HP Notebook A Multimedia Powerhouse The new HP Pavilion dv7 promises faster running programs, noteworthy graphics, quality audio, and even has enough hard drive space to store your music, videos, photos, and games. Just make sure you are prepared to lug a notebook that weighs 3.52kg.
$799 Medion PC Faster Than Ever Before At SmartHouse we go through a lot of PC related gear. So when Intel recently introduced their new i3, i5, and i7 processors, I was intrigued as to how effective this technology would be on a simple desktop PC.
$99 Divoom Speakers Will Blow You Away Whether it is listening to your favourite CD, watching movies on your TV, or playing games on your PC, the Divoom xForce 1 delivers impressive audio that will enhance your listening experience.
New Samsung LED Notebook Delivers The Samsung R580 is a stylish notebook that uses the latest hardware, comes with a lot of support-based software, and will last for hours with its battery-saving features.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge An Affordable Option The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge is aimed at business users who want a notebook that is portable, easy to use and affordable. For $999, this 13-incher offers good performance, various connectivity options, and has features that will help you preserve important data files.
$799 Medion Notebook Perfect For The Home Office Aldi and Medion have started 2010 with a bang as they launch a 17.3-inch notebook that is perfect for home offices. It can handle office applications without slowing down and can even entertain you with its large screen and loud speakers.
SHOOTOUT: We Pick The Best All In One Touchscreen PC One of the neat new product categories to come of age following the launch of Windows 7 is the all in one touch screen PC with several vendors now pushing new offerings. While this technology has been around for a while, it has, in the past, been clunky and ineffective due primarily to the poor performance of Windows Vista.
Easy Backup With Pocket-Sized WD Drive The My Passport Essential SE is a portable hard drive that backs-up, secures, and stores all your digital files without the hassle.
BenQ LED Monitor Something To Look Out For The BenQ V2400 Eco is a 24inch 1080p monitor with LED backlighting. It is designed to be environmentally friendlier while also offering excellent image quality and design.
Quad-Core Medion PC For $799 Looking for a cheap desktop with good specifications? Head to your nearest Aldi store this Thursday (October 1) and pick up the Medion Akoya E7330 D sold for only $799.
Medion 17.3 Inch Notebook For Under $1000 It is rare to find a notebook on the market that is cheap while also offering a good level of performance. Based simply on its specifications, the Medion Akoya P7612, should be a much more expensive machine but coming in at under $1000, this 17.3 inch notebook is a bargain.
Stylish Samsung Notebook Offers LED Screen When it comes time to buy a new notebook, many people don’t think of the name Samsung. It’s unfortunate because this model is actually quite good. It offers high performance and long battery life, it has an attractive design and its LED backlit screen is quite impressive. It also has a fingerprint reader for added security and a reasonably good graphics processor as well.
High Performance Fujitsu Ultra Portable Has Design Flaw Fujistu always strive to bring notebooks to market that try to differentiate themselves from the competition with unique features or design. The P series ultra portable certainly has potential and is a high performance notebook in a small package. However, while it works brilliantly, it is also let down by some simple design issues that make it a too fragile.
Stylish And Powerful Toshiba Notebook Impresses The U500 combines style and power well. It doesn’t cost the earth and has an excellent range of features that appeal to the business crowd as well as regular users as well.
Funky Toshiba Netbook Combines Style And Performance The Toshiba NB200 is a compact Netbook which uses an Intel Atom N280 processor, 1GB of RAM and a full sized keyboard. It has a solid build quality and looks rather attractive making it a good choice for fashionistas that want something that will work well without skimping on quality.
Projector Server Lets You Stream PC And Video In order to make boardroom presentations easier, you may want to invest in a projector server like the Edimax WP-S110 allowing multiple people to stream their desktop or videos without having to set up individual PCs. However, while this is clearly a device aimed at the office, it also has applications in the home as well. It may be called a “projector” server but it can be connected to any display device meaning you can set it up with the TV in your lounge room and watch videos from any PC in the home.
1080p HP Monitor Can Double As A TV It seems the current trend of monitors is to offer an all-in-one solution to allow users to connect not only a PC but a Blu-ray player or other HDMI enabled device. The 2309m has a native resolution of 1920x1080 making it perfect for watching Blu-ray films. However, while it can achieve impeccable image quality, it isn’t without a fight to get it.
