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Personal choice

The Google Glass must be at the forefront of any new developments in the mobile space.

Executive choice

We review the LG 55-inch curved OLED TV, Samsung 110-inch UHD, Nokia 1520 phablet and LG Flex.

Sean Bacher

The month’s top buys

We look at the Samsung NX300 camera, PocketWiFi, Kindle Paperwhite 2nd gen, and Bowers and Wilkins P7 headphones.

Sean Bacher

The month’s top five buys

We look at the Nokia Lumia 925, the Lenovo S5000 tablet and HP Envy Recline, among others.

Sean Bacher, Tamsin Oxford

What’s new in apps

↘ Clash of ClansPlatform: iOSStockists: Apple App StoreExpect to pay: Downloading the game is free, but in-game purchases can set you back a few hundred rand Clash of Clans is a real-time-strategy (RTS) game that requires a good mix of strategy and combat.

Sean Bacher

The month’s top four buys

Among them the Huawei Ascend P6 and Monster Victory headphones.

Sean Bacher, Liron Segev

The month’s top six buys

We take a look at the Sony Xperia Z, Apple TV, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, among others.

Sean Bacher

The month’s top six buys

We take a look at the HTC One, HP Envy x2, iRobot Roomba 780, and more.

Sean Bacher

The month’s top six buys

We review the Beats By Dr Dre Pill wireless speaker and the HTC 8X smartphone, among others.

Sean Bacher

The month’s top six buys

We showcase an HD TV, an ultrabook, a projector, a PC, a docking station, and a mobile keyboard.

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Sean Bacher

First impressions last

In Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs: A Biography, Jobs is quoted as saying that a relationship begins to form between a customer and product the second the customer starts opening the box.

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Sean Bacher

Beauty, but at a price

Looking at the Lenovo Ideacentre A720 All-In-One, you would be forgiven for thinking it’s something created by one of the designers at Apple. Its ultra-thin base, coupled with the beautiful chrome hinge connecting to the touch-screen, really is extraordinary. That is, it’s extraordinary for a PC manufacturer that until now made notebooks and desktops that functioned well but looked pretty boring. It really is a computer that doesn’t need to be hidden away in a gloomy study, but is beautiful enough to become the centrepiece of a modern lounge or dining room. But it costs a small fortune and will only be bought by a few. Let’s hope Lenovo and other PC manufacturers continue the trend of making beautiful and functional PCs, while also ensuring they’re more affordable.

Sean Bacher

HP shows clever usage of power

At this year’s HP Influencer Summit held in Shanghai, China, it was clear that HP meant business in the consumer space. Although there was no mention of tablets, the company has made some real headway with its ultrabooks, printers and all-in-one devices. Two products that stood out from the rest were the Officejet 150 Mobile All-In-One printer, and HP t410 AIO Smart Zero Client. Both these devices show how power can be used more effectively and efficiently, and also give us a glimpse of what can be expected in the future.

Sean Bacher