http://www.gadgetguy.com.au Latest news in Home Theatre, DVD, Blu-Ray, Mobile, Car, Entertainment and more http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/viewsonic-get-into-the-computer-game-with-the-vpc100-all-in-one-pc-article-6871-31.html The ViewSonic VPC100 All-in-One PC has packed in its 35 mm profile an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB memory, 160GB hard drive and Microsoft Windows XP Home, as well as offering connectivity through wireless WiFi 802.11b/g or hardwired LAN networking. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:04:03 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/kogan-wi-fi-digital-radio-to-ship-july-24-article-6873-1104.html Kogan Technologies has launched the Kogan Wi-Fi Digital Radio, complete with an iPod dock with charger function and USB slot for access to MP3 players. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:19:06 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/holy-home-cinemas-batman!-article-6863-1.html So, you'd like a Batcave-themed home cinema? Here's how one Melbourne man went about building an audiovisual environment in which Bruce Wayne himself would feel at home. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:48:10 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/three-new-imagine-series-games-for-young-girls-article-6861-41.html Today Ubisoft announced the launch of new games for young girls - Imagine Teacher School Trip, Imagine Party Planner and Imagine Journalist. Imagine Teacher School Trip and Imagine Party Planner will be for the Nintendo DS, while Imagine Journalist will be released for the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DSi. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:50:31 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/3-mobile-to-sell-iphone-3gs-from-july-17-article-6867-23.html 3 mobile will launch iPhone 3G S, the fastest most powerful iPhone yet, in Australia on 17th July 2009 through 3 stores, 3 dealers, 3 direct and the three website. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:00:18 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/sony-z5500-series-bravia-lcd-tvs-with-2nd-generation-motionflow-200hz-available-now-article-6854-101.html Sony Australia has announced the arrival of the second generation Motionflow 200Hz BRAVIA LCD TV - the Z5500 series - in Australian stores today, 1 July 2009. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:05:12 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/street-directions-via-landmarks-not-street-names-article-6849-51.html whereis.com has incorporated a range of Australian landmarks into its map directions, finally providing users with real-life navigational context for their chosen routes. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:43:20 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/panasonic-s-2009-toughbook-computer-range-article-6851-30.html Panasonic's next generation of fully-rugged Toughbooks are available in Australian now. The Toughbook CF19 MKIII and CF30 Mk III have increased battery life of up to 9 hours while also boasting an ultra-bright 1,000 nit screen. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:23:05 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/lg-plasma-tvs-with-in-built-digital-video-recorders-article-6845-101.html LG's PS80 and PS70 series plasma TVs offer a Full HD viewing experience with the added benefit of being able to pause, rewind and record live TV. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:25:31 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/buy-a-panasonic-plasma-tv-get-a-bonus-wii-article-6801-101.html Panasonic is offering consumers a bonus Nintendo Wii games console with purchases of selected Viera full high definition plasma TVs purchased between 27 June and 2 August, 2009. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/htc-touch-pro2-review-153840-23.html The HTC Touch Pro2 is due for a mid-July release, on Telstra initially. The phone offers both touchscreen interface via the 3.6 inch screen, or you can use the text-friendly option of the slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:55:07 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/nokia-n97-review-153850-23.html The Nokia N97 is Nokia's first device to feature a personalisable home screen, which can be customised with a range of widgets which bring live information directly to the device Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:50:50 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/apple-macbook-pro-13-inch-review-153861-30.html The new Apple MacBook Pro - Apple has refreshed it MacBook lines now gives the smaller screen models the "Pro" moniker, heralds the return of Firewire and greatly improves battery life at the cost of ease of replacement. For upgraders and new Mac buyers alike, this is an exceptionally capable system with tons of appeal. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:51:32 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/apple-iphone-3gs-review-153856-23.html The iPhone 3GS touchscreen mobile phone has had its processor upgraded from the iPhone 3G's 412MHz to a more powerful 600MHz chip, and doubled the RAM that the iPhone 3G had. This has given the new iPhone a truly significant performance hike across a broad range of functionality. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:22:34 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/lavazza-a-moda-mio-extra-coffee-machine-article-6836-63.html Lavazza's A Moda Mio Extra ($299) is ideal for espresso drinkers and comes with a steam wand for making the occasional latte or cappuccino, while the Premium model ($399) offers a panarello attachment for enhanced milk frothing. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:32:16 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/samsung-ht-z320-ht-z120-budget-compact-home-theatre-systems-article-6833-111.html The Samsung HT-Z320 & HT-Z120 both bring sound quality and media content to a new level of affordability. Compact in size but packing a serious punch, Samsung's entry-level HT-Z320 sports both a 5.1 speaker set for top notch sound and Full HD-upscaling to ensure a quality visual playback. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:46:45 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/acer-aspire-x5810-and-aspire-m3800-desktop-computers-article-6817-31.html Acer Computer Australia today released two new unique Aspire desktop ranges, the Aspire X5810 and the Aspire M3800, available exclusively at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman respectively. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:12:49 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/samsung-ht-tx725-and-ht-tx425-home-theatre-systems-article-6829-111.html Samsung's HT-TX725 and HT-TX425 home theatre systems transform your home theatre system into a one-stop-shop for all your media content. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:57:53 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/olympus-pen-e-p1-digital-slr-quality-compact-camera-size-article-6822-16.html Olympus Imaging Australia has announced the much-anticipated arrival of the latest innovation in digital imaging technology - the Olympus PEN E-P1. Delivering high-resolution digital SLR image quality in a conveniently sized stylish model, the PEN E-P1 is as easy to use as a compact camera. