Proporta Mini Maya Case Review
Friday, May 29, 2009
If you have a 4th generation iPod Nano, then keep in safe and sound in this cosy pouch from Proporta.
Product: Mini Maya Pouch iPod Nano 4G
Price: £10.95
Supplied by: Proporta UK
Contact: +44 (0) 845 123 2848
Labels: Apple iPod, Reviews
Kenro Alumex Picture Frame Review
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Not my normal tech review here, but I really wanted to bring you a review of something that does not run on electricity. Why not get some of those photos you print out on display in style. Check out my review of the Kenro Alumex picture frame.
Product: Kenro Alumex Picture Frame
Price: £22.49
Supplied by: Kenro Ltd
Contact: +44 (0)1793 615836
Fujitsu Scansnap S300M Document Scanner Review
Monday, May 18, 2009
I have been falling in and out of love with the idea of document scanning for a long time now. I loved previous iterations of Fujitsu Scansnap scanners, but hated the support for the Mac platform. The software just did not cut the mustard. However, things have changed, the Mac software has got a lot better and gone are the high premiums for Mac versions of the hardware.Their Scansnap S300M takes things one step further too. This superb looking white and silver unit has such a small footprint, that you really could say that it is a 'Transformer of all Scanners'. When in its folded form, the S300M is a little wider than an A4 sheet of paper, yet just 95mm deep and 77mm high. It takes up such a small amount of room that it can easily be put into a bag for scanning on location. On the desk it takes up very little space, but to scan you do have to fold up the top of the unit to serve as the paper feeder. The lower unit then flips out to catch the documents as they are fed through the scanner.
Like previous versions, the S300M scans in black and white or full colour. It scans both sides of the paper at the same time (if you choose to do so). Speed is a little slower than their larger models, but still a very respectable 8ppm in single sided (simplex) mode, or 16 sides per minute when scanning both side (duplex mode). Fujitsu quote that you can load up to 10 sheets of 105gsm weight paper at one time, but I found you could get away with a few more. You then either have to make your settings in the software, or if you are happy with previous settings, you just press the 'scan' button on the top of the unit.
Paper jams do happen occasionally, but I found them to be very rare with the S300M. The main problem was with things like NCR (carbonless paper), which is quite thin and has a sheen coating on it. During my tests the S300M ate its way through 364 sheets, with only two jams (NCR both times). They were not really jams in that sense, just skewed feeds.
The idea of the paperless office can be a reality now. The software performs admirably and I scanned direct to PDF files with no problems at all. You can even use the included Cardiris software to scan and have the resulting information sent to Address Book, Entourage, AppleWorks or a vCard file. This makes the solution even more useful, though I do see its main game being getting rid of piles of paperwork, invoices, statements into handy searchable PDF files. At just over £250 it might sound like a lot, but this portable scanner really will make a difference to how you handle your office paperwork. It is ultimately a small investment for such a well performaing product.
Product: Fujitsu Scansnap S300M
Price: £217 (+VAT)
Supplied by: BMI Solutions
Contact: 0800 043 9972
Labels: Mac Peripherals, Reviews
Competition Time - May 2009 - Win iPhone 3G Cases!
Friday, May 15, 2009
New for the month of May is our first video competition, which we will be repeating every month. This month watch the video, answer the question and pop on over to YouTube and leave your answer in the comments. The winner will be chosen at random from the correct answers. Closing date for entries is the 31st May 2009 and the winner will be announced in June 2009 competition video. Please... no swearing in your answers and no multiple entries.
Labels: Competition, General News
Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Printer Review
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Something a little larger than an A4 printer can make for some very effective photos. The Epson Stylus Photo R2880 printer offers the ability to do larger prints and even produce panorama's. Check out the video review.
Product: Epson Stylus Photo R2880
Price: £499 (Amazon)
Contact Epson: +44 (0)8702 416900
Labels: Digital Photography, Mac Peripherals, PC Peripherals, Reviews
Kodak Z8612 IS Digital Camera Review
Friday, May 08, 2009
If you are after a cost effective digital camera that offer some high quality optics, then please check out the review below of the Kodak Z8612 IS. After the video you will also find some sample images.
Product: Kodak Z8612 IS
Price: £109.99 (RRP)
Supplied by: Kodak UK
Contact: 0870 2430270
Sample images:
Labels: Digital Photography, Reviews
Asus announce Eee PC Seashell 1008HA
Thursday, May 07, 2009
ASUS have today announced the UK launch of the new Eee PC™ Seashell netbook which presents a user-centric blend of timeless design and effortless mobility.My quick take is that this little netbook oozes style. All those sleek lines, USB and video ports hidden away under neat little covers. It really does look stunning. A little pricier at £379 than the current crop, but you have to pay a little more for quality like this. We have a review model winging its way to the Geekanoids office, so check out the video review sometime in May.
Back to the official press release...
Nature has a way of creating elegance of out simplicity and ASUS has followed the same philosophy for its latest Eee PC™. Inspired by the sleek shape of the humble seashell, the Eee PC 1008HA Seashell combines a striking slimline design with the latest mobile technology.
The Seashell’s slender case is less than 1in at its thickest point and artfully curves to a razor-thin edge. This stunning low profile is made possible by a new ASUS motherboard that takes up very little space, and the integral lithium-polymer cell removes the need for an unsightly, bulbous battery. The incredibly small, amazingly smart Intel® Atom™ N280 processor provides an unmatched combination of performance and power-efficiency. Furthermore, despite weighing just 1.1kg, the Seashell lasts for up to six* hours away from a plug socket.
ASUS is also giving one away per week during the launch period; please visit www.asus.co.uk/seashell for further details of the competition.
For further information about the product, please visit www.asus.co.uk/eeepc/1008HA
Key Features
* 1” thickness and 1.1kg weight
* 10” LED-backlit WSVGA glare-type display (1024x600)
* Fast Intel Atom N280 processor
* Polymer battery offers up to 6 hours of battery life*
* SRS Surround Sound audio
* Ergonomically designed keyboard with Multi-touch touchpad
* 170GB Hybrid Storage (160GB Internal plus Eee Storage)
* 802.11 b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth 2.1
* Super Hybrid Engine for intelligent energy management
Labels: PC News
Nikon D90 Digital Camera Review
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
With the aim of trying something a little different... the Nikon D90 digital camera review is brought to you by two new hosts. Bobby and Stevie from PuppetNation are a little nervous on their first outing, but hang in there, give them a chance.
Labels: Digital Photography, Reviews
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