowing for improved liquidising to be conducted in deeper mixes. 

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