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iiNet Fetchtv 2 Released

30. June 2010

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iiNet Fetchtv 2 Released

iiNet has just announced their fetchtv 2 service is now available and ready for people to sign up. This means, if you’re eligible, you could be one of the first to experience a world-class digital TV service, delivered straight to your lounge room via a High Definition set top box. iiNet’s fetchtv 2 brings you [...]

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The New Xbox 360 Slim, Australia’s best preorder price

17. June 2010

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The New Xbox 360 Slim, Australia’s best preorder price

The future is here with the new Xbox 360 Slim. It’s a leaner machine in an all new black gloss finish now with a 250 gigabyte hard disk as standard.  The biggest feature for me is the fact that it is RROD Free – That’s Right! no more Red Rings when you are in the [...]

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Boxee releasing in November

12. June 2010

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Boxee releasing in November

The upcoming HTPC replacement media device, The Boxee Box is set to ship this November in the US and Canada.  Now word on a local release as of yet. The Boxee Box is a standalone set top device utilising the popular multiplatform Boxee HTPC frontend software.  The hardware is being manufactured by D-link, offering an [...]

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Playon!DVR-HD and the probox pbr-500

13. May 2010

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Playon!DVR-HD and the probox pbr-500

It not often media devices like the Probox PBR-500 and PlayOn DVR pop up offering almost complete HTPC functionality at extremely insane prices.  The Probox has been a popular choice for a while as an alternative to building your own HTPC but with the launch of its newer and better supported sibling, the Playon HD [...]

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Ipad for Australia

19. April 2010

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Ipad for Australia

Initially I was a bit underwhelmed at the announcement of the Ipad, compared to similar devices such as the Archos, Apples new offering seemed a bit limiting in the tech specs department.  The recent US Ipad launch and subsequent media frenzy has been intriguing with a massive amount of apps demonstrated, some that are simply [...]

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The Apple ipad Sourced

28. January 2010

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The Apple ipad Sourced

To be honest I am not sure what to make of the Apple Ipad.  In Steve Jobs speech at today’s Latest creation event, he declared the Ipad “WAY better than a laptop” and regarded the device to be a better experience than a Netbook. At a basic level, the Ipad is an upsized Ipod, running [...]

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Google Nexus One for Australia?

26. January 2010

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Google Nexus One for Australia?

I have been searching for a phone to replace my aging N95 which is finally out of contract.  Even with all the hype, The HTC created Google Nexus looks like the biggest contender for my hard earned dollars . Unfortunately for now, the Google Nexus page quite specifically states: Sorry, the Nexus One phone is [...]

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Cheapest online xbox 360 Elite Australia.

9. October 2009

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Cheapest online xbox 360 Elite Australia.

Online game shopping in Australia has never been simpler, or cheaper.  Fishpond again have an excellent deal on the Xbox 360 Elite package.  It is just $420.97 including delivery. The Xbox 360 Elite is the premier Xbox 360 console package that includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition [...]

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AMD unveils ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology

11. September 2009

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AMD unveils ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology

Eyefinity is a somewhat unique AMD innovation that gives PCs the ability to seamlessly connect up to six ultra high definition displays to one graphics card in a variety of modes, giving viewers a stunning new perspective on their PC experience.  Have four GPU’s?  Why not power 24 Monitors for the ultimate gaming experience – [...]

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Zune HD available for preorder, What about Australia?

10. September 2009

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Zune HD available for preorder, What about Australia?

The ZuneHD is one sexy piece of hardware but unfortunately if you live in Australia, don’t expect to get your hands on it any time soon.  Microsoft will be releasing the new HD version of the Zune media player in the Stateson September 15th with the Zune Marketplace becoming available on Xbox Live in the [...]

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