Stories by Chris Jager

Sony HDR-CX7K

Thanks to recent developments in advanced video compression techniques, it is now possible to store genuine high definition footage in surprisingly small places. The Sony HDR-CX7K offers the most memory-efficient method yet; recording all data direct...

Sony HDR-CX7K

Sony HDR-SR8E

The HDR-SR8E is the creme de la creme of Sony's HDD handycam range, offering a massive 100GB of hard disk space to record your high definition videos. With its exceptional picture quality, user-friendly interface and wealth of additional features (in...

Cenatek SSD ExpressCard

To the dismay of old school PCI fans, ExpressCards have successfully muscled their way into the Flash storage arena; replacing CardBus slots on nearly every current notebook on the market. In much the same way that you'll eventually have to succumb t...

Xbox 'Elite' console coming to Australia

Deluxe black Xbox model to launch on 30th August

ASUS U1F

The ASUS U1F (1P010E) is the undisputed featherweight champion of the ultraportable world, weighing in at a truly anorexic 1.1 kg, with dimensions of just 261 x 190 x 29 mm. If you're after a notebook for frequent mobile use, they certainly don't get...

Microsoft cuts price of Xbox 360 in Australia

To fall in line with the recently announced price drop in the US, Australian gamers will now pay up to $100 less for the Xbox 360 console.

Lexar 16GB ExpressCard SSD

When you need a substantial memory-boost for your notebook, most USB flash drives don't cut the mustard. After all, how much difference can one or two gigabytes really make? By the same token, portable external hard drives are pricey and annoyingly c...

Sony HDR-UX5E

It might not be obvious at first glance, but the first generation of DVD camcorders shared a surprising amount in common with McDonald's cheeseburgers. In addition to being made from plastic, they offered consumers a similarly fuss-free product endor...

Sony DCR-SR62E

The recent explosion in digital video sales has caused a staggering number of cameras to enter the marketplace. Even after you've narrowed down the format you want (Mini DV, DVD or HDD), the decision can still be overwhelming, with a huge range of co...

Canon DC210

Despite being widely regarded as the 'ugly cousin' of the digital video family, DVD camcorders have swiftly become the fastest growing format on the market. There is currently a huge selection of DVD-based models to choose from, and while picture qua...

Lexar 360

When it comes to overall design, most USB flash drives fall into two separate categories -- boring and stupid. The former refers to any number of identikit models that have zero personality, while the latter includes everything from plastic fruit rep...

Lexar Lightning (4 GB)

Choosing which USB flash drive to buy isn't something most people give a huge amount of thought to. After all, they all do pretty much the same thing, right? Actually, there are quite a few variables worth considering before you adopt one of these li...

Sony HDR-SR5E

When high definition video first entered the marketplace, it was considered an exclusive luxury that only the rich and privileged could afford. Nowadays, with the price of 1080i technology constantly sliding, practically anyone can shoot footage in g...