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Main Meetings Archives

Monthly MAIN Meetings:

2024 MAIN Meetings

September 2024: Alex discussed the new Pixel 9, and i Phone 16, and also interviewed Erik Kaiser, designer of the Crush - recorder/transcriber.

August 2024: Alex showed us Crush, Erik Kaiser's new memory devise, and more, plus we looked at Steve's new Reno 12 and his Watch X.

July 2024: Alex discussed the latest advances from Apple, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, plus his recent video with Copilot presenter.

June 2024: Alex showed, the powerful AMD Ryzan 9950 chip, an AI head transplant machine, Apple’s new releases, plus ChatGPT 40.

May 2024: May 2024: Alex’s topics included, the new Samsung 85 inch QN 900D Smart TV, iPad Air, Claude AI, Google AI, and more.

April 2024: The Lenovo ThinkPad, Copilot AI, Intel Core processors, LG OLED TVs, and Samsung products were discussed by Alex.

March 2024: Alex skilfully handled discussions including: security cameras, Robotic lawnmowers and various AI topics.

February 2024: As always, Alex was on hand to deliver another excellent and interesting presentation, the first for 2024.

January 2024: Our Committee decided not to hold any meetings during January, but wish you an enjoyable festive season.


2023 MAIN Meetings

December 2023: It was “Party Time” for members, after an update on Norton's new security products via Zoom.

November 2023: As a Zoom event only, Alex presented a range of products at our November’s Main Meeting.

October 2023: Alex reviewed the latest iPhone 15 range, plus Windows 11, and Pixel 8 smartphones at this meeting.

September 2023: With so many releases of new devices, applications and reports this month, Alex was kept very busy presenting them all.

August 2023: This month, Alex reviewed tablets, smartwatches and foldable smartphones from Samsung, plus Apple OS updates and lots more.

July 2023: Google's Pixel Tablet was among the many items Alex discussed at our July Main meeting via Zoom from Canberra.

June 2023: An interview with Chris Smith from TNT Radio plus the Apple WWDC23 conference were featured this month.

May 2023:Among the many items Alex discussed at our May Main meeting included the rapid adoption of AI “Artificial Intelligence”.

April 2023: April’s Main meeting began with Alex showing the Samsung 2023 range of TVs, each displaying some new, advanced WOW! features.

March 2023: Alex presented an in-depth review of the recently released ASUS ZenBook Fold 17, a 17-inch folding Windows 11 Tab

February 2023: Alex reviewed the new Galaxy S23, S23+ smartphones, plus the S23 Ultra with a 200 megapixel camera, and lots more.


2022 MAIN Meetings

December 2022: This month Alex had attended the AMD and Qualcomm Conferances but first we looked at christmas gifts and Apples goodies.

November 2022: Alex was at our club for this month’s main meeting, and with a Zoom forum for those at home.

October 2022: Alex presented this month's meeting from Hong Kong, with an interesting range of topics.

September 2022: Steve South conducted this month’s meeting, while Alex provoded a video of Apples 2022 iPhones, Watches and AirPods.

August 2022: The latest Apple MacBook Air with a M2 chip, plus Google's new Pixel 6A, with advanced processor was shown this month.

July 2022: This month Dean Williams, a Norton 360 expert from NortonLifeLock was on-hand to show us the new 360 Advance.

June 2022: Alex showed us iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watch and Home Pod, fresh from the Worldwide Developer Conference.

May 2022: Alex took us to the Google IO conferance and a look at the Acer Next and their new 3D monitors.

April 2022: We looked at new developments of Ancestry and My Heritage plus the upcoming Apple conference.

March 2022: Both live & via Zoom we previewed the latest Dynabooks, Samsung and Apple releases.

February 2022: We looked at the new Samsung offerings plus the Telstra 5G modeum and Chrome's new OS..

January 2022: Alex visted the Consumer Electronics Show in Los Vagus and showed us what he found.


2021 MAIN Meetings

November 2021: The new Mac Pro, the new ASUS Creator range and Intel’s 50th anniversary were feaured.

October 2021: This month was all about new CPUs, the M1 Pro from Apple and Googles new Tensor chip.

September 2021: Alex showed the new Apple iPhones and Tablets, plus new features of Apple's OS 15.

August 2021: Tonight, Alex had a whole lot of gadgets to show us starting with Snap Camera for Zoom.

July 2021: This month Alex took us on a tour of Windows 11.

June 2021: A first glimpse of Windows 11 and a review of the Apple Developers conference.

May 2021: Alex showed the new Apple watch and how the new ECG or heart rate monitor worked.

April 2021: We discussed the latest released of the iMac and iPad with the new M1 chip.

March 2021: Alex showed the new M1 Mac, and the M1 Mac Mini and the new 5G network

February 2021: Samsung’s Home robots, 5G smartphones, satellite broadband and more


2020 MAIN Meetings

November 2020: We saw the new iPhone 12 and the Apple event held on November 10th

October 2020: EZVIZ smart home security and Realme Phones come along

September 2020: Brett Levy CEO of Kazoik explains this unique, new Australian auction site.

August 2020: This month Acronis demonstrated their True Image 2021 software

July 2020: Payton Towler demonstrated TechSmith Corporation's Camtasia Video Editor.

