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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.
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.
Geek beats
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 21/08/2011
» For geeks who like to rock, we salute you. And for those who want to get into the DJing scene, it's a good time with the recent release of two cheap but nifty gadgets to get you mixing.
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.
High-end sony lite
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 18/09/2011
» The ultraportable market has become the pinnacle of notebooks _ cramming all you can into a sleekly designed and light offering. So it's no surprise to see so many models on offer. Sony's designers, like many Japanese, are spatial geniuses, and have traditionally been very good in this area. The manufacturer has revamped its Vaio Z series to take on the competition from Apple, Samsung and Toshiba, among others.
Let's get down to business
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 25/09/2011
» Just when the tablet PC shelves seem to be morphing into a blur of homogeny, Lenovo has entered the market. It has taken the manufacturer some time to get involved, but it is doing something different here with its first offering. It's in line with its ThinkPad range, which continues with guns blazing, and is aimed at business users. But is the tablet market mature enough to be split into specialised areas? Let's check out the new ThinkPad Tablet to see.
A real rockin' Box
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 16/10/2011
» Wireless speakers are not new, and come in just about all forms, sizes and price ranges. Decent Bluetooth connectivity is not new either for such devices. So what's so special about Jawbone's Jambox? The company has a solid reputation for its headset devices, but this is its first step into the world of dedicated speakers. Will it be able to compete with less costly peers already on the market? Let's take a look at the beat box to find out if it will survive.
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.
Astral projections
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 19/06/2011
» Setting up a home cinema for the price of a decent flat-screen TV was impossible until BenQ changed the game in 2009 when the company released the W1000, one of the first 1080p projectors priced for the mass market. Since then, there have been a string of rivals around the same price mark, most notably of late the popular Epson 8350 release of last year, which followed the success of its 8100 predecessor.
Retro snappers
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 03/07/2011
» While many manufacturers look to the future when designing cameras, Fujifilm and Leica have turned back to the schools of old for aesthetic inspiration. The Fujifilm Finepix X100 and the Leica X1 both jam current DSLR mechanics into an old-style casing, sacrificing functionality and performance for image quality and compactness.