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Bigger than a smartphone but smaller than an iPad or Kindle, Dell hopes its Filofax-sized Mini 5 tablet will hit the sweet spot for slates.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:18:59 +1100 http://apcmag.com/office-2010-to-launch-without-web-apps.htm http://apcmag.com/office-2010-to-launch-without-web-apps.htm

Microsoft confirms that Office 2010 will launch without the browser-based online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:16:15 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-stick-with-32-bit-for-office-2010.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-stick-with-32-bit-for-office-2010.htm

Even if you’re running 64-bit Windows 7 most users will have little reason to install the forthcoming Office 2010 suite in 64-bit mode, says Microsoft.]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/apple-set-to-release-mac-pro-running-six-core-intel-core-i7.htm http://apcmag.com/apple-set-to-release-mac-pro-running-six-core-intel-core-i7.htm

Now that Intel has launched its Core i7-980 Extreme Edition six-core processor, will next week see a supercharged Mac Pro desktop to go with it?]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/asus-unveils-eee-1005pr-netbook-with-broadcom-hd-decoder.htm http://apcmag.com/asus-unveils-eee-1005pr-netbook-with-broadcom-hd-decoder.htm

Asus Eee 1005PR gets hardware video acceleration from Broadcom.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/msi-gives-up-the-goods-on-new-x-slim-x360.htm http://apcmag.com/msi-gives-up-the-goods-on-new-x-slim-x360.htm

New thin ultraportable packs a Core i5 punch.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/vha-readies-new-fleet-of-smartphones.htm http://apcmag.com/vha-readies-new-fleet-of-smartphones.htm

VHA’s smartphone roadmap includes Samsung’s new Bada-powered Wave, Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 Android handset and the BlackBerry Storm 2.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:21:22 +1100 http://apcmag.com/vodafone-vha-blackberry-storm-2-launch.htm http://apcmag.com/vodafone-vha-blackberry-storm-2-launch.htm

Vodafone will release RIM's upgraded Storm 2 smartphone this Thursday on a $69 cap plan with $450 of national and international calls.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/vodafone-ipad-3g.htm http://apcmag.com/vodafone-ipad-3g.htm

Vodafone says it is in discussion with Apple but remains guarded on what type of plans it will offer for the 3G iPad.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/steam-coming-to-mac.htm http://apcmag.com/steam-coming-to-mac.htm

Valve opens the Portal to Mac gamers from April and pledges to release games on Mac on the same day as Windows. ]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:43:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/lg-x300-ultra-thin-notebook-gets-ship-date.htm http://apcmag.com/lg-x300-ultra-thin-notebook-gets-ship-date.htm

LG's X300 ultra-thin is thin, sexy, and silent.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/hp-pavilion-dv6-2113tx-powerful-but-affordable-computing.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/hp-pavilion-dv6-2113tx-powerful-but-affordable-computing.htm

Notebooks without compromises don't normally come this cheap. With an ultra-powerful graphics card this is a great all-rounder able to play the latest games.]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:27:14 +1100 http://apcmag.com/bigpond-software-cripples-home-pcs.htm http://apcmag.com/bigpond-software-cripples-home-pcs.htm

Something went wrong -- very wrong -- with BigPond's software on Friday, preventing PCs from booting.]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:07:16 +1100 http://apcmag.com/were-better-than-google-streetview-claims-sydney-company.htm http://apcmag.com/were-better-than-google-streetview-claims-sydney-company.htm

A Sydney company has come out with the bold claim that it is better than Google Street View – at least for Australia's major icons.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:38:59 +1100 http://apcmag.com/office-2010-to-launch-on-may-13-for-businesses-june-for-consumers.htm http://apcmag.com/office-2010-to-launch-on-may-13-for-businesses-june-for-consumers.htm

Microsoft signs off on its next-gen Office suite next month as Office 2010 hits RTM; business customers can grab the suite on May 13th but consumers will have to wait until June.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:12:59 +1100 http://apcmag.com/oh-dear-how-crazy-can-pamela-anderson-get.htm http://apcmag.com/oh-dear-how-crazy-can-pamela-anderson-get.htm

Local domain name reseller Crazy Domains has got itself into a spot of bother with the Ad Standards Bureau about its advertisement featuring Pamela Anderson and much custard.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:52:01 +1100 http://apcmag.com/apple-pushes-back-aussie-release-of-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com/apple-pushes-back-aussie-release-of-ipad.htm

Apple says the the Wi-Fi version of the iPad will now arrive at the end of next month instead of its previously promised “late March” timeframe (oh, and we have leaked pricing).]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:19:09 +1100 http://apcmag.com/existing-australian-tivos-wont-get-new-series-4-features.htm http://apcmag.com/existing-australian-tivos-wont-get-new-series-4-features.htm

Australian TiVo licencee, Hybrid TV, says it has no plans to bring the slick new Tivo Series 4 to Australia -- or to allow existing Series 3 owners to upgrade their software.]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:33:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/windows-7-sells-90-million-copies.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-7-sells-90-million-copies.htm

Microsoft basks in the success of a job well done, but is Windows 7 on USB memory sticks next for the software giant?]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:14:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/wireless-mobile-chargers-coming-to-australia.htm http://apcmag.com/wireless-mobile-chargers-coming-to-australia.htm

Your cordless toothbrush will no longer be the only wireless charging device in the house. ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:25:15 +1100 http://apcmag.com/nintendo-didnt-win-modchip-case-exactly-say-lawyers.htm http://apcmag.com/nintendo-didnt-win-modchip-case-exactly-say-lawyers.htm

Nintendo is wrong to say an out of court settlement over mod-chips will make it easier to win future lawsuits, say lawyers.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:18:22 +1100 http://apcmag.com/defence-hiring-cyber-security-staff-in-bulk.htm http://apcmag.com/defence-hiring-cyber-security-staff-in-bulk.htm

Following successful online attacks by "anonymous", the Australian government's Department of Defence is hiring a large number of internet security staff.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:04:18 +1100 http://apcmag.com/programmer-orders-conroy-to-remove-bastardised-website-code.htm http://apcmag.com/programmer-orders-conroy-to-remove-bastardised-website-code.htm

A software developer has cried foul over what he says is misuse of his code on Communications Minister Stephen Conroy’s web site.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:01:30 +1100 http://apcmag.com/government-to-postpone-net-filtering-till-after-election-prediction.htm http://apcmag.com/government-to-postpone-net-filtering-till-after-election-prediction.htm

... and if Labor wins at the next election it will claim a clear mandate to immediately implement its unpopular internet filtering plan.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:09:53 +1100 http://apcmag.com/via-unveils-art-3000-rugged-pc-perfect-for-your-car.htm http://apcmag.com/via-unveils-art-3000-rugged-pc-perfect-for-your-car.htm

ART-3000 needs no fans and supports 1080p video. This could be a great PC for the car.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/blackberry-readies-storm-2-for-aussie-launch.htm http://apcmag.com/blackberry-readies-storm-2-for-aussie-launch.htm

RIM is gearing up for local release of the second-gen Storm 2, but which carrier will score the touchscreen smartphone?]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:49:41 +1100 http://apcmag.com/govt-announces-first-nbn-sites-in-nsw-vic-qld-sa.htm http://apcmag.com/govt-announces-first-nbn-sites-in-nsw-vic-qld-sa.htm

Embattled comms minister Stephen Conroy has turned attention away from ISP filtering with news of what suburbs will get access to the national fibre-to-the-home network first.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:08:18 +1100 http://apcmag.com/watch-out-ipad-here-comes-the-200-full-hd-kogan-pad.htm http://apcmag.com/watch-out-ipad-here-comes-the-200-full-hd-kogan-pad.htm

Kogan unveils a cheap competitor to the iPad, says they probably won't make a 3D TV, and the Agora phone is NOT dead. Maybe.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:14:01 +1100 http://apcmag.com/ebay-australia-considers-free-listings.htm http://apcmag.com/ebay-australia-considers-free-listings.htm

