Gadgets

SONOS armbands on, we paddle out into baby pool of digital tunes

With our SONOS armbands on, we bravely paddle out into the baby pool of digital music streaming. Lots of happy splashing ensues.

By , published on 6 January 2012

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We get into quality music streaming. Big Prodigal style.

Just how do you get you an unapologetic, and analogue, audiophile to go completely digital? You give him/her bit-perfect music transfer, an unbeatable user-interface, facile set-up…et voila!

By , published on 3 January 2012

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The limited edition Dark Knight Rises Nokia Lumia 800

The Lumia 800 was turned around in record time, with just six months between the partnership with Microsoft being signed and the Lumia’s launch. With that in mind, it is truly staggering that they managed to produce such a finely-balanced handset that seamlessly blends ergonomic design with technological functionality.

By , published on 22 December 2011

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Beyond Cupertino: Venturing off the well-trodden path to Apple’s door – Part III

We’re guessing that our readers, with a gnawing urge for individuality, may share our growing frustration with Apple: the ubiquity of its products. So, here’s are guide to the best alternatives. In Part III, we look at ultraportable laptops.

By , published on 15 December 2011

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Beyond Cupertino: Venturing off the well-trodden path to Apple’s door – Part II

We’re guessing that our readers, with a gnawing urge for individuality, may share our growing frustration with Apple: the ubiquity of its products. So, here’s are guide to the best alternatives. In Part II, we look at tablets.

By , published on 8 December 2011

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Beyond Cupertino: Venturing off the well-trodden path to Apple’s door – Part I

We’re guessing that our readers, with a gnawing urge for individuality, may share our growing frustration with Apple: the ubiquity of its products. So, here’s are guide to the best alternatives. In Part I, we look at smartphones.

By , published on 1 December 2011

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Thoughts on the iPhone 4S

Apple announced the successor to its all-conquering iPhone 4 this week and most people – from Nokia fan-boys to die-hard Cupertino disciples – are calling it a disappointment. They’re saying it’s an incremental upgrade at best, at worse, a bitter let-down.
Our take? Read on…

By , published on 6 October 2011

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Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Our tribute to Steve Jobs.

By , published on 5 October 2011

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The crown jewels: Mobile media storage solutions

We’re talking about mobile media storage solutions. And in this game, the length of your battery life and the girth of your storage capacity are kingmakers.

By , published on 26 September 2011

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The best point-and-shoot just got better: Canon S100

We’ve been waiting for the fabled follow-up to the incredible S95 point and shoot camera for months now. It’s finally here and it’s pretty much everything we could have wanted.

By , published on 15 September 2011

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