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Thursday, 12 January 2012 06:04
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3 Mar, 11The new year brings with it Phil &&Ted’s new component the Verso Adapter an addition to their much loved Smart Stroller created of the back of user feedback that was collectively dissatisfied with the strollers lack of flexibility in regards to its recline capabilities. The need for this additional product the Verso Adapter clearly marks the Smart Stroller as an evolving product. The look and feel of the stroller will strike cords with people concerned with beauty, it’s a sleek and stylish design with smooth edges created in a simple elegant black and silver colour scheme which is a tast -
1 Feb, 11Vanmoof are renowned for their ultra chic bicycle designs and flawless functionality. Finally the tasteful bike brand has launched their much anticipated Vanmoof for women – the Vanmoof No 6. There are no pointless features just simple and stylish functionality. The No 6 model has been designed with feminine touches but at the same time it retains the sturdy and solid feeling of previous Vanmoof’s. With Solar powered LEDs that are built into the glossy aluminium rust free frame. This means Mother Nature’s sunlight will recharge your lights but if that’s not an option you can always charge -
31 Jan, 11Sarah Conners are set to release their Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection If you’re after a handbag that has been uniquely designed and carefully structured with superior craftsmanship. You may very well find that in a Sarah Conners handbag. The avant-garde designs made of the finest leather create their essence of timeless style. All of the Sarah Conners handbag collections have an air of classic beauty about them. At Sarah Conners every piece is handmade and every design is original. They work closely with talented craftsmen, encouraging the continued use of traditional techniques. Their phil -
13 Sep, 10If you have been a victim of vandalism, or struggled to find a place to safely leave your bike, then you will appreciate this latest offering from VANMOOF! VANMOOF, the makers of sexy, durable and affordable bikes, present VANMOOF No5, the ultimate urban bike that has a chain lock integrated into the frame. All you need to do is pull it out, wrap it around a pole and turn the key in the frame. Your bike is safe! To unlock, simply place it back in the frame. It's as easy as that. VANMOOF No5 has a rust-free aluminum frame with a highly advanced solar powered LED light system built inside its -
18 May, 10Digitize your vinyl records directly to a USB hard drive or SD Card. Akai presents this USB turntable which allows you to digitally store all your music from vinyl records to preserve them for posterity. The turntable is compatible with both Macs and PCs and is available in 2 models: ATT022U and ATT023U. Both include an S-shaped static balanced tone-arm with detachable headshell, audio technica magnetic cartridge, built-in phono preamp and slip pad (which allows scratching and other special effects without damaging the records). The ATT023U eliminates the need for a PC, allowing digitizing -
1 Apr, 10CoPilot Live iPhone Navigation app brings a new way to share Facebook status updates on where you're going and even what music you're listening to on the way. This latest update from ALK Technologies has been approved by Apple and is now available from the App Store. The updated iPhone app provides full turn-by-turn, real time navigation throughout Australia and New Zealand, complete with voice-guidance, automatic route calculation and detailed 3D street maps. CoPilot Live’s maps are stored on-board the iPhone, eliminating per-trip map downloads and reliance on the mobile internet -
24 Feb, 10Compact yet spacious, the Booq laptop bags and backpacks have several qualities important for a laptop bag: good protection, comfortable feel and ample storage. Booq bags go a step further and offer designs that are far better than traditional computer bags. The product range includes laptop bags, backpacks, laptop sleeves and compact cases. Choose the bag or sleeve that you like or select your laptop model on their site to find out what products are available for your model. Bags are available for PCs and Macs - 13' to 17'. The latest addition to the range is the IPAD bag. The backpacks -
24 Feb, 10HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone technology and design, has unveiled the HTC HD2 in Australia – exclusively on Telstra’s Next G™ network. Users can expect an unprecedented Windows phone experience with a high-resolution, 4.3 inch capacitive touch display and HTC Sense user experience of the ultra thin HTC HD2. From home to work to play it is now easier than ever to stay in touch and get more done with a Windows® phone. The HD2 uses the first capacitive touch display on a Windows phone to make viewing, zooming and resizing websites, Microsoft Office files, PDF documents and p -
24 Feb, 10Nikon Australia is excited to announce the release of 7 new digital compact cameras in their COOLPIX collection. All 7 cameras are equipped with Nikon’s world-class Nikkor lenses and EXPEED processor, along with an outstanding range of new functions that deliver quality video and stills that we've come to expect from Nikon. “With our new COOLPIX range a number of models also feature technologies and materials used in our market leading DSLR products ensuring that no matter which product you choose the quality of pictures and video will amaze” says Nick Segger, Nikon Australia’s Senior Marketin -
24 Feb, 10Dosh, the designer wallet brand from Sydney introduces a super-slim, go-anywhere wallet, built for a go-anywhere lifestyle. Dosh encourages its users to drop that extra weight, in a manner of speaking! Developed to meet the needs of an audience seeking to liberate themselves from excess baggage, comes the new Dosh 09 range. In a culture where less is more, Dosh inspires people to strip away the unnecessary layers and live a fluid lifestyle.Utilizing the latest advanced polymer materials and high quality money clip designs, Dosh wallets are iconic, super-slim and totally unique. Through their -
