Stories by Patrick - Page 3
Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
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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reviews
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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smartphones
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reviews
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: Dell SonicWall Soho
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Sadly firewall options for small businesses haven't been great. At least until now. Enter the Dell SonicWall Soho range of security appliances.
Hands-on review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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creative technologies
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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smartphones
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monitors
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pro av
Pictures of the Galaxy Note 7 have surfaced, and Samsung fans have worked themselves into a lather of speculation.
Will Microsoft pull out of the smartphone market?
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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microsoft
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monitors
Microsoft mulls exiting the mobile arena, faced with a meagre 2% market share and a lacklustre dev following.
Hands-on review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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apple
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smartphones
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gaming
Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.
The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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telco
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sky
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m&a
Sky's the limit as Vodafone plots a merger with Sky TV, aiming to shake up content delivery and tighten grip on NZ's telco market.
The smartwatch shoot-out: Which one should you choose?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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apple
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monitors
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pro av
With every smartphone maker and their dog launching a smartwatch, many are scratching their heads, wondering which to buy.
Intel launches 10 core monster CPU
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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intel
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computex
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10-core cpu
Intel have finally revealed their latest high-end CPU. It is a 10 core monster that will crunch through data like a dieter at a pizza convention.
Hands-on review & sneak preview: Huawei P9 Plus
Wed, 25th May 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
I've managed to get some early hands-on time with one of the first P9 Plus units in New Zealand to compile this sneak preview.
Hands-on review: Rapoo V500 RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Tue, 24th May 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
In short, the V500 RGB is a fantastic choice for gamers and old-school typists who are fed up with their laptop keyboards.
Hands-on review: 2016 Apple Macbook
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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gaming
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mobility
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apple
The Macbook is a real looker. Like most supermodels, its svelte chassis is ultra thin, even when placed next to the original Macbook Air.
Huawei launch P9 in New Zealand
Wed, 18th May 2016
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smartphones
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reviews
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monitors
Huawei claim that the P9 & P9 Plus can capture 300% more light than conventional smartphone cameras which makes for impressive low-light performance.
Security hole in Symantec antivirus exposes Windows, Linux and Macs
Wed, 18th May 2016
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av
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symantec
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norton
A major security vulnerability has been uncovered by UK white hat hacker and Google Project Zero developer, Tavis Ormandy.
Hands-on Review: Instax Sharer Printer
Wed, 18th May 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Like many, I take several bazillion metric tonnes of photos using my phone and the sheer convenience of whipping it out is just too easy.
Hands-on review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet
Tue, 17th May 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
If Darth Vader owned a laptop, I’d wager that it’d be a Lenovo. They’re built like brick you-know-what houses.
Hands-on review: QNAP TVS-EC1580MU-SAS-RP Network Attached Storage
Wed, 11th May 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
With this NAS, you can save, load and share files seamlessly over the company LAN. Lost USB keys and business downtime will be a thing of the past.
Hands-on review: TomTom Bandit Action Cam
Fri, 6th May 2016
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gaming
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cloud services
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reviews
You’d be forgiven for thinking the action cam market was sewn up. The latest arrival, the TomTom Bandit, shows there's still scope for innovation.
Wheldon's departure throws TV future into sharp relief
Thu, 5th May 2016
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digital entertainment
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mediaworks
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broadcasting
While there's little doubt that Wheldon's legacy to NZ TV for the foreseeable future will continue, little is said about the digital onslaught.
Intel launch 6th generation CPUs and business-friendly apps
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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intel
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vpro
The engineers at Intel must have been putting in some serious overtime as the chip making giant has just launched their 6th generation Core vPro CPUs.
More affordable AND more powerful PCs on the horizon
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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intel
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apollo lake
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chip
Intel's vPro CPUs have garnered some serious media coverage, but details around Intel's next generation budget CPUs are also surfacing.
Hands-on review: HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The HP’s ZBook Studio is a fully fledged no compromise mobile workstation that redefines the previous parameters.