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Best Tablets Under $400
There are some great tablets out there these days, but who says you need to spend big bucks to get a great device? Is it possible to buy a great tablet on a budget and still get everything you need? Let us show you the best tablets on a budget.
Best Laptops Under $500
There are some great laptops out there these days, but who says you need to spend big bucks to get a great device? Is it possible to buy a great laptop on a budget and still get everything you need? Let us show you the best laptops on a budget.
The Seven Best Smartphones On A Budget
There are some great smartphones out there these days, but who says you need to spend big bucks to get an awesome device? Is it possible to buy a smartphone on a budget and still get everything you need? Let us show you the best smartphones on a budget.
What Costs Taxpayers More: The NBN Or The Australian Olympic Team?
One of the perpetual arguments against the National Broadband Network (NBN) is that it’s too expensive, and that the money could be better spent on roads. Following a less than stellar performance at the 2012 London Olympic Games, similar claims of waste are now being thrown at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). We thought we’d compare the two projects and see what costs more: Australia’s elite athlete training programs or the National Broadband Network?
How Budgeting Your Gadget Purchases Could Blow Your Budget
We all know what it’s like: you decide you finally need to get a new computer, TV or camera. The first thing you do is work out how much you can spend, then start looking for the best products in your price range. Big mistake, because budgeting like that will likely cause you to spend more. Here’s how to wise up.
The Best Part Of The 2012 Budget Is The NBN-Powered Museum Robots
Forget more money in your pocket. A little-noticed but impressive feature of this year’s Federal Budget is funding for robots that will run around museums doing your bidding. We love this, obviously.
The Government Has Axed Voluntary Internet Filter Scheme Funding
In last year’s budget, the federal government introduced a $9.8 million program to assist ISPs in offering voluntary filtering measures. In last night’s budget announcement, that program was scrapped. Turns out, nobody actually wants internet filtering…
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