Stories by Patrick - Page 2
Fujifilm's latest camera packs a new image Sensor - it's a whopper!
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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fujifilm
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cameras
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imaging
Fujifilm unveils GFX 50s with a gigantic 51.4MP sensor, towering over typical DSLRs and bringing portability to medium format.
Hands-on Review: D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 HD Gigabit
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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notebook
For a near bomb-proof means of filling in that pesky WiFi coverage hole, this offering from D-Link will be exactly what the doctor ordered.
First impressions of macOS Sierra: Destined to fly or fated to pie?
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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apple
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macos
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technology gifts
Today macOS Sierra is finally available as a free download for Mac users. It is still only early days, but here are my first impressions.
Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Sony have an impeccable sense of timing. Almost straight after Apples headphone socketless iPhone 7 launched, their new Bluetooth headphones arrived.
Grumpy Tech Guy: Isn't that ironic - Adblock to display adverts
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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martech
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adblock
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adtech
Despite the fact you downloaded Adblock to block adverts, you're now back at square one, as they will soon display ads they deem as 'good'.
Grumpy tech guy: Apple, this isn't courage - it's arrogance
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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bluetooth
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apple
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airpods
Tech veteran slams Apple over iPhone 7's 'courageous' jack removal, calling it a profit-driven insult to users' intelligence.
A Silicon Valley CEO's presentation notes
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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digital entertainment
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netguide
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digital music
Peach CEO's latest presentation left audiences baffled with bizarre boasts of 900,000,000% more innovation and offers to trade kidneys for new X-Phones.
Grumpy tech guy: Are smart appliances aimed at dummies?
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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bluetooth
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gadgets
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ces
If opening the fridge door to see what's in the fridge is too much of a chore then great, you've saved yourself 15 seconds.
Intel Skull Canyon NUC: When size doesn't matter
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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intel
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tablets
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gpu
Under its hood the hardware includes Intel's latest quad-core i7 CPU. The usually anaemic Intel integrated graphics got a serious dose of steroids.
Hands-on Review: Dell SonicWall Soho W
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Dell SonicWall Soho W emerges as a savvy solution for small businesses seeking robust cyber-defence without complexity or high costs.
Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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windows
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windows 10
In the past, I've been called a Microsoft fan boy, hell I was even one of the MCs when Microsoft launched Vista in NZ.
Meet Kaby Lake: Intel uncovers its new 7th generation CPUs
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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semiconductors
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notebook
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intel
Still salivating, we've now got the good oil on the rest of Intel's new 7th-generation CPU range, codenamed Kaby Lake.
The Internet of Sh*t - the opinions of a tech afficionado
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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uc
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iot
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cloud services
The reality of the Internet of Things is more akin to an Internet of Shit, with many gadgets failing to live up to the hype.
Hands-on Review: Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 - more bling for less cha-ching
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Only costing $349, the spec and performance of the Ultra 7 equates to solid bang for buck value, and it doesn't look or feel like a budget device.
Hands-on Review: Huawei P9 Plus - all the bells and whistles
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
This is a well-crafted phone that ticks all the boxes a high-end buyer is ever likely to have - including one of the best cameras out there.
Hands-on Review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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vodafone
In our in-depth review, the Vodafone Smart Mini 7 proves to be the budget-friendly smartphone that doesn't compromise on essentials.
Hands-on Review: Dell SonicWall TZ600
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
This security appliance is designed for medium-sized businesses, offering powerful but flexible security that doesn't need a degree in rocket science.
Hands-on Review: Meizu M3 Note - bang for buck value
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital signage
Not so long ago budget smartphones translated into dinky specs in Tupperware chassis with lousy battery life and pokey processors. A lot has changed.
Hands-on Review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fuji
Fujifilm's X Pro2 compact mirrorless camera is their new flagship. It joins the X-T1 and X-Pro1. My question is this; how good is it?.
Smartphone leak: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 details
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
Pictures of the Galaxy Note 7 have surfaced, and Samsung fans have worked themselves into a lather of speculation.