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Archive for June, 2008

iPhone/GSM Speaker Buzz Solutions

June 26th, 2008

Some speakers are better than others at dealing with the interference caused by GSM mobiles.  This article documents one bloke’s extended quest to solve the problem.

Executive summary is:

  • The interference affects the amplifier, not the speakers or the cable (most computer speakers have the amp built-in to one of the speakers) so the solution is a well shielded amplifier.
  • Cheap solution is DLO Portable Speakers for iPhone (Apparently these are now distributed by Philips)
  • More expensive solution is Sonic Impact T-Amp with high sensitivity (90dB) bookshelf speakers

AndyM Gadgets, Mobile Phone

Online & Peer-To-Peer Backup

June 20th, 2008

I’ve been assessing various backup options for both business and personal use recently so here’s a summary of my findings

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AndyM Computers, Software