Radical changes to fees are also being weighed up.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:17:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/shuttle-unveils-tiny-xs35-htpc-only-33cm-thick.htm http://apcmag.com/shuttle-unveils-tiny-xs35-htpc-only-33cm-thick.htm

Thin little HTPC sports Ion 2 graphics and VESA mounting capability.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/dell-studio-1558-touch-and-1749-touch-notebooks-surface.htm http://apcmag.com/dell-studio-1558-touch-and-1749-touch-notebooks-surface.htm

Dell quietly unveils new Studio notebooks via digital catalog in US with no official announcement.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/mobile-phone-networks-open-skype-calls-on-3g.htm http://apcmag.com/mobile-phone-networks-open-skype-calls-on-3g.htm

In a promising sign of things to come, US carriers are now starting to permit Skype calls over the 3G mobile network.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/nokia-to-launch-linux-powered-n900-tomorrow.htm http://apcmag.com/nokia-to-launch-linux-powered-n900-tomorrow.htm

The N900 will be Nokia’s first and last Maemo 5 smartphone, with the next version due to run the new MeeGo Linux mobile OS created as a joint venture between Nokia and Intel.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/samsung-n150-new-pine-trail-notebook-for-469-at-myer.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/samsung-n150-new-pine-trail-notebook-for-469-at-myer.htm

Myer, of all places, comes out with some good notebook deals occasionally and this is one - Samsung's new entry-level N150 netbook]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:45:18 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-no-windows-phone-7-upgrade-for-windows-mobile-6x-devices.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-no-windows-phone-7-upgrade-for-windows-mobile-6x-devices.htm

Microsoft’s tight hardware spec for Windows Phone 7 smartphones means that Windows Mobile 6.x devices – including HTC’s just-launched HD2 – can’t be upgraded.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/samsung-seeks-local-developers-for-mid-year-launch-of-aussie-app-store.htm http://apcmag.com/samsung-seeks-local-developers-for-mid-year-launch-of-aussie-app-store.htm

With the countdown on for the mid-year debut of Samsung’s Bada-powered Wave smartphone, the Korean colossus is looking for local code-cutters and content.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/msi-wind-u100-cheap-at-woolies.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/msi-wind-u100-cheap-at-woolies.htm

Pick up a netbook when you go grocery shopping. Big W has a good deal on the MSI Wind U100.]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:09:08 +1100 http://apcmag.com/wd-my-book-3-heralds-blazing-fast-usb-3-file-transfers.htm http://apcmag.com/wd-my-book-3-heralds-blazing-fast-usb-3-file-transfers.htm

Testing with the same hard drive, we're AMAZED at how much faster USB 3.0 is compared to USB 2.0 in real throughput.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:28:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/no-apologies-for-internet-filter-rudd.htm http://apcmag.com/no-apologies-for-internet-filter-rudd.htm

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has thrown more wood on the fiery debate about the Government's internet filtering plans, saying it wouldn't apologise for pushing ahead with the plan.]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:42:51 +1100 http://apcmag.com/windows-7-release-candidate-nears-its-use-by-date.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-7-release-candidate-nears-its-use-by-date.htm

Still running Windows 7 Release Candidate? From Monday the OS will automatically shut down every two hours, taking any unsaved work with it.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:40:40 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-what-we-learnt-from-the-iphone-and-what-apple-can-learn-from-us.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-what-we-learnt-from-the-iphone-and-what-apple-can-learn-from-us.htm

Apple’s tight integration of hardware and software pointed the way for Windows Phone 7, admits Microsoft, but it sledges the iPhone’s UI as out-dated.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/dear-stephen-your-site-is-broken.htm http://apcmag.com/dear-stephen-your-site-is-broken.htm

To the honourable Senator Stephen Conroy, Parliament House, Canberra. ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:25:36 +1100 http://apcmag.com/is-android-ready-for-aussie-prime-time.htm http://apcmag.com/is-android-ready-for-aussie-prime-time.htm

Samsung exec says Android is suffering from “low consumer awareness” in Australia, but sides with Telstra that the open-source mobile OS is set to soar.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-locks-out-windows-phone-7-customisations-from-htc-and-telstra.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-locks-out-windows-phone-7-customisations-from-htc-and-telstra.htm

Microsoft confirms that UI overlays such as HTC’s Sense will be banned from Windows Phone 7 platform, with carrier rebranding also being slapped down.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:08:30 +1100 http://apcmag.com/msi-plays-coy-with-new-gt660-gaming-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com/msi-plays-coy-with-new-gt660-gaming-notebook.htm

MSI shows off new notebook and denies us the full details. TEASE!]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/senator-kate-lundy-proposes-internet-filter-lite.htm http://apcmag.com/senator-kate-lundy-proposes-internet-filter-lite.htm

The Pirate Party has come out guns blazing, rejecting it and saying "now is not the time for compromise".]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:59:35 +1100 http://apcmag.com/what-does-158kg-of-r18-submissions-look-like.htm http://apcmag.com/what-does-158kg-of-r18-submissions-look-like.htm

EB Games gathered 46,000 submissions from its customers in support of R18+ games. And here's what they looked like.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:39:21 +1100 http://apcmag.com/eb-games-army-makes-46000-r18-submissions.htm http://apcmag.com/eb-games-army-makes-46000-r18-submissions.htm

Tens of thousands of EB Gamers have put their name on a petition lobbying the government to remove the prohibition on R18+ games in Australia.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:22:24 +1100 http://apcmag.com/appeal-wont-stop-illegal-downloads-iinet.htm http://apcmag.com/appeal-wont-stop-illegal-downloads-iinet.htm

iiNet this afternoon rejected a renewed legal challenge by a coalition of film and TV studios as "disappointing and frustrating", adding it would not stop piracy.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:27:15 +1100 http://apcmag.com/afacts-futile-battle-against-iinet-is-like-the-plot-line-of-the-wire.htm http://apcmag.com/afacts-futile-battle-against-iinet-is-like-the-plot-line-of-the-wire.htm

It came to me the other night, when I was watching The Wire, that the drug trade it focuses on are very similar to that of the online copyright infringement struggle.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:11:03 +1100 http://apcmag.com/3g-ipad-arrives-in-australia-in-april.htm http://apcmag.com/3g-ipad-arrives-in-australia-in-april.htm

Steve Jobs tipped mid-year for international release of the 3G iPad, but Apple Australia has it lined up for local launch in the next eight weeks.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:06:43 +1100 http://apcmag.com/new-piracy-trial-afact-to-appeal-iinet-verdict.htm http://apcmag.com/new-piracy-trial-afact-to-appeal-iinet-verdict.htm

The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) today said it would appeal the Federal Court's judgement against the group in its internet piracy case against iiNet. ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:43:51 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-partners-may-launch-a-range-of-windows-phones.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-partners-may-launch-a-range-of-windows-phones.htm

A Microsoft Australia Evangelist, Michael Kordahi is talking up the upcoming Microsoft Phones. Yes, "phones", as in a little community of humping rabbits.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/anna-bligh-appeals-to-facebook-chief-over-murdered-bundaberg-girl.htm http://apcmag.com/anna-bligh-appeals-to-facebook-chief-over-murdered-bundaberg-girl.htm

The Queensland Premier has complained to Facebook's CEO over persistent obscene comments posted on Facebook tribute pages for murdered Bundaberg eight-year-old Trinity Bates.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:04:07 +1100 http://apcmag.com/lenovo-unviels-17-inch-notebook-with-a-106-inch-secondary-pull-out-screen.htm http://apcmag.com/lenovo-unviels-17-inch-notebook-with-a-106-inch-secondary-pull-out-screen.htm

New dual screen Lenovo notebook is for the serious mobile worker.]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/lenovo-unveils-new-x201-tablet-convertible-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com/lenovo-unveils-new-x201-tablet-convertible-notebook.htm

Lenovo offers up new convertible tablet computer for business users.]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/tasmanias-dirty-bunyip-not-the-last.htm http://apcmag.com/tasmanias-dirty-bunyip-not-the-last.htm

