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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.
Hitting the right note?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 26/08/2012
» Samsung made a bold move late last year (legal issues with Apple aside) by announcing a return of the stylus for its big-screen Galaxy Note smartphone. Just when the last of the PDFs had finally ended up on the scrap heap, the Korean manufacturer reintroduced the S Pen stylus to properly navigate the huge 5.3in screen of the phone, and to good effect.
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.
Lenovo's touchy feely A720
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 08/07/2012
» We are in the era of ultra-compact computing and it's not only the shape of portable computers that is changing _ desktops are undergoing a metamorphosis as well.
Keeping Tabs
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 01/04/2012
» Apple doesn't need any more free marketing, but since the initial hype has died down a little, now is a good time to look at the company's new iPad release, commonly referred to as the iPad 3.
Terminal or Everlasting?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 18/12/2011
» It's hard to believe, but my tech friends have declared HP's prognosis terminal. But while the other sectors of the multinational diverge, the company's PC manufacturing arm seems to be ticking over. HP continues with its Pavilion notebooks, the middle-class compatriot of the snazzy Envy range, with a new series of PCs. The specifications look impressive on paper, but do they deliver anything new to the series that is starting to become a little long in the tooth? Let's see if HP's persistence with the Pavilion series can increase the manufacturer's longevity.
BOLD but beautiful
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 09/10/2011
» Just when it looked like RIM had bowed down to the smartphone competition, the manufacturer reasserts itself with five new models, two of which give the old Bold a makeover. BlackBerries are famous for their business leanings, but were catapulted into the crossover market when a certain celebrity was snapped with one by the Thai paparazzi.
Mid-Range maidens
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 11/09/2011
» Last month, Nokia wedged a claim in the low- and mid-range smartphone markets with three new releases _ the 600, 700 and 701 _ proving the Finns aren't quite finished yet. The company's pitch is spearheaded by the new Symbian OS on board, named Belle. It's surprising since the company recently made a deal with Microsoft for its mobile OS. Nokia is also equipping its new phones with an NFC (near field communication) chip that can be used for payments. So why is the manufacturer continuing with its Symbian OS that has come to be deplored by many users? And will the on-board NFC chips help it return to its former glory? Let's peek at the new models to find out.
Big with envy
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 04/09/2011
» HP has revamped their desktop replacement assault, loading everything they know onto the new Envy 17 3D, which brags top-end spec and performance, albeit at a price.
Pocket projections
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 28/08/2011
» Most smartphones these days capture decent quality videos and pictures, but our ability to present that media is still limited. One solution to this problem are pico projectors, and since 2009, many manufacturers have tried their hands in the pico projector market _ Samsung, LG, Acer, Apicer, BenQ, among others. And why not, as the gadget is appealing with its pocketable dimensions, instant usability, and gimmick factor. But nobody seems to have been able to recreate in a pico the slick performance that new full-sized projectors now provide.