Product Review - Bang & Olufsen H3 ANC #Earphones @BangOlufsenSA

Hi Friends, 

Bang and Olufsen needs no introduction as their products are unique audio products each worthy of drooling over before you start using them. H3 is another one of their marvellous product designed by Jakob Wagner and this time it has an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) unit attached to these small wired earphones. 

The ANC unit is attached next to the 3.5mm jack as then it can stay connected to you phone and can be left hanging or inside your pockets. But it's an odd looking circular device with a micro USB charging port and an On-Off button on the body. I didn't like the circular unit as it only has Bang and Olufsen branding. If it has some clip to attach the same to pockets or if there was something like where wires can be tangled, it would have served a better purpose because now the center of gravity of the earphones due to this unit's weight is not proper. 

Let's come to the unit itself, which is crafted using extremely light weight metal which feels good quality and robust to use. There are 29 air vents drilled into the housing of Beoplay H3 ANC to provide amazing acoustics. This was the first time I was using ANC in these kinds of earphones and though they are internally noise isolated because of the memory foam based eartips, you feel a little bit later that the noise cancellation has kicked in already when someone comes to talk to you. Noise cancellation is not as effective as in the over ear models or on ear models from the same brand or any other brands in the market.

The ANC unit can provide around 20hrs of playtime with its rechargeable battery capacity of 350mAh. The device can be fully charged in around 2.5 to 3 hours. You can switch On and Off using a small button on the side of the attachment. The overall weight of the earphones is 40 grams and cord length is 1.35m. The cable also has a remote to control the music and receive the calls etc which works better with iOS devices. The inbuilt microphone is good enough to talk and works on Micro-electrical mechanical system (MEMS) as called by Bang and Olufsen.

The sound quality is unmatched and gives you amazing details in all kinds of music genres. The speakers inside the earplugs is electro-dymanic 10.8mm drivers. The frequency range of the product is 20 to 160000 Hz and is available in Gunmetal Grey color. The packaging also includes a carry case along with a flight adapter and silicon ear tips.

Overall, I would say it's a nice ANC earphones but if you are running short on budget, you can always buy the normal H3 earphones. Some of the Bang and Olufsen products are on Sale at Mall of Africa showroom at the moment. Check out the same and this review was done on a review device which was taken back after 2 weeks. 

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Product Review - @LGMobileSA V20 Android #Smartphone @LGSouthAfrica #PlayMore

Hi Friends, 

Continuing the trend of posting a product review everyday in these months, I am finishing reviews of all the devices I have received but could not due to time issues or work pressure. I do apologize to all the brands for the same but sometimes you gets lost in the ROI calculations or the value which you are getting in return from the brands. Here I am going to discuss an amazing android smartphone, which came to me a long time back and I simply adored the camera and the hardware it has on it. 

We are talking about the revolutionary LG Mobile V20 also called as LGH990 and this is after I had extensively used LG G5 and fell in love with it's camera and gaming capabilities along with modular design. LG V20 the first thing I loved was it's dual camera which is 16MP standard (normal 75 degree camera) and 8MP wide 135 degree camera lens which is just in continuation of the LG G5 cameras. But with LG V20 the front camera which is 5MP also offered wide (120 degree) and standard (83 degree) selfies mechanisms. More than this hardware on the device, there are many hybrid auto focus which utilizes LDAF (Laser Detection Auto Focus), PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) and Contrast AF technologies to capture every moment of fun. 

The second feature I loved in LG V20 is it's Second Screen on the top portion of the smartphone which can be used independently to showcase and access recent apps, quick tools and shortcuts. I simply loved writing my name on the second screen in a cursive font making it a unique feature to the overall smartphone. Also the second screen option offers quick replies to text messages if you are involved in other applications like any games or so.

LG V20 Smartphone is loaded with Android Nougat Operating system (7.0) and powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset which a Quad-Core 2.1 GHz processor which never slows down the smartphone. The RAM on the V20 is 4GB which is enough to handle all kinds of applications and resolution of the 5.7 inch screen is 2560 x 1440 QHD at 515ppi. The device weights around 173 grams and has removable battery of 3200mAh. The smartphone also offers expendable storage capacity via micro-sd card upto 2TB and works on a nano-SIM to connect to 4G LTE network. The internal memory that this smartphone offers is 64GB which is enough to fit into your daily needs.

