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Apple Store – Castle Towers Sydney

August 19, 2010 Apple, Opinion View Comments
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Apple today opened its latest Retail store – this time in the North West of Sydney at Castle Hill’s popular Castle Towers shopping centre.

I headed along to the launch, and have posted some some thoughts a video and photos below – click Continue Reading for more..

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iPhone 4 – iMovie editing on the phone

August 4, 2010 Apple, Apps, Reviews, iPhone View Comments
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One of the key features of the iPhone 4 that sets it aside from the previous iPhone 3G and 3GS is the iMovie application.  Available for $5.99 in the App store, iMovie is the portable version of Apple’s successful Movie editing software for Mac.

With 720p video recording on the iPhone 4, what better way to make use of the videos than to edit them up and share them.

How often have you shot video and never used it.

Tonight, on my way home, I was frustrated by Traffic.  I got someone to hold the phone and shoot some basic footage.

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iPhone 4 Speed Test – Telstra vs Optus

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Over the weekend, I had two iPhone 4 devices to play with.  One with a Telstra SIM, one with an Optus SIM (MicroSIM to be precise)

As you may know, I haven’t yet decided which carrier to choose – should I decide to get an iPhone 4.

How did they perform? … Continue Reading

iPhone 4 – Which plan, which carrier?

July 27, 2010 Opinion, iPhone View Comments
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I don’t think it’s as big as buying a house, however choosing an iPhone plan is a big financial decision. You see you are locked in for at least a year, if not two years in most cases.

What if the carrier you choose has a bad network in your area, but you don’t know that because you don’t use them now!

How much data will you use?

For a full list of iPhone plans – view my data page here

These are all difficult questions, continue reading for my personal thoughts on the plans all released today.

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Apple releases new ‘Magic Trackpad’

July 27, 2010 Apple View Comments
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At $99 this is more than just a mouse replacement.  If you enjoy using a Laptop trackpad, and haven’t yet tried a touchpad like the Wacom Bamboo, perhaps this is worth a shot.

Apple’s ‘Magic Trackpad’ won’t produce a rabbit from a hat, but it will make your on screen experience at a desktop similar to that on your Laptop.

Multitouch scroll, zoom and Swipe makes this a great companion product for your iMac. … Continue Reading

Comprehensive iPhone 4 Data plan overview

July 27, 2010 Opinion, iPhone View Comments
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Well, what a day, finally we get to see what the Australian carriers are offering for Friday’s iPhone 4 launch.

Telstra got the ball rolling at 6am with their release, followed by Optus a couple of hours later.  Later in the afternoon VHA (Vodafone and Three) released their pricing.

So, now to choose!

Continue reading for a full list of plans, and pricing from all carriers.

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Apple: “We’re Not Perfect”

July 17, 2010 Opinion, iPhone View Comments
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Ok, so I’m about 20 hours behind the times here – I’ve been away!

So, tonight, I sat back, and watched Steve Jobs at his Press Conference which was held at 3am this morning.  Coming into this, all I knew was that Apple was offering free bumper cases to all iPhone 4 owners.  Good on them.

But what of his whole presentation?

Read on for my thoughts…

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Saved by the iPad – LogMeIn

July 12, 2010 Reviews, iPad View Comments
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Have your ever been out and about and realised there was a file on your computer you needed access to, or perhaps someone at home was having trouble using the computer or finding something?

LogMeIn might just be your savior!

When I first installed this, at $36.99 I was thinking, it’s a bit rich.. Pricey that is..

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Formula 1 Official iPad app review – VIDEO

June 26, 2010 Apps, Videos, iPad View Comments
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One of the most impressive app’s you’ll see is the Formula 1 app for 2010.  Full graphic detail, GPS car tracking and live timing.

It’s impressive.  So, read on for the full video review. … Continue Reading

iPad cases – Video review

June 25, 2010 Videos, iPad View Comments
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Another Video for you, this time looking at a range of iPad cases – I’ve tried all these over the last month – some good options. My choice is the Porfolio Style from iRange or the official Apple cover.

Let me know what you think!

Click continue reading to see the video…
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