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  • Review: Samsung Galaxy Y

    The Samsung Galaxy Y retails for just $129 through Telstra, making it an Android phone that offers great value for money.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 09 Feb. 12 15:08

  • Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is thin and light, but doesn't offer the best user experience.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 01 Feb. 12 15:59

  • Review: HTC Velocity 4G

    The HTC Velocity 4G is the first phone to work on Telstra's LTE enablement of its Next G network.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 30 Jan. 12 15:33

  • Preview: HTC Velocity 4G, Australia's first 4G phone

    Telstra may have unveiled it's 4G network late last year, but it has taken a little longer to release a phone that takes advantage of the faster speeds. Enter the HTC Velocity 4G: the first phone to work on Telstra's LTE enablement of its Next G network.

    Written by Ross Catanzariti • 19 Jan. 12 09:40

  • Mindmap Alone or as a Group on the Web With MindMeister

    We all need to gather our thoughts every now and then. Some of us do that by just writing in a simple text editor, such as Simplenote, but others may find the look of a blank page intimidating.

    Written by Erez Zukerman • 10 Nov. 11 08:22

  • Microsoft Lync 2010: Unified communications comes of age

    Every once in a very long while, I get to review a product that strikes me as a stepping stone toward the future. Microsoft Lync 2010 combines instant messaging, VoIP calling, live meetings, and videoconferencing, but it's more than the sum of these parts. Although Lync integrates with almost any PBX, it puts the PC at the center of communications so effectively that it could send your current phone system packing.

    Written by Brian Chee • 21 April 11 01:27

  • HP LaserJet P2035n monochrome laser printer

    HP's LaserJet P2035n monochrome laser printer is quick and it lets you print using custom media. However, the cost of its consumables and the lack of automatic duplexing make the asking price unreasonable.

    Written by James Hutchinson • 15 Jan. 10 15:15

  • QNAP TS-459 Pro Turbo NAS device

    QNAP's latest network-attached storage (NAS) devices might not look much different from their predecessors, but there's a lot more power packed underneath the hood. Armed with Intel's latest dual-core Atom processor, the TS-459 Pro Turbo is blazingly fast for a four-bay NAS device and QNAP's latest firmware means it's a competent server for the home and office.

    Written by James Hutchinson • 22 Jan. 10 12:20

  • QNAP TS-659 Pro Turbo NAS device

    QNAP's TS-659 Pro Turbo NAS packs six drive bays and up to 12 terabytes of storage into a compact, energy-efficient box. Armed with Intel's Atom D510 processor and QNAP's latest firmware, this network-attached storage (NAS) device is a competent server, though its speed is disappointing.

    Written by James Hutchinson • 02 Feb. 10 13:15

  • Seagate BlackArmor WS 110 (2TB) DAS device

    Seagate calls its BlackArmor WS 110 a direct-attached storage (DAS) device, but in most respects it's a fairly standard external hard drive. Aimed at businesses looking to back up individual computers, the BlackArmor WS 110 provides AES 256-bit hardware encryption, extremely fast transfer speeds and comprehensive backup software.

    Written by James Hutchinson • 11 Jan. 10 16:40

  • Synology DiskStation DS209+II NAS device

    Synology's DiskStation DS209+II network-attached storage (NAS) device provides up to 4TB of storage over two hard drives. The lack of hot-swapping and volume encryption features are disappointing, but fast file transfers and easy-to-use media streaming make this an appealing option for the home.

    Written by James Hutchinson • 07 Jan. 10 13:50

  • Synology DiskStation DS509+ NAS device

    Synology's DiskStation DS509+ is a great value network-attached storage (NAS) device with five drive bays — letting you store up to 10 terabytes of data, though you'll have to supply your own drives. It offers fast file transfers and a wealth of security and business-focussed features, making the DiskStation DS509+ NAS worthwhile for small to medium businesses.

    Written by James Hutchinson • 19 Jan. 10 13:30

  • Western Digital My Book 3.0 (1TB) external hard drive

    Western Digital's My Book 3.0 is its first external hard drive with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, making it one of the fastest direct-attached storage devices around. The benefits of the interface are certainly noticeable, though the premium price will deter early adopters.

    Written by James Hutchinson • 28 Jan. 10 16:40

  • ASUS Eee Top ET2002 nettop PC

    The ASUS Eee Top ET2002 is an all-in-one PC with a 20in touch-screen display and the latest Intel Atom CPU and NVIDIA graphics for mainstream users. It's designed for everyday tasks such as Web browsing, office work and playing videos and music; it would definitely suit students looking for something neat and simple for their bedroom, as well as families looking for a space-saving and basic PC for the lounge room.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 20 Jan. 10 15:00

  • Dell Vostro V13 slimline laptop

    Dell's Vostro V13 is a slimline, 13.3in business notebook with plenty of style and a very sturdy body. It feels great to use and it has a decent amount of power under the hood. Best of all, it only weighs around 1.5kg. It's an almost perfect combination of size, speed and mobility.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 18 Jan. 10 12:30
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    Lenovo ThinkPad X100e ultraportable notebook

    Lenovo's ThinkPad X100e is an ultraportable notebook aimed primarily at business users who want something mobile but affordable. It weighs only 1.5kg, has an 11.6in screen and costs $999. It features one of the best keyboards in its class and it's also very sturdy.

    Written by Elias Plastiras • 19 Jan. 10 10:40

  • Palm Pixi Plus smartphone

    The "Plus" in the Palm Pixi Plus smartphone really means one thing: the addition of Wi-Fi connectivity. Other than that, the phone is identical in specs and design to its predecessor the Palm Pixi. While the keyboard isn't perfect and WebOS performance can be sluggish, the Palm Pixi Plus is a solid, inexpensive smartphone - and Wi-Fi only bolsters its abilities.

    Written by Ginny Mies • 29 Jan. 10 16:40

  • Palm Pre Plus smartphone

    The Palm Pre Plus is really more of an update of the original Pre than a completely new product. Even so, the subtle hardware tweaks make it an overall improvement from its predecessor the Palm Pre. Some quirks remain, however, with the keyboard design and the sluggishness of the software.

    Written by Ginny Mies • 29 Jan. 10 13:30

  • Nokia N97 Mini smartphone

    As the name suggests, the Nokia Mini N97 is a more compact version of Nokia's flagship smartphone, the N97. The Mini also gets the bonus of kinetic "flick" scrolling, which greatly improves Web and menu navigation. But the Mini has the same issues as its older sibling: The S60 OS interface feels out of date and lacks the ease of use found on other operating systems like Android, iPhone or webOS.

    Written by Ginny Mies • 22 Jan. 10 11:30

  • Ionics Plug Computer 3.0 (preview)

    The first unit based on Marvell’s Sheevaplug always-on microserver platform, the Plug Computer 3.0 looks bulky, but impressive.

    Written by Melissa J. Perenson • 22 Jan. 10 11:20
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