OPINION | First South Australia tried wacky internet laws, then Tassie. But we only have more of this to look forward to -- the golden days of the net are drawing to a close.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:22:50 +1100 http://apcmag.com/sony-3d-tvs-to-hit-australia-in-july.htm http://apcmag.com/sony-3d-tvs-to-hit-australia-in-july.htm

Sony's push for 3D television technology will coincide with "the whole ecosystem" around the new 3D platform being ready. ]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:53:17 +1100 http://apcmag.com/iinet-on-the-brink-of-launching-iptv-service.htm http://apcmag.com/iinet-on-the-brink-of-launching-iptv-service.htm

It's due to launch commercially next month, and a group of home-users are already trialling iiNet's IPTV service.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:27:51 +1100 http://apcmag.com/us-apple-fans-can-pre-order-ipad-this-week-according-to-rumor.htm http://apcmag.com/us-apple-fans-can-pre-order-ipad-this-week-according-to-rumor.htm

Pre-orders will hopefully come to Australia soon.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/mac-os-x-1063-update-rumored-to-be-coming-soon.htm http://apcmag.com/mac-os-x-1063-update-rumored-to-be-coming-soon.htm

New update for Mac OS X in developer hands according to rumor.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-upsizes-next-g-prepaid-mobile-broadband-plans.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-upsizes-next-g-prepaid-mobile-broadband-plans.htm

Telstra's new Next G prepaid wireless plans come with 1GB free upfront, plus up to six months expiry on recharges -- can anyone say "perfect for Apple iPad?"]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:13:40 +1100 http://apcmag.com/internet-users-ponder-voting-liberal-over-forced-internet-filtering.htm http://apcmag.com/internet-users-ponder-voting-liberal-over-forced-internet-filtering.htm

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today welcomed survey results showing Australian Internet users might not vote Labor again at the next election due to Internet filtering.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:02:12 +1100 http://apcmag.com/david-spence-to-leave-unwired.htm http://apcmag.com/david-spence-to-leave-unwired.htm

The stalwart CEO of Unwired, one of the first wireless broadband networks, is to leave the company, as its owner, Channel 7 makes clear its future plans lie with vividwireless.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:38:55 +1100 http://apcmag.com/iinet-selling-4000-bobs-per-month.htm http://apcmag.com/iinet-selling-4000-bobs-per-month.htm

Finn, the guy on the iiNet ads, might be annoying, but the company's BoB has proven to be a smash hit with customers.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:19:49 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/pioneer-computers-dreambook-lite-m81-best-ever-netbook-deal.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/pioneer-computers-dreambook-lite-m81-best-ever-netbook-deal.htm

This could be the most richly configured netbook yet under $500, with a new Intel N450 processor, 2 GBs of RAM and a 250 GB hard drive]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:58:58 +1100 http://apcmag.com/tasmania-censorship-law-sparks-protests.htm http://apcmag.com/tasmania-censorship-law-sparks-protests.htm

A number of civil liberties, privacy, consumer groups and individuals have started to express displeasure at what they claim are out-of-date laws about online commenting.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:22:38 +1100 http://apcmag.com/ebooks-dead-or-alive-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com/ebooks-dead-or-alive-in-australia.htm

Ask Australian science fiction and fantasy author Kim Falconer what she thinks of eBooks, and you get a pretty straight answer.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/92-of-whirlpool-users-against-filter.htm http://apcmag.com/92-of-whirlpool-users-against-filter.htm

Out of 21,755 people that responded to the survey, an overwhelming majority said they didn't want Senator Conroy's internet filter.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:55:58 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/apple-macbook-13in-finally-a-deal-worth-considering-.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/apple-macbook-13in-finally-a-deal-worth-considering-.htm

Save $100 off the retail price of the MacBook 13in notebook with this special at Myer]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:12:54 +1100 http://apcmag.com/rumors-point-to-macbook-pro-update-next-month.htm http://apcmag.com/rumors-point-to-macbook-pro-update-next-month.htm

MacBook Pro to finally get its Intel Core i5 upgrade next month?]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-windows-phone-7-will-be-a-skin-free-zone.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-windows-phone-7-will-be-a-skin-free-zone.htm

Having been initially impressed by the style of Microsoft's new mobile system, difficult questions are coming thick and fast, such as: why has Microsoft banned skins on WinMo7?]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/mobiles-are-our-1-focus-now-says-google-ceo.htm http://apcmag.com/mobiles-are-our-1-focus-now-says-google-ceo.htm

The runaway popularity of Apple’s iPhone – and its scores of imitators – has turned them into the major focus for Google’s innovative developers, CEO Eric Schmidt has revealed.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:08:03 +1100 http://apcmag.com/norton-jumps-on-the-ipad-and-android-bandwagons.htm http://apcmag.com/norton-jumps-on-the-ipad-and-android-bandwagons.htm

Latest version of 360 "supports" iPad, iPhone and Android. Sort of...]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:38:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/samsung-preparing-a-chrome-based-netbook-for-2010.htm http://apcmag.com/samsung-preparing-a-chrome-based-netbook-for-2010.htm

Samsung netbook gets Chrome OS and might run Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/msi-reveals-new-c-series-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com/msi-reveals-new-c-series-notebooks.htm

MSI drops new 15.6-inch and 16-inch mainstream notebooks with Intel Core i3 or i5 power.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/dell-takeover-fuels-mac-panic.htm http://apcmag.com/dell-takeover-fuels-mac-panic.htm

Customers at KACE stress that Dell's takeover might spell the end for Mac and Linux support.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:40:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/flash-coming-to-iphone-whether-apple-likes-it-or-not-adobe.htm http://apcmag.com/flash-coming-to-iphone-whether-apple-likes-it-or-not-adobe.htm

Adobe this week has expressed confidence Apple will cave eventually on its stubborn blocking of Flash on the iPhone.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:23:03 +1100 http://apcmag.com/htc-launches-android-powered-desire-and-legend-smartphones.htm http://apcmag.com/htc-launches-android-powered-desire-and-legend-smartphones.htm

HTC has added two more Android smartphones to its mobile mix, both running Android 2.1 plus an enhanced Sense UI packed with sweet new features.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/htc-unveils-hd-mini-smartphone.htm http://apcmag.com/htc-unveils-hd-mini-smartphone.htm

HTC’s deliciously big-screen HD2 is downsized into the new HD Mini, with Telstra tipped as the Australian launch partner.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-snares-android-powered-htc-desire-for-april-launch.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-snares-android-powered-htc-desire-for-april-launch.htm

Despite a three-month exclusivity deal on HTC’s new flagship Android smartphone, Telstra promises pricing will be “very aggressive’.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-dual-carrier-42mbps-smartphones-over-a-year-away.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-dual-carrier-42mbps-smartphones-over-a-year-away.htm

Smartphones built to take advantage of Telstra’s twin-channel Next G network won’t arrive until at least 2011, says Telstra exec.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-gears-up-for-ipads-boost-to-prepaid-next-g.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-gears-up-for-ipads-boost-to-prepaid-next-g.htm

Telstra sees the forthcoming release of the iPad as a pick-me-up for pre-paid mobile broadband.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/google-street-view-heads-into-shopping-malls.htm http://apcmag.com/google-street-view-heads-into-shopping-malls.htm

The diabolical designers of Westfield's most complicated mall layouts may have their MC-Escher-style floormaps nutted out soon by Google's indoor street view. ]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:04:32 +1100 http://apcmag.com/google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm http://apcmag.com/google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm

A new speed testing tool from Google is designed to help you see how your broadband connection compares to others in your ISP, area, state and country.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:55:28 +1100 http://apcmag.com/anonymous-takes-filter-protest-to-the-streets.htm http://apcmag.com/anonymous-takes-filter-protest-to-the-streets.htm

The loose coalition of individuals who attacked Government websites last week under the banner of "Anonymous" has unveiled plans to take its protest to the streets.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:45:19 +1100 http://apcmag.com/windows-7-phones-arriving-christmas-2010.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-7-phones-arriving-christmas-2010.htm

It may be Christmas before Australians will be able to get their hands on a mobile phone with Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 Series platform installed on it.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:39:07 +1100 http://apcmag.com/charge-an-iphone-with-orange-wedges.htm http://apcmag.com/charge-an-iphone-with-orange-wedges.htm