$399 1080p LG Monitor Ideal For Movies As televisions become more sophisticated, monitors are inheriting their technological wonders. Before you read this review, I want you to bear in mind that this is a brand new wide screen LG monitor which is only $399. This you will soon realise is a bargain price for a very impressive screen.
DIY Photo Printing With Kodak It is time to print those photos stored on your hard drive with Kodak’s all-in-one printer. This device is easy to use, comes with a lot of connectivity options, and can produce affordable photos anytime.
Fujitsu Netbook Goes The Distance Fujitsu has finally joined the bandwagon with the launch of its M Series of netbooks. The M2010 has the same features as any other netbook but comes with a couple of interesting features that makes it stand out.
MSI Notebook Slims Down The MSI X340 is slim and light, making it a great notebook to have if you want something for the road. Unfortunately, it suffers from a couple of problems that could have been easily addressed by the company.
Office Projector Wins Hearts In The Home The InFocus IN3108 is primarily a projector for the office but it has a few tricks up its sleeve that makes it suitable to home use as well. It is a short throw projector meaning that it is designed to be used in confined spaces like board rooms but it also means that people living in tiny bachelor flats or those with minute living rooms can also take advantage of it too.
Every Bit Of Defence Counts The Bitdefender Total Security 2009 will protect your computer from online threats and provide applications that can tune up your computer. But while it offers a lot, it may be too complicated for the average user.
Awesome HP Netbook Let Down By One Flaw You’ve got to hand it to HP, they sure know how to make a sexy looking Netbook. Unfortunately, while it has a whole lot going for it, it has one major flaw that can be really frustrating – low screen resolution.
A BenQ PC Even Nanna Can Use The BenQ nScreen is suited for users who are not tech-savvy. It caters to the elderly, young children, and just about anyone who just wants to use the computer to browse the Internet, chat or do video calling, and run basic productivity software.
Get Five PCs For Only $719 If you are setting up a business, looking for way to save money on a multiple PC set up or even want to reduce costs in your current network you should definitely look into NComputing.
First Review: World's Slimmest WLED Monitor? Over the last few years AOC have gone from strength to strength. Only a short time ago they were an unknown element in the market, but now their name is becoming synonymous with quality.
Medion 12-inch Notebook Somewhere In Between Are 10-inch netbooks too small for you? Do you find 15-inch notebooks too big? Then perhaps something in between would suit your taste. We take a look at the new 12-inch notebook from Medion and see what it has in store for users.
Acronis Software A Total Backup Solution If you have a lot of files stored on your hard drive, then backing up your data is definitely a must. The Acronis True Image 2009 is more than just a backup software, it comes with a whole lot of programs that can protect your computer on a 24/7 basis.
Medion Widescreen Notebook For Movie Lovers For the past couple of months we have been praising Medion for providing consumers with affordable yet well-specced notebooks. The notebooks, which are sold on Aldi, have been consistently cheap compared to big brands like Sony, Toshiba, Lenovo, HP, and Acer.
Altec Lansing Speakers Too Bass-Driven No more space-hogging subwoofer that sits on the floor! Altec Lansing puts all the bass you need in ‘half the space’ with its new speakers. The Expressionist Bass has two powerful down-firing subwoofers built into the base of each speaker, giving you that ‘oomph’ for any connected audio source.
Overclockable MSI Gaming Notebook The MSI GX720 is a solid 17-inch notebook designed for users who want an affordable yet well-specced rig for all their gaming or multimedia needs. It may not be as powerful as other portable gaming rigs out there, but MSI made sure that it can still perform during LAN parties with its ‘overclock’ option.
Nothing Unique About This Toshiba Netbook Toshiba’s recently launched netbook is supposedly aimed at students, first-time computer buyers, and people requiring a secondary PC. But despite its lightweight profile and decent specifications, this netbook still has a long way to go as it offers nothing extraordinary.
