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Razer Edge Review: So Heavy, So Expensive, So Awesome

A gaming laptop in a tablet. It’s a thought experiment that raises a whole host of questions: Is that even possible? Can it possibly be good? Would anyone even want it if it were? How much does it cost? The Razer Edge’s answers translate roughly to “Yes!”, “Sort of”, “Maybe?” and “Erm, you better sit down.”


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The Optus 4G TD-LTE Trial: Everything You Need To Know

Optus today officially began trials of its TD-LTE 4G service in Canberra, ahead of a public launch for the service on June 4. Here’s what’s happening and how it will potentially make 4G more reliable.


Doctor Who Series 8: It’s Official

Granted, we’d have been deeply surprised if the BBC decided to end Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary year by killing off the Time Lord. But we’re still pleased that last night’s season finale (any thoughts?) has been followed with confirmation of plans for series 8 (if you start counting from Christopher Eccleston) in 2014.


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Contract Changeover: The Complete Guide

Throughout this week, we’ve been offering guidance on what to do when your mobile phone contract expires and it’s time to upgrade. Here’s the full set of articles in one place. Go get that new phone!


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How To Sell Or Recycle Your Old Phone

You’ve moved on to your new phone. What to do with the old one? Don’t just trash it; sell it off for a profit or send it off for recycling. Here are your options.


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Score Extra Perks From Your Phone Company

Coming off contract for your mobile phone and thinking of signing up again? You’re in a powerful position. Don’t just settle for the standard deal; now is the time to hit your provider up for extra perks and bargains. Here are some ideas for extras to request.


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Planhacker: Australian Contract Phone Plans

Buying on contract is the most common way to acquire a new phone, but not all contract plans are created equal. Our contract changeover series continues as we round up and compare all the consumer contract phone plans currently on offer in Australia.


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Contract Phones Versus Outright Purchase: Which Is Best For You?

Coming to the end of a mobile phone contract is exciting and nerve-racking. You’ll soon be able to acquire a new phone, but should you jump on the contract bandwagon again? All this week, we’ll be looking at how to make a contract changeover work for you, starting with the obvious question: should you sign up for a contract again or purchase a phone outright?


Developers Cubed: Unlocking The eVault

Gizmodo’s Developers Cubed series offers a behind the scenes look into Australia’s up and coming dev scene. This week: Ron Voon from Rocket Innovation Group explains how he shifted into app development after spotting an all-too-rare gap in the market.


Coalition NBN Policy: Six Things To Think About

The Liberal/National Coalition has finally announced its official National Broadband Network (NBN) policy, confirming its preference for fibre to the premises and claiming it can deliver this faster than the current Labor plan, without actually making good on earlier threats to dismantle NBN Co entirely. What are the key elements of the Coalition plan, and what aspects remain undiscussed and vague? This is Lifehacker’s comprehensive guide.


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Live Connected Trialling ‘Slider’ Scheme To Avoid Bill Shock

Optus-network-using MVNO Live Connected already offers some of the cheaper contract plans on the market. Now the company is testing a new option: letting customers who exceed their monthly call and data allowance temporarily ‘slide’ onto the next plan up rather than being hit with higher bills.


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