Ask the expert: Switching to Mac
October 31, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Q. I’ve been a PC user forever, but am finally thinking of making the move to Mac. Mostly for the multimedia side of things. What’s the best desktop set up that isn’t going to break the bank? Wireless printer would be good too!
Microsoft BlueTrack mouse kills mousemat
October 31, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
The best ideas are always the most simple, and the computer mouse is one of the most elegantly obvious peripherals out there. The concept never changes, but the technology inside does, and Microsoft has just come up with its Explorer range of wireless mice tailored for travellers and laptop users who need one that will work on any surface.
Toe-to-toe with Street Fighter IV
October 31, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Few videogame series have been as long running and successful as the Street Fighter beat ‘em ups, and Street Fighter IV is certainly the most eagerly awaited in the saga’s history. It’s not out over here until February 2009, but The Insider was lucky enough to have an early play, and can happily report that it’s back to its brilliant basics with a splash of next-gen genius.
TomTom Go Live service taken for a spin
October 31, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
We always knew that satnavs could do a lot more than simply get you from A to B, but TomTom is hoping to carve a slick new route with its latest Go Live range, which comes with a boot-load of services that’ll not only get you where you want to go quickly, but cheaply too.
Asus gets in on the wireless streaming game
October 31, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Internet radio is a great idea in theory, but it doesn’t half tie you down to a computer. While you can listen to radio from all over the world, you need to be sat in front of a machine to do it. With Asus’ new wireless internet radio, however, you can set the music free.
Foretelling a touchscreen future
October 30, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Touchscreens are everywhere. From iPhones and the brand new BlackBerry Storm, to the latest Eee Top PCs and Microsoft’s next-generation Surface computers. But where will the latest touchscreen infatuation end? Are finger-friendly gadgets here to stay, or just a passing fad?
LG Qwerty-ups the Prada II
October 30, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Like the idea of a touchphone, but a bit worried that just having an onscreen keyboard could seriously cut your words per minute rate? LG understands your fears and its latest mobile phone released under its tie up with super brand Prada now features a slide out keyboard.
Group test: Plasma TVs
October 29, 2008 by Insider Staff · 1 Comment
There are two main choices when buying a flat screen high definition television: LCD or plasma. While LCD generally delivers a brighter, livelier image, plasma is often the choice for serious film fans, as it produces deeper, darker blacks, better contrast and more realistic colours and doesn’t suffer from motion blur to the same degree as LCD.
Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80B
October 29, 2008 by Insider Staff · 1 Comment
Getting the complete plasma home cinema experience can be a pain for the faint of wallet. But now there are budget plasma options out there that blow raspberries at the credit crunch, including this slick Viera offering.
Pioneer PDP-LX5090
October 29, 2008 by Insider Staff · 1 Comment
Many Plasma televisions, including this monolithic offering from Pioneer boast some of the richest colours around, and the darkest blacks for the best home cinema picture possible. But is this brilliant beast worth the hefty price tag?