Things that make you go “woohoo, I want it”. And no, that’s not a euphemism. It’s all about toys, gadgets, games and software
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) I’m not a technological wizard but I am a fan of gadgets and geeky stuff, so right now it feels like geek heaven with WinHec this week and E3 next month. Microsoft’s WinHec bunfight this week took a look back at what the Windows has […]
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Telecom has slashed residential calling rates to 55 countries this weekend and one customer will have the chance to win a $5000 travel voucher. Okay, so it’s not as good as grabbing $8.5 million in Lotto but $5000 is not to be sneezed at.
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The word on the net is that updates in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7 will focus on improved security. No surprise there. It also looks likely to ship separately from the new Longhorn operating system.
IBM has announced plans for a new mouse adaptor aimed at aiding computer users with hand tremors. It will license the Assistive Mouse Adapter to British manufacturing firm Montrose Secam. The device uses similar “steady cam” technology found in camcorders.
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PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 3.0 and PREMIERE ELEMENTS, published by Adobe; about $189 each or $279 for a boxed set (excluding GST): Everyone’s heard of Adobe’s popular Photoshop, accepted as the industry standard for working with photos. Photoshop Elements (for Windows and Mac) is a pared down version with an equally pared down price that is perfect
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Earlier this week I had the chance to play with the Ultra Computer’s latest Pentium 4 3.6GHz machine and was impressed. Before I go any further, I’d like to offer a message for my husband, who may be reading this if he’s having a quiet day at work: don’t worry, I’m not planning to upgrade
MICROSOFT WIRELESS OPTICAL DESKTOP EXECUTIVE EDITION; Optical Desktop Elite has an estimated retail price of $299 (and batteries are included): If you’re sick of getting tangled up with cords and wires, Microsoft’s new Wireless Optical Desktop Executive Edition could be the answer you’re looking for. I got a new kitten just before Christmas and, like most
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TOEJAM AND EARL III: MISSION TO EARTH, for Xbox; published by Microsoft Game Studios, RRP $129.95: Funky aliens Toejam and Earl are back, along with their new homegirl, Latisha, with a whole new adventure in this fun game that will suit the whole family. As in earlier games, presents are a big part of the
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