Richard Branson is on top of the world.
In 50 years time Virgin Galactic could be the next big thing!
Pc’s are getting crazy cheap!
Just check out this AMD desktop here under specials. A complete Windows 7 64 system with keyboard and mouse delivered for around $430! Wow.
Maximus IV Goodness
Maximus IV GENE-Z
Wow, these new Asus Maximus boards are beautiful and full of overclocking potential, there is also an optional water cooling kit. Here
Cairns Weather Camera
Want to check out local weather during a cyclone? Check out this live webcam www.cairnsweathercam.com.au/webcam-lasthour.php.
I believe a retired chap set this up on his roof in Scott street a few years ago, it's a great job!
Cairns.info.com also have multiple cams showing beautiful images of the Trinity Inlet in central Cairns. www.cairnsinfo.com/webcam.php
Media Center Systems in Cairns
We have been involved in Windows Media Centre hardware and software since digital TV first came to Cairns. Public TV is an utter pain to watch UNLESS you have full control over how you watch it and when you watch it.
There are many PVR's (personal video recorder) on the market but none as awesome as the Media Center softeware built into Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate.
Windows Extender - the best way to run a Media Centre system is to use the Xbox 360 as an extender and a PC as the Media Centre 'server'. The Xbox is a rock solid device perfect for the living room and you can plug it directly into your amp via an HDMI cable.
Check out these pre built Media Centre systems here and let us know if you want some advice or a quote on a custom built system.
Phone Carl on 0404 042710.
Wireless Network IP Camera’s
Ip camera's have been around for a while but they havn't come down in price much, probably becasue they are just so damned practical. They have built in software and a web server so you can just plug them into your network either wireless or via network cable. You can then set it up to be viewable on the web by port forwarding your modem and pointing to the camera's IP address. Whether its to keep an eye on your staff or secure your hotel or motel courtyard or even just to take a view of the weather like this one in Cairns.
This model is made for outdoor use and dark conditions. You can also power these via ethernet cable - Power Over Ethernet - which is a lot easier than paying a sparky to install a power supply next to the cameras location and you only need 1 cable for both power and network access.
Vivotek IP7330 from $230.
The NBN? Nothing more than another media company.
Why does the average Australian broadband user need more speed?... Becasue they have massive TV's which need to be used.
In responce to the NBN 'business' plan' the opposition have finally figured out the right argument.
“It’s pretty obvious that the main usage for the NBN is going to be internet-based television, video entertainment and gaming,” the Opposition leader added. “We are not against using the internet for all these things, but do we really want to invest $50 billion worth of hard-earned taxpayers’ money in what is essentially a video entertainment system?”
Wireless Hotspots for shared public internet
We are selling mesh based wireless hotspot gear from OzSpots. Mesh networking is the way to go for any type of public wireless as it is 100% configurable via a remote dashboard and will configure itself onsite without needing any expensive, time consuming and labour intensive programing.
Mesh networking became popular through Open-Mesh and Robin when they promoted the products and firmware as a cheap community style way of sharing the internet.
All of a sudden it has become quite easy for anyone to share there internet connection - whether its for a student accomodation a not for profit or a 5 star resort.
Free Instant Hotspot for $179.
OpenDNS is perfect for your network
Opendns have setup such a useful free dns service. They have familyshield which is perfect for any family with teenagers and the standard Opendns is perfect for more control or business use, stop the use of time wasting social network sites and also malware and phishing attempts.
If you want this implemented on your network let us know or if you have the inclination its not too hard to follow their instructions.