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Hands-on Review: QNAP TVS-EC1580MU-SAS-RP Network Attached Storage
Storage

Hands-on Review: QNAP TVS-EC1580MU-SAS-RP Network Attached Storage

With this NAS, you can save, load and share files seamlessly over the company LAN. Lost USB keys and business downtime will be a thing of the past.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Hands-on Review: HP OfficeJet Pro 8720
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HP OfficeJet Pro 8720

In our hands-on review, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 impresses with its robust features and reliable performance for small businesses.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Hands-on Review: ViewSonic VX2757-mhd performance monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ViewSonic VX2757-mhd performance monitor

ViewSonic's VX2757-mhd excels with a swift 1ms response, tailored for immersive gaming and vibrant entertainment.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Hands-on Review: automating your home with mydlink
Gaming

Hands-on Review: automating your home with mydlink

Darren Price checks out D-Link's DSP-W215 Wi-FI SmartPlug, DCH-S150 Wi-Fi Motion Sensor and DCH-S220 Wi-Fi Siren.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Sun, 8th May 2016
Hands-on Review: TomTom Bandit Action Cam
Gaming

Hands-on Review: TomTom Bandit Action Cam

You'd be forgiven for thinking the action cam market was sewn up. The latest arrival, the TomTom Bandit, shows there's still scope for innovation.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 6th May 2016
Review: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's single player campaign is the best in the series
Gaming

Review: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's single player campaign is the best in the series

The Uncharted series has always had great single player campaigns but Uncharted 4: A Thief's End might have the best one of them all.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 6th May 2016
Hands-on Review: Thecus N2810 NAS Server
Storage

Hands-on Review: Thecus N2810 NAS Server

Affectionately known as the ultimate multimedia NAS server with 4k transcoding, this is the Multimedia NAS you have been looking for.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Hands-on Review: Corsair Gaming Headphones - wireless or wired?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair Gaming Headphones - wireless or wired?

My old gaming headphones are great, or so I thought. These headphones (both wired and wireless) absolutely blew that presumption out of the water.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Review: Alienation is a relentless top-down shooter
Gaming

Review: Alienation is a relentless top-down shooter

Alienation is a new top-down shooter for the PS4 made by Housemarque. The game is just as hard as the developer's previous outings.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation

The HP's ZBook Studio is a fully fledged no compromise mobile workstation that redefines the previous parameters.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro

When the new 9.7 inch iPad Pro was placed down on my desk, it felt like Christmas. I didn't even care that its metal finish was a distinctive pink.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: ASUS RP-AC68U Dual-band Wireless Repeater
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS RP-AC68U Dual-band Wireless Repeater

These days our home Internet connections are nearly as crucial as our water and electricity - ASUS has produced an innovative product.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Review: Ratchet and Clank PS4 is a blast
Gaming

Review: Ratchet and Clank PS4 is a blast

Ratchet and Clank is very unique because it's both a remake but also a new game. Not to mention it's based upon the new movie that will be out short.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker

The Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth speaker is a good quality, USB-chargeable, compact, multi-layout Bluetooth speaker built for bass.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: Rapoo VPro 710 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Rapoo VPro 710 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Large and sturdy with a rainbow of backlit lighting options and removable keys, it's perfect for gaming and can extend to general use.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Hitman returns: a look at episode one
Gaming

Hitman returns: a look at episode one

Agent 47 sneaks back in Square Enix's episodic Hitman, blending stealth and sandbox warfare in an impeccably detailed Parisian gala.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: iPhone SE
Gaming

Hands-on Review: iPhone SE

While many smartphone makers bet big on super-sized phablets, Apple has chosen to go smaller, launching the iPhone SE.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC

Last year Intel released its very first Intel Compute Stick. Fast-foward to 2016 and its newest version has upped its specs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Deadbolt
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Deadbolt

Kwikset's Kevo Bluetooth Deadbolt revolutionises home security by letting you unlock your door with just a touch, priced at NZD $369 from Mitre10 Mega.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016