http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//new-combined-3gadsl2-broadband-service.htm http://apcmag.com//new-combined-3gadsl2-broadband-service.htm

A new broadband plan is offering a 3G and ADSL2+ allowance for one fixed monthly price, and will also offer a novel "reserve tank" of gigabytes.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:22:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kogan-resurrects-dead-phone-agora-2-details.htm http://apcmag.com//kogan-resurrects-dead-phone-agora-2-details.htm

Kogan CEO, Ruslan Kogan has revealed details of the upcoming Agora 2 handset, following on from the aborted launch of the original Agora smartphone.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:20:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sols-stolen-phone-wiped-remotely.htm http://apcmag.com//sols-stolen-phone-wiped-remotely.htm

The pickpocket that scored Sol Trujillo's prototype Windows Mobile 6.5 phone will be very unhappy. Very unhappy indeed.]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:49:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//itunes_802_breaks_user_credit.htm http://apcmag.com//itunes_802_breaks_user_credit.htm

Whoops, there go your iTunes Store credits.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:52:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_vw223b_lcd_display.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_vw223b_lcd_display.htm

Although the "U" in USB stands for universal it's remained mainly focussed on storage and communications peripherals. However, ASUS turns that stereotype on its head with the VW223]]> Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:13:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aoc_widescreen_lcd_monitor_2219p2.htm http://apcmag.com//aoc_widescreen_lcd_monitor_2219p2.htm

AOC might be a new player in the local market, but they’re showing that they have plenty of talent when it comes to making great screens that don’t break the bank.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dlink_dns343_four_bay_nas.htm http://apcmag.com//dlink_dns343_four_bay_nas.htm

D-Link’s experience with network gear shows with the DNS-343.]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:54:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_dreamcolor_lp2480zx_professional_display.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_dreamcolor_lp2480zx_professional_display.htm

HP delivers a real heavyweight, in every sense of the word, with the HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional Display.]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:29:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//synology_ds508_disk_station.htm http://apcmag.com//synology_ds508_disk_station.htm

If you’re running out of storage space with your present system, the DS508 is a ripping NAS for the home or office.]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:01:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear_rangemax_wirelessn_gigabit__router_wnr3500.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear_rangemax_wirelessn_gigabit__router_wnr3500.htm

Netgear delivers a high-end router that gets close to networking nirvana.]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:22:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear_wirelessn__gigabit_router_wnr854t.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear_wirelessn__gigabit_router_wnr854t.htm

While beauty is only skin deep, Netgear’s WNR854T ticks most of the boxes when it comes to specs and performance as well.]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:07:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_l1908wm_lcd_monitor.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_l1908wm_lcd_monitor.htm

They say that good things come in small packages. HP's L1908wm might be a little pricey for a 19in LCD but it's a darn good monitor.]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_l2245w_monitor.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_l2245w_monitor.htm

A solid build and market leading ergonomics don't mask this display's less than stellar image quality.]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aoc_rivio_22_tft_2230fm.htm http://apcmag.com//aoc_rivio_22_tft_2230fm.htm

Bright and shiny, the AOC Rivio 2230Fm LCD backs up its elegant appearance with great performance.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//smc_wireless_barricade_n_gigabit_router__smcwgbr14n.htm http://apcmag.com//smc_wireless_barricade_n_gigabit_router__smcwgbr14n.htm

How does SMC try to stand out from the crowded router marketplace? With a great all-round router that includes scanner sharing.]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_7402nx.htm http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_7402nx.htm

If connectivity is a must have and you can't afford downtime, the Billion BiPAC 7402NX packs an ADSL 2+ modem with support for failover to 3G]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lacie_2big_network_2bay_nas.htm http://apcmag.com//lacie_2big_network_2bay_nas.htm

LaCie's 2big network ticks the right boxes for perfomance, looks and ease of use.]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:01:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//thecus_n3200.htm http://apcmag.com//thecus_n3200.htm

Made with the home user in mind, the Thecus N3200 NAS ticks all the boxes.]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//smc_mini_wireless_barricade_g_router.htm http://apcmag.com//smc_mini_wireless_barricade_g_router.htm

SMC delivers another competent router that packs a first - scanner sharing]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:14:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt310n_wirelessn_broadband_router.htm http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt310n_wirelessn_broadband_router.htm

The Linksys WRT310N builds on the success of the WRT160N.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//three_internet_key.htm http://apcmag.com//three_internet_key.htm

Three's Internet Key is dead easy to set up and delivers great performance.]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_7300n.htm http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_7300n.htm

