Turtle Beach EarForce Z7
Already established as a leader in the console headphone space, this PC-focused, tournament-grade headset is loaded with bells and whistles. In case the killer 360-degree audio isn’t enough for you, its digital signal programmer allows you to preset the balances between the game audio, your mic, and the soundtrack for each game. Does a killer Skype convo, too. OK… live sex chat.
$350, turtlebeachheadsets.com.au
LG 55EM9700 OLED TV
Woohoo! Another futuristic advancement that may someday be affordable for plebs: newfangled OLED screens offer a clarity and contrast ratio that will make you want to junk your plasma. Here’s one of the first OLED big screen sets you can actually buy… and it’ll only cost you as much as a Kia!
$12K, lg.com.au
Canon EOS 7D DSLR
The latest evolution of Canon’s mega-popular enthusiast range is a sport fan’s best friend. Capable of shooting eight frames a second – and tagging each one with geo-positional data – for up to 25 RAW images, you’ll be able to capture every tendon snap and bone break in 18MP glory.
$1699, canon.com.au
HTC One
This has to be one of the sexiest phones in history. Basically, the thing is all screen, and its colours are richer than a puke contest at a fairy bread eating contest. It’s packed with power, runs a gazillion apps, is heaps thin, and has an elegant interface. A genuine contender.
$350, htc.com/au
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Going head-to-head with the iPad mini, the eight-inch screen on the Galaxy Note 8 puts it right between the smartphone and full tablet options that are already on the market. All the power of a tablet in one hand. Leaving the other free for vigorous self-flagellation.
$460, samsung.com.au
PlayStation 4
Expected at the end of the year, the PS4 offers a massive increase in the perceived power of a home console, while providing a streamlined system architecture for easy development, be you an indie in your garage or Rockstar Games. Another big drawcard is the huge emphasis on online connectivity.
TBA, sony.com.au/store
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