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HTC Velocity 4G Is Blisteringly Fast Pity About The Android OS
The new HTC Velocity is blisteringly fast and after a week in the USA attending the CES show where I...

Review: Nikon's All Weather Cam Never Says Die
Nikons’s AW100 is a form over function camera that has Bear Grylls’ enthusiastic attitude. It doesn’t rely on tacky chrome...

Review: Pioneer's Pricey Micro System Is Versed In Connectivty & Broad Sounds
Pioneer has pulled their weight by offering a series of Slim Micro Systems that intertwine a myriad of connectivity options...

iKing: Apple Kill Samsung In Smart War
Apple iPhone is the new king apparent of smartphones recording 37 MILLION sales last quarter

Review: Gemini Rue Is An Atmospheric Masterpiece Of Pixels

For those who rue the day LucasArts abandoned its point and click adventure prowess to flog its star-themed cash cow, an indie developer refreshes the dusty genre with a noir-infused, dramatic sci-fi thriller that does the field justice.

The Black Keys' El Camino: Rock Album Of The Year

The new Black Keys exchange more of the raucous rockabilly rock that you hear from their singles for some tried and true twelve bar blues and strung out, twangy strings reminiscent of Jack White’s whammy-infused soloing in the late White Stripes days.

Review: The Change Up Is Foul, Cheesy & Oh So Right

The Change Up is a darn funny flick, heavy on the 'darn'.

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Review: Samsung PS51D6900 The Best Value Plasma Of The Year?
Samsung moves 3D from LED to Plasma, and with a few design tweaks, has added an inch to its screen size in this incarnation. It's all courtesy of a shrunken bezel, but does it really make a difference to picture quality?

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Review: Toshiba R830 Notebook Companion Ups Productivity
If you're productive and on the go, this notebook will make a great travelling companion. With a stylish magnesium clad exterior and ultraportable, light and well built form, this 13.3 inch screen Satellite R830 from Toshiba competes with other Sandy Bridge notables, and doesn't compromise on power or features.

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Game Review: Tron: Evolution
Tron: Evolution goes a step beyond the usual movie spin-off but that is still a few steps behind for a gaming sub-genre in need of a serious development overhaul.

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Review: Panasonic's Ultimate Video Recorder Expensive Say Critics But What's Under The Hood?
The Panasonic DMR-BWT800 has been billed as the ultimate video recorder, with a Freeview receiver, PVR, 3D-ready Blu-ray player, network streamer, digital media library and videophone all wrapped up in a single box. But is it worth the price?

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Review: Ultimate Ears 200 Wins On Budget But How About The Sound?
Move over Sennheiser, there's a new nipper in the wings. The Ultimate Ears 200 is threatening the entry level space dominated by the maestro's CX300, but will it win over the audio snobs? Let's find out.

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Review: Does the Asus Eee Slate Redeem Windows As A Tablet OS?
The Asus Eee Slate has been creating a lot of interest in the Australian market even with its high price point. We take a look at what this Slate has going for it.