9 Sep, 09This new skinny model resembles a flat-screen TV and is designed specifically for the interactive experience of touch.The screen has in-built high definition widescreen and tilt adjustment.The HP TouchSmart PC features intuitive touch software, a sleek black finish, and an Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor T6500.It also provides more space for your photos, music, and documents with a 320GB hard drive along with 5 USB 2.0 ports and a 5-in-1 Digital media Reader.Experience a whole new entertainment system with integrated premium stereo speakers, HD audio 5.1 surround sound and an Intel Graphics -
9 Sep, 09Feel the ultimate mobile computing experience with the new Sony VAIO TT. This VAIO notebook is drive by the industry-leading Intel Centrino 2 processor.Enjoy extended battery life, dramatically faster multimedia and up to 5 times faster wireless performance.The VAIO comes standard with Windows Vista Business and a built-in MOTION EYE camera.The exquisite styling and radiant refinement of Platinum White makes this computer stand out from the rest.The VAIO has a Sony 11.1” Clear Through LCD screen and the super-clear sound of Sony's noise cancelling feature and Sound Reality Chip bringing an ult -
20 Aug, 09Coffee is grown mostly in tropical areas and processed in a variety of methods. Flavor, style and quality of the product are very dependent on selecting cherries of the same level of ripeness. Specialty Coffee is made up of mostly hand picked ripe fruit that is carefully processed so as not to introduce new faults. The cherries of most Arabica coffee varietals start life as a flower and then turns into a green fruit which eventually ripens into a dark red color. If left on the tree beyond the fully ripe red color the fruit will continue to darken and will become black and shriveled, leaving -
20 Aug, 09The Expobar Ruggero 3 GR is a top quality automatic espresso coffee machine. This machine has 3 groups, electronic switchboard to control the coffee dosages volumetrically and a manual override group switch per group. Each group has a heat exchanger and an automatic water filling and copper boiler with 17.5 liters capacity. It also has two stainless steel steam taps and one hot water tap. Each machine is custom built to order; your color, your sign. The Ruggero 3 GR comes standard with the “Crema Cafe” light box sign and the body can be painted with any automotive paint color available in -
20 Aug, 09The Syncro Espresso Machine from Veneziano Caffe was designed by barista champion David Makin and master roaster Peter Wolff. Including the latest technology in single boiler espresso machines, this machine is top of the line and offers several unique features.A larger boiler provides increased steam capacity during peak time while increased heat exchanger volume and restrictors provide stable espresso brew temperatures. The Syncro Espresso Machine features a shot timer and three brew buttons for simplicity of use and increased consistency. There is also a larger area on machine for cup sto -
19 Aug, 09Paul Bassett was crowned World Barista Champion in Boston, Massachusetts in 2003. He is the first and only Australian to take the Gold in the history of the World Barista Championship. Outperforming 28 talented barista in front of over 20 million TV viewers, Bassett took the gold and made his country proud. Bassett is one of the world’s foremost contemporary coffee authorities and is focused and driven about his passion. Bassett has always been a competitive person, which is what slowly drove him to be involved in coffee competitions. With his decision to compete at such a high level, Bass -
19 Aug, 09Tim Adams is the Australian Barista Champion of 2009. Crowned by his peers as Australia’s number one barista in February, 2009, Adams has proved to the nation and showed the world that he is Australia’s best. Paul Basset, World Barista Champion 2003, was his inspiration to get into a competitive spirit. Adams started competing in May, 2008 and hasn’t looked back since.Putting in about 25-30 hours per week for seven months before the Australian Barista Championship in Queensland, Adams’ motivation never slowed. His main motive was to raise the awareness of the barista on the Sunshine Coast, -
18 Aug, 09Trust an Italian to clean your floor with the latest vacuum cleaners from Hoover. Italians are unbeatable when it comes to design and functionality and this is proven in the new range of Hoover vacuums. With a history of more than 100 years of superb aesthetics and clever functionality, Hoover never ceases to amaze. The new Freemotion range of cleaners has five models, three bagged and two bagless. Each vacuum offers electronically adjusted cleaning programs to provide a broad choice of cleaning options plus an ergonomically designed handle for optimum comfort and control without having to -
20 Jul, 09Tea has traveled across every continent through its history and many cultures now have their own ways of enjoying the unique, yet versatile beverage. Discovered 5,000 years ago by a Chinese herbalist Shen Nung, tea has grown to encompass the globe. After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. As tea has been increasingly coming under the medical and scientific spotlight, its health and benefits are becoming better understood. The most common types of tea are black, green, Oolong, white and Puerh. All those types come from the same tea plant family, Camellia Sinesis and th -
19 Jul, 09Grinders Coffee was founded in 1962 by Giancarlo Giusti. Four years ago, Giusti retired and the brand was purchased by Coca-Cola Amatil which has allowed the brand to grow and flourish. Launching new brands and moving to a bigger warehouse in Melbourne, Grinders has become a world-class brand. By clearly defining their individual brands Grinders has better met the needs and wants of their customers. Training in the Grinders industry is an intense experience, unlike any other in the world. Equipped with projection and digital filming for playback and live demonstrations, Grinders trains aro -
19 Jul, 09Home roasting has become increasingly popular over the past few years, but why? Most people start home roasting out of curiosity or because it’s a cheap way to experiment with a range of beans but soon they are roasting for the freshness and quality of each cup. Home roasters get a first-hand experience of the process, allowing them to better understand the roast depth and its effect on the flavors produced by each bean. Eventually, some will create a custom blend that suits their own palate and drinking style. The process can be completed with a few devices including a popcorn machine, a w