Wide Angle Photograph taken at Gallaghar Convention Centre, Midrand

LG Electronics went way more advanced in terms of video and audio capabilities on this smartphone. Let's talk about the video features first as this smartphone comes with Steady Record 2.0 which can minimize the unintentional hand shaking to capture sharp, smooth and crisp videos. We can think of Steady Record as the smartphone Gimble but on the smartphone rather than external handle. 

Bokeh is amazing in V20 camera mode

Along with this the smartphone LG V20 gives you power to manually record videos and customize your sound so as to eliminate noise and amplify the story and moments you want to capture. This is done using 3 High AOP (Acoustic Overload Point) Mics which is claimed by LG that it can record loud scenes at sporting events without cheering fans distorting the sound. The 2 mics are on the top of the smartphone and one is at the bottom. The audio files can be then saved in lossless audio format with Hi-Fi Recording. LG V20 also offers HD Audio Recorder and Studio modes to take your audio recording to the next level. In the manual mode for video's you can adjust the white balance, ISO, shutter speed, EV, Auto-exposure Lock, manual and auto focus along with Hi-Fi audio at 24 bit, 49kHz. With so many features you will feel like a director of the movie and even can become one when phone is operated on your voice commands using Audio Directivity Control.

Captured the Flames and the red essence on the end of burning woods too

LG V20 also features Quad DAC which lets you listen to music that’s closer to the original sound by reducing white noise and up-sampling music files to Hi-Fi quality—allowing you to feel like you’re at a live performance. The package also contains special LG noise-isolating earphones and if you are buying the smartphone, I think you get Bang and Olufsen earphones too. My review unit only has LG earphones along with a fast charger and type-C charging cable. The smartphone feels great in the hands with its sleek metal body and easy to reach fingerprint scanner on the back cover to lock and unlock the phone easily. The back cover can be taken off to insert the battery or the micro-SD card using a small button on the right hand side of the phone.

Family at the other end of swimming pool using wide angle rear camera of LG V20

Overall, I felt the LG V20 is technology marvel and now I am looking forward to check out the recently launched V30 which is getting appreciations all around the globe. As is always the case, when the new version is launched the previous versions comes at a deal price of around ZAR 6500 to 7000 so in case you are short on budget, you can definitely buy this LG Electronics Smartphone V20 where Life's Good when you Play More!

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@BangOlufsenSA Opens at V&A Waterfront #CapeTown #LikeNoOneElse #BangOlufsenSilo

Hi Guys,

 

Believing that what you create and bring into the world must be exceptional and has been the primary goal of Danish audio and television manufacturer Bang & Olufsen since 1925. For more than 90 years the company has defined or re-defined the way consumer electronics look, work and interact with users. It’s the story of a remarkable partnership between an engineer and a designer, determined to create the look of sound.

Now you can experience the beauty and magic of Bang & Olufsen at their flagship sensory store in Cape Town, located at the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District. The V&A Waterfront is one of Africa’s most visited destinations with 24 million visitors annually. The city prides itself in art-and-design, and that’s where the synergy was established.

“One of the most beautiful things about the brand is the design, that’s why we are so excited about being at the Silo District because it’s all about design…” says Shannon Rogotzki, Director of Bang & Olufsen South Africa, to Ryan O’ Connor on KFM. 

The brand offers consumers A-V equipment from a completely different point of view - that will leave them in awe while at the same time creating an emotional remembrance.

Once you step inside Bang & Olufsen of Silo you experience a feeling like no other. Time just stops and you begin to unwind as you focus your eyes on a plethora of beautiful design centric televisions, loudspeakers and much more. We focus on sharing stories about our brand that stays with you and deepens your interest. We believe that sharing stories creates an emotional association with our products.

Don’t forget to relax in our experience room for a moment. The B&O experience room secretly hides the majestic BeoVision 85” on a motorised stand and the top of range BeoLab 90 loudspeakers that pushes out 8200 watts of pure digital Bang & Olufsen Signature sound. Upon noticing them you feel goosebumps running through your body because you already know you are in for an experience like no other. All you need to do is sit back on the fine leather couches and take in the beautiful sight and sound you are about to witness.
 

