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Dec 5, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Alice Richard |Denis Gallagher |Chris Barnes
Expert tips to help you beat the heat and save money this summer.
We're facing a double whammy this year: a long, hot summer plus electricity prices that have risen faster than the mercury. You're probably already in a cold sweat thinking about how much it'll cost to keep your home cool.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Denis Gallagher
Time for a new phone? Here are our expert tips to help you pick the best.
Smartphones are a key part of everyday life, from helping us stay connected with family and friends, to shopping online, paying bills, capturing videos, streaming music, and so much more. But it can be hard to know which phones give you the best bang for your buck when it comes to things like camera quality, battery life and even how easy they are to use.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Marianna Longmire |Grace Smith |Denis Gallagher
You can save on your power bills by choosing the right device.
Air conditioners, fridges, freezers and clothes dryers are some of the biggest energy guzzlers in our homes. But TVs and home entertainment systems can use a surprising amount of household energy too. If you're looking to lower your energy bill, the good news is you don't have to limit the number of binge-worthy shows you're watching.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Liam Kennedy |Denis Gallagher
Need to know
A new mandatory safety standard for washing machines is set to come into force in Australia
It will require users to perform two distinct actions to start a load of laundry
Fatal incidents overseas where children became stuck in washing machines are behind the rule
A new rule requiring users to perform a minimum number of steps to start a washing machine is set to be introduced in Australia.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Denis Gallagher |Peter Zaluzny
A soundbar is a compact and cheaper alternative to a home theatre set-up for your TV.
You might think a home theatre sounds like a great idea, but not everyone has the space for a multi-speaker setup (nor the desire to spend a weekend weaving a web of wires and cables around their living room). Thankfully we have one word that will keep your home movie experience dream alive: soundbar.
On this page:
What is a soundbar?
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Denis Gallagher
Know who's come knocking, even when you're not around.
A video intercom doorbell lets you see who's at your front door, and is handy in apartments and large homes. But what if you could see who's outside your home, no matter where you are, by looking at your smartphone? That's what smart doorbells are for.
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Are smart doorbells safe?
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Denis Gallagher
See how the big three telcos (Telstra, Optus and Vodafone) compare with other providers for reliability, coverage and value for money.
We asked you to rate your satisfaction with your current mobile phone plan, looking at network reliability, value for money and more. So which mobile network in Australia has the most satisfied customers?
Amaysim scored highest for overall satisfaction and in several other categories, followed closely by ALDImobile.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Pru Engel |Matthew Steen |Denis Gallagher |Fiona Mair
Fridge on the fritz or dryer dead as nails? Here are some tips for buying a new appliance while sticking to your budget.
Isn't it always the way that when you're trying to save a bit of money or struggling to stick to your monthly budget, one of your essential appliances gives up the ghost?
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May 23, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Pru Engel |Denis Gallagher
CHOICE entertainment experts show you how to be a pro when shopping for a new screen.
The end of financial year sales are looming, and that means the time is ripe to purchase a new TV if you're in need of one. Whether your old TV is a bit worse for wear and you're looking to upgrade, you want to invest in a bigger screen or you're purchasing an extra TV for another room in the house, you want to ensure you're buying the right one for your needs.
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May 1, 2024 | 
choice.com.au | Denis Gallagher
Deciphering product codes can help you get a television for less.
CHOICE TV testing is underway for 2024 and while new models were announced in February, they only started arriving on retail shelves in late April with some TV brands not arriving till June or even July. This late arrival of 2024 models means there are some great discounts to be found on 2023 TVs as we head into the end of financial year (EOFY) sales.
