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Microsoft Surface Pro Review: Too Much Future?
The Microsoft Surface was the biggest new tech of 2012. Its first iteration — Surface RT, a confusingly named and marketed tablet-with-a-keyboard — bombed. Pretty hard. So why believe in the full-powered Surface Pro? Simple. It’s a braver and more divergent take on the laptop-tablet convergence than anyone else has risked so far.
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.
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.
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.
Lunchtime Deal: 20% Off iTunes Cards At Woolworths
Need an iTunes fix? Woolworths has 20 per cent off iTunes cards this week. Not the cheapest deal right now — you can get 25 per cent off at Myer until April 21 — but potentially more convenient. [Woolworths via OzBargain]
Optus’ New BYO Plans Aren’t Good Value
Optus has dropped the contract requirement on some of its BYO plans, letting you sign up month-by-month if you bring your own phone. How do the new plans compare to its old offers, and are they worthwhile? The answer turns out to be: some of them are more expensive than before and you can do better elsewhere.
