| Hi-Fi For The Long-Haul (Part 1) |
| If you listen to music stored on a laptop or a desktop computer, there’s a good chance your PC’s internal DAC and headphone output can be bettered by a device more suited to the task. This is where a portable DAC/headphone amp comes in handy, taking over the bulk of the sonic work from your computer and ensuring you’re getting the best possible performance. |
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| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 - Flagship Super-Zoom Digital Camera |
| The FZ200’s 24x zoom is modest by today’s standards, but while other cameras’ lenses become increasingly dark as they zoom in, the FZ200 maintains an f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range. This means there’s four times as much light entering the lens for telephoto shots, compared to a typical f/5.6 aperture. |
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| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 - Superzoom Cameras |
| A previous favorite, the TZ40 can’t quite grab an award in this test, but there are still plenty of good reasons to choose it. The Wi-Fi implementation is as good as we’ve seen. NFC is built in for automatic configuration with compatible Android devices, although it’s not hard doing it manually with devices lacking NFC. |
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| Olympus Stylus SH-50 - The First Compact Camera |
| It has five-axis optical stabilization, which should reduce blur in photos and videos. We didn’t notice a huge advantage when taking photos, but the effect on videos was clear. Wide- angle clips glided smoothly as we panned around a scene, and remained stable when we jiggled the camera. |
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| Canon Powershot SX280 HS Digital Camera |
| The SX280 HS has a 20x zoom, 12-megapixel sensor, manual exposure control and 1080p video recording at up to 60fps. Battery life isn’t so impressive, though, rated at 210 shots. |
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| The Faster Wi-Fi You Should Know About |
| Beam forming is one of those concepts that seem so simple that you wonder why no one thought of them before. Instead of broadcasting a signal to a wide area, hoping to reach your intended target, why not concentrate the signal and aim it directly at the target? |
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| The Best Ways To Keep Your Data Safe (Part 3) |
| Foxtel subscribers should also look to the Foxtel Go app offering live channels and Catch Up TV. Even if you don't have a home Foxtel service you can sign up for Foxtel Play, and there is also the Mobile Foxtel from Telstra app which offers live channels. |
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| The Best Ways To Keep Your Data Safe (Part 2) |
| Most Android devices show up as USB storage when connected to your computer so you can drag and drop your video files. Some Android devices are also blessed with a micro-SD card slot, USB On The Go capabilities for reading USB sticks, or even a full-sized USB host port. |
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| The Best Ways To Keep Your Data Safe (Part 1) |
| When your data is spread across PCs, mobile devices and the internet, backing it all up becomes a challenge. Adam turner reveals the best ways to keep your data safe, no matter where you store it. |
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| Samsung's GALAXY Tab 3 Kids - One For The Young'uns |
| For parents who want to use a tablet as a means to educate their kids and also stop them from possibly causing expensive outcomes, Samsung recently launched a tablet with the little ones in mind. The Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids is clearly a smart move from the Korean giants as there are so far no tablets out in the market that cater to the kids. |
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| Toshiba Satellite P75-A7200 A Fast Desktop Replacement |
| The Satellite P75-A7200 houses Intel's fully threaded quad-core Core i7-4700QM CPU feeding off of 8MB of DDR3/1600 memory. The hard drive is a 750GB, 5400-rpm unit that delivers capacity but not scintillating performance. Put an SSD in this laptop, and it'll scream. |
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| Touchscreen Monitor Duel - Dell vs. Samsung |
| It’s amazing how quickly you can become accustomed to a touchscreen user interface. If you currently use Windows 8, you've probably experienced this phenomenon in the form of reflexively swiping your finger across your desktop monitor at least once - to no effect, if it isn't a touchscreen. |
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| CES 2014: Chord Electronics Launches Hugo |
| KENT-BASED CHORD ELECTRONICS announced the launch of a portable headphone amplifier at CES 2014 in Las Vegas this month. Called Hugo – because you can take Hugo wherever ‘you-go’ – the palm-sized player claims to offer studio sound quality, advanced connectivity and uncompromising fi le playback capability. |
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| Hannspree Hannspad SN1AT71B - 10.1" Tablet |
| Hannspree is a Taiwanese company, best known for its budget monitors, the company also has a range of Android tablets of which the Hannspad SN1AT71B is the latest. Ms 10in tablet costs just $240 but looks surprisingly classy despite its low price. While it’s made mostly out of plain black plastic, the rear is brushed metal so it looks pretty sleek. |
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