Aldi Turns Blu With Medion Offering Users who want to watch high definition movies while on the go should go to their nearest Aldi store in the next couple of weeks. This supermarket chain is about to offer a Blu-ray notebook that not only has noteworthy specifications, but also sports a price tag that is hard to beat. The Smarthouse Team takes a look at the MD97310 from Medion...
First Review: Light Toshiba Notebook For Business Travellers Toshiba has just launched an ultra-portable notebook designed for the mobile professional. The A600 is a dead ringer for the company's R500, but is equipped with the latest software and services to simplify your computing experience.
Aldi Provides Netbook For All What is the difference between the Asus EEE PC, MSI Wind, Acer Aspire One, and the Medion Akoya Mini? Nothing really - they are all netbooks designed to give you access to the Internet and provide you with core computing functions like word processing. What is different though is the price point, and the new 10-inch netbook from Aldi is by far one of the cheapest we have seen.
MSI Notebook Blows Away The Competition The MSI Wind is a great mini-notebook that can be brought anywhere, thanks to its small and lightweight profile. It sports the latest Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, and can last for a couple of hours between charges.
A Notebook That Does The Thinking For You The new Lenovo ThinkPad sports the latest specifications and is easy to use as it comes pre-installed with a Lenovo Care software that give users total control over their notebook. It is perfect for SMBs that need a sturdy and reliable notebook for their daily liaisons with clients.
Budget-Friendly Medion Notebook For Power Users For a consumer, specifications play an important role come decision time. Sure, a lot of people may decide to purchase a popular brand of notebook, but for someone who is cash-strapped, price does matter. As a consumer out there who is after the best bargains, I want to find the best deal for my hard-earned dollar.
Wi-Fi Enabled Lexmark Printer For The Home Office Printers are essential in any home or office as it can print your documents on the fly. And while there are a lot of printers to choose from (some going as low as $50), there will always be a product that can do more than just ‘print.’ The new Lexmark printer is just that – it is a 3-in-1 printer that connects to your wireless network so you can print anywhere.
Review: All-In-One HP PC Not So Touch Smart HP has joined the touch bandwagon by releasing a PC that has a touch-sensitive screen, allowing you to use your fingers to scroll through menus and files. But despite looking good on paper, and on TV commercials aired on primetime, the TouchSmart failed to impress us.
$999 Quad Core Beast Sold By Aldi Aldi is probably the last place you will go to if you are looking for a new workstation. Which is fair enough I suppose, as a lot of users only visit this supermarket to do their groceries. But Aldi’s latest offering, the Akoya MD8390 from Medion, is by far one of the best desktop PCs you can find for its price.
Cheap But Effective Medion Graphics Tablet Aldi is about to offer a USB graphics pad from Medion that is easy to install, great to use, and has a very attractive price tag. This new device will hit stores on July 24, 2008 with an RRP of just $69.
Asus USB Monitor For A Wider View In order to use more than one monitor for your PC, your video card must have at least two video output ports (say a DVI and a D-Sub port). Asus makes do without all the complicated setup procedures and offers a simpler alternative – a monitor that hooks up to your USB port.
Slick Ultraportable HP Notebook While the HP Mini-Note 2133 is heavier than other ultraportable notebooks out in the market, it is still the best device for users who want to work and can’t help but stay connected. We take a look at this small wonder and find out whether this device is a worthy addition to your home or office.
Speedy Next G Toshiba Notebook A notebook with a wireless broadband connection is essential for on the go users who want set up a virtual office anywhere. The Toshiba Portege M700 can be converted to a Tablet PC and comes built-in with a BigPond Wireless Broadband for instant access to the Internet anytime.
Sleek Harman/Kardon Desktop Speakers Are those Harman/Kardon Soundsticks II in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Ok, maybe that is the wrong analogy as these speakers will not actually fit into a pocket - not even a really big one.
A Stunning Swiss Army Knife Blu-ray PC For Under $1,200 I have often wondered who would deliver the computer equivalent of the Swiss Army Knife. A computer that had Blu-ray, HDMI, an external storage bay, 2GB of RAM, 500GB drive, Nvidia graphics card, TV tuner, an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, as well as software that delivers both media centre capability and traditional computing. But the catch is that it has to be under $1,200. Well, the answer is good old Medion, a German computer Company who is selling a superbly engineered workstation via Aldi stores.
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