Who knew you could charge an iPhone by sticking electrodes into a few slices of fruit? ]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:11:51 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notion-ink-adam-tablet-debuts.htm http://apcmag.com/notion-ink-adam-tablet-debuts.htm

Take the iPad, mix in open source OS, add a webcam and you get the Adam from Notion Ink.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/acer-unveils-worlds-first-ion-2-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com/acer-unveils-worlds-first-ion-2-netbook.htm

Acer 532G sports Ion 2 GPU and integrated graphics controlled by NVIDIA Optimus tech.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-goes-back-to-the-drawing-board-with-windows-phone-7.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-goes-back-to-the-drawing-board-with-windows-phone-7.htm

Windows phones should no longer look and work like Windows PCs, says Microsoft, as it overhauls its mobile OS in a ‘last chance’ catch-up to Apple and Google.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:38:36 +1100 http://apcmag.com/samsung-wants-number-two-spot-after-apple.htm http://apcmag.com/samsung-wants-number-two-spot-after-apple.htm

Samsung wants its Bada app store to become the number two player in the mobile apps scene, but Intel & Nokia say the focus for MeeGo is “quality rather than quantity”.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:38:04 +1100 http://apcmag.com/intel-and-nokia-unveil-new-meego-linux-mobile-os.htm http://apcmag.com/intel-and-nokia-unveil-new-meego-linux-mobile-os.htm

Intel and Nokia have scrapped their stand-alone Maemo and Moblin operating systems and merged them into a single open-source OS named MeeGo.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:43:55 +1100 http://apcmag.com/oops-samsung-renames-corby-smartphones-for-aussie-release.htm http://apcmag.com/oops-samsung-renames-corby-smartphones-for-aussie-release.htm

Samsung’s global 2010 lineup includes two phones bearing the name of the convicted drug smuggler, but the names will be changed for local release...]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:00:08 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-boosts-real-world-next-g-data-speeds-to-8mbps.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-boosts-real-world-next-g-data-speeds-to-8mbps.htm

A ‘dual carrier’ upgrade to Telstra’s Next G network will use two data channels to double network speed to 42MBs for real-world rates in excess of 8Mbps.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:59:06 +1100 http://apcmag.com/sony-ericsson-unveils-two-more-android-xperia-phones.htm http://apcmag.com/sony-ericsson-unveils-two-more-android-xperia-phones.htm

In an increasingly cluttered smartphone market, Google’s open-source mobile OS continues to gather support.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:48:08 +1100 http://apcmag.com/xp-apps-not-happy-on-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com/xp-apps-not-happy-on-windows-7.htm

Two-thirds of companies shifting from XP to Windows 7 had issues, a study finds.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:39:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/samsungs-new-bada-os-wave-smartphone-and-app-store-due-mid-year.htm http://apcmag.com/samsungs-new-bada-os-wave-smartphone-and-app-store-due-mid-year.htm

Australia will catch the Samsung Wave, powered by the manufacturer’s own Bada OS and accompanied by Samsung’s app store, in the middle of this year.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:46:06 +1100 http://apcmag.com/shameless-plug-watch-apc-on-byteside-tomorrow-night.htm http://apcmag.com/shameless-plug-watch-apc-on-byteside-tomorrow-night.htm

... or if you live in Sydney, feel free to come along and be part of the live studio audience. ]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:58:49 +1100 http://apcmag.com/intense-interest-but-no-aussie-google-datacentre-yet.htm http://apcmag.com/intense-interest-but-no-aussie-google-datacentre-yet.htm

Google has refused to rule out constructing the Big Datacentre next to the Dog on the Tuckerbox or the Big Pineapple, right here in Australia.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:10:24 +1100 http://apcmag.com/will-nice-guy-thodey-finish-last.htm http://apcmag.com/will-nice-guy-thodey-finish-last.htm

Nobody wants the pugnacious Sol Trujillo back, but is Telstra's charming new CEO David Thodey too much of a soft touch to rescue Telstra from steady decline?]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:48:18 +1100 http://apcmag.com/new-windows-updates-bluescreening-pcs.htm http://apcmag.com/new-windows-updates-bluescreening-pcs.htm

The latest batch of Windows Updates are causing problems for some users resulting in blue-screens and panic.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:45:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/the-ipads-secret-sauce-its-the-software-stupid.htm http://apcmag.com/the-ipads-secret-sauce-its-the-software-stupid.htm

All the people (including me) who felt underwhelmed by the iPad initially might have missed its true potential. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:40:41 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-praises-follows-apples-design-philosophy-in-office-for-mac-2011.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-praises-follows-apples-design-philosophy-in-office-for-mac-2011.htm

They may be bitter rivals in the operating system stakes, but Microsoft has openly praised “the Apple design philosophy” in its new release of Office for Mac.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:03:09 +1100 http://apcmag.com/attacks-on-conroy-work-better-than-petitions-anonymous.htm http://apcmag.com/attacks-on-conroy-work-better-than-petitions-anonymous.htm

The loosely-knit group known as Anonymous has brought out war rhetoric to defend their continuing distributed denial of service attacks on the Australian government.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:13 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/acer-5732zg-is-this-the-most-affordable-true-allrounder-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/acer-5732zg-is-this-the-most-affordable-true-allrounder-notebook.htm

This notebook is the machine regularly chosen by a couple of retailers to fight a price battle. It's now $777 at The Good Guys, a few dollars less than at Officeworks]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/dungeons-dragons-surfaces.htm http://apcmag.com/dungeons-dragons-surfaces.htm

Porn may be out, but another great geek pastime gets the Surface treatment: Dungeons & Dragons.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:20:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/windows-7-security-checks-get-tougher.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-7-security-checks-get-tougher.htm

The latest raft of Windows 7 patches will bring one that rings home to Microsoft more often to check your copy is legit. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:25:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/sus-k50in-sx295v-best-allround-specs-under-800.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/sus-k50in-sx295v-best-allround-specs-under-800.htm

For $777 you get a 15.6in notebook with 4GBs of RAM, a massive 500GB hard drive and an OK processor, making it a great basic laptop for the price.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:52:20 +1100 http://apcmag.com/windows-8-breaks-cover-gets-hushed-up-again-by-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-8-breaks-cover-gets-hushed-up-again-by-microsoft.htm

An anonymous Microsoft blogger lets slip some next-next-gen OS tattle, only for the message to pulled by a company still trying to flog Windows 7.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:49:33 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/asus-k52f-sx032v-the-first-core-i5-noteook-under-1000.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/asus-k52f-sx032v-the-first-core-i5-noteook-under-1000.htm

ASUS's 15.6in notebook is the first with a powerful Core i5 processor to crack the sub-$1,000 barrier, the compromises being integrated graphics and a smaller drive.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:09:53 +1100 http://apcmag.com/vivid-wireless-to-build-wimax-nationwide-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com/vivid-wireless-to-build-wimax-nationwide-in-australia.htm

Australia's role as one of the best wireless connected countries in the world is set to continue, with Channel 7 announcing it would build a WiMax network nationally.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:47:53 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-financial-results-more-bacon-less-fat.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-financial-results-more-bacon-less-fat.htm

Telstra today unveiled a muted set of half-yearly financial results, with revenue and earnings both slightly down, but free cash flow showing a spike upwards.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:30:36 +1100 http://apcmag.com/alienware-to-hold-modern-warfare-tournament-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com/alienware-to-hold-modern-warfare-tournament-in-australia.htm

Your COD Modern Warfare shooting skills could win you a $6,000 PC.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:21:55 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-speaks-to-google-about-rolling-out-fibre-to-the-home.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-speaks-to-google-about-rolling-out-fibre-to-the-home.htm

Telstra today said it had spoken to Google management about its rollout of gigabit fibre-to-the-home in the US which was announced overnight.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:10:13 +1100 http://apcmag.com/lenovo-drops-new-thinkstation-e20-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com/lenovo-drops-new-thinkstation-e20-desktop.htm

