Stories by Staff - Page 628

The butterfly effect
Fri, 1st May 2009
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uc
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data analytics
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supply chain
From providers to software, read about how ERP can benefit small businesses in New Zealand and help them succeed globally.

Review: Apple IWork 09
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Apple's iWork '09 impresses with its quick export to Word and a new online sharing space, yet struggles with complex MS Office docs. Is it enough?.

Review: AOC Zifas 2218PH
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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aoc
AOC's Zifas 2218PH imitates Apple's design at a lower price, featuring HDMI and touchscreen controls, but lacks DVI port and perfect calibration.

Review: Logitech Harmony 1100I Remote Control
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Logitech's Harmony 1100i offers slick touchscreen control for any device, but its high price and two-handed design may deter some.

Review: Corsair Flash Survivor 32G
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
Flash drives are everywhere, and they’re pretty cheap – but with cheap comes the spectre of being incredibly fragile.

Review: Samsung Syncmaster 2243BWX 22IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
The 2243BWX features DVI and D-Sub connections, and has a thin bezel that makes the most of the screen space, as it draws the eye in.

Review: Asus VK222U LCD 22IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
ASUS's VK222U dazzles with excellent geometry and colour, but a fiddly base and minor flaws keep it from perfection.

Review: Aoc Toriba 831S+ 19IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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aoc
The Toriba 831S+ is budget priced – were it not for the 16-inch ASUS VW161D, it would be the cheapest monitor we looked at.

Review: Acer 19IN V193WB
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acer
Acer's 19IN V193WB monitor impresses with its sharp calibration and solid build, though button labelling falls short. Average verdict.

Review: Toshiba A300
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Toshiba's A300 dazzles with performance and style, yet its size and battery life may not suit all. Perfect for desktop replacement seekers.

Review: Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic Speakers
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Altec Lansing's new speakers dazzle with stage-like design but deliver merely average sound, fitting best for those valuing looks over audio quality.

Review: Asus VW161D 16IN
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Asus VW161D review: An affordable, compact monitor. Ideal for saving desk space, but compromised on screen quality and connectivity options.

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD OVERKILL
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
House of the Dead: Overkill brings zombie-slaying and unabashed gore to the Wii, in a gory, sweary, B-movie shoot 'em up spectacle.

Don King Boxing
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Don King Boxing for Wii packs a punch with stunning graphics and intense workouts, proving virtual boxing is a knockout way to fitness and fun.

Westcon wins Nortel
Fri, 1st May 2009
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uc
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partner programmes
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express data
Shortly after announcing the arrival of its financing program in New Zealand, Westcon also announced an exclusive deal with Nortel.

Monsters vs Aliens
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Monsters vs Aliens game breaks the curse of movie tie-ins, offering innovative gameplay that captivates, albeit briefly.

Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Shooting sprees, hot-wiring parked cars and screaming pedestrians are all part of the sadistic charm of Grand Theft Auto.

Brocade: embroidering the channel proposition
Fri, 1st May 2009
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it training
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brocade
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resellers
After acquiring Foundary Networks late last year, Brocade is now in the process of restructuring its channel partnership model.

SCENE IT? BOX OFFICE SMASH
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Scene it? Box Office Smash! is the second outing for the Xbox 360 franchise based on the popular DVD movie trivia party game.

Singstar Queen
Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
SingStar Queen Game: A must-have for fans, offering the challenge of Freddie Mercury's range with a polished presentation and all the hits.