September 7th, 2010
The Lexmark Prospect Pro205 printer has been recommended to those looking for office equipment on a budget.
It has a simpler design than the high-end machines in the firm's Pro range, pointed out Trusted Reviews writer Simon Williams, but offers “much of the same functionality at considerably lower cost”.
He highlighted the 2.5 inch colour LCD panel, saying it is “bright and clear and has enough room to display decent thumbnails and menus“.
There is a memory card slot for SD, MemoryStick and xD cards and a PictBridge socket for digital cameras, making it a great choice of computer accessory no matter what camera is used.
Furthermore, the printer has green technology qualities thanks to its Economode, which saves ink without making a big difference to print quality.
“Mr Williams concluded that the product's print quality, speed and facilities "make it a worthwhile machine to consider".
The Canon I-Sensys LBP3010 has also been recommended by the reviewer and was recommended for printing out home office documents and school essays.
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September 7th, 2010
Jazz musician Jamie Cullum used Yamaha musical instruments for a recent performance, it ha been revealed.
The star took centre stage in Hamburg to entertain crowds with the electronics firm's new CF6 piano.
Some 4,000 fans attended the open air concert, taking in the quality of Cullum's piano and vocal skills.
Not even poor weather dampened the spirits as Cullum and the musical instrument battled through, finishing with a rendition of Singing In The Rain.
The Yamaha CF Series of concert pianos comprises several models, all of which offer users top performance, durability and value and are built completely by hand.
Yamaha's European director of pianos Mark Rolfe said: "[The] CF Series can be characterised by Yamaha's revered reputation for tonal clarity, incredibly deep and rich bass, open broad sonority and a long, singing sustain."
Pianist Harry Harris last month demonstrated the Yamaha N3 Hybrid piano, which combines the traditional and the modern, at an event in Leicester.
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September 7th, 2010
Asus' Eee PC 1201N netbook has been praised by one publication, in part due to its 250GB hard drive.
Reviewing the best netbooks on the market, T3.com points out the electronics appliance has a "dedicated" ION graphics chip and 500GB of free web storage.
The device also comes with a 2GB computer memory and Intel Atom Dual-Core processor.
Consumers looking to buy electronics products might want to note T3.com's praise for Acer Aspire One 532h's "roomy 250GB hard drive" and six-hour battery life.
Other netbooks that were recommended for computing technology enthusiasts include the Samsung N210 – which has "a marathon battery life and sharp screen for video playback" – and the Toshiba NB305, which is powered by an Atom processor and has a six-cell battery.
However, those looking for a full-size laptop may want to follow the publication's praise of the Samsung X420 last month, as the computer was commended for its "stylish, portable design" and the ability to "multitask with ease".
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September 6th, 2010
Studio equipment made by Sennheiser has been praised by the sound team who work with US pop star Katy Perry.
The singer and her backing vocalists use Sennheiser SKM 5200 wireless microphones with MD 5235 dynamic capsules, along with the brand's ew 300 IEM G3 wireless personal monitors.
Monitor engineer Dave Rupsch said of the monitors: "They're clean, responsive and dynamic.
"There are no sonic improprieties to work around and, as a result, this is the most straightforward wireless personal monitor mixing I've ever done."
Other Sennheiser stage equipment and electronics used by Katy Perry's sound team include the e 902 wired microphone for the kick drum and floor tom, as well as e 604 clip-on microphones for the rack toms and e 614 and e 914 small-diaphragm condensers for the hi-hat, ride and overheads.
The Classic Sennheiser e 906 wired microphone is also used for the guitar set-up.
Sennheiser stage equipment is used by a number of other musicians, including electro-pop artist Laura Steel, who utilises a Sennheiser SKM 935 G2 wireless microphone and ew 300 IEM G2 in-ear monitoring, along with a K-Array KR-200 loudspeaker system.
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September 6th, 2010
Those looking to buy home office equipment may be interested in one review of Brother's MFC-J615W.
Assessing the all-in-one inkjet printer for Trusted Reviews, Simon Williams points out that the device can be connected using wireless technology, with the installation process for setting this up deemed to be simple.
"You simply enter any security passcode to connect the printer to your wireless router and then locate the printer from the setup software on the PC you're using," he states.
The reviewer notes that "scans and copies are easy to set up and execute", with the printer's 1,200 dpi resolution deemed to make it an acceptable product for use in small offices.
