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How to buy a Blu-Ray player

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Although Blu-ray players are becoming increasingly popular and beginning to replace DVDs as the player of choice.
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Finding online love

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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In an age where screens dominate, finding love online becomes the new norm, offering hope for those tired of traditional dating avenues.
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Optimising client service

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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NZ sees a surge in Unified Communications to boost customer service ahead of the Rugby World Cup, with custom solutions leading the charge.
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Kiwis love online shopping - just not in new zealand

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Kiwis set to spend $2.68bn online, with a third going abroad, as convenience and lower prices drive shopping habits, says PwC report.
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Partnering through crisis

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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A major crisis can be a time that tests relationships, but it can also be a time where the real value of IT partnerships are seen.
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24 school cluster chooses Ruckus for Wi-Fi solution

Fri, 30th Sep 2011
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24 schools in New Zealand's Central Otago region equip classrooms with Ruckus Wi-Fi, enhancing educational connectivity and learning opportunities.
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Toshiba's twin tablets

Fri, 30th Sep 2011
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Toshiba unveils a compact 7-inch tablet with rich features, aiming to charm those craving portable entertainment.
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Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ

Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Kobo's eReader Touch, focusing on replicating the reading experience, set to launch in NZ, challenging iPad and Kindle Fire.
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Amazon launches Kindle Fire

Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Amazon's Kindle Fire challenges the iPad with a price tag under half that of its competitor, despite offering fewer features.
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Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector

Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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Panasonic has unveiled the AE7000, the world's first LCD full HD 3D home projector, featuring advanced parallax adjustment for comfortable viewing.
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Raroa School could have been a wireless nightmare

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Wi-Fi woes at Raroa School solved as new system brings seamless connectivity to over 500 delighted students and staff in Wellington.
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GrabOne Facebook app plays on trading card craze

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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GrabOne's new Facebook app stirs nostalgia with a trading card game, offering prizes like concert passes and trips.
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Amazon to launch tablet this week?

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google's Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.
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Disney Mobile introduces first original character

Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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Disney Mobile unveils Swampy in Where's My Water?, their first original character in a puzzling quest for cleanliness on iOS.
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King's School success with Ruckus Wireless

Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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How King's School shifted from a 'find and fix' network approach to a more proactive 'predict and prevent' methodology with the help of Ruckus solutions.
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LG launches pen-friendly TV - Updated

Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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LG unveils PenTouch TV, a plasma screen blending drawing tech and PC interaction, aimed at both leisure and business users.
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Shipments up thanks to price erosion

Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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The report says 1.8 million units were shipped in the second quarter of 2011, representing a 7% year-on-year improvement.
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Doing more with voice commands

Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Plantronics introduces Vocalyst, a voice command service, aiming to revolutionise headset use with hands-free email, news, and social media updates.
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Case study: Server recovery adds up

Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Strettons, a leading NZ accountancy firm, narrowly escaped disaster thanks to StorageCraft's quick server recovery solution.
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Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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Relic's debut into third-person action with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine brings a gritty, immersive dive into the 40K lore, despite some gameplay flaws.