Lenovo E20 desktop is green with recycled plastic construction.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/why-the-govt-is-deliberately-making-the-nbn-boring.htm http://apcmag.com/why-the-govt-is-deliberately-making-the-nbn-boring.htm

It's no mistake that when the government gives a speech about the new fibre-to-the-home network, you want to fall asleep. ]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:06:12 +1100 http://apcmag.com/government-websites-buckle-as-operation-titstorm-launches-ddos-attack.htm http://apcmag.com/government-websites-buckle-as-operation-titstorm-launches-ddos-attack.htm

It was hard to know whether to take a press release from "Anonymous" threatening Senator Conroy and co. seriously -- but a live DDoS attack shows it was a very real threat.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:26:22 +1100 http://apcmag.com/anonymous-attacks-govt-websites-over-filtering.htm http://apcmag.com/anonymous-attacks-govt-websites-over-filtering.htm

"Anonymous" has swung its focus away from Scientology and onto Stephen Conroy and Kevin Rudd, over their internet censorship plans in Australia.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:39:14 +1100 http://apcmag.com/optus-boss-keen-on-terrific-apple-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com/optus-boss-keen-on-terrific-apple-ipad.htm

Looks like there'll be no shortage of iPad-compatible Micro-SIMs at Optus, then...]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:23:55 +1100 http://apcmag.com/queensland-mario-piracy-man-fined-15m.htm http://apcmag.com/queensland-mario-piracy-man-fined-15m.htm

It's-a-bloody-big-fine-Mario!]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:09:26 +1100 http://apcmag.com/amd-offers-detaisl-on-llano-gpucpu-hybrid-for-laptops.htm http://apcmag.com/amd-offers-detaisl-on-llano-gpucpu-hybrid-for-laptops.htm

The CPU side of Llano sounds interesting, hopefully AMD will spill the GPU beans soon.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/nvidia-unveils-optimus-technolgoy.htm http://apcmag.com/nvidia-unveils-optimus-technolgoy.htm

NVIDIA Optimus takes GPU changing tech out of the hands of the user making notebooks with integrated and discrete GPUs much easier to use.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/pioneer-computers-dreambook-e79-is-this-the-worlds-smallest-and-cheapest-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/pioneer-computers-dreambook-e79-is-this-the-worlds-smallest-and-cheapest-netbook.htm

Pioneer Computers's tiny DreamBook E79 shows how small and cheap netbooks could get, but don't get expect netbook performance. It's really a netpad.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/no-porn-allowed-on-21000-microsoft-surface.htm http://apcmag.com/no-porn-allowed-on-21000-microsoft-surface.htm

Microsoft's new coffee table-sized iPod Touch (now available in Australia) promises "touch at a completely new level", but not of the nasty sort, apparently.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:09:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/now-conroy-wants-google-to-filter-youtube-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com/now-conroy-wants-google-to-filter-youtube-in-australia.htm

Stephen Conroy has expressed admiration for what he termed as Google’s role in suppressing controversial web content in China, Thailand and other countries.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:40 +1100 http://apcmag.com/conroy-recommends-labor-man-for-450k-nbn-job.htm http://apcmag.com/conroy-recommends-labor-man-for-450k-nbn-job.htm

Not only is NBN Co's new PR man a former Labor staffer, the government is paying him $450K to keep relationships with ... the government ... good. ]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:31:30 +1100 http://apcmag.com/buggy-parliament-web-filter-blocked-news-ltd.htm http://apcmag.com/buggy-parliament-web-filter-blocked-news-ltd.htm

The Federal Parliament's own internet filtering system (yes, the one that filters the net for politicians) has been blocking a News Limited website, it emerged today.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:34:29 +1100 http://apcmag.com/optus-cable-to-hit-100mbits-by-mid-2010.htm http://apcmag.com/optus-cable-to-hit-100mbits-by-mid-2010.htm

The nation’s number two telco Optus today said it was on schedule to upgrade the speed of its HFC cable network in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to 100Mbps by mid-2010.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:50:18 +1100 http://apcmag.com/i.htm http://apcmag.com/i.htm

Australian ISPs are increasing their purchases of ADSL equipment, despite the potential for the construction of the fibre-to-the-home NBN to make ADSL irrelevant.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:44:30 +1100 http://apcmag.com/why-gmail-is-rapidly-killing-exchange-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com/why-gmail-is-rapidly-killing-exchange-in-australia.htm

It's a perfect storm: Google's cloud email is reaching reliability and manageability levels that Microsoft, IBM and Novell can't keep up with, say big Aussie organisations.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:26:46 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/dell-vostro-1520-slim-affordable-notebook-with-a-big-engine.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/deals/dell-vostro-1520-slim-affordable-notebook-with-a-big-engine.htm

You don't normally get the combination of a Core 2 Duo processor and 4GBs of RAM in a big brand machine for under $800, but Dell has taken this approach with its Vostro specials]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:41:45 +1100 http://apcmag.com/details-on-new-asus-eee-top-et1610pt-surface.htm http://apcmag.com/details-on-new-asus-eee-top-et1610pt-surface.htm

New all-in-one touch capable Eee Top surfaces with a Atom D410 CPU.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/ibm-scientists-create-worlds-fastest-graphene-transistor.htm http://apcmag.com/ibm-scientists-create-worlds-fastest-graphene-transistor.htm

Graphene may one day allow the creation of processors operating at 1000GHz.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/google-nexus-one-android-2-1-with-multitouch.htm http://apcmag.com/google-nexus-one-android-2-1-with-multitouch.htm

We tested the new Google Nexus One running the Android 2.1 software upgrade right here in Sydney. ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:11:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/after-16-years-iinet-chief-michael-malone-is-still-excited.htm http://apcmag.com/after-16-years-iinet-chief-michael-malone-is-still-excited.htm

We spoke to Michael Malone shortly after the iiNet court victory.]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:09:01 +1100 http://apcmag.com/why-modern-warfare-3-needs-more-australians.htm http://apcmag.com/why-modern-warfare-3-needs-more-australians.htm

Dear Infinity Ward, I thought I would write you a letter as I am midway through your excellent computer video game “Modern Warfare 2″.]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:27:47 +1100 http://apcmag.com/x2-unveils-itablet-jobs-probably-not-amused.htm http://apcmag.com/x2-unveils-itablet-jobs-probably-not-amused.htm

iTablet name adopted for new tablet computer having nothing to do with Apple.]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/optus-buys-more-radio-spectrum-for-mobile-broadband.htm http://apcmag.com/optus-buys-more-radio-spectrum-for-mobile-broadband.htm

Optus has announced it has bought up all the remaining 2100MHz mobile spectrum to give its 3G/HSPA mobile services in metro areas a speed boost.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:48:37 +1100 http://apcmag.com/regrets-ive-had-a-few-but-not-over-nbn-tender-conroy.htm http://apcmag.com/regrets-ive-had-a-few-but-not-over-nbn-tender-conroy.htm

Stephen "Sinatra" Conroy says he has regrets, but not over the NBN tender: no, he did it his way.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:02:06 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-surface-goes-on-sale-in-australia-next-week.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-surface-goes-on-sale-in-australia-next-week.htm

Microsoft will start selling its Surface tabletop multi-touch system in Australia next week after a formal launch. But will Aussies warm to it?]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:15:48 +1100 http://apcmag.com/looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm http://apcmag.com/looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm

World governments want you to stop using IE6. Microsoft does too. But the software giant claims its hands are tied -- it's like a drug. Why Microsoft can't stop supporting IE6.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:39 +1100 http://apcmag.com/conroy-to-closely-examine-iinet-verdict.htm http://apcmag.com/conroy-to-closely-examine-iinet-verdict.htm

Pro-censorship Communications Minister Stephen Conroy says he will examine what the failure of the AFACT lawsuit against iiNet means for the industry. ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:40:17 +1100 http://apcmag.com/give-us-your-movies-iinet-says-to-studios.htm http://apcmag.com/give-us-your-movies-iinet-says-to-studios.htm