Billion's BiPAC 7300N is packed with enough features to support the needs of almost every home or small office user.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_5200n.htm http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_5200n.htm

Billion's BiPAC 5200N is a competent router let down by some tricky set up issues]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//minitar_mwnapr1_home_router.htm http://apcmag.com//minitar_mwnapr1_home_router.htm

Minitar's MWNAPR-1 is a basic but unspectacular router that has great wireless range but doesn't do much else to raise its head above the pack.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iomega_storcenter_pro_nas_200r.htm http://apcmag.com//iomega_storcenter_pro_nas_200r.htm

Iomega has moved from the consumer market to business. The StorCenter Pro NAS 200r is a solid, if unspectacular, NAS.]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linelink_offers_iphone_3g__let_the_war_begin.htm http://apcmag.com//linelink_offers_iphone_3g__let_the_war_begin.htm

No-one has yet seen a 3G iPhone in Australia but the price cutting has already started, with online retailer LineLink Data Communications firing the first shots.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:54:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear_readynas_nv.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear_readynas_nv.htm

Netgear's ReadNAS is a premium NAS for offices and homes. It packs features and performance that make it one of our favourite NAS boxes.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt160n_wireless_router.htm http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt160n_wireless_router.htm

Linksys' latest router looks more like a sports car than a network appliance. Does it have the go to match the show?]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 13:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo_thinkvision_l220x_lcd.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo_thinkvision_l220x_lcd.htm

Lenovo's 22in high-resolution LCD delivers plenty of punch.]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 12:52:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo_thinkvision_l171_flat_panel_monitor.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo_thinkvision_l171_flat_panel_monitor.htm

Is there still room in our big-screen market for a 17in monitor? The Lenovo L171 might not be for everyone but it'll fill some niche applications.]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 10:37:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//all_new_whereis__telling_you_where_to_go.htm http://apcmag.com//all_new_whereis__telling_you_where_to_go.htm

Telstra's new Whereis site is packed with improvements over its often derided, clunky predecessor.]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dodo_joins_the_mobile_internet_race.htm http://apcmag.com//dodo_joins_the_mobile_internet_race.htm

Australia's most complained-about internet provider has entered the 3G mobile broadband market.]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:34:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//synology_cube_station_cs407.htm http://apcmag.com//synology_cube_station_cs407.htm

Synology's CS407 is an easy-to-use and robust NAS but there are a couple of minor misses.]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:36:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_time_capsule_1tb.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_time_capsule_1tb.htm

Apple's Time Capsule is easy to use. But does that simplicity come at the price of reduced flexibility?]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:52:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//this_hp_is_one_mighty_beast_indeed.htm http://apcmag.com//this_hp_is_one_mighty_beast_indeed.htm

Although HP say the Pavilion HDX is a notebook, we beg to differ. With a 20.1in screen, a full-sized QWERTY keyboard and a weight of 7kg it’s more like a portable desktop system.]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:29:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_ipod_touch_is_really_in_a_class_of_its_own.htm http://apcmag.com//the_ipod_touch_is_really_in_a_class_of_its_own.htm

There’s no device we can think of that offers the same combination of features.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:30:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//an_apple_alternative.htm http://apcmag.com//an_apple_alternative.htm

Creative’s been plugging their Zen line for some time now. With 4GB of flash memory, it’s a sleek little unit. ]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:26:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//true_plug_and_play.htm http://apcmag.com//true_plug_and_play.htm

Until it’s turned on, the Samsung T10 looks like a piece of plastic. Hit the power button and a set of touch controls light up giving a space age look.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:23:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//irivers_most_popular_seller.htm http://apcmag.com//irivers_most_popular_seller.htm

Controls are easy to use although it takes some practice to control the dial.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:18:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_original__is_it_still_the_best.htm http://apcmag.com//the_original__is_it_still_the_best.htm

Given the iPod’s dominance it’s hard to believe that Sony created the market with the original Walkman.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:16:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//when_youre_looking_for_cute.htm http://apcmag.com//when_youre_looking_for_cute.htm

The Sansa Clip is a music-only device — the crystal clear OLED screen is for text only.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:09:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mio_ups_the_ante_with_a_highend_device_and_midrange_pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//mio_ups_the_ante_with_a_highend_device_and_midrange_pricing.htm

Mio’s Digiwalker C520 is a huge step forward from the GPS receivers it released a few short years ago.]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:50:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mios_latest_offers_some_freshness_to_the_gps_scene.htm http://apcmag.com//mios_latest_offers_some_freshness_to_the_gps_scene.htm

It’s been a while since a sat-nav brought something new to the market, but Mio’s C720t does just that.]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:40:56 +1000