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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.
It's all in the delivery
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 03/06/2012
» A wireless router and extender that boosts data transfers and headphones to delight even the choosiest DJ
In a galaxy not so far away
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 27/05/2012
» After much discussion in the smartphone arena over the past few months, the Samsung Galaxy S III is within arm's reach. And the world is watching. Pre-orders have ticked over 9.5 million, making it the most anticipated phone release of the year.
Is it really No1?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 29/04/2012
» It's no secret that HTC has been bleeding sales to Apple and Samsung in the smartphone arena. Its profits have dropped steadily over the past few quarters, as has its share price.
Full marks
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 15/04/2012
» Not to be left out of the DSLR race, Canon has matched its rival Nikon in rolling out the latest iteration of its 5D, the Mark III.
Snap Happy
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 18/03/2012
» The most anticipated camera release for years is the new Nikon D800 DSLR. It comes more than three years after its predecessor, the D700, a time during which Canon and Nikon have slogged it out for the lead in the pro DSLR stakes.
Photo finish
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 14/08/2011
» The old rivalry between Nikon and Canon is alive and well thanks to recent releases by both camps that pin the manufacturers against each other once again. Into what is known as the amateur or consumer end of the DSLR market, from Nikon has come the D5100, up against the Canon 600D in this duel for dominance. But the technology is far from amateur, and the competition is hot. Who will win this round? Let's check the battle stats.
Fresh face or last legs?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 17/07/2011
» You have to hand it to Nokia for its determination when it comes to the operating system for its new X7 smartphone. The company has continued its Symbian drive with the Anna update, which may be the last incarnation of the OS before the company fully switches over to Microsoft's Windows Phone OS. So can this update to the archaic system keep Nokia in the smartphone race? The Finns are hopeful, but the gallery is sceptical. Let's take a look to see if it just might endure in its new X7 home.
Notebook VS Tablet
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 15/05/2011
» As tablet talk continues to dominate tech discussions, manufacturers of other portables are starting to feel the pinch. The PC market reportedly posted its first reduction in sales for two years for the first quarter of the year.
The butterfly effect
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 19/09/2010
» In an unlikely marriage, HP, the world's largest PC manufacturer, has combined brand power with Vivienne Tam to deliver the HP Mini 210 netbook, catering to a niche market with its fashion-world cross-over potential. But it's not the first attempt. The Tam and HP partnership started back in 2008, with the HP Mini 1000 digital clutch, and the new Mini continues that legacy, this time with a butterfly motif that is said to somehow symbolise "love, freedom, independence and transformation".