Stories by Staff - Page 353
Tennis Serve
Fri, 29th May 2009
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
Transform your iPhone into a tennis racket with a novel app, turning the game auditory and making every serve a unique experience.
Flight Control
Sat, 23rd May 2009
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apple
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apple iphone
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Firemint's new game, Flight Control, lets you manage LA's airspace with a simple touch. Land planes, listen to your own tunes, and chase high scores!.
Moto Chaser
Sat, 23rd May 2009
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Moto Chaser is an all-out pedal to the metal motorcycle race in the palm of your hand! With turns, jumps, and evil bikers lurking just around the bend.
Otago Maps
Sun, 3rd May 2009
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
Otago Maps helps you navigate the Dunedin campus, find buildings, and plan your routes - all without internet access.
What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?
Fri, 1st May 2009
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power / energy
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.
The butterfly effect
Fri, 1st May 2009
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uc
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data analytics
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supply chain
From providers to software, read about how ERP can benefit small businesses in New Zealand and help them succeed globally.
Review: Apple IWork 09
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Apple's iWork '09 impresses with its quick export to Word and a new online sharing space, yet struggles with complex MS Office docs. Is it enough?.
Review: AOC Zifas 2218PH
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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aoc
AOC's Zifas 2218PH imitates Apple's design at a lower price, featuring HDMI and touchscreen controls, but lacks DVI port and perfect calibration.
Review: Logitech Harmony 1100I Remote Control
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Logitech's Harmony 1100i offers slick touchscreen control for any device, but its high price and two-handed design may deter some.
Review: Corsair Flash Survivor 32G
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
Flash drives are everywhere, and they're pretty cheap – but with cheap comes the spectre of being incredibly fragile.
Review: Samsung Syncmaster 2243BWX 22IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
The 2243BWX features DVI and D-Sub connections, and has a thin bezel that makes the most of the screen space, as it draws the eye in.
Review: Asus VK222U LCD 22IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
ASUS's VK222U dazzles with excellent geometry and colour, but a fiddly base and minor flaws keep it from perfection.
Review: Aoc Toriba 831S+ 19IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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aoc
The Toriba 831S+ is budget priced – were it not for the 16-inch ASUS VW161D, it would be the cheapest monitor we looked at.
Review: Acer 19IN V193WB
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acer
Acer's 19IN V193WB monitor impresses with its sharp calibration and solid build, though button labelling falls short. Average verdict.
Review: Toshiba A300
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
Toshiba's A300 dazzles with performance and style, yet its size and battery life may not suit all. Perfect for desktop replacement seekers.
Review: Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic Speakers
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Altec Lansing's new speakers dazzle with stage-like design but deliver merely average sound, fitting best for those valuing looks over audio quality.
Review: Asus VW161D 16IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Asus VW161D review: An affordable, compact monitor. Ideal for saving desk space, but compromised on screen quality and connectivity options.
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD OVERKILL
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
House of the Dead: Overkill brings zombie-slaying and unabashed gore to the Wii, in a gory, sweary, B-movie shoot 'em up spectacle.
Resistance Retribution
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
resistance: retribution is not so much a continuation of the previous Resistance game but rather a side plot involving a new protagonist named James Grayson.
Monsters vs Aliens
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Monsters vs Aliens game breaks the curse of movie tie-ins, offering innovative gameplay that captivates, albeit briefly.