Rather than lashing out at the movie studios for wasting a year of iiNet's time, managing director Michael Malone has offered a peace deal.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:51:20 +1100 http://apcmag.com/iitrial-verdict-telstra-applauds-legal-clarity-over-user-piracy.htm http://apcmag.com/iitrial-verdict-telstra-applauds-legal-clarity-over-user-piracy.htm

Australia's largest telco has welcomed the Federal Court verdict against a consortium of film and TV studios that tried to sue iiNet.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:11:19 +1100 http://apcmag.com/afact-appeals-to-government-over-iitrial-loss.htm http://apcmag.com/afact-appeals-to-government-over-iitrial-loss.htm

The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) says it is disappointed at losing the iiTrial and believes the federal government was hoping iiNet would lose.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:28:09 +1100 http://apcmag.com/iinet-judgement-vindicates-our-stance.htm http://apcmag.com/iinet-judgement-vindicates-our-stance.htm

Australian ISP iiNet this afternoon said its victory in the Federal Court was a vindication of the claim that it had never supported or encouraged illegal behaviour amongst users.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:49:09 +1100 http://apcmag.com/pirate-party-australia-rejoices-over-iinet-verdict.htm http://apcmag.com/pirate-party-australia-rejoices-over-iinet-verdict.htm

And there was much drinkin' and AFACT's scurvy bastards were made to walk the plank. (Serious statements also included.)]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:20:16 +1100 http://apcmag.com/federal-court-iinet-did-not-infringe-copyright.htm http://apcmag.com/federal-court-iinet-did-not-infringe-copyright.htm

iiNet landed a sound victory in court today, with movie studios being ordered to pay iiNet's full costs and the ISP being exonerated of copyright infringement charges.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:05:40 +1100 http://apcmag.com/liberals-smith-slams-chaotic-conroy-over-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com/liberals-smith-slams-chaotic-conroy-over-nbn.htm

Shadow Comms Minister Tony Smith has branded Stephen Conroy "the master of disaster" following the Auditor General's investigation into the NBN.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:57:31 +1100 http://apcmag.com/we-wont-disconnect-your-internet-iia.htm http://apcmag.com/we-wont-disconnect-your-internet-iia.htm

Microsoft has developed a plan of disconnecting people's internet if their PC is bot-infected, but the IIA says it won't support it.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:17:52 +1100 http://apcmag.com/iinet-wins-piracy-trial.htm http://apcmag.com/iinet-wins-piracy-trial.htm

Australian ISP iiNet was today announced as the victor in its long-running defence against a lawsuit by major film and TV studios.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:06:39 +1100 http://apcmag.com/open-pc-uses-no-proprietary-software.htm http://apcmag.com/open-pc-uses-no-proprietary-software.htm

Nettop is constructed using only open source software and hardware with all tech specs available.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/govt-planned-for-failure-of-nbn-bids.htm http://apcmag.com/govt-planned-for-failure-of-nbn-bids.htm

The government was figuring out a "plan B" for the national broadband network as early as August 2008, newly-released documents show.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:39:42 +1100 http://apcmag.com/flashrom-091-hunts-down-more-chips-in-the-wild.htm http://apcmag.com/flashrom-091-hunts-down-more-chips-in-the-wild.htm

Since the release of its previous version in May 2009, at least 30 additional flash chip families and half a dozen variants for each family are now being supported by Flashrom.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/labor-senator-argues-against-net-censorship.htm http://apcmag.com/labor-senator-argues-against-net-censorship.htm

Legislation for internet filtering will hit parliament as early as this month, but Labor Senator Kate Lundy says she is fighting for an opt-out option.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:38:23 +1100 http://apcmag.com/eb-games-backs-r18-games-rating.htm http://apcmag.com/eb-games-backs-r18-games-rating.htm

One of Australia's largest game retailers, EB Games, today threw its weight behind the push for an R18+ classification to bring games in line with other content in Australia.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:30:35 +1100 http://apcmag.com/dell-releases-most-powerful-11-inch-laptop-in-the-universe.htm http://apcmag.com/dell-releases-most-powerful-11-inch-laptop-in-the-universe.htm

Dell has released what it says is the most powerful gaming laptop in the universe in a sub-2KG, 11" form factor. Do the specs stack up?]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:16:10 +1100 http://apcmag.com/interview-gunning-for-croydon-kat-nicholson.htm http://apcmag.com/interview-gunning-for-croydon-kat-nicholson.htm

This 21 year-old PlayStation3 gamer is taking on the ultraconservative South Australian Attorney-General in his own electorate. We talked to Gamers4Croydon Candidate Kat Nicholson.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:44:42 +1100 http://apcmag.com/sa-gov-bans-anonymous-online-comments.htm http://apcmag.com/sa-gov-bans-anonymous-online-comments.htm

In a bizarre move, the South Australian government has banned anonymous online comments about election issues. We asked Gamers4Croydon candidate Kat Nicholson what she thinks.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:37:24 +1100 http://apcmag.com/sony-vaio-e-notebooks-will-never-blend-in-with-the-crowd.htm http://apcmag.com/sony-vaio-e-notebooks-will-never-blend-in-with-the-crowd.htm

Cyndi Lauper, your notebook is ready.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/dell-debuts-thin-and-light-latitude-13-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com/dell-debuts-thin-and-light-latitude-13-notebook.htm

Business users would be lucky to land this Latitude 13.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/windows-7-rc-users-come-in-your-time-is-almost-up.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-7-rc-users-come-in-your-time-is-almost-up.htm

PC users still kicking back with their free copy of Windows 7 (aka the Release Candidate) now have a month left to play until they need to up (or down) grade]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:53:50 +1100 http://apcmag.com/google-maps-bug-forces-melburnians-down-toll-roads.htm http://apcmag.com/google-maps-bug-forces-melburnians-down-toll-roads.htm

A bug in Google Maps Australia is forcing people down costly toll roads whether they like it or not.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:10:27 +1100 http://apcmag.com/what-the-ipad-will-mean-for-the-homeless.htm http://apcmag.com/what-the-ipad-will-mean-for-the-homeless.htm

Apparently it's going to revolutionise everything else, so why not the 105,000 Australians without a permanent roof over their head?]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:23:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-break-up-legislation-to-wait-until-22-feb.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-break-up-legislation-to-wait-until-22-feb.htm

The legislation governing the potential break-up of Telstra’s will be debated in the Federal Parliament starting 22 Feb -- after Telstra's financial results on 11 Feb.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:25:12 +1100 http://apcmag.com/msi-cr720-theater-pc-gets-big-screen-and-more.htm http://apcmag.com/msi-cr720-theater-pc-gets-big-screen-and-more.htm

Big screen and Intel HD graphics add up to a nice home theater notebook.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/msi-unveils-cx420-and-cr420-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com/msi-unveils-cx420-and-cr420-notebooks.htm

MSI pulls the wraps off two new notebooks aimed at users wanting style and performance.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/1000-iphone-heist-at-vodafone-hutchison-australia.htm http://apcmag.com/1000-iphone-heist-at-vodafone-hutchison-australia.htm

An employee of mobile telco Vodafone Hutchison Australia has been charged with fraudulently obtaining 131 Apple iPhones, and attempting to obtain 1,000 more.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:49:56 +1100 http://apcmag.com/the-os-that-just-wont-die-retailers-struggle-to-clear-vista.htm http://apcmag.com/the-os-that-just-wont-die-retailers-struggle-to-clear-vista.htm

Windows 7 has been available for purchase in Australia since October last year. But has Microsoft’s previous operating system, Windows Vista, passed away yet? Not quite.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:17:31 +1100 http://apcmag.com/best-notebooks-from-300-to-3000.htm http://apcmag.com/best-notebooks-from-300-to-3000.htm

Just what hardware should you get in a $300 netbook? What about a $1500 notebook? We've analysed hundreds of notebooks to discover what is truly good value at each price-point.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:02:58 +1100 http://apcmag.com/mac-sales-up-70-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com/mac-sales-up-70-in-australia.htm

Iconic technology manufacturer Apple claims to have boosted its Macintosh sales in Australia by 70 percent year-on-year.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:43:29 +1100 http://apcmag.com/hotmailcomau-opens-up-following-security-concerns.htm http://apcmag.com/hotmailcomau-opens-up-following-security-concerns.htm