June 2020: Alex spoke about the Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)

May 2020: This month we had our second Zoom meeting with 21 members present

April 2020: Derek Austin discussed “PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY 2030”

March 2020: This meeting was cancelled because of COVID-19 lock-down

February 2020: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phone

January 2020: HTC 5G Hub and RAZA folding phone


2019 MAIN Meetings

November 2019: Norton Lifelock Systems

October 2019: Nokia from HMD

September 2019: Lazer

August 2019: Happy Tel and Acer

July 2019: Synology Network Access Systems (NAS)

June 2019: Whistleout

May 2019: Optus Their new 5G network

April 2019: Huawei The P30 and the Matebook X

March 2019: Shopback and Microsoft Shop on Powerpoint 3D

February 2019: AGM and Folding phones

January 2019 : EFTPOS


2018 MAIN Meetings

November 2018 : Google

October 2018 : Telstra Locator service

September 2018 : OPPO and The Vodafone Foundation

August 2018: Norton

July 2018: Microsoft

June 2018: Trend Micro

May 2018: NBN Co

April 2018: AMD, Seagate, Brother and Blue Microphones with Renato Catalan

March 2018: Matt Jones from OVO

February 2018: Our AGM and we had a look at the new speakers from Google and Apple

January 2018: Our first meeting of the year saw Jazoodle Accounting software and Fuji Xerox


2017 MAIN Meetings

November 2017: Symantec

October 2017: The Microsoft Store returned to look at Edge and Virtual Realily

September 2017: The Microsoft Store paid a welcome return

August 2017: We had two guests. Armourcard and Malwarebytes.

July 2017: Mr Michael Tyler, the NBNco Community Affairs Manager give us the latest on the roll out.

June 2017: Mr Richard Chan, from Samsung Australia, showed us their SSD (solid state drive) range

May 2017: Our presenter from Armourcard had to cancel so Alex stepped in with a great discussion on various topics.

April 2017 : As our main meeting fell on ANZAC Day there was no meeting this month

March 2017 AGM Finalised and Alex showed us some great software apps for Windows and Apple

February 2017: Norton Security

January 2017: Trend Micro and Boost Mobile


2016 MAIN Meetings

November 2016: Microsoft

October 2016: Jabra and ASUS

September 2016: Presto and Amaysim

August 2016: Huawei and Vaya

July 2016: Trend Micro

June 2016: Symantic WiFi Privacy, 4G Phone Plans, Macrium Reflect and other goodes

May 2016: GoCatch and Vividwireless

April 2016: Intel

March 2016: Samsung, VR, iPad Pro and ULED TVs

February 2016: Our AGM and Microsoft presenting Windows 10

2015 MAIN Meetings

November 2015: Symantec

October 2015: iPhone 6s Plus, Apple Watch, Samsung Gear S2 Watch and the new Microsoft Surface Book

September 2015: Presto and Amaysimm

August 2015: Acronis Backup Software and Morphis maker of range of batteries and portable storage

July 2015: AppCompear, an App to compare or find applications, and Parrot with their new range Drones

June 2015: As promised last month, Lenovo paid a personal visit to show us their great range of products.

May 2015: Tonight Alex was at the Lenovo Tech World Conference in Beijing

April 2015: MacBook, The Samsung 7 Hard Drive, New Moblie phone deals and Windows 10

March 2015: Parallels

February 2015: The 2014 AGM

January 2015: Boost Moblie phone

2014 MAIN Meetings

November 2014 AVG

October 2014 iMac, Ollie, and other goodes

September 2014 Google and Our 30th Anniversary

August 2014 Power PDF

July 2014 Dragon Dictate 13

June 2014 Livescribe

May 2014 Telstra Bundles and Wi Fi Nation

April 2014 Microsoft present Windows 8.1

March 2014 Toshiba

February 2014 Kensington

January 2014 WIndows 8.1

2013 Main Meetings

November 2013 -Dell - XPS, Venue, Alienware  and Pocket Cloud

October 2013 - Windows 8.1 and Leap Motion Controler

September 2013 - Solid State Drives & the iPhone 5s

August 2013 - Norton

July 2013 - Huawei

June 2013 - Vodafone 4G

May 2013 -Pandora Internet Radio

April 2013 - Tom Tom

March 2013 - Nuance

Febuary 2013 - Outlook.com

January 2013 - Samsung and CES

2012 MAIN MEETINGS

November 2012 - Nuance, Anti Virus, The iPad Mini and more

October 2012 - iWorld: Assessories for smart phones

September 2012 - iPhone & Windows 8

August 2012 - Trend Micro.

July 2012 - Nuance - Dragon Dictate

June 2012 - Mr Mobile

May 2012 - Telstra 4G Network

April 2012 - Windows 8

March 2012 - HTC

February 2012 - ASUS

January 2012 - 3D Printing

2011 MAIN MEETINGS

November 2011 - My Net Phone

October 2011 - Western Digital

September 2011 - Built Conference for Windows 8

August 2011 - Windows Live Messenger

July 2011- Amaysim

June 2011 - Windows Live Hotmail

May 2011 - Bing - Microsoft's search engine

April 2011 - Short Meeting for Anzac Day

March 2011 - Intel

February 2011 - A.R. Drone

January 2011 - Mac Air and iPad

2010 MAIN MEETINGS

November 2010 - HTC
 
October 2010 - AVG and Choice Magazine
 
September 2010 - Acronis
 
August 2010 - Toshiba
 
July 2010 - Samsung
 
June 2010 - Simms Group - Power Mat
 
May 2010 - Log Me In
 
April 2010 - My Net Phone
 
March 2010 - Software and Gadgets
 
February 2010 - Acronis
 

2009 MAIN MEETINGS

November 2009 - Norton Security Software
 
October 2009 - Windows 7
 
September 2009 - Ubuntu
 

August 2009 and before


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