Buying a digital camera - prices and information

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Adrian WecklerToday, every mobile phone comes with a camera attached. Some of these are quite good. Most, however, cannot be relied on for shots that will provide lasting memories. In this context, it is worth shelling out for a proper, dedicated digital camera. Read More

MP3 players; all you need to know

Monday, October 5th, 2009

headphonesMP3 players give us the chance to have our own private soundtrack as we go about our day. Thanks to new technology, they also play movies, videos, podcasts and act as personal organisers, too. But how much should one cost? What size is big enough? And where is all the music to be found? Read More

Need to know more about netbooks?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

needanewnetbook.jpgBig screens, piles of memory and extra processing power used to be what people lusted after in their laptop. Today, it is the power to put your laptop in your handbag or briefcase that most people want. Read More

Tips for saving money on your mobile phone

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

mobile-marvelsThere’s no doubt but that the Irish love to talk. With our mobile phone usage one of the highest in Europe per head of population, our phones are certainly an area where many of us can afford to make savings. Callcosts.ie: If you’re looking for ways to Read More

Tempted by the latest touchscreen phones?

Monday, July 6th, 2009

touchscreenForget megapixels, forget MP3s: for the coolest mobile around, it has to be a touchscreen phone. And there is more than just the iPhone out there: a whole host of mobile manufacturers -- even Blackberry -- have released touchscreen models. Read More

Using your computer to save money

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

use-your-computer-to-save-moneyWhen trying to save a few bob in the area of technology, your computer is a powerful tool to have at your disposal. Most people have access to the internet in their home, but are not aware of the many ways they could be saving money every day. Below are some handy tips to use. It is not a universal list, but if you can pick up a few ideas it will be well worth the time taken to read it. Read More

Weighing up your broadband options

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

broadbandIreland, they say, has finally come of age in broadband access. According to official statistics, 90 per cent of the country’s population can now receive some form of broadband signal. But what are the real choices that people have? Is Eircom still the only game in town for rural communities? Is 3G broadband available everywhere? And how do cable, wireless and satellite broadband enter the mix? Read More