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Sony BRAVIA Z5500 Review

Craig Dobinson — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:28:08 +0000

Sony Bravia

Sony unveils a key addition to its BRAVIA^TM television range, the Z5500, which incorporates the latest in cutting edge TV technology.

Equipped with Sony’s pioneering Motionflow 200Hz and Image Blur Reduction technology, the Z5500 produces not only incredibly smooth motion and sharp fast-moving images, but also powerful sound when combined with the new HT-CT500 Home Theatre system. This model was specifically designed to perfectly complement the BRAVIA^TM Z5500, providing a truly immersive Full HD home entertainment experience.

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Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch) Review

Craig Dobinson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:59:54 +0000

Radically overhauled last year, Apple’s MacBook line of laptops moved to aluminum construction, edge-to-edge glass over LED displays, and oversize multitouch trackpads (with the exception of the lone $999 white plastic model). The latest round of updates is more of a refinement than another revolution, but it adds some much-sought-after features, while lowering prices on many configurations.

: MacBook Pro

Most notable, the 13-inch aluminum unibody MacBook has been promoted to join the MacBook Pro family. It’s a move that makes sense, as the differences between the two lines were becoming increasingly blurred. To complete the transformation, the 13-inch Pro regains its missing FireWire port, making it even more useful for creative professionals on the go…

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Apple iPhone 3GS Review

Craig Dobinson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:07:11 +0000

Applie iPhone 3GS

Even substantial concerns about network reception and battery life can’t stop us recommending the iPhone 3GS. The combination of its fantastic browser, the full-featured iPod media player and Apple’s App Store forms a compelling trio and are together unmatched by the competition.

Like King penguins, if you’ve seen one iPhone you’ve seen them all. Apple has opted to keep the outside of its smartphone identical to the iPhone 3G of last year — the same glossy, piano-black backplate and stainless steel trim around its 3.5-inch display. The 3GS still has only three buttons and two sockets around its exterior; the home key, volume adjustments and a ringer-muting switch, plus a 3.5mm headphone socket and charging port…

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