Upon opening our doors to the public we are proud to launch two new products that everyone is looking forward to experience. The first is BeoSound Shape, a new wireless “off the wall” speaker system focused on the design conscious music lover. Designed by renowned Danish designer Olivind Slatto, the idea for BeoSound Shape was actually inspired by honeycombs & snowflakes due to their hexagon pattern. It was immediately decided that this will be the primary form because it will give audiophiles the freedom to constantly expand and build onto it until a unique design and optimised sound experience is achieved.

The second is BeoLab 50. A new wireless loudspeaker designed in light of BeoLab 5, the main objective for creating BeoLab 50 is to connect past & present Bang & Olufsen products with the latest technology used today. Amongst all the amazing features that are built into BeoLab 50, there is one that stands out and that’s the mechanical movement of the Acoustic Lens. We’re sure you have all seen the B&O Acoustic Lens pop-up from the dash of an Aston Martin either through a video or at an Aston Martin dealership at some stage, and we have to admit its absolutely amazing to see that.

Well, that’s what designers Thorsten Frackenpohl and Andre Poulheim achieved when they designed BeoLab 50. When the speaker is activated the acoustic lens slowly appears from the silver polished aluminium top and lights up. However, the acoustic lens has now been upgraded and gives you the ability to control the sound dispersion by achieving a wider or narrower listening experience.

Visit our showroom to experience BeoSound Shape, BeoLab 50 and other amazing HOME products for a personalised demo. If you’re looking for our portable & trendy range of headphones, earphones and portable Bluetooth speakers you will find them on display at the PLAY table.

The B&O PLAY Range of products are constructed from premium quality materials that you can feel between your fingers, and they are integrated with the latest technology to achieve acoustics like no other audio brand, so that you can experience true Bang & Olufsen signature sound. Our headphones, earphones and portable Bluetooth speakers deliver sound just as your favourite artist intended for it to be listened to.

Bang & Olufsen of Silo is open from Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm, and Saturdays between 9am and 2pm. If you would like to enquire about a particular product or just want to experience our range, feel free to book a demo, pop by the new flagship store, or email us at info@beo-sa.com. #BangOlufsenSA #LikeNoOneElse #BangOlufsenSilo 

 

Email: silo@beo-sa.com or info@beo-sa.com
Connect on Facebook: /Bang & Olufsen South Africa
Connect on Twitter: @BangOlufsenSA

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Aug 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys, 

August is the month which sees a lot of new smartphones getting launched and last year too there was some of the new technology was launched. Also, it brings in a lot of Indian festivals along with the Independence Day of India on 15th August. This was the first time I attended the flag hoisting ceremony at the Consulate General Office in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

1. @SamsungSA Unveils New #GalaxyNote7 Intelligent #Smartphone that Thinks Big - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/08/samsungsa-unveils-new-galaxynote7.html - It was unfortunate that the smartphone I love the most was not able to work last year. I was also not able to attend the launch event last year due to the office meetings. This year too, Note 8 launch I was not able to make it to the event but hope the best for this amazing phablet. I would love to own one of the Note series smartphones as my primary phone.

2. @HuaweiZA Outperforms The #Smartphone Industry #Financial Results #HY2016 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/08/huaweiza-outperforms-smartphone.html - Huawei as a brand has grown at an extremely amazing pace and they brought some great smartphones to the market in the last 2-3 years. I have never used the latest P9 to P10 to Mate 9 somehow but I like the Leica dual-lens monochromatic lens as it can really gives your creativity an edge to capture some great moments. 

3. #BeoVision14 Picture Perfect HD TV @BangOlufsenSA #LikeNoOneElse #Craftsmanship - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/08/beovision14-picture-perfect-hd-tv.html - Bang and Olufsen is an experience that brings your senses to fall in love with the technology. I attended a demonstration of the TV at the Melrose Arch store and was totally amazed to see this latest technology. The only thing is the price of the product is way above my affordability range. 

4. Mythos Launches Bespoke #Restaurant: #Nostimo Waterfall Estate #Johannesburg - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/08/mythos-launches-bespoke-restaurant.html - Mythos launched this property and the PR company said they will call me at the launch event but I was not. Many times it has happened that I get nothing in return for many of my posts which is a sad state of affairs. Brand shall never forget that there is nothing free as it takes a lot of time to post the posts and share them across all social media channels. 

5. If ‘Gandhi’ Was Made In #2016 @ZeeClassic #Movies #Remakes - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/08/if-gandhi-was-made-in-2016-zeeclassic.html - This is a good comparison of who will be the Cast if Gandhi movie is being directed again. Though this post is one from the Indiblogger IndiOne marketing campaigns I really loved the same. 

