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Long-Term Review: Foxtel HD+ (Verdict: Needs More Channels)

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1:00PM November 24, 2008 | Nick Broughall

Foxtel created a bit of a stir earlier this year when they launched their iQ2 PVR alongside their new range of HD channels. Even though the free-to-air networks all had HD channels broadcasting, there wasn’t a lot of content available in HD that really took advantage of the growing trend for homes to have Full HD TVs in the home. With their HD+ service, Foxtel hoped to bring HD content to the mainstream. And after more than three months of watching their HD channels, I can happily say the future looks bright for HD+, but at the moment it’s held back by a lack of variety in its content. More »


Computing

Asus Eee PC Long Term Impressions

3:07AM February 1, 2008 | Mark Wilson

We’ve had the Asus Eee PC, US$399 4GB model in my house since launch. And while you can’t argue with the system’s unbeatable size/performance/price ratio, users should know that once the honeymoon euphoria of the cheap ultraportable wears off, they’re going to deal with some persistent issues that very well may be deal breakers.

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