[News] Windows 8 prices will rise in 3 weeks time!

Windows 8 Pro upgrade

When Microsoft released their Windows 8 platform in October last year, they had an upgrade deal - Buy a Windows 7 PC and get Windows 8 Pro for $19.99! Now this deal from Microsoft is about to end, in three weeks time, at which point, the price of the new operating system could dramatically increase in price!

Gaming Accessories: What You Really Need to Game Like a Pro

Gaming Accessories (Source: TechChai)

Gaming is a fun pastime for many, and whether you have been a gamer for years or just getting into it, there are a few things you need to get the best out of the experience. It does not matter if your game of choice is a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game or a first person shooter (FPS). There are common needs with each type of game...

[News] Apple will start to sell new iMacs this Friday

Apple's new, thin iMac!

Apple has finally announced today that it will begin selling its new range of iMacs this coming Friday. They will be available on 30th November. The smaller version of the iMac - 21.5 inches will be available online at their store - www.apple.co.nz - from Friday with starting prices at $1,999, whereas the larger 27 inch iMac will be available for pre-order, also from this Friday, at a starting price of $2,799, but won't start shipping until next month. We are not sure why exactly as Apple hasn't told us yet, but we'd guess is that they either don't have enough parts for the iMac, or that "something wasn't quite ready for Prime-time just yet."

[Review] HDHomeRun Dual DVB-T Tuner

HDHomeRun Dual DVB-T HDTV

Have you ever had the problem where you wanted to watch another channel on your TV but someone is hogging that one and only TV? Well don't fret, Silicon's HDHomeRun device has come to the rescue! This device is available for purchase in New Zealand from Nicegear!

[News] 4TB Western Digital Desktop Hard Drive Available Now

WD releases 4TB desktop hard drive

Yesterday, Western Digital announced a new, larger spaced capacity of 4TB to be available on its high performance WD Black desktop drive.

The Difference between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom

Comparison between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom   (Image Source: www.DigitalTrends.com)

When learning about photography, there are a lot of unfamiliar terms that can make or break the outcome of your photos. Understanding all of those terms, especially the ones needed before buying a camera, can be tricky. Here, we are making it a little bit easier by explaining the difference between optical and digital zoom.

[News] Samsung New Zealand Launches GALAXY Camera

Samsung GALAXY Camera launches in New Zealand!

Samsung New Zealand is launching the Galaxy Camera. This device is an advanced camera plus Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS integrated together with connectivity options of 3G and Wi-Fi. This is Samsung's first device to feature a camera to combine the features of a smartphone, except without the 'phone' part.