NineMSN has opened up the hotmail.com.au domain, but critics say it has created a fertile field for identity fraudsters.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:25:30 +1100 http://apcmag.com/ipad-telco-plans-will-sting-australians.htm http://apcmag.com/ipad-telco-plans-will-sting-australians.htm

Apple's new iPad comes with a revolutionary new type of 3G plan -- in the US. But what can we expect from Australian telcos?]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/google-docs-drops-support-for-ie6.htm http://apcmag.com/google-docs-drops-support-for-ie6.htm

Google says that Internet Explorer 6 has reached its use-by date, and as of March 1st will support only version 7.0 or 8.0 of the Microsoft browser on its Google Docs service.]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:02:20 +1100 http://apcmag.com/alienware-m11x-gaming-notebook-gets-priced-in-america.htm http://apcmag.com/alienware-m11x-gaming-notebook-gets-priced-in-america.htm Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/new-apps-take-shape-for-the-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com/new-apps-take-shape-for-the-ipad.htm

Apple boasts that all 140,000 iPhone apps will run on the iPad, but which ones will benefit most from the larger screen and revised UI?]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:54:23 +1100 http://apcmag.com/why-the-apple-ipad-is-merely-good-not-insanely-great.htm http://apcmag.com/why-the-apple-ipad-is-merely-good-not-insanely-great.htm

The iPad is "magical", says Steve Jobs. Sorry, but no, it's not. It's a predictable evolution.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:42:20 +1100 http://apcmag.com/aussie-ipad-likely-to-nudge-1100.htm http://apcmag.com/aussie-ipad-likely-to-nudge-1100.htm

Estimates of local pricing for the iPad suggest $649 for the entry-level model with Wi-Fi only and a 16GB drive, $819 for the cheapest 3G model and $1,099 for the primo iPad.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:43:43 +1100 http://apcmag.com/card-tricks-why-apple-put-a-microsim-into-the-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com/card-tricks-why-apple-put-a-microsim-into-the-ipad.htm

The 3G iPad will come unlocked and ready to use with any prepaid mobile broadband service – provided the carrier uses the new microSIM card format.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:50:07 +1100 http://apcmag.com/apple-a4-the-new-chip-on-the-block.htm http://apcmag.com/apple-a4-the-new-chip-on-the-block.htm

Not content with designing the iPad itself, Apple also engineered its own processor – a peppy 1GHz powerplant dubbed the A4.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:09:02 +1100 http://apcmag.com/jobs-netbooks-are-a-massive-dose-of-meh.htm http://apcmag.com/jobs-netbooks-are-a-massive-dose-of-meh.htm

Apple CEO hits out at netbooks, saying “they aren’t better at anything” that users really want to do.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:40:41 +1100 http://apcmag.com/the-apple-ipad-what-you-need-to-know.htm http://apcmag.com/the-apple-ipad-what-you-need-to-know.htm

You want the facts without the fluff and the specs without the spin? We’ve got ‘em…]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/asus-release-worlds-first-dual-core-atom-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com/asus-release-worlds-first-dual-core-atom-netbook.htm

It’s go a dual-core Atom 330 processor, Nvidia ION graphics, and 12.1 inch screen – but a price tag of just $699. Is the Eee PC 1201N Australia’s best ‘bang for buck’ netbook?]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:10:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsofts-zune-phone-on-the-horizon.htm http://apcmag.com/microsofts-zune-phone-on-the-horizon.htm

As Apple moves from phones to tablets, Microsoft is rushing the other way, with news that a Zune phone is definitely on the cards. ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:35:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/apples-tablet-what-we-know-so-far.htm http://apcmag.com/apples-tablet-what-we-know-so-far.htm

In a little over 12 hours’ time Steve Jobs will unveil a touchscreen tablet tipped to be called the iPad, iSlate or iBook. Here’s what know so far about Apple’s Next Big Thing...]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:23:51 +1100 http://apcmag.com/aussie-ebook-thinks-android-not-apple-2.htm http://apcmag.com/aussie-ebook-thinks-android-not-apple-2.htm

The Australian-designed QuokkaPad will run Linux based OSes such as Google Android.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:50 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/buyersguide/the-hunters-guide-to-notebook-prices.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/buyersguide/the-hunters-guide-to-notebook-prices.htm

Don’t buy a notebook unless it has the combination of features and price listed in our best prices list for consumer notebooks.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:21:11 +1100 http://apcmag.com/new-info-on-hp-slate-offerd-by-hp-cto.htm http://apcmag.com/new-info-on-hp-slate-offerd-by-hp-cto.htm

HP offers up a few more tidbits on the Slate unveiled at CES.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/apple-set-to-issue-new-fix-for-27-inch-imac-screen-flicker.htm http://apcmag.com/apple-set-to-issue-new-fix-for-27-inch-imac-screen-flicker.htm

Second fix for iMac screen woes set to hit in three weeks.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/australia-day-internet-blackout-protests-filtering-.htm http://apcmag.com/australia-day-internet-blackout-protests-filtering-.htm

Electronic Frontiers Australia today announced that over 500 Australian websites will be "blacked out" in protest against the Rudd government's mandatory Internet filtering scheme.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:33:09 +1100 http://apcmag.com/tivo-gives-away-movie-download-to-celebrate-australia-day.htm http://apcmag.com/tivo-gives-away-movie-download-to-celebrate-australia-day.htm

To get people into the habit of using its new CASPA content-on demand service, Tivo and Hopscotch Films are giving away the gritty teen sexuality/romance movie "Somersault".]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:39:36 +1100 http://apcmag.com/patents-biggest-threat-to-free-software.htm http://apcmag.com/patents-biggest-threat-to-free-software.htm

Samba developer Andrew Tridgell reckons the open source community is poor at fighting patent attacks, but says things could improve with a change in strategy.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:25:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/buyersguide/what-intels-new-core-i3-core-i5-and-core-i7-mobile-processors-mean-for-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com/notebookhunter/buyersguide/what-intels-new-core-i3-core-i5-and-core-i7-mobile-processors-mean-for-notebooks.htm

Intel’s 2010 line-up of notebook chips are the biggest advance for mobile computing since the debut of the Centrino platform in 2003, reports David Flynn]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:18:29 +1100 http://apcmag.com/27-inch-imac-shipping-delay-grows-to-three-weeks.htm http://apcmag.com/27-inch-imac-shipping-delay-grows-to-three-weeks.htm

Apple is mum on the reason for the much longer shipping delay on top-end iMac.]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/hp-rumored-to-be-working-on-notebooks-with-integrated-pico-projector.htm http://apcmag.com/hp-rumored-to-be-working-on-notebooks-with-integrated-pico-projector.htm

Putting a pico projector in a notebook is a great idea, if the projector doesn't suck.]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/miniscule-pc-delivers-1080p-video-and-71-channel-sound.htm http://apcmag.com/miniscule-pc-delivers-1080p-video-and-71-channel-sound.htm

It’s the size of a few decks of cards, but inside there’s an entire full-functional PC capable of playing 1080p video and home-theatre sound.]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:37:39 +1100 http://apcmag.com/update-ie-chinese-hacker-fix-due-at-5am-tomorrow.htm http://apcmag.com/update-ie-chinese-hacker-fix-due-at-5am-tomorrow.htm

Microsoft says it will issue a software fix to block Chinese hackers at 5.00am Friday, Australian time after "working round the clock" to fix the problem. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:23:42 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-to-declare-war-on-netbooks-and-smart-phones.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-to-declare-war-on-netbooks-and-smart-phones.htm

A key Linux developer has predicted Microsoft will use its huge patent portfolio to cripple smartphone competitors and boost its woeful Windows Mobile market share.]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:25:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/linux-now-75-corporate.htm http://apcmag.com/linux-now-75-corporate.htm

Forget lofty ideals about the open-source community: most Linux kernel code is written by paid developers at major corporations.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:07:20 +1100 http://apcmag.com/could-thorium-help-nuclear-power-clean-up-its-act.htm http://apcmag.com/could-thorium-help-nuclear-power-clean-up-its-act.htm

