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Packing a pocket pico punch
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 05/08/2012
» When pico projectors stormed onto the scene a few years ago, there was excitement in the air. Suddenly consumers had access to a realm of home audio/visual equipment that had previously been reserved for the boardroom, largely because of cost. But once the hype died down, the results were a little disappointing and people went back to their LED TVs. No manufacturer has yet been able to design a projector that offers brightness, high image quality and true portability. Or have they?
Party in a pocket
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 12/08/2012
» One aspect that has been holding back portable audio technology is sound quality. The sheer physical restrictions of portable devices have caused manufacturers to skimp on crummy speakers, which clog the market with distortion and noise.
The glint in apple's eye
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 17/06/2012
» Tech talk last week centred on Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. Fears of sounding like another PR release aside, it's a worthy discussion as the company's iPhone and iPad releases unveiled at this conference revolutionised computing and phone use, and the world.
Visions of life after True
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 01/07/2012
» Tired of trying to gain access to Euro 2012 at home? You're not alone. The ongoing spat between GMM Grammy and TrueVisions has exposed the flippant nature of broadcasting in the region and generated much customer resentment. It's understandable since TrueVisions' customers already fork out what many consider to be an inflated fee for their monthly service.
Balancing Act
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 06/05/2012
» The ultraportable march seemed to hit a high mark with the Apple MacBook Air update in the middle of last year, and now almost all manufacturers have a decent contender on the shelves. It's become a matter of fine tuning _ a balancing act of power with weight, aesthetics with functionality _ and now many combinations of these factors are available, allowing consumers to satisfy their personal needs.
Fit to print
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 20/05/2012
» As it is prone to do, HP has released many models in the printer market in an attempt to lure a wide range of consumers. This can be a daunting prospect for potential buyers, who can quickly become disillusioned by the overwhelming number of options on shelves.
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.
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.
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
Brains on the move
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 10/06/2012
» In a feisty smartphone market, the challengers are coming thick and strong. The battle for this year's top honours will no doubt be fought between Apple's iPhone 5 (rumoured for October) and Samsung's Galaxy S III (which has already arrived).