The LEICA M8 is the first timeless digital camera “Made in Germany”. Fascinatingly new and yet still a real Leica M. For Leica, image quality is not only a byword, but a value attained by optimising all the links in the performance chain: Leica’s high performance M lenses, now performing even better in the digital system with the 6-bit coding. The low-noise CCD sensor with a resolution of 10.3 megapixels, which is specifically matched to the extreme requirements of the high-resolution M lenses. The future-guaranteed raw data format (DNG) and the raw data converter Capture One LE, acknowledged as the best. It is this combination of high-quality individual components that ensures maximum image quality. The LEICA M8 deliberately dispenses with multifunction keys and nested menus. All the main settings are in clearly structured menus on the bright 2.5″ display. For detailed quality control whilst “on location”, RGB histogram and clipping warning can be used on even the finest details of the subject…

The 906i series’ eight handsets are equipped for all-round functions, including 3G/GSM international roaming, upgraded GPS location information, HSDPA, “One-Segment” mobile TV, 2 in 1 (combines capabilities of two phones in one), DCMX mobile credit card and iD™ mobile credit payments, VGA LCD screen and voice-to-text translation for Chinese, English and Japanese. The new 706i series, 11 handsets in all, boasts slim, sophisticated designs and compatibility with “One-Segment” mobile TV. The 706i meets diverse needs with a wide-ranging lineup, including the Extra-Slim One-Seg Phone (slimmest One-Seg phone available), the Waterproof One-Seg Phone, the Wellness phone that monitors diet and health, and the enhanced Easy-to-Use phone with improved user interface. Some models are also compatible with advanced services such as HSDPA and 3G/GSM international roaming…

The Dualit mini oven measuring a neat 445 x 330 x 250 mm, the compact oven sits comfortably and attractively on the worktop. It matches the classic Dualit Vario toaster design with its stainless steel construction and polished aluminium end castings. Even the timer and setting dials echo the popular, instantly-recognisable Dualit toaster controls. Ease of use and cleaning were key considerations in the design. The interior has been shaped for easy cleaning and the drip tray can easily be removed for washing. The dials are simple to understand and easy to move around – making the oven perfect for anyone who wants straightforward, uncomplicated functionality…

HP notebooks are designed with the environment in mind, with energy-efficient features and select materials for easier recycling. For example, several HP notebooks are available with the choice of an optional mercury-free Illumi-Lite LED display,(1) which is lighter and more energy efficient than standard notebook display technology. The HP notebook lineup is also one of the first to offer a choice of the latest processor technologies, including AMD Turion 64 X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processors(2) and the Intel Centrino 2 and Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology.(3,4)…