Get high on your senses with this 75-inch unicorn
Hisense may not be a well-known brand in NZ but PAT PILCHER was impressed enough to give this TV a clean bill of health.
A Shure Thing: MoveMic Wireless Lavalier Microphone
YouTube creators can't get away with crappy audio, and PAT PILCHER auditions a microphone that does a great job.
A tube-based music streamer for the price of a song? Tell me more…
GRANT FAMILTON gets acquainted with a diminutive tube-based music streamer that seduces him into listening to more music.
Kiwi amplifier wins French accolades
JAVA boss Martin Bell spent a portion of 2023 overseas attending hi-fi shows and promoting his stunning range of amps, a necessary tactic in
Dell’s XPS 15: same name but 2024 specs
PAT PILCHER gave top marks to its predecessor but does the new iteration of Dell's powerhouse laptop scrub up well? Read on...
Technics SL-1200GR2 Turntable: audiophile delight
Don't let anyone tell you that this turntable is not for audiophiles, writes ANDREW BAKER, who gives the SL-1200GR2 our highest award.
Surface Laptop Studio 2: Bends in all the right places
PAT PILCHER reviews a revamped iteration of a very crafty and power-packed super-duper laptop for creatives.
Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier: a pure digital power house for a new era
The mid-price SU-G700M2 integrated amp is packed with leading-edge technology making it a startling mid-price product, writes GARY STEEL.
HP Spectre Fold: The ultimate road warrior hardware?
HP delivers a notebook, tablet, and desktop PC all in one attractive tiny, foldable package, writes a very impressed PAT PILCHER.
Amazon Echo Pop: the most affordable Alexa ever
It lacks the bells and whistles of its bigger siblings but, writes PAT PILCHER, the Echo Pop is very smart and a genuine bargain.
Samsung announces S24 smartphone range with cool AI features
PAT PILCHER tells you everything you need to know about the innovative, AI-enhanced features of the Samsung S24 smartphone.
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.
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