In the end, I would simply like to state that the brand shall respect the time and efforts it goes in the social influence but I do respect the money and efforts they also do to call the influencers to their launch events. It's a simple give and takes exercise and I always work towards creating more ROI for the brand when they invest in me. 

 

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - July 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys, 

July is my birthday month and it's always a pleasure to celebrate this day with your family and friends. My life has been a never ending struggle as 22/7 is a pi number and you can keep dividing the same to get the next number after the decimals.

1. Aarya Restaurant Adds New #Taste #AaryaNewMenu @TsogoSun @MontecasinoZA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/07/aarya-restaurant-adds-new-taste.html - Aarya Restaurant in Montecasino is one of the best restaurants catering to the needs to everyone looking for amazing snacks and food. Deena Naidoo is the first MasterChef South Africa winner and being an Electrical Engineer named the restaurant after her daugher Aarya.

2. Why Are We Hungrier In #Winters? @KelloggsZA #KelloggsBFBD - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/07/why-are-we-hungrier-in-winters.html - Kelloggs last year had an amazing initiative for the kids in several schools all over in South Africa which was named Breakfast For Better Days. I attended one of the events last year in one of the schools in Soweto and it was great smiles when children got their stomach full by Kelloggs breakfast to focus on studies afterwards.

3. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - July 2015 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/07/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-july-2015.html - I simply love my own memoirs as it brings back a lot of memories and events which I was part of. Life goes on at full throttle and you sometimes totally forgot about the amazing life you are living so these memories keeps you grounded and grateful.

4. @BangOlufsenSA Launches #BeoplayH5 #Wireless #Bluetooth Earphones - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/07/bangolufsensa-launches-beoplayh5.html - Bang and Olufsen is known to bring the divine experience to your senses. With the latest technology in audio devices, the key to next experience is wireless designs as more and more smartphones are going against the 3.5mm jack these days. I simply adore their products and looking forward to own them one day.

5. Modular Design Linked To "Play" Theme #LgG5 @LGMobileSA #LGPlayMore - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/07/modular-design-linked-to-play-theme.html - LG was way ahead in terms of bringing the modular design to the market but it didn't worked out very well for them. But sincerely, I loved the phone a lot and the camera on the same was awesome. I was not invited to LG G6 launch and have not seen the phone till now so LG G5 remains my best pick from the house of LG.

It will be awesome time to create new opportunities and work towards writing a lot of posts as I have waited enough already. Let's post a lot of posts daily and then sponsorship will come automatically. Let's rock #TheLifesWay and #PhotoYatra hashtags.

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - June 2016 www.thelifesway.com #1200BlogPost

Hi Guys,

June 2016 was the time when I was busy every weekend seeing some of the great places every weekend with my parents and family. We travelled far till Clarens to Pretoria to Walter Sisulu to Emperor's Palace to Soweto to Fordsburg. I have still not shared the images taken from those times but be rest assured the same will come live on my Instagram channel soon. 

1. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - June 2015 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/06/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-june-2015.html - Keep connecting the dots and you will understand how amazing are the wonders of life. I am grateful to the Almighty Lord for granting me more than I deserve and keep giving me new dreams to fulfil using the skills I have. Thanks once again!

2. A #Brand in Feature - @HuaweiZA #Huawei #SouthAfrica #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/06/a-brand-in-feature-huaweiza-huawei.html - I spent some long hours writing this piece of articles based on my experiences with the brand. I think they took it seriously and removed all the great gifts from the goodies bag they used to give in their smartphone launches. But I am still working towards and following up on getting a Leica dual-lens smartphone sponsored by the brand but still, no luck is on my side. 

3. A #Brand in Feature - @SamsungSA #Samsung #SouthAfrica #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/06/a-brand-in-feature-samsungsa-samsung.html - I have been a consistent supporter of the brand for free and have used my social media channels to extensively aware everyone about the products and services of Samsung. This year I was not invited to the launch of S8 and because of the same, I didn't get the Galaxy S8 smartphone that was given to invitees to keep and use. Such bad luck for not getting invited and loving the brand I felt for the first time. Anyway, it took me some time to write this article last year and it's a nice memorial article to the brand.

