It doesn’t seem that long ago that our office used to rattle to the deafening sound of a chunky monochrome dot matrix printer producing its highly variable printouts, but if proof were needed of the onward march of technology, check out Samsung’s new bijou colour laser printers.
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Mike Slocombe
Samsung CLP-315K Colour Laser Printer Claims “World’s Smallest” Tag
Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCD299
If you’re the kind of person that is happy to sacrifice a bit of sound quality in exchange for some serious pose value, then Philips’ new MCD299 micro home theatre could be just the ticket for your a la mode living room.
(more…)MSI Wind Ultraportable Laptop: Photos Released
MSI have just released a set of publicity shots for their soon-come budget- ultraportable laptop, labelled the MSI Wind.We have to say it looks purdy as a picture too, with a smart all-white finish, rounded edges, sleek lines and none of those ugly gaps either side of the screen (like the first-gen Eee).
(more…)Nokia Unveils 6600 Slide, 6600 Fold And 3600 Slide Handsets
Finnish mobile phone kings Nokia have whisked away the covers on three shiny new handsets which they claim “merge modern functionality with classic and sophisticated looks.”We’re always up for a bit of merging and have to say all three look rather dandy in their high gloss, smoothed edge, understated way.
Lenovo’s IdeaPad U110 Gets US Release
Primed for release in the US tomorrow is Lenovo’s new IdeaPad U110, a natty looking ultraportable that has certainly piqued our interest.Resplendent in an unusual etched flowery finish, the Lenovo comes in red or black finishes and looks to be following IBM/Lenovo traditions with a fairly rugged construction that could take a few knocks on the road.
UK Mobiles: Texting Up, IM Up, Ringtones Down
Telecoms giant Orange are reporting a substantial fall in the demand from customers for ringtones, as punters make use of more powerful multimedia handsets to download full length songs instead.
(more…)Brando ‘Button Badge’ USB Pedometer
Folks keen to lose a bit of excess lard with a bit of pavement pounding, and keen walkers hungry for information about their perambulations might be interested in the latest curious USB gadget to be dreamt up by the hyperactive boffins in Brando’s ever-busy labs.
(more…)Astraware Platypus Shoot ‘Em Up For Palm, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile Smartphones: Review (81%)
Released last week, Astraware’s Platypus shoot’em up game has already proved a button-straining hit on our handheld.The sideways scrolling, arcade-style shooter has a lovely retro feel to do it, with graphics created using claymation-style effects, giving the game a fun, sci-fi, Aardman-esque look.
Microsoft Releases Windows XP SP3 To Manufacturing
Microsoft’s long serving XP operating system is set to be given its final set of tweaks with the Windows XP SP3 system update expected to be unleashed to Joe Public on April 29th.
(more…)Sony BMG Signs Up To Nokia’s ‘Comes With Music’ Unlimited Download Service
Currently enjoying a nice big synergistic hug and dreaming of a fast-filling cash trough are Nokia and Sony BMG, who have back-slapped themselves silly after striking a deal over the “Comes With Music” service.The deal will give punters with brand spanking new compatible phones a year’s worth of free access to the Sony BMG music catalogue, with pop-pickers (© Alan ‘Fluff’ Freeman) able to download tracks to both their mobile device and computer via the Nokia Music Store.
If you’re the kind of person that is happy to sacrifice a bit of sound quality in exchange for some serious pose value, then Philips’ new MCD299 micro home theatre could be just the ticket for your a la mode living room.
MSI have just released a set of publicity shots for their soon-come budget- ultraportable laptop, labelled the MSI Wind.
Finnish mobile phone kings Nokia have whisked away the covers on three shiny new handsets which they claim “merge modern functionality with classic and sophisticated looks.”
Primed for release in the US tomorrow is Lenovo’s new IdeaPad U110, a natty looking ultraportable that has certainly piqued our interest.
Telecoms giant Orange are reporting a substantial fall in the demand from customers for ringtones, as punters make use of more powerful multimedia handsets to download full length songs instead.
Folks keen to lose a bit of excess lard with a bit of pavement pounding, and keen walkers hungry for information about their perambulations might be interested in the latest curious USB gadget to be dreamt up by the hyperactive boffins in Brando’s ever-busy labs.
Released last week, Astraware’s Platypus shoot’em up game has already proved a button-straining hit on our handheld.
Microsoft’s long serving XP operating system is set to be given its final set of tweaks with the Windows XP SP3 system update expected to be unleashed to Joe Public on April 29th.
Currently enjoying a nice big synergistic hug and dreaming of a fast-filling cash trough are Nokia and Sony BMG, who have back-slapped themselves silly after striking a deal over the “Comes With Music” service.