Buyer Guides
World Without Wires: Wireless Networking
Tuesday, 1 February, 2011 Besides your computer(s), there are so many devices now that can help simplify your life, or just bring enjoyment, without messy cables.
Portable World: Laptops
Monday, 24 January, 2011 Not too long ago, a giant, clunky laptop was your only entry into the world of portable computing.
The Bigger Picture: Projectors
Thursday, 20 January, 2011 Looking to supersize your home theatre experience? With projectors, you can get close to the drama of an HD movie or feel the spine-tingling tension as you take your opponents on in a game of hand-to-hand combat. Not all projectors are created equal, however, and with an enormous image, you’ll be less forgiving of skewed angles and ghosting. Here’s your guide to high-def heaven.
Back It Up: External Storage
Thursday, 20 January, 2011 The world is definitely digital and filled with content for you to enjoy on your TV, your laptop, your tablet, and even your computer. Forget DVDs and CDs, they’re best as retro decoration.
Bling It On: Accessories
Thursday, 20 January, 2011 Accessories used to be those little things that cranked you slightly over budget and cluttered up your desk. Now, you can get accessories to make your life easier, customise your look and make your electronic world a happier, more comfortable place.In the Frame: Tablets
Thursday, 20 January, 2011 Ever since the iPad, more tablets have come onto the market, providing a whole new middle ground between smartphones and PCs. But Apple aren’t the only makers of great tablets, there are several options available, as well as shiny new e-readers for books.Motion Picture: Digital Video Cameras
Thursday, 20 January, 2011 Digital video cameras have evolved a lot in the past couple of years. You can now buy them in almost any size, colour or style and the technology that goes into these cameras just keeps getting more impressive. Follow our advice to find the perfect camera to suit your budget and expertise.The Workhorse: Desktop PCs
Wednesday, 19 January, 2011 These days owning a home computer is considered a necessity of life, but buying one isn’t nearly as easy as it should be. Different people need different things from their computers, from web browsing and emails to rendering images and playing video games.Shooting From the Hip: Digital Cameras
Wednesday, 19 January, 2011 We’ll never look back and talk wistfully about ‘The Glory Days of Digital Photography’. The sheer pace of progress ensures that today’s wonder-camera is tomorrow’s paperweight. That said, we’re in a real sweet spot right now – the latest digital cameras are way ahead of those from just a few years back.Hyper Real: HDTV
Wednesday, 19 January, 2011 It sounds like a futuristic riddle: flat screen not box; LCD or plasma, not CRT; 3D not 2D; HD not SD. What am I? Today’s TV. For all the answers you seek, read on.Off the Hook: Smartphones
Wednesday, 19 January, 2011 2010 was without a doubt the year of the smartphone. It’s not just the handsets themselves you have to consider when making a decision on a purchase. There’s also a choice of operating systems, applications, and service providers. Choose a phone that will best suit your style, usage and budget.How to shop for a digital point-and-shoot
Friday, 21 December, 2007 Looking for an extra stocking filler or a good point and shoot for the holidays? We got you covered.How to buy ... a MP3 player / portable digital music player
Thursday, 14 December, 2006 Whether you want to get your groove on while working out or would like to amuse yourself as you commute on public transit, a portable MP3 or digital music player could suit your needs.How to buy ... a PDA
Tuesday, 12 September, 2006 Ready to get your life in order? Then a personal digital assistant could be the right gadget for you. These small, lightweight devices will get you organised, keep you in touch and entertain you too.How to buy ... a surround sound home theatre system
Monday, 11 September, 2006 Thinking about getting yourself a home theatre system to match that big widescreen telly you bought last year? You’re not the only one.How to buy ... a scanner
Friday, 8 September, 2006 Once the domain of imaging and publishing professionals, scanners are now a common PC peripheral for home usersHow to buy ... a SACD or DVD-Audio player
Thursday, 7 September, 2006 Just when you had your two-channel stereo set up perfectly, along come two new music formats promising a brave new world of high-resolution, surround-sound audio.How to buy ... a big screen TV
Wednesday, 6 September, 2006 Of all the weird and wonderful gadgets in the consumer technology universe it’s still one of the oldest that we get asked about the most — the trusty TV.How to buy ... loudspeakers
Tuesday, 5 September, 2006 Whether you’re into hi-fi or home theatre no single component in your system will have a greater effect on overall sound quality than the speakers.How to buy ... a LCD Television
Monday, 4 September, 2006 The image quality available from LCD televisions has come ahead in leaps and bounds in the past couple of years and there’s no denying that a flat panel LCD TV would look great in your living room.MOST POPULAR
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