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Already a popular home theatre rig with many Mac fans, the made-over Mac Mini now sports HDMI output and enhanced Nvidia graphics plus a sleeker unibody aluminium case.]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:27:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-unveils-light-peak-fibre-optic-interconnect-with-10gbps-due-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-unveils-light-peak-fibre-optic-interconnect-with-10gbps-due-2011.htm

With data hurtling down thin strands of optical fibre at speeds of 10-100Gbps, Intel hopes its forthcoming Light Peak technology will be “the last cable you’ll ever need”.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:00:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm

Chalk up one for the open-source geeks: Boxee, the legalised cousin of XBMC, is set to appear in an awesome looking D-Link home theatre device.]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:14:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-beefs-up-its-eee-box-for-hd-with-ati-radeon-gpu-and-hdmi-output.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-beefs-up-its-eee-box-for-hd-with-ati-radeon-gpu-and-hdmi-output.htm

The second-gen $699 Eee Box is a souped-up netbook in desktop clothing, but with dreams of becoming an adjunct to your home theatre system.]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:52:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monster_unveils_1800_cable__very_expensive_unfortunately.htm http://apcmag.com//monster_unveils_1800_cable__very_expensive_unfortunately.htm

Monster Cable's event at CES had hype and hoopla, but nothing could conceal the fact that Monster exists to fleece the wallets of rich suckers.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:02:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_compaq_2230s_notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_compaq_2230s_notebook.htm

Placed between a notebook and a netbook, the ultraportable HP Compaq 2230s is great for business professionals. ]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_hdx_18.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_hdx_18.htm

Whether it sits on its own, or finds itself wired to a home entertainment system, you’re going to get some serious enjoyment out of this notebook. ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:58:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_studio_17.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_studio_17.htm

Dell’s new Studio notebook comes in a rainbow of colours and an impressive set of specs under the hood.]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +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//benq_w5000_home_theatre_projector.htm http://apcmag.com//benq_w5000_home_theatre_projector.htm

It’s big and it’s white and produces amazingly vivid 1080p images at a reasonable price. If you have the room and like a big picture, it’s definitely worth considering.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:07:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//benq_joybook_r45.htm http://apcmag.com//benq_joybook_r45.htm

Bargain hunters will find lots to like about BenQ's latest entry-level notebook, including a stylish finish and generous features for the price.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:32:40 +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//wintal_pvr2hd.htm http://apcmag.com//wintal_pvr2hd.htm

It's not glamorous and won't change your life, but it is a good basic dual HD tuner PVR without the bells and whistles.]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000