4. Product Review - BeoPlay H7 @BangOlufsenSA #BeoPlaySA #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/06/product-review-beoplay-h7-bangolufsensa.html - Bang and Olufsen really create an audiophile's dream world with their niche products but the only problem is the price tag they have on those products. To me, that problem was not an issue as I could use the review device for some time and then return the same thinking that one day it will come back in my life but it doesn't happen in the real world. 

5. 3SIXTY Launches New Menu @MontecasinoZA #3SixtyNewMenu @TsogoSun - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/06/3sixty-launches-new-menu-montecasinoza.html - Montecasino has been my consistent supporter through thick and thin and I have also promoted all their brands from time to time. They might not call me to all the events because of the long list of influencers they have but I have covered them all activities on my social media channels. Thanks to the PR company and the brand for inviting me. 

6. 13 Ways To Help You #Snap Like A #PRO @LGMobileSA #LGPlayMore - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/06/13-ways-to-help-you-snap-like-pro.html - As I told you earlier also the camera on LG G5 is awesome and I really admired the device a lot. But on a different thought, my blog is covered with so many LG Electronics posts in May and June and today I came to know that they have blocked me on Twitter is really sad. I am unable to digest this information but read the article, you might discover and learn something new. 

Do not blindly trust anyone and always ask for the benefits it will bring for all the associations you partake with all the brands. It's always best to set the expectations right from the start as you both go out winning and content. With my 1200th post, I vow that I will raise this question to all the brands with whom I am working currently and in future as to what benefits it holds for me and them?

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - May 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys,

May is the time when a lot of products actually comes in the market and there is a sudden flood of review posts rising up across the internet across all social media channels. Last year, May 2016, I also welcomed my parents in the country and they really enjoyed their stay in Johannesburg. It was some great moments spent with them as I was meeting them after a very long time and we saw several new places in and around Johannesburg. 

1. Product Review - Huawei P8 @HuaweiZA #IgniteP8 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/05/product-review-huawei-p8-huaweiza.html - The packaging of this smartphones is still the best I have ever seen and after this one they started doing Leica dual lenses in their cameras and I didn't got the chance to review any of the Leica capable units.  Within a year or so they have launched the P10 so how can think how fast Huawei is outgrowing the market in terms of it's market share. Whether I am part of the brand or not but I value the aggressiveness with which company is leaping forward. Kudos!

2. Product Review - LG G5 @LGMobileSA #LGG5PlayMore #Smartphone - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/05/product-review-lg-g5-lgmobilesa.html - I was part of the launch and also got the handset to review during April - May and the camera on this smartphone was awesome. I did win some Mall of Africa contests using LG G5 camera and uploaded a lot of photographs of the mall on my Instagram channel. This year, LG didn't invited me to the launch of LG G6 and today only I saw they have blocked me on their twitter channel. I wish they could have told me to unfollow or stop tweeting about their products etc and I would have simply obliged. Anyways, their LG G5 was awesome phone. 

3. Product Review - Acer C205 LED #Projector @AcerAfrica #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/05/product-review-acer-c205-led-projector.html - This is something I would love to own as I immediately fell in love with this pocket but capable LED projector from the house of Acer Africa. I have never seen such cute projector and loved watching some movies with my family using this Acer C205. I am waiting for the price to fall on any online shopping websites for this product so that I can buy the same before my birthday. 

4. Product Review - BeoPlay H2 #Headphones @BangOlufsenSA #BeoPlaySA #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/05/product-review-beoplay-h2-headphones.html - I love headphones and the sound quality on Bang and Olufsen headsets is simply amazing. This comes in various colors and I really loved these red colored headsets. I have not bought any new headsets this year but ANC from Bang and Olufsen are the ones I would love to buy. 

5. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - May 2015 www.thelifesway.com - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/05/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-may-2015.html - It gives me immense pleasure to always remember how the past has served me to take me to the place where I am now. I had this small idea of starting my blog and now it has crossed 1.5 Million pageviews since Dec 2012. I have worked for so many brands, so many are still with me, so many have left but it's all part of the #SocialMedia game. With changing people in the PR companies, your work also gets migrated to the another agencies as people keep their friends and acquaintances close in this industry. 

Looking forward to work on doing a lot of posts this year and take the pageviews to 2 Million by the end of  Dec 2017. 

Cheers!!!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Feb 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys, 

February 2016 was the time where The Life's Way started picking up the pace for the year 2016 along with the brands as PR companies return from the holidays and starts pushing for many events and activities planned for the rest of the year. 

