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Laptop Shopping Guide 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

2007 is almost gone. There were so many products caught our eyes in the year. But 2008 is coming! Anything we buy now will be used in 2008 mostly. So let's recap some of the hottest laptop products of 2007 and look forward to 2008!

Comprehensive Review of Apple MacBook Air

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Apple has introduced the all new MacBook Air at the 2008 MacWorld. The ultrathin and ultraportable design makes it the world’s thinnest notebook. It’s only 0.4-1.94 cm in height and weighs only 1.36 kg.

Crystal Ball – ultra-thin TVs

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

TVs are getting thinner and thinner.

Think: Time to get Naked DSL?

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Naked DSL provides broadband internet access without a telephone line – and without monthly line rental costs. But do the benefits outweigh the limitations? Matthew Backhouse asks David Farrar if Naked DSL is all it’s cracked up to be.

Crystal Ball: Amazon’s Kindle e-book device

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Get a taste of the future of e-books with this introduction to Amazon’s new Kindle e-book, a wireless answer to carrying your library with you.

The Mint Chicks – Punk Renovation

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Teenage punk fan Ayesha Curnow reviews The Mint Chicks penultimate New Zealand gig and worries what moving to the US will do to our ultimate modern punk band.

Think: Digital Broadcasting in New Zealand, Freeview

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Digital broadcasting is opening up possibilities that ordinary New Zealanders could barely imagine a few years ago, and the future looks even brighter. Matthew Backhouse takes a look at what’s on the horizon with Freeview.

Crystal Ball – Nanowires

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Wires are back in the miniscule form of nanowires

Allens Tech Toys

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Allen Qu shares his passion for all things tech in his monthly column. This month find more out about Nintendo Wii, Intel Core Duo 2 and Google Apps Premier Edition.

Cool Toys for Grown-ups: Airzooka, H-Racer, Picoo Z, Jousting Knights, Electric Shock Pen

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

ClickMag is committed to bringing you the newest and most exciting toys. This month we demonstrate how to air-blast your pet, play with hydrogen fuel, crash a tiny helicopter, joust with your friends and shock your office colleagues.

New Zealand band, Cyanide City discuss their upcoming US Tour

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Sparse gigs and a long period of incubation probably mean you haven’t heard of Cyanide City yet, but it’s a strategy that’s set to see the young four-piece living the dream and touring the United States well before their older peers.

Bungy Jumping, Plunging through the fear

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Have you ever considered throwing yourself off a bridge attached to nothing more than a rubber band? Bungy jumping is one of New Zealand’s iconic extreme activities. Find out more here.

DVD: Doctor Who Classic Series – Planet of Evil

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

For old and new Doctor Who fans The Classic Series represents the perfect education opportunity. Planet of Evil is a four-part story, starring Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen.

Kiting with Kristin Boese

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

World Champion Kite Boarder Kristin Boese talks about her one day stop over in Auckland and makes some persuasive arguments to take up this exciting new sport.

The Devil Dared me to

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

A hilarious quintessentially Kiwi bad taste romp brought to you by the Back of the Y team, Matt Heath and Chris Stapp. It made me proud to be a New Zealander.

The Big Column

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:12

Big Dave takes on a journey through the Auckland dance scene and explains what’s involved with keeping dance party club, Space Bar, up and running including its Opus Rig with events like Pure NRG, Gimic, Illogic and Dimension.

MGMT: From pranksters to prank-stars

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

Matthew Backhouse reviews the entertainingly off-beat MGMT and finds he likes it, a lot.

Fixie Bikes: Steady Fixation

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

CLiCK’s Sam Finnemore joins Auckland’s fixed-gear cycle culture and experiences blatant component destruction while finding his souplesse. Join him and the Steady Rolling crew.

Apple iPhone 3G

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

6 million units sold in 12 months - this is how successful the original iPhone is! Now, the second generation iPhone is coming with almost everything you can imagine – including 3G and GPS. And it only costs US$199 to own one!

Sugar Batteries

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

Sam Finnemore discusses the brave new world of sugar batteries and generating power from urine.

