Panasonic announces new OLED TVs, Amazon hook up
PAT PILCHER takes a quick dive into a revolutionary new range of Panasonic panels that put the "smart" in TV.
Espresso Portable Display: A wicked brew!
PAT PILCHER gets his filthy paws on an Espresso Portable monitor and is amazed at how it frees up his on-screen life.
2024 Smartphone tech: Better, Stronger, Faster
PAT PILCHER previews some of the innovations to look forward to in smartphone technology in 2024.
JBL Authentics 200: Cool retro but 21st-century smart
This retro speaker looks like its from the '70s but it's packed with the latest tech and sounds bigger than it looks, writes PAT
Microsoft’s Surface Go 3 Laptop: disappointing at this price point
PAT PILCHER is a fan of earlier Surface laptops but this time, Microsoft has failed to figure out an apt price for performance ratio.
Advance Paris X-i75: French allure in sound
GARY STEEL spends a sensuous month in the company of a delightfully French amp and falls in love, despite its entry-level designation.
Fancy an espresso with that amplifier, Sir? Java’s Single Shot reviewed
ANDREW BAKER gets seriously caffeinated listening to New Zealand’s superb Java Single Shot integrated amplifier.
Belkin’s Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock is well-connected
It's frustrating that modern laptops have a scarcity of ports but PAT PILCHER has found a convenient and elegant answer to a mounting problem.
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.
Eversolo’s DMP-A6: Is this the best-value audiophile music streamer on the market?
There's a terrific buzz around this nicely-priced and versatile streamer. GARY STEEL gives the Eversolo DMP-A6 a thorough audition.
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.
Is this the best home audio set-up in New Zealand?
GARY STEEL loves his job. This time it took him to the Far North to audition one of the best sound systems in the
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.
Eversolo DAC-Z8: an astounding DAC, preamp and headphone amp in one
Owning a decent digital-to-analogue converter is essential and our ANDY BAKER has discovered a top-flight DAC that doesn't break the bank.
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.
The great JAVA Single Shot day trip
Boutique Auckland audio company JAVA HiFi is making waves internationally and in Northland too, writes GARY STEEL.
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