Stories by: James Hutchinson

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Seagate Barracuda LP 2TB (ST32000542AS) internal hard drive 07/07/2009 13:50:00

The Barracuda LP (ST32000542AS) is the first internal hard drive from Seagate to store two terabytes of data; 2TB is currently the maximum capacity of a single 3.5in SATA 2 drive. The Seagate Barracuda LP also manages to cut down on energy consumption compared to conventional 7200rpm hard drives while retaining reasonable performance.
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Western Digital vs Seagate: we take a look at the two storage giants 06/07/2009 15:30:00

When it comes to storage, Western Digital and Seagate are perhaps the two most recognisable brands in the market. They rival each other in nearly every segment of the storage market and try to outdo each other with innovations in ease of use and power efficiency. We've pitched these two storage giants against each other and taken a look at some of the key differences between their products.
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Dell OptiPlex 760 small form factor PC 03/07/2009 16:10:00

Dell's OptiPlex 760 is a small form factor desktop PC aimed at business users. It has limited expansion options but won't take up too much desk space. This PC provides plenty of power but maintenance is more difficult than with other small form factor systems we've seen.
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Kodak ESP 7 inkjet multifunction 01/07/2009 13:50:00

Aimed at home users, Kodak's ESP 7 inkjet multifunction printer can connect to a wireless network and automatically print double-sided documents. It also has a low price tag compared to multifunctions with similar feature sets. It is easy to set up, but slow print speeds and poor print quality make other multifunctions a more attractive proposition.
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Western Digital RE4-GP (WD2002FYPS) 2TB hard drive 30/06/2009 14:20:00

Western Digital's RE4-GP (WD2002FYPS) internal hard drive offers most of the energy-saving features of the company's Caviar Green line of consumer drives, but it also includes server-friendly features such as reduced vibration and noise. Though more expensive than a Caviar Green drive, the RE4-GP's lower power consumption and improved performance make it worth the extra outlay.
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The iPhone as a gaming platform: we speak to the Aussie developer of FlightControl 30/06/2009 11:39:00

Collect3 is one of the Australian iPhone developers that has found success on the App Store, but it isn't the only one. Victoria-based Firemint is the developer behind the extremely popular FlightControl game for the iPhone. GoodGearGuide.com.au spoke to Firemint founder and CEO Rob Murray about the iPhone as a gaming device and the opportunities that the App Store opens for developers.
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Apple Macbook Pro (13in) 29/06/2009 14:00:00

Apple's 13in MacBook Pro is the smallest notebook in the company's "Pro" range, but it still packs quite a punch. This laptop is a fantastic compromise between size and power, though its upgrade options could be cheaper.
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Quickoffice Mobile Office Suite 1.2 (iPhone app) 29/06/2009 15:10:00

Quickoffice integrates Quickoffice Inc.'s Quickword, Quicksheet and Quickfiles iPhone apps into a versatile suite that offers good value. This collection of apps allows you to edit text documents and spreadsheets on the iPhone with incredible ease. There is still plenty of room for improvement.
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Microsoft Australia announces local Windows 7 prices 26/06/2009 11:18:00

Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, will cost between $199 and $469 for upgrade and full versions when it launches in Australia on October 22 this year. The software company will offer six retail versions of the Windows Vista successor, with three upgrade and three full versions.
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Sapphire HD 4770 graphics card 25/06/2009 14:15:00

Sapphire's HD 4770 is a mid-range graphics card that provides reasonable performance and good value for money, even if its fan design isn't particularly appealing. While this graphics card isn't suitable for running new games at the highest possible resolution, it will deliver reasonable performance.
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QNAP TS-219 Turbo NAS device 24/06/2009 16:10:00

Aimed at home users, QNAP's TS-219 Turbo is a two-bay network-attached storage (NAS) device which looks sleek and has a competent feature set. It can transfer files quickly, has iSCSI target capability and you can set it up via a Web interface that's easy to understand.