1. Power To The #HashTag By Atiyya Karodia @NATIVE VML #SocialMedia Manager - #Emoji: Language Killer, Parasite Or Symbiosis? By Donovan White, Digital Strategist @Native VML - Another great articles shared via Native VML social media manager and Digital Strategist in these two blog posts. These really tells about the power of #hashtags and #Emoji's and how it breaks boundaries across the world! 

2. Stay At #Formula1 Eddie Irvine's Dalkey Home @Airbnb #KillineyBay - Top #Destinations Around the #World to Spend Your #ValentinesDay #14Feb @Airbnb - Airbnb has given people around the world various options to stay and share the houses with the fellow travellers. Not only it's cheap as compared to hotels and gives you an insight into the culture of the city and country you are visiting. 

3. BeoHome Design App for #iOS @BangOlufsenSA - Google Cast Now On #BeoPlay Speakers @BangOlufsenSA - Bang and Olufsen have been producing a niche category of speakers which are not only great audio products but looks amazingly great in your house too. They are expensive but brings a lot of great features which will really give audiophiles the best pleasure on their ears. 

4. Safe-Hub #Diepsloot @TsogoSun @MonteCasinoZA AMANDLA EduFootball - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/02/safe-hub-diepsloot-tsogosun.html - Montecasino have been involved in a lot of Corporate Social Responsibilities and biggest amongst them is the education through sports where they have sponsor AMANDLA EduFootball campaign. Recently again they have #PlayMakers graduates ceremonies held this year which will continue this campaign further. 

5. Meet G810 Orion Spectrum #Gaming #Keyboard @Logitech #SouthAfrica - Meet G502 Proteus Spectrum #Gaming #Mouse @Logitech #SouthAfrica - Logitech continues to bring in a lot of great products for Gaming requirements from keyboards to mouses which are super fast and got great mechanical keys featuring long life and value for money products. Logitech is also sponsoring their own team of gamers for eSports events across the world. 

February is the time when I celebrate my marriage anniversary every year and in 2016, we traveled to Mozambique in the MSC Cruise Ship - Sinfonia. It was my first cruise ship travel and we really loved the same. I have not shared any pictures from the trip but I will start sharing the same soon!

Cheers!!!

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#BeoVision14 Picture Perfect HD TV @BangOlufsenSA #LikeNoOneElse #Craftsmanship

Hi Guys,

Televisions do not come more beautiful than this. The delicately crafted oak wood lamellas on the front create a warm organic contrast to the dark cool glass panel and the square aluminium frame that encloses all sounds and visions with clean precision. The new 4K Ultra HD TV honours the iconic design tradition and craftsmanship of Bang and Olufsen. BeoVision 14 presents a timeless elegance that matches its supreme sound, perfect picture and advanced connectivity options.

Anti-reflection glass and optimized images
BeoVison 14 comes with a 40- or 55-inch LED-based LCD screen with anti-reflection front glass, which dampens disturbing reflections with more than 98%. Furthermore, the TV includes sophisticated technologies to ensure optimum image and sound, whether you are watching films, listening to music or playing games.

Powerful sound and delicate craftsmanship
The construction of the ultra-thin oak wood lamellas that cover the three-way custom build speaker of BeoVision 14 requires extraordinary precision work that stretches the limits of the material and only the finest flawless oak will do. The warm wooden ambience of the speaker cover draws upon acoustic learnings from the iconic BeoLab 18 loudspeaker that displays similar oak lamellas.

Easy access to your most loved content
BeoVision 14 is powered by the Android TVÔ platform, which provides fast, and easy access to an endless amount of web based content and exciting apps for entertainment, news and gaming.

The integrated Google Cast technology enables streaming of movies, photos and music straight from the mobile phone or tablet at the touch of a single button. BeoVision 14 also handles new formats such as HEVC, which allows streaming of 4K content directly from online sources.

One-touch BeoLink Multiroom
BeoVision 14 will of course integrate seamlessly with all the other BeoLink Multiroom products from Bang and Olufsen.

Simultaneously with the launch of BeoVision 14 Bang and Olufsen introduces a new version of the iconic BeoRemote One. The new BeoRemote One Bluetooth presents a button layout that includes four MyButtons that allows to take a snapshot of a setting and then revert to the exact same at the touch of just one button.

