Category: Gizmo to Get

Icy Box

Icy Box

Dec 15, 2009 |

That horrible sinking feeling which takes over when a hard disk fails to fire up as expected might well be cured with the help of a simple external enclosure which costs less than ?30. There must be many companies and individuals who use external drives for backing up data or who have failed computers stuffed full of SATA disks. When such a disaster happens, most people will simply assume that it’s the drive itself which is at fault but, before binning these apparently dead hard disks, it’s easy to check them out using a powered independent case, such as the Icy Box.

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ColorChecker Passport

ColorChecker Passport

Sep 20, 2009 |

ColorChecker Passport

Some element of digital photography forms the basis for most of today’s end displays but photographers often fail to grasp and manage the right levels of control which are needed to give colour accuracy. X-Rite’s ColorChecker Passport is a neat and inexpensive gadget which lets users reference, control and enhance their images throughout their RAW workflow. It comes with its own set of photographic targets and includes stand-alone camera calibration software.

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Gizmo to Get

Aug 3, 2009 |

Gizmo to GetStatic can be annoying, as well as adversely affect the quality of your prints – but it needn’t be difficult to cure. Now there’s a cheap and simple anti-static device. Arcalian’s static...

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The Print Show is committed to helping visitors discover new opportunities for their business, demonstrating that print is so much more than simply putting ink on paper. With access to exhibitors from all corners of the industry, all free of charge, The Print Show is an event that cannot be missed.

Now in its 10th anniversary year, The Print Show is established as the most important and best-attended industry event in the UK, and is still the only exhibition entirely dedicated to the UK print sector. The Print Show is the primary meeting point for the market, offering visitors the opportunity to see the latest technological developments, meet and network with peers, and access advice from some of the leading experts in print.

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The Print Industry Awards celebrate excellence across the print and visual communications sector, recognising the achievements, innovation and talent that drive the industry forward. From outstanding print businesses and suppliers to individual professionals, the awards highlight the very best in print, digital and visual communications. Backed by decades of industry expertise, the Print Industry Awards provide a platform to showcase success, raise standards and honour those making a real impact.