Overall the device was given six marks out of a possible ten, with its range of features receiving particular commendation.
Last month, Mr Williams noted that the HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf is very compact compared to the average mono laser multifunction printer.
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September 6th, 2010
Garmin has revealed details of a new car navigation system – the nuLink! 1695.
Featuring a five-inch touchscreen, the electronics company points out that the satnav uses Bluetooth technology giving people the opportunity to make and receive telephone calls.
In addition, the nuLink! 1695 utilises Google Local Search and comes with a 'dynamic' parking service that shows users the availability of parking spaces and how much it costs to use them.
There is also the ability for drivers to store the location of safety cameras as they drive past them.
"When you add the power of Google Local Search, safety cameras with mobile camera warnings, advanced traffic, fuel prices and parking information accompanied by Garmin's nuRoute technology, the nuLink! 1695 delivers the ultimate navigation experience," Clive Taylor, director of product for Garmin, states.
TomTom has also unveiled a new range of satnavs, the GO LIVE 1000 and 1005, both of which come with an Easy Click magnetic mount, designed to make docking and undocking the system effortless.
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September 3rd, 2010
Significant numbers of children take valuable electronics products with them to school, according to new research.
Figures released by Gocompare.com reveal that just under half of pupils bring a mobile phone into classes.
One in five take an mp3 player with them, while 21 per cent bring musical instruments.
Phil Paterson-Fox, head of home and pet insurance at Gocompare.com, states: "While getting children ready to go back to school can be expensive at this time of year, parents are increasingly faced with the prospect of their children packing their school bags with ever more valuable items."
However, it appears parents are willing to buy electronics items for their children ahead of the start of the school year.
The firm reveals eight per cent of mums and dads will purchase a laptop or desktop computer for their kids ahead of the new term.
A recent study by Endsleigh showed DJ equipment, games consoles and musical instruments are among the items that many students will take with them when going to university.
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September 3rd, 2010
TomTom has unveiled details of a new range of car navigation systems – the GO LIVE.
Consisting of the GO LIVE 1000 and 1005, the electronics company notes that the devices include one year's free use of its HD Traffic service, designed to help motorists avoid traffic jams and arrive at their destination time.
The products also feature the Fluid Touch screen which lets users scroll through menus with the tips of their fingers.
In addition, the navigation devices use the Easy Click magnetic mount, designed to make docking and undocking the system easy.
And those wanting the clearest possible view of the road may want to opt for the 1005, which comes with a five-inch screen.
"These super satnav devices will get drivers to their destination faster, safer and smarter than ever before," Damian Woodward, vice-president of sales and marketing for TomTom, states.
Earlier this year, the firm launched the TomTom Urban Rider, a navigation system designed to be used by motorcyclists.
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September 3rd, 2010
Fitting energy saving light bulbs in the home can see people save a significant amount of money.
So claims, Michael Holmes, spokesperson for the National Home Improvement Show, who points out that while such home energy saving products cost around £3 each, in the long run they will more than pay for themselves in the form of lower electricity bills.
Installing such light bulbs, he states, can deliver annual savings of up to £40.
However, there are several other "small but effective changes" people can make in terms of making their home greener. Among such measures, he states, include using a dishwasher – which can use less water than doing the washing up by hand – and installing a displacement device to reduce the amount of water used with each toilet flush.
In comments made last month, HomeSun chief executive Daniel Green claimed that buying solar panels is an effective way for people to demonstrate their commitment to investing in alternative energy and reduce their utility bills.
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September 2nd, 2010
Car multimedia players are becoming increasingly sought-after, according to a new report.
Figures released by GfK reveal that the popularity for in-car multimedia devices among European motorists has surged over the first six months of 2010, with the publication noting that such products "can often be seamlessly integrated into the dashboard".
Demand for such electronics devices is expected to rise over the coming months and in the future will have an internet connection.
It was also reported that portable navigation systems are increasingly offering "sought-after technical details" such as photo-realistic images of cities and real-time traffic information.
Meanwhile, more devices are offering motorists "multiple connection possibilities", allowing them to hook up such in-car systems to the likes of mobile phones and mp3 players.
A recent study by Exchangeandmart.co.uk revealed air conditioning, immobilisers and alarms are some of the most popular in-car accessories among British drivers, while it was reported that the likes of car DVD players and subwoofers could help to increase a vehicle's value.
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