Enjoy BeoVision 14 – any way you want it
The new iconic TV from Bang and Olufsen offers total freedom in terms of placement options. Choose a motorised floor stand for intelligent adjustability using only the remote control, hang the TV on the wall like a work of art – left or right hinged, or place it casually leaned back on a fixed easel stand.As an alternative to oak lamellas, cloth fronts are available in multiple colours to customise the appearance of BeoVision 14 to your interior décor.

BeoVision 14 will be available in Bang and Olufsen stores from end September at the below recommended retail prices – excluding a motorised stand, easel or wall bracket.

BeoVision 14, 40” w/oak Lamella and Easel stand: R 145 000, 00
BeoVision 14, 55” w/oak Lamella and Easel stand: R 199 900, 00 

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@BangOlufsenSA Launches #BeoplayH5 #Wireless #Bluetooth Earphones

Hi Guys,

Bang and Olufsen PLAY announced the company’s first wireless earphones with the launch of Beoplay H5. Beoplay H5 is designed for music lovers with an active lifestyle by one of Scandinavia’s foremost designers, Jakob Wagner, and combines the highly acclaimed Bang and Olufsen Signature Sound with sleek aesthetics and an effortless tech experience. For seamless integration into an active everyday life, Beoplay H5 comes tuned with a variety of sound profiles to deliver best-in-class sound experience in all situations. Users simply choose one of the preset sound profiles in Beoplay App on their smartphone or Apple Watch, such as working out, commuting, listening to podcasts or relaxing, or they can adjust the tonality and staging with the playful and intuitive Bang and Olufsen PLAY ToneTouch interface. 

To make sure that users do not leave their earphones behind, Beoplay H5 comes with a magnet built into each earpiece, so users can click them around their neck for effortless wear and easy access to their music and podcasts. Clicking the earpieces together, Beoplay H5 automatically powers down saving battery life.

“Beoplay H5 is the most versatile product we have ever made. It is designed to be worn and used effortlessly, and with the integrated app to change the tonality to what you are doing, it will be a device that enriches the everyday lives of people worldwide. Combined with an active, fashionable and dynamic design that complements your active wear as well as your best outfit, we are very proud to broaden our range of wireless headphones with Beoplay H5”, says Senior Vice President of Bang and Olufsen PLAY Henrik Taudorf Lorensen.

Designed for beauty and comfort

The cable connecting the two earpieces is encased in braided textile, which makes it comfortable against the skin, and is molded directly inside the rubber to prevent dirt and sweat from interfering with the delicate electronics. The housing of the earphones is made of textured rubber and polymer to resist sweat and moisture, and to complement the braided textile cable a diamond cut and radially polished aluminium plate is mounted on top of each earpiece. Human ears are very complex and diverse, so Beoplay H5 have been meticulously tested and improved to get the perfect fit, says designer Jakob Wagner. 

“When designing earphones to be worn in the inner ear for many hours, comfort is the most important factor. The human ear is a delicate and fascinating part of the body, and I wanted to honor that and take care for it to make Beoplay H5 sit beautifully in the outer ear and blend in naturally. Soft and yet precise.” 

An integrated sound experience with Beoplay App

Beoplay H5 has a 6.4mm dynamic speaker, a small electromagnetic transducer and a Bluetooth 4.2 chip with Digital Sound Processing that allows for dynamic sound tuning. It comes tuned by acclaimed Bang and Olufsen sound engineers for the best all round sound profile that prevents listening fatigue, and you can use Beoplay App for Android, iPhone and Apple Watch to control Beoplay H5 in several ways: 

• Bang and Olufsen sound engineers have created a variety of sound profiles specifically for Beoplay H5 to match the sound to different types of activities such as working out, commuting or listening to podcasts. These are available as presets for Beoplay H5.
• Users can adjust the tonality and sound staging themselves with the playful and intuitive Band and Olufsen PLAY ToneTouch. The interface lets users feel their way through different sound settings and finding the one that best suits the situation. Once adjusted, Beoplay H5 stores the setting on the product itself until you adjust it again. 
• Connected to Beoplay H5, the Beoplay App makes it easy to monitor the battery status of the earphones. 
• Users can control the music (play, pause, forward, back), and they can personalize the earphones by giving them a specific color and name in the app.
• Connecting Beoplay H5 to Beoplay App, users also receive software updates over the air. 

