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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
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.
Trash or Treasure?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 03/04/2011
» As manufacturers stretch gadget genres to claim new profit frontiers, it seems a good time to take an inventory and see if there is any superfluous gadgetry lying around the house.
iPad 2: A first look
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 13/03/2011
» Earlier this month in San Francisco, Apple hosted the biggest gadget unveiling of the year with its highly anticipated second version of last year's iPad, the creatively named iPad 2. Even Steve Jobs was there for the event, taking some leave from his, er, leave.
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".
Microsoft vs Logitech
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 29/08/2010
» Wireless desktops _ a mouse and keyboard combination _ have become increasingly popular among computer users, as cables become redundant and space comes at more of a premium.
The iPhone has landed
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 27/06/2010
» In what looks to be the most hyped phone release of the year, Apple rolled out its highly anticipated iPhone 4 on Thursday in the US, UK, Japan, France and Germany. The world snuck an early glimpse of the phone when a drunk patron at a bar in San Francisco stumbled across a prototype in March after it was left by the now-infamous apple software engineer Gray Powell. But it has finally hit the shelves, and it's now up to critics and consumers alike to see if Apple can regain the smartphone throne.
The Business of Fitness
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 13/06/2010
» Gym technology is no longer novel, and manufacturers have swooped to cash in on the new market, creating a swathe of fitness devices of varying forms and functions. Adidas became involved in the mid-range of the market with its new miCoach Pacer, a nifty little device with various functions.
Chasing the camcorder crown
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 04/04/2010
» Well known for its famous duel with Nikon in the digital SLR race, as well as other tussles, Canon is also hyper-competitive in the sprint for the camcorder crown. A current trend in HD camcorders sees a big push towards HDD and flash-based storage, and the new Canon Vixia HG21 raises the bar again with the inclusion of a hard disc drive. It has the edge over its predecessor, but can it nudge out the competition and keep Canon on the competitive front line?
Pocketable portablity
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 28/03/2010
» Afresh entry from the Fujitsu camp in the ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) class of notebook is the LifeBook UH900. Fujitsu, with its LifeBook U series, and Sony, with its Vaio P series, among others, seem committed to the UMPC class.