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The X Factor
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 24/07/2011
» The notebook market has become a quest for the thinnest, lightest, strongest and most powerful, and balancing these elements has proven quite a headache for manufacturers. But as the technology improves, the boundaries are being pushed. Apple released the almost impossibly thin MacBook Air (at 17mm), while Samsung released the ultra-feathery 9 Series that weighs in at 1.3kg.
Or anchor?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 10/07/2011
» It seems that the desktop market is under threat, but this time the attack comes from a different direction _ its traditionally technically unthreatening sibling, the notebook. Asus is touting its flagship multimedia monster, the NX90Jq as a desktop replacement, but its hefty price tag and weight threaten to stall its takeover bid. And other cheaper and smaller laptop alternatives on the scene are also hindering its bid.
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.
Keep taking the Tablets
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 31/07/2011
» With almost all mobile device manufacturers now on board the tablet train, consumers are left to slog through the offerings to find the machine that is right for them. It's no easy task _ many price ranges are represented, many designs have overlapping features and even the same look and feel. To highlight the differences, let's take a closer look at five of the tablet PCs showcased at the recent Mobile Expo Thailand 2011.
Is it a bird ... ? Is it a plane ... ?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 07/08/2011
» If you haven't seen one buzzing around a gadget shop near you yet, a French manufacturer is pushing the possibilities of Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices with a flying toy extension. It's called the AR.Drone remote-control quadricopter, and it takes flight simulation games, and indeed the possibilities of portable devices, to a new level.
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.
Copycat or killer?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 10/04/2011
» As the iPhone 4 phenomenon takes hold, manufacturers are starting to show signs of strain. LG, the South Korean manufacturer known for its TVs and mobile phones, has dished up a new smartphone in the LG Optimus 2X that can only be described as a thinly-disguised Asian version of the coveted new Apple phone, albeit in an Android flavour.
Work or play?
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 08/05/2011
» It's definitely tablet season, and Canadian manufacturer RIM will officially join the festivities with the release of its PlayBook in Thailand in the coming months.
Focal phone
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 22/05/2011
» As the patent spat between Samsung and Apple continues, the former continues its Android smartphone drive with the roll-out of the Nexus S.
Dock ON
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 01/05/2011
» These days, everyone has a portable media player in their pocket in some form, whether it be a smartphone or a dedicated music device. And the docking market has naturally grown in parallel with this trend.