here's how! vol.9 no.2

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High-tech news, trends and products
A New Dimension

Home Theatre Hands-on: Gordon Brockhouse puts on his 3D glasses,
and checks out the first 3D HDTVs and Blu-ray players to arrive in Canada

Mellow Yellow
Home Theatre Hands-on: A review of Sharp's groundbreaking Quattron
HDTV, which adds two million yellow pixels to the customary mix of red,
green and blue, by Gordon Brockhouse

The Future of Reading
Technology Trends: Gerry Blackwell explains how developments like ebooks,
e-readers, tablets and the Web are changing our relationship to
the printed word

Jumping the Line
John Thomson gives his first impressions of the iPad

Just the Basics
Kris Abel reviews the Kobo eReader

Bug's Eye View
Digital Imaging Here's How: A close-up look at macro photography, by Peter Burian

Small but Mighty
Digital Imaging Hands-on: Peter Burian tests brand-new compact cameras
from Panasonic and Samsung that deliver DSLR-class image quality

A Touch of Innovation
Personal Computing: Frank Lenk explains how PCs, software, smartphones,
tablets and other devices are using fingertip control to enhance
ease of use

Media in Motion
Mobile Technology: Gordon Brockhouse goes for a spin in some cars
that let drivers use communications and entertainment systems safely

The Next Generation
Kris Abel outlines Ford's latest vision for in-car control

Gadgets for Cyclists
Bike accessories that watch their weight

Made to Order
A new Canadian bike brand that delivers a perfect fit

Free Your Music!
Personal Technology: Gordon Brockhouse compares two wireless noisecancelling
headphones with the industry-standard wired model

Your Best Shots
The Winning Pictures in the 36th Photo Opportunity Contest

Musical Bliss
Object of Desire: John Thomson admires a music system that audiophiles
and style-hounds can both love