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Users are outraged over the high price of a TiVo upgrade -- that users get free in the USA.]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:18:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mobile_broadband_at_just_1572864_per_gb_anyone.htm http://apcmag.com//mobile_broadband_at_just_1572864_per_gb_anyone.htm

How does the mobile phone company that claims "the best value mobile phone offer on the block" justify screwing its customers five times more than its competitors for casual data?]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:45:00 +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//watchdog_warns_on_iphone_fees.htm http://apcmag.com//watchdog_warns_on_iphone_fees.htm

The ACCC is warning iPhone purchasers not to get burned by telco billing tricks. ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:57:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//denon_creates_500_ethernetcableforsuckers.htm http://apcmag.com//denon_creates_500_ethernetcableforsuckers.htm

$500 can buy you a decent desktop PC or ultra-portable notebook, but wouldn't you rather blow that wad of cash on an Ethernet cable?]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:06:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony_nukes_notebook_crapware.htm http://apcmag.com//sony_nukes_notebook_crapware.htm

Customers can now order a virgin VAIO unsullied by third-party software, but Sony’s ‘Fresh Start’ option has a sting in the tail... ]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:32:13 +1000