Australian Review: Nokia Lumia 830 – Mid-range must have?
"Affordable flagship" might sound like a bit of an oxymoron. A flagship phone is meant to be a manufacturer's best, it's not meant to make…
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Australian Review: Halo: The Master Chief Collection – Saving the world again and again
Final Thoughts I've never been the biggest Halo fan, but it easy to see how much love, care and attention to detail has been put…
Australian Review: Nokia Lumia 530 – My first smartphone
At under $150, the Nokia Lumia 530 is the cheapest offering in Microsoft's smartphone family. It's a far cry from the stunning flagships we're used…
Australian Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – Bigger than just big
Final Thoughts Apple might have coined the phrase, but the Note 4 really is bigger than just big. It's a big bold phone, but it…
Australian Review: iPad Air 2 – King of the tablets
Camera The iPad Air 2's cameras have gotten a dramatic upgrade over past models. Both the front-facing and rear-facing cameras are quite similar to the…
Australian Review: Sunset Overdrive – Punk as
Sunset Overdrive is about as punk rock as videogames get. It's loud, it's irreverent and it's crass. It's a hyper-violent shooter set in a bright,…
Australian Review: OS X Yosemite – It’s time to buy a Mac
Performance There's honestly not too much to report in terms of performance changes. The two Macs I've tested Yosemite on, a 2013 MacBook Air and…
Australian Review: LG 65UC970T 65-inch Curved Ultra HD TV – Big picture
Final Thoughts If you're in the market for a new TV, the 65UC970T is definitely worth a look at - but at the price point,…
Australian Review: Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless – We like to move it
Performance Given the name, it's not surprising that heart-rate is the main measurement Pulse bases its fitness tracking on. This is used in conjunction with…
Australian Review: Skylanders: Trap Team – Gotta trap ’em all
Final Thoughts Skylanders: Trap Team is a fun, charming videogame experience. It's not overly complex, it's not too challenging, but it can be quite enjoyable,…
Australian Review: LG 65EC970T 65-inch Curved Ultra HD OLED TV – $10,000 well spent
The problem with LG's 65-inch 65EC970T Ultra HD OLED TV is that it makes me want to spend $10,000 I don't have on a TV…
Australian Review: Sony Xperia Z3 – The great all-rounder
Final Thoughts At times, the Sony Xperia Z3 feels just another high-end Android phone; it follows the template to a tee: 5-inch plus screen, quad-core…
Australian Review: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – iPhone killer
Final Thoughts The Xperia Z3 Compact is the best "small" Android phone you can buy, and a more-than-worthy rival to the iPhone 6. While other…
Australian Review: Plantronics BackBeat Pro – More than you could want
Plantronic's BackBeat Pro is an unassuming headphone. It's made by a manufacturer who is known for enterprise products, rather than consumer electronics. It looks understated,…
Australian Review: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call
Final Thoughts Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is an engaging rhythm game served with a healthy helping of fan-service. While it may not be everyone's…
Australian Review: Crucial MX100 (256GB)
Final Thoughts The Crucial MX100 is fantastic for an entry level solid state drive. It's not quite as fast as some drives, but if you're…
Australian Review: ViewSonic VX2363SMHL-W
Final Thoughts There's nothing extraordinary about the ViewSonic VX2363SMHL-W, but when it comes to everyday usage, the VX2363S is a great monitor that comes at…
Australian Review: Forza Horizon 2 – Shapeshifter
Graphics & Design Forza Horzion 2 is grin-inducingly gorgeous. The entire game is stunning, from the cars to the scenery to the menus. Hooning along…
Australian Review: iPhone 6 – Too little, too late?
Design The iPhone 6 is definitely the nicer looking of Apple's two new handsets. As a whole, it looks more balanced and more proportionate. Where…
Australian Review: iPhone 6 Plus – Monolith
Final Thoughts The iPhone 6 Plus isn't ground breaking, but it’s a great phone that achieves more than just being "the next in line" and…
Australian Review: iOS8 – Game Changer
Battery Whenever a new update to iOS comes out, the big question is always "what will it do to my battery life?". In the past,…
Australian Review: LG G Pad 10.1
Design The G Pad 10.1 is available in a choice of black and candy red (exclusive to Harvey Norman) that wouldn't look out of a…
Australian Review: Destiny – Fly me to the moon
Destiny, the latest title from ex-Halo developer Bungie, is the videogame equivalent of popcorn. Popcorn's tasty; it's far too easy to eat too much, but…
Australian Review: Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition
Conclusion I've easily played over a hundred hours of Diablo 3 on PC, but I've still found plenty to love in Ultimate Evil Edition. While…