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:49:14 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/grand-theft-auto-chinatown-wars-for-the-playstation-portable-article-6819-41.html One of the highest-rated handheld games of all time, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, will be making its way to the PSP(PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:38:52 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/the-new-iphone-3gs-the-gadgetguy-s-verdict-article-6781-23.html The new Apple iPhone 3GS - I know my critics will yell 'Apple FanBoy', but I've had a chance to put it through its paces and I have to admit that I'm really quite impressed. UPDATED: A video tour of the iPhone 3GS. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/three-new-samsung-blu-ray-home-theatre-systems-bd8200-bd1255-and-bd1250-article-6815-111.html Samsung is about to release three Blu-ray home theatre systems this month, targeting the widening array of consumers looking to upscale their home entertainment experience. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:52:36 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/sony-ericsson-w995-review-153825-23.html The Sony Ericsson W995 is a very good phone in its own right, with the 8 megapixel camera and GPS being very attractive features, but when you put it against the competition in its price range, you’re likely to find much better features in other devices. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:25:17 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/hp-computer-purchasers-from-today-can-upgrade-to-windows-7-in-october-article-6808-30.html HP today announced that from today that it will an upgrade to the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, which will become available on October 22, to consumer and business PC purchasers. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:04:11 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/telstra-pricing-for-the-iphone-3gs-article-6794-23.html Late in the day on the day before they start selling the iPhone 3GS, Telstra have finally released their price and plan details. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:36:56 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/iphone-3gs-australian-carriers--article-6589-23.html Apple iPhone 3GS info - pricing and carrier-localised features - updated as info comes through between the announcement of the phone and the phone appearing in stores. UPDATED - details/links on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone prices. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:40:00 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/freeview-the-new-digital-tv-article-6760-101.html Analog TV will cease in 2013, replaced by more than 15 digital 'Freeview' channels, many of them broadcasting in high definition. We look at how television is changing, and what you need to make the most of it. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:37:41 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/samsung-s-new-induction-cooktops-article-6774-62.html Samsung's new induction cooktops boast the same instant control as a gas stove, and are up to 25 per cent more energy efficient than ceramic electric cooktops. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:24:51 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/vodafone-pricing-for-the-iphone-3gs-article-6767-23.html Vodafone are 2nd off the rank to publish a pricing structure for the iPhone 3G S. It has also avoided the storm that Optus brought on itself with the initial plan for an additional cost for tethering - Vodafone will not charge extra for this feature. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:53:59 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/lg-42pg60ud-review-153815-101.html The 42PG60UD is one of LG's new low-cost range of plasma TVs, and though attractively priced, the lack of full high definition resolution is a major drawback. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:13:07 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/optus-opening-at-midnight-tomorrow-to-sell-the-iphone-3g-s-article-6764-23.html Can't wait until 8.00 am Friday morning to pick up your new iPhone 3G S? Well, Optus has made plans to satisfy the impatient by opening a few of their flagship stores at midnight on June 25 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:11:55 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/avlabs-avl994-portable-photo-album-and-presenter-article-6758-19.html The AVLabs AVL994 Portable Photo Album and Presenter lets you enjoy your digital photographs anywhere, anytime. With a cutting-edge 8 inch postcard size display that presents images in uncompromised quality, and stores up to 40,000 of your favourite photographs. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:23:06 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/creative-gigaworks-t20-series-ii-multimedia-speaker-system-article-6756-73.html The Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II speaker system let users connect the speakers to a PC or Mac and an MP3 player simultaneously, without the need to swap cables. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:10:28 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/creative-gigaworks-t3-speaker-system-article-6752-73.html The Creative GigaWorks T3 speaker system combines innovative design, the best audio components and state-of-the-art technologies. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:59:45 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/optus-pricing-for-the-iphone-3g-s-article-6729-23.html Optus are the first telco to release pricing details for the iPhone 3G S, which goes on sale this Friday. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:05:33 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/kodak-s-latest-easyshare-cameras-the-m340-and-m320-article-6740-16.html Both of Kodak's latest EasyShare cameras, the M340 and M320, are equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens getting you up close and personal and 2.7 inch wide angle viewing LCD screens so you can show of your pictures. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:36:10 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/sony-muteki-and-super-muteki-big-sound-and-fun-to-say-article-6738-112.html Sony has released two big additions to its home theatre range - Muteki and Super Muteki, pumping out 1695W and 2095W total power output respectively. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:10:36 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/samsung-wb550-12-megapixel-digital-camera-article-6735-16.html The Samsung WB550 digital camera has built-in HDMI connectivity, so you can easily show off your shots on a big screen TV. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:45:45 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/bonus-lcd-tv-offer-from-samsung-article-6732-101.html Samsung Electronics Australia is giving Australians the chance to pick up a bonus 22" inch LCD television with their next Samsung premium TV purchase. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:47:20 EST http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/-red-faction-guerrilla-review-153808-41.html Red Faction: Guerrilla starts off pretty slowly and is probably one of the stingiest games we’ve encountered for some time when it comes to rewarding the player’s actions, but it is nevertheless very fun to play in parts. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:44:53 EST