Simple and innovative charging

Beoplay H5 comes with a rechargeable battery with a total capacity of 100mAh that gives up to five hours of wireless mobility between charges, which is enough to complete a marathon with battery to spare. Charging Beoplay H5 is easy with the cubic charger that comes with the earphones. Instead of inserting micro-USB cables in the earphones, users simply click in the earphones into the cubic charger and two magnets hold the earpieces in place as they charge. The cubic charger is also available as an accessory, so users can have a charger at home and one for life on the go. 

Seven ear tips for optimal fit

For earphones, the fit is extremely important for sound and bass response in particular, so Bang and Olufsen PLAY has enclosed seven pairs of ear tips with Beoplay H5. Three different sizes of rugged, heat sensitive and breathable Comply™ Sport, where the open cell structure foam guarantees comfort and a near-perfect grip in the ear canal, and four sizes of regular silicone tips. Each Comply ear tip comes with a SweatGuard™ membrane to prevent sweat from entering the sound port. 

Price and availability

Beoplay H5 comes complete with a charger and a carrying pouch in black and dusty rose and retails with an RRP of R4299. Both colors will be available at www.beoplay.com/h5, Bang and Olufsen stores and selected third party retailers from mid-July 2016.

This is one pair of earphones I would love to own. I don't know if I could afford them or not but I can sell all the pairs of earphones I own to get this one around my ears and neck. 

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Product Review - BeoPlay H7 @BangOlufsenSA #BeoPlaySA #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys,

Bang and Olufsen needs no introduction in the niche audio market. The earphones and headphone gear they make is extremely great and expensive for those who love quality of sound that BeoPlay devices brings to the sensory organs. 

I had a wonderful opportunity to review H7 headphones and simply fell in love with the same. I have used several headphones from all other brands but never felt so great listening to music via these headphones. For those who have paid around R7000 for a single pair of headsets without any active noise cancellation features etc. there must be something in the sound quality. I think at this price a user can easily go for Bose Active Noise Cancellation headphones and save around R1500 to buy Beats Sports earphones. 

First thing that you feel when you open the packaging of any Bang and Olufsen product is the quality and detailing it has. It's an experience for which you definitely have to watch the un-boxing videos available on YouTube. I simply adore reviewing the niche products and the happiness it brings in opening a mint condition product or any product as you feel the excitement it brings. These over-ear headphones weigh only 280gram and can be carried around your neck while not in use. 

I got the Bang and Olufsen H7 during the summer holidays and it was awesome to use them in office as there were no holidays for me in December last year. The leather touch and feel of the headphones is the best and premium. The headphones connects to your smartphones using the Bluetooth and has the option to use the 3.5mm headphones cable to connect.

The device has controls on the touch panel of the earphones by which you can control the volume along with next/previous/play songs. Its really good to use but will take a while to remember the gestures to use on the touch panel so as to perform certain functions. The on-off button is on the side to enable the bluetooth headpdhones. In case battery dies after long hours of play, then you can always listen to using the cables supplied along with the headphones. The best part is the Bluetooth 4.2 version (AptX and AAC codecs) which will reduce the connection loss and give the super speed premium audio experience even in wifi enabled noisy frequencies. 

The quality is really great and we have seen that Band and Olufsen always write L and R on the ear cups and the same is true with these headphones also. The leather earcups are extremely comfortable to wear even for long hours. The sound quality is superb and all the songs and video's I watched using these gave me a complete surround sound experience. These headphones are also designed by Jacob Wagner along with various other from the brand including H2, H3, H6, H8 and Beolab 19. 

These headphones have replaceable battery hidden in one side of the earcups and with cloth carry pouch these can be places in your bagpack to survive easily for several years giving you unlimited audio pleasure via its Electro-dynamic 40mm driver. The aluminium body adds to the matte look of the earphones and you can also use the Beoplay App to enhance the experience of using these headphones. I was not aware of the app in December and what it can do at that time so I am unable to comment more on the same. But overall these are the one Bang and Olufsen H7 headphones you can blindly buy if you have some R7000 to spend and you love to show off the type of audiophile you are and you won't be disappointed at all. Follow the brand on twitter. 


I think I am jealous of these Bang and Olufsen headphones as I don't have so much of money to buy the same and the review units also stays for shorter period of two weeks. I hope in future I will have one of these if Universe grants me when I deserve to have one. 

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