RICHARD VAREY checks out a Kiwi-designed desktop amp that blows the lid on his preconceptions, and proves to be so much more.
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Norton Secures Home Networks With Geodesic Dome
Core Blimey! PAT PILCHER takes a walk on the secure side with Norton’s Core router. It might not hear a who, but it does deliver respectable speeds – and detect potentially dodgy traffic.
Music For Walking Across A Bridge
GARY STEEL enthuses over an album that reverberates with soothing trumpet, atmospheric ‘found’ sounds and imaginative evocation.
The Best LCD TV Money Can Buy: Samsung’s Q9FN
It’s a bold claim, but after spending time with Samsung’s new QLED offering, PAT PILCHER has declared it the winner.
Oppo’s Find X Is All Screen
In a world-first review PAT PILCHER discovers a mobile phone that could battle it out with the new iPhone X for a much smaller chunk of change.
One Remote To Rule Them All
PAT PILCHER settles in with his Logitech Harmony Elite remote and discovers not only is there no need to move from his seat and no more searching piles of remotes, but the wife is happier too.
Concept Album Tells Story Of Settlers To NZ
Devin Abrams’ last album as Pacific Heights won him the electronic music category at the NZ Music Awards. Its follow-up is a – wait for it! – concept album, explains GARY STEEL.
The Bookshop’s Gentle Celebration Of Bibliophia
TOBY WOOLLASTON gets nostalgic with The Bookshop, but is it a page turner or one to put down?
Channeling Sound With The JBL Bar Studio
Crappy inbuilt TV speakers driving you mad? PAT PILCHER puts the JBL Studio Bar to the auditory test. Will it give you listening pleasure?
Fujifilm Serves Up A Mirrorless Wonder
PAT PILCHER heads out to road test Fujifilm’s new offering, and finds plenty to play with.
Dyson V10 Cyclone Delivers One Very Sucky Motor
PAT PILCHER avoids terrorising the family pets as he tests out the Dyson V10 Cyclone vacuum and discovers that while vacuuming ain’t fun, it can be easy.
TVs Are Going OLED, But Is There Still Life In LCD TVs?
PAT PILCHER checks out the SK85 for a TV packed with great features – but still affordable on a mortal’s salary.