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Stories by Patrick - Page 3

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Intel Skull Canyon NUC: When size doesn’t matter
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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intel
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gpu
Under its hood the hardware includes Intel’s latest quad-core i7 CPU. The usually anaemic Intel integrated graphics got a serious dose of steroids.
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Hands-on review: Dell SonicWall Soho W
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Dell SonicWall Soho W emerges as a savvy solution for small businesses seeking robust cyber-defence without complexity or high costs.
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Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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windows
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windows 10
In the past, I’ve been called a Microsoft fan boy, hell I was even one of the MCs when Microsoft launched Vista in NZ.
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Meet Kaby Lake: Intel uncovers its new 7th generation CPUs
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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intel
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cpu
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10-core cpu
Still salivating, we've now got the good oil on the rest of Intel's new 7th-generation CPU range, codenamed Kaby Lake.
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The BIG question: Is tech making us all dumb?
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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google
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social media
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opinion
Are we entering an age of idiocracy? Is technology making us stupid? These questions are being raised as online culture continues to evolve.
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The Internet of Sh*t - the opinions of a tech afficionado
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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uc
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iot
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cloud services
The reality of the Internet of Things is more akin to an Internet of Shit, with many gadgets failing to live up to the hype.
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Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 - more bling for less cha-ching
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Only costing $349, the spec and performance of the Ultra 7 equates to solid bang for buck value, and it doesn’t look or feel like a budget device.
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Hands-on review: Huawei P9 Plus - all the bells and whistles
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
This is a well-crafted phone that ticks all the boxes a high-end buyer is ever likely to have - including one of the best cameras out there.
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Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
In our in-depth review, the Vodafone Smart Mini 7 proves to be the budget-friendly smartphone that doesn't compromise on essentials.
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Hands-on review: Dell SonicWall TZ600
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
This security appliance is designed for medium-sized businesses, offering powerful but flexible security that doesn't need a degree in rocket science.
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Hands-on review: Meizu M3 Note - bang for buck value
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Not so long ago budget smartphones translated into dinky specs in Tupperware chassis with lousy battery life and pokey processors. A lot has changed.
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Hands-on review: Dell SonicWall Soho
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Sadly firewall options for small businesses haven't been great. At least until now. Enter the Dell SonicWall Soho range of security appliances.
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Hands-on review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
​Fujifilm’s X Pro2 compact mirrorless camera is their new flagship. It joins the X-T1 and X-Pro1. My question is this; how good is it?.
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Smartphone leak: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 details
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Pictures of the Galaxy Note 7 have surfaced, and Samsung fans have worked themselves into a lather of speculation.
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Will Microsoft pull out of the smartphone market?
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Amidst ongoing speculation, Microsoft faces a critical decision: should they withdraw from the smartphone market after writing off USD $950m and cutting jobs?.
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Hands-on review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.
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The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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uc
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telco
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sky
Sky's the limit as Vodafone plots a merger with Sky TV, aiming to shake up content delivery and tighten grip on NZ's telco market.
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The smartwatch shoot-out: Which one should you choose?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
With every smartphone maker and their dog launching a smartwatch, many are scratching their heads, wondering which to buy.
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Intel launches 10 core monster CPU
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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intel
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10-core cpu
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chip
Intel have finally revealed their latest high-end CPU. It is a 10 core monster that will crunch through data like a dieter at a pizza convention.
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Hands-on review & sneak preview: Huawei P9 Plus
Wed, 25th May 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
I've managed to get some early hands-on time with one of the first P9 Plus units in New Zealand to compile this sneak preview.