HP’s Victus: an affordable gaming power house reviewed
Witchdoctor game boy PAT PILCHER gets immersed in HP's surprisingly nicely-priced HP Victus gaming laptop and likes what he sees.
Oppo’s Reno 10 Pro 5G: it’s all about its cameras
Being an Oppo fanboy from way back PAT PILCHER auditions the brand's mid-price Reno 10 Pro 5G and discovers both strengths and weaknesses.
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE – a mid-price marvel with prestige features
PAT PILCHER spends quality time with Samsung's new mid-price Galaxy phone and discovers that it offers more than just bang for buck.
Up Your Video Game: GoPro Hero 12 Black
How to improve an already stunning device? PAT PILCHER takes GoPro's latest for a ride and is wowed by its improvements.
The electoral elephant in the room
No one mentions the disparity wrought by advertising dollars and big donors on the outcome of the election. PAT PILCHER with his analysis.
Jabra Elite 10: Ear Gems!
PAT PILCHER has pushed many an earbud into his cavernous canals of late, but Jabra's new Elite 10 takes the cake.
This phone has closed the gap on its fold
PAT PILCHER finally gets a long-awaited post-pandemic overseas holiday and takes Samsung's no-gap Fold 5 along to audition.
Wertheim Evolution Stick Vacuum Cleaner – sucks up dog dander!
Witchdoctor sucky specialist PAT PILCHER finds a mighty fine stick vacuum that unlike some brands doesn't cost a bomb.
Samsung’s QN900C Neo Q LED 8K TV knocks it out of the ballpark
PAT PILCHER watches so much TV that his eyes are practically rectangular, but even our harshest critic is gobsmacked by Samsung's latest.
Perfection for a price: Netgear’s Orbi 860 mesh
Orbi's latest mesh system costs a bomb but as PAT PILCHER found out it's fast as hell and practically bomb-proof.
Ears ahead of the pack – Sony’s WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
Sony fanboy PAT PILCHER lets his ears get acquainted with the electronics giant's new buds and finds them more perfect than perfect.
Here’s a printer that will save its owners a load of ink expense
PAT PILCHER reviews a printer that will save its owners a load of cash because of its clever new ink system.
How to find facts in the cracks leading up to the election
PAT PILCHER is sick and tired of opinionated and biased coverage of political issues and urges us to learn how to find the factual.
Sony’s STR-AN1000 home theatre receiver: a clean 10 out of 10 rating
Here's a home theatre receiver that not only has all the bells and whistles but also sounds great, writes a hugely impressed PAT PILCHER.
NZ’s first unlimited mobile plans launched by Mighty Ape
PAT PILCHER reports on what appears to be the start of a revolution for smartphone users as a new player offers unlimited calls.
Nespresso Vertuo Creatista: easy peasy froth master
Will Nespresso's new plug drip and froth machine please PAT PILCHER's sophisticated palette or will it be a resounding flop?
Ecovacs T20 Omni Robo Vac: a very clever robot sucker!
PAT PILCHER has a big house with messy dogs and lots of large rugs, so the T20 Omni Robo Vac had a big job.
Zyxel’s SCR-50AXE Router: blazing fast and free security too
PAT PILCHER finds a router that offers the kind of blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E performance and cloud-based free security service he expects.
Segway Ninebot F2 Pro – a super scooter for commuters
PAT PILCHER becomes a commuter with a scooter around Wellington's mean streets to test out the nifty new Segway electric.
Neat Frame Video Device makes for glitch free meetings
Video meetings can be disastrous when they result in glitchy frustration but PAT PILCHER discovers a product set to end all that hassle.
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