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Jays
v-Jays headphones
Swedish headset maker Jays’ v-Jays headset manages to squeeze a surprising
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am
amount of audio performance from its
highly portable (weighs less than
h
60 g) frame. By default, the v-Jays
use a 60 cm audio cable that is
way too short for our liking, but
you do get a 70 cm extension for
this cable in the retail package.
You do not get any fancy inline
music playback controls or a mic
to handle incoming calls, meaning that the sole focus of the
earphones is music playback.
Luckily the v-Jays pack a surprisingly loud sound courtesy of
its 40 mm speaker drivers, with
undistorted tunes at medium volume. We did wish for a bit more
bass oomph though and when
you crank the music all the way
up, distortion and tinniness quickly
creep into the produced sound.
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Jays’ v-Jays headset ticks nearly all the
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to its lightweight design and stellar audio
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quality at moderate volumes. RRP: R600
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Fuji?lm
XF1
If Q were to outfit James Bond with a compact camera, no doubt
this would be the one. To start with Fujifilm’s XF1 camera has to get
top marks for being stylish and distinctive, boasting an aluminium
body and synthetic leather exterior. Its distinctively retro looks are
also backed up by a twist on its functionality.
Instead of a power button, the 12 megapixel camera requires you
to twist the manually zoomable 25-100mm (4x) lens open to power
it up (much like the X20). Also worth a nod here is the extremely
fast f/1.8 lens, combining with a no less impressive maximum ISO
of 12 800. Together, these functions give darkness an ice cold
stare, intimidating
shadows into submission.
For those planning
on shooting video,
rather than enemy
spies or rogue
agents, the XF1
can also do full HD
(1920x1080) video
at 30 fps. Why this
camera may appeal
is hardly a mystery,
also declassified for
those who can’t claim to be on her
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Majesty’s payroll, is its price – an expensive R5 000.
Razer Ferox
mobile gaming and music speakers
When you use the Ferox with your notebook or plug it into your tablet, the dual
3W speakers deliver enhanced audio
compared to the tinny sound emanating
from standard notebook speakers. You
still get stereo sound, but the benefit of
the omnidirectional sound is that you
can place the speakers anywhere as
opposed to being forced to have them
face you.
The Ferox are highly portable speakers that
can fit into the palm of your hand and travelers will be glad to note they can be carried
along with them in the provided pouch.
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