Since the iPad launched and set the benchmark for portable touchscreen devices, no other manufacturer has come close to replicating its success. The combination of design, performance and developer support has made this the benchmark for what Steve Jobs calls the “Post-PC” era. This year, the Post-PC era will be more than a solely Apple […]
Nikon D3100 Unboxing: DSLR for Dummies (Video Below)
In an earlier blog, I talked about the awesome abilities of DSLR cameras. However, just picking up a DSLR and taking good images won’t happen without a fair bit of practise and maybe even some lessons. Trial and error when using a new DSLR that has lots of settings, knobs and dials and be a […]
The Dyson Fan Goes Forth and Multiplies (Video Below)
In late 2009, Dyson approached Bing Lee and other major retailers with a proposal to sell a top secret new product. At the time, it was very hush-hush and quite intriguing. Dyson are very similar to Apple in that they have a very loyal following. New products are gobbled up and analysed by end users […]
Holiday Post – Escape from Technology
Happy New Year everyone, I hope you had some great time off! One question – how many of you changed your online or social media habits while you were on vacation? What is a holiday if you’re still connected? For those of you who love a bit of snow, Thredbo is an internationally recognised skiing […]
Nikon D7000 Unboxing and Feature Highlights
If you type the term “unboxing” into Youtube, you’ll get over 400,000 results. It’s a bit like a public way of unwrapping a present and sharing your joy with the world. I used to love ripping the plastic off a new CD, examining the cover, reading the liner notes and checking the lyrics, so I […]
Viewsonic Viewpad 7 First Impressions
And old colleague of mine is running a company called Viewsonic in Australia. It’s a brand more known for its LCD monitors than anything else, but they’ve been looking to expand into new and emerging technology categories. So when he visited me at the Bing Lee head office for a catch up, he brought along […]
In the Eye of the Beholder: Reflections on DSLR, plus a Canon EOS 60D Highlights Video
I am a huge fan of DSLR cameras. The quality of the images that can be created on these cameras are truly breathtaking. Of course, it takes a fair bit of effort, as well as trial and error, to extract the best from your DSLR. Before I move into my gushing proper, I just want […]
Printers for the Wireless (and impatient!) Generation (Videos Below)
Printers have evolved considerably since I first sold them many years ago as a young salesman. They’ve changed from clunky, loud and slow beasts to the more refined, design driven products that suit a living room as much as a home office. At their core, printers serve a very simple purpose: print out something that’s […]
Intel’s New “Sandy Bridge” Sneak Peak
This week, two of my contacts from Intel came to visit me. The purpose? To show me a demonstration of their new Sandy Bridge Processor, and Bing Lee had the honour of being the first retailer in Australia to see it in action. Being under a confidentiality agreement, I can’t talk about the specifics of […]
Microsoft Office 2010 – Creating Compelling Content
As a buyer in a retail company, I’m glued to my LCD screen for a large portion of my day. Reading and replying to emails, analysing stock and sales, and creating presentations are all part and parcel of a typical day, in addition to seeing account managers, ordering stock and briefing advertisements. We were lucky […]