TVNZ ondemand – Television on the internet

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

With life becoming ever busier it can be a struggle to find the time to catch your favourite television shows, so New Zealand’s broadcasters are making their content available online. Matthew Backhouse takes a look at TVNZ ondemand.

Film Review: Eastern Promises

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

CLiCK Tech’s Sam Finnemore reviews David Cronenberg’s dark new film Eastern Promises

Deeper in Zen – Thundering psychedelia

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

Dave Biggs talks to Deeper in Zen’s James Skylar about his live electronica set and his new psytrance dance music release ‘Silence’, for CLiCK Tech.

Dancing to the UP FM Beat

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

Dancing to a wicked beat is a human activity that’s as old as humans themselves and UP FM is keeping the beat with a radio station that sits in the centre of New Zealand’s dance community.

Skateboarding: The New Urban Warriors

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00

CLiCK Tech’s Anna Curnow chews the fat with skateboarding film maker Andrew Moore to explore the phenomena of skate video clips.

Newton Faulkner: Gutsy, Chewy Modern Day Folk

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00

CLiCK Tech’s Anna Curnow takes a second look at up-and-coming guitar hero Newton Faulkner and decides she’s keen for his Auckland concert.

Music Review, The Script

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00

Irish trio ‘The Script’ take themselves and their music very, very seriously. With a debut album hitting Number One on the UK charts, it seems the public do too. Anna Curnow has a listen and tries to figure out what all the fuss is about.

Considering the hybrid car question

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00

When futuristic, hybrid-engined cars first appeared, rumours did the rounds about them being tricky to repair and the batteries being difficult to replace and hard to recycle. Mark Webster examines the hybrid question in light of a changing environment.

Life with an iPhone

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00

Sam Finnemore interviews two iPhone users to get their feedback on life with the new iPhone 3G. Mostly it’s all good but there are one or two points with room for improvement…

Crystal Ball: Magical Metamaterials

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00

Remember the excitement a little while back over exotic light-channelling ‘metamaterials’, the best hope yet for invisibility technology? CLiCK Tech’s Sam Finnemore explores some more immediate possibilities.

Motocross in New Zealand; Just dirt track it

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00

Motocross is bigger than ever in New Zealand. Matthew Backhouse talks to Andy McGechan, a freelance journalist who has dedicated his life to the sport, about the thrills and spills of riding the dirt.

Kings of Leon: Stadium Ready

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00

Southern rock icons, Kings of Leon have finally hit their stride with their new album, Only by the Night. With each album stronger than the last, this latest offering delivers their defining entrance into stadium rock.

Tech Toys: Universal Remotes

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00

Technology companies are finally delivering a selection of universal remotes that take the fuss out of managing your entertainment. We test drive the Logitech Harmony One and Philips Prestigo to take the fuss out of sofa surfing.

Top Digital Camera Gear

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00

CLiCK Tech’s Allen Cheng takes a look at the latest releases in the world of digital photography and finds himself sorely tempted by some new gear including the impressive new Canon EOS 50D.

DVD Review: Global Metal

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00

Global Metal chronicles the multicultural travels of heavy metal from the traditional homeland of the Western nations through to less likely outposts like Japan, India, Iran or Dubai. Sam Finnemore reviews the result.

Franz Ferdinand: A little bit grown up

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00

Will Franz Ferdinand’s third album be worth the wait? We take a look at the clues and come to our own conclusions.

Alpine Mountaineering: Superman or Madman?

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00

Kat Deeb investigates what drives Alpinist Ross Kirkpatrick to climb mountains, trees and waterfalls. Is he a superman or just a plain madman? It all depends on perspective.

Storm Surfing: On a Big Wave Mission

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00

Surfing an 18 metre wave isn’t everyone’s idea of a sane recreational activity. But for some, it’s the moment when every cell in their body is really alive. We talk to Daniel Kereopa about New Zealand’s Big Wave Mission.

Crystal Ball: Swallow a Smart Pill

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00

How do you know what’s happening once you swallow your pills? Sam Finnemore takes a look at the emerging world of the impressively intelligent Smart Pill