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Comfort canteen
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 27/06/2014
» Almost every inner Bangkok hood has an Italian restaurant by now. Good for you if you live in Narathiwat/Sathon (Sensi/Il Bolognese) or mid-Sukhumvit (Appia/Bella Napoli). But there are still some holes to fill and La Cantina was targeted at doing just that south of Asok on Sukhumvit Soi 16. It’s a curious soi, with plenty of local office worker traffic during the day and a trickle of punters at night, but just enough to keep La Cantina afloat from both services it seems. The modest cafe-style shophouse is courtesy of local expat Luca from Piemont, Italy. He has opened in a tough climate, as have many others. Inside is a homely spread of casual dining for around 35 pax with some very recognisable Italian emblems on show. It’s fuss-free and won’t woo a first date, but mightn’t have you recognised by any social media scourers either.
Going all in
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 23/12/2012
» The all-in-one concept has come a long way from its origins with the first Apple Macintosh and similar PCs in the 1980s. Now all serious PC manufacturers have a model on the shelves, and most have a complete range since touchscreen technology recently revamped the genre. These include Acer with two new offerings sporting the new Windows 8 operating system.
Bringing back the beat
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 09/12/2012
» It was always only a matter of time before the famous boombox of 1980s New York street corners made a comeback. But since many people carry much of their personal music library around in their pocket on a smartphone or MP3 player, is now the right time to stage a comeback?
Two times a Leica
Life, Richard Mcleish, Published on 21/10/2012
» The digital camera market traditionally ran from high-end, professional models down to amateur snappers in a simple linear model. But advances in technology and changes in consumer behaviour have disrupted this line.
The quick route
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 30/09/2012
» Routers have traditionally been blue-collar gadgets. Although many homes have one, the majority of users do little more than reset it infrequently to refresh their internet connection. But as the price of higher-end models has fallen, consumers can start to look for more from their home or, more potently, office wireless network.
Packing a pocket pico punch
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 05/08/2012
» When pico projectors stormed onto the scene a few years ago, there was excitement in the air. Suddenly consumers had access to a realm of home audio/visual equipment that had previously been reserved for the boardroom, largely because of cost. But once the hype died down, the results were a little disappointing and people went back to their LED TVs. No manufacturer has yet been able to design a projector that offers brightness, high image quality and true portability. Or have they?
Better living through technology
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 29/07/2012
» A brace of new devices designed to make your life easier
The spectre of envy
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 22/07/2012
» After being showcased at CES 2012 at the start of the year, HP's flagship notebook has finally hit Asian shelves. The HP Envy 14 Spectre has a heavy emphasis on design and predictably enough is fully loaded with all the bells and whistles you could want. But the ultraportable market isn't the open road that it was 12 months ago, with Apple recently upping the ante with its MacBook Air upgrades. So has HP balanced form and functionality? Can it take away the ultraportable crown from Apple's Airs? Or has it overstepped the budget expectations of its customers? Let's take a look at the Spectre and find out.
Go pro with the helmet hero
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 15/07/2012
» As action sports such as wakeboarding, mountain biking and even skydiving take a grip in Thailand, gadgets that enhance the experience are starting to become available too. Why not digitally record that near-death experience for the ultimate bragging rights?
Visions of life after True
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 01/07/2012
» Tired of trying to gain access to Euro 2012 at home? You're not alone. The ongoing spat between GMM Grammy and TrueVisions has exposed the flippant nature of broadcasting in the region and generated much customer resentment. It's understandable since TrueVisions' customers already fork out what many consider to be an inflated fee for their monthly service.