Let’s face it, with the introduction of HDTV, it soon became clear that high definition movies would be too much for the DVD disc to handle as they require much more space. It was only a matter of time before a more capable format was developed, enter Blu-ray players. We went from VHS to DVDs […]
It’s been 65 years since we first opened our electrical store in Rose Lane in Norwich. So, 65 years on we’ve taken a look back at what happened in the year it all began, 1948. There were loads of historical, social and cultural things that defined 1948 but we’ve taken a look at some of […]
Loyal customers toast store’s 65th birthday Family-run electrical company Gerald Giles last night launched its 65th anniversary celebrations with a champagne reception for invited guests. Hundreds of the firm’s most loyal customers were sent an invitation to enjoy champagne and canapes at its showroom in Ber Street, Norwich. There was an opportunity to look around […]
We’ve come a long way in 65 years so with our 65th anniversary coming up we’ve taken a look back at how technology has changed over the last six and a half decades and celebrate the top of the range gadgets we have today. The first transistor radio was made and sold in 1948 and […]
German brand Miele produce some fantastic and beautifully designed coffee machines with loads of clever functions to make your coffee better.
German brand Miele offer a fantastic range of both semi and fully integrated and freestanding dishwashers, including several slimline models. According to independent researchers, Which? Miele dishwashers scored excellently for cleaning, drying and avoiding watermarks after their extensive tests. They also achieved scores ranging from average to excellent for noise. What’s more all Miele dishwashers […]
Sonos, based in California, was founded in 2002. The brand set out with a clear goal to reinvent home audio for the digital age and their vision was to fill every home with music and make music a valued experience once again. The company’s main product is the Sonos Multi-Room Music System and this […]
DAB radio, which stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting, has been under development since the 1980’s and here in the UK, we were the first country to receive a wide range of radio stations via DAB. Commercial DAB receivers hit the shelves in 1999 and demand has increased over the last two decades. There are many advantages DAB radios hold […]
Sony is a leading global manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information technology products. Sony believes new technology can realise new ideas and create new experiences in unprecedented ways. We are proud to supply Sony products right in the centre of Norwich. The proof is in the pudding when it comes to Sony products. Their […]
According to the founder of Samsung Group, Lee Byung-chul, the meaning of the Korean Hanja word Samsung is “tristar” or “three stars” This is thought to be because the number three represents something “big, numerous and powerful” and the stars represent eternity. Samsung Electronics is the global market leader in high-tech electronics manufacturing and digital […]
They say the best things come in small packages – Bose certainly think so as they’ve just released the SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth® speaker. Gone are the days of carrying around the huge 80’s boom box on your shoulder, the SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth® speaker lets you enjoy better sound on the go, everywhere you go. AND, […]
On the back of their awesome W8 (KDL47W805) and W9 (KDL40W905) Sony have now released their first Ultra HD 4K TV! Check out our hands-on review!