Growing use of technology everywhere is pushing Australia's unquenchable thirst for electricity, but now a "new nuke" promises clean, green power with much less dirty waste.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:49:08 +1100 http://apcmag.com/internet-explorer-patch-imminent-as-microsoft-gets-into-gear.htm http://apcmag.com/internet-explorer-patch-imminent-as-microsoft-gets-into-gear.htm

Hot on the news of a major security flaw in Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Microsoft has finally got its act together as governments and security experts condemn its inaction. ]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:36:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/fujitsu-uh900-user-manual-causes-confusion.htm http://apcmag.com/fujitsu-uh900-user-manual-causes-confusion.htm

Is the UH900 user manual a simple editing mistake or sign of a new form factor to come?]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/carbon-fiber-vaio-z-notebooks-unveiled.htm http://apcmag.com/carbon-fiber-vaio-z-notebooks-unveiled.htm

Sony packs serious hardware into a lightweight ultraportable chassis.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/internode-releases-battery-powered-3g-mifi-router.htm http://apcmag.com/internode-releases-battery-powered-3g-mifi-router.htm

Internode has today announced it is selling the MiFi router -- popular in America -- that allows a 3G connection to be shared via WiFi to multiple computers. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:20:20 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-warns-stop-using-ie6-ie7-now.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-warns-stop-using-ie6-ie7-now.htm

Microsoft has dropped its softly-softly approach to IE upgrades, warning people to stop using Internet Explorer 6 and 7 immediately due to security risks. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:46:24 +1100 http://apcmag.com/dell-froot-concept-uses-hardware-not-quite-ready-for-the-big-time.htm http://apcmag.com/dell-froot-concept-uses-hardware-not-quite-ready-for-the-big-time.htm

Dell Froot concept has some good ideas that might actually work in a few more years.]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/nec-announces-new-comptuer-models.htm http://apcmag.com/nec-announces-new-comptuer-models.htm

NEC jumps on Core i5 and N450 bandwagon with new computers]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/the-big-china-hacking-lesson-ditch-ie.htm http://apcmag.com/the-big-china-hacking-lesson-ditch-ie.htm

Browser flaw seen as key to hack attack on Google and others.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:03:40 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-unveils-19-for-1gb-next-g-broadband-prices.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-unveils-19-for-1gb-next-g-broadband-prices.htm

The new pricing would be ideal for iPhone users -- the only catch is that you need to have an ABN number to qualify.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:59:56 +1100 http://apcmag.com/flash-is-coming-to-the-iphone-thanks-to-gordon.htm http://apcmag.com/flash-is-coming-to-the-iphone-thanks-to-gordon.htm

Flash is coming to the iPhone, but it's no thanks to Adobe or Apple. It's thanks to Gordon.]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:12:12 +1100 http://apcmag.com/intel-email-leaks-macbook-pro-core-i5-update.htm http://apcmag.com/intel-email-leaks-macbook-pro-core-i5-update.htm

Intel email has let the fruit out of the bag.]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/telstra-ceo-delivers-on-promise-to-reduce-pricing.htm http://apcmag.com/telstra-ceo-delivers-on-promise-to-reduce-pricing.htm

Telstra has lopped prices and done away with excess usage fees on its BigPond Next G wireless broadband services.]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:43:56 +1100 http://apcmag.com/master-builders-value-pc.htm http://apcmag.com/master-builders-value-pc.htm

A Value Gaming PC is designed to play games at the highest detail and speed possible at the cheapest price, thanks to compromises to non-essential components ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:31:05 +1100 http://apcmag.com/msi-dual-screen-tablet-spied-at-ces.htm http://apcmag.com/msi-dual-screen-tablet-spied-at-ces.htm

MSI's dual screen tablet offers more colour than a Kindle and less rumours than an Apple iSlate.]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/hp-adds-usb-30-to-high-end-envy-15-models.htm http://apcmag.com/hp-adds-usb-30-to-high-end-envy-15-models.htm

Certain high-end Envy 15 notebooks from HP to get integrated USB 3.0.]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com/gaming-pc.htm

The gaming category is the one in which you can spend endless amounts chasing perfection - but we think this PC will do a great job for a reasonable price]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:54:41 +1100 http://apcmag.com/extreme-budget-pc.htm http://apcmag.com/extreme-budget-pc.htm

This is the PC for those who really can't afford a PC. You'd amazed what Bennett Ring was able to cobble together for a few bucks.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:53:03 +1100 http://apcmag.com/lenovo-ideapad-u1-hybrid-is-a-tablet-in-netbook-clothing.htm http://apcmag.com/lenovo-ideapad-u1-hybrid-is-a-tablet-in-netbook-clothing.htm

Lenovo U1 Hybrid is two computers in one.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/asus-reveals-f117-inspired-g73jh-gamign-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com/asus-reveals-f117-inspired-g73jh-gamign-notebook.htm

Asus crams high-end hardware into a decently priced gaming machine.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/powerful-but-affordable-gaming-system.htm http://apcmag.com/powerful-but-affordable-gaming-system.htm

Daniel is a computer hardware enthusiast who also enjoys overclocking and benchmarking. He's built a powerful but affordable gaming system.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:22:42 +1100 http://apcmag.com/a-budget-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com/a-budget-gaming-pc.htm

A gaming PC with an overclocked CPU and graphics which runs Crysis at full res and high frame rate for around $1,300. ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:10:51 +1100 http://apcmag.com/a-pc-to-play-games-and-edit-videos.htm http://apcmag.com/a-pc-to-play-games-and-edit-videos.htm

Bradley is an online gamer who also regularly edits large videos. He’s put together a PC which does both tasks and comes in with a core system cost of $1,603. ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:03:35 +1100 http://apcmag.com/home-theatre-pc-that-plays-games.htm http://apcmag.com/home-theatre-pc-that-plays-games.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:55:32 +1100 http://apcmag.com/microsoft-office-taken-offline-no-purchase-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com/microsoft-office-taken-offline-no-purchase-for-you.htm

Microsoft takes down Office for sale from its own US site in lieu of ongoing patent litigation with i4i, only the top whack version still for sale or a beta of Office 2010]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:49:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/budget-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com/budget-gaming-pc.htm

Walden decided to build an affordable gaming machine. With an IT degree, he didn't find it that difficult, but as the judges point out, everyone can improve their machine.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:36:05 +1100 http://apcmag.com/gaming-pc-and-media-centre.htm http://apcmag.com/gaming-pc-and-media-centre.htm

Sunny wanted a PC that had good overclocking capability, decent graphics, sufficient air cooling and enough storage to last him a long time - as well as future upgradeability.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:30:18 +1100 http://apcmag.com/3d-rendering-and-video-editing.htm http://apcmag.com/3d-rendering-and-video-editing.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:21:17 +1100 http://apcmag.com/movies-and-music-appliance.htm http://apcmag.com/movies-and-music-appliance.htm

You don’t need a full PC to play movies and music. Here is a cheap and unobtrusive appliance designed to do just that.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:24:24 +1100 http://apcmag.com/ces-2010-the-verdict.htm http://apcmag.com/ces-2010-the-verdict.htm

CES 2010: 3D TV and Android dominated the conversation, but that may not help the world of technology in the short term.]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:05:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/android-a-huge-opportunity-for-adult-developers.htm http://apcmag.com/android-a-huge-opportunity-for-adult-developers.htm

CES 2010: Web porn companies urged to consider Google's phone OS for future growth.]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com/best-gaming-pc-under-2000.htm http://apcmag.com/best-gaming-pc-under-2000.htm

We all want an affordable gaming PC, so we asked professional master builder to come up with one for under AUD $2,000. This was in July 2009, so this PC should be even cheaper now.]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:54:58 +1100 http://apcmag.com/the-ideal-windows-7-pc.htm http://apcmag.com/the-ideal-windows-7-pc.htm

When the release of Windows 7 was imminent, we asked the professional builders at Altech Computers Australia to put together an ideal PC for Microsoft's new OS.]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:40:04 +1100