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JCB limited edition Motorola Defy+ digs in
Tough phone gets tough backing 17 January 2012 10:41 GMT TweetWe first got wind of the Motorola Defy+ JCB limited edition handset back in November, but now the soon-to-be Google owned company has firmed up the official UK launch details.
The Motorola Defy+ JCB Edition is available now, for £259.99. Its...
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Peter Jones talks BlackBerry, iPad and pitching apps
FEATURE INTERVIEW: "It frustrates the hell out of me on the iPad that you haven’t got Flash. It’s a fatal mistake". 5 November 2010 14:58 GMT TweetBeing a Dragon is a tough life. Sitting on the first floor of an abandoned warehouse in a leather armchair with a pile money on your desk while you figure out what to invest in is one thing, but you need to keep an eye on the companies you already...
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PHOTOS: JCB phones that float
Hands on with the hardest mobiles that money can buy 3 November 2010 17:10 GMT TweetFresh from success in 2008, Peter Jones and JCB have brought forth four JCB toughphones for outdoor workers and leisure pursuitists to not be able to break. Starting at £100 and topping out at £250, these military grade handsets can withstand drops...
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Peter Jones digs JCB as four more toughphones arrive
'If I go away sailing for the weekend, I’m not going to take my iPhone' 3 November 2010 15:57 GMT TweetPeter Jones stood loud and proud in London last night to introduce not one but four JCB toughphones to the world. Among the bunch held aloft by the technology-focused entrepreneur were the world’s first floating handset and two touch-screen models...
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JCB batteries: The tough alternative to Duracell?
New range to take on copper-coloured tops 8 July 2010 16:51 GMT TweetA battery is a battery isn't it? Not according to JCB who is just about to launch a range of JCB batteries in September.
The batteries, which Lee Crocker, PR man from the distributor Inspired Gifts and Toys, says is "on par with Duracell",...
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JCB Toughphone mobile launches
Handset for tradesmen to be proved world's most rugged 14 December 2007 15:08 GMT TweetJCB aren't content to just launch their new own-branded JCB "Toughphone" with spec list claims alone - they are putting it through its paces at the JCB Arena with the attempt to set the world record for the planet's most indestructible mobile.
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JCB Dieselmax car beats diesel speed record
JCB claims fastest diesel on the planet 22 August 2006 19:32 GMT TweetOfficials have confirmed that the British JCB Dieselmax team has broken the land speed record for diesel powered vehicles, averaging a speed of 328.767 miles per hour.
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Dieselmax hits magic 300mph mark
Humble diesel makes 308mph 19 August 2006 0:16 GMT TweetAs predicted on Pocket-lint last week, the JCB Dieselmax team punched through the magic 300mph barrier today, putting the diesel-powered land-speed world record in their sights.
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JCB dieselmax team breaks 200mph barrier
Power to the diesel 2 August 2006 11:54 GMT TweetThe eventual target may be 300mph, but the JCB Dieselmax team has broken the 200mph barrier as it prepares to break the World Diesel Land Speed Record.
The current record stands at 235mph, and that target is now within sight. The target speed... -
JCB Ultrasonic Distance Meter review
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22 December 2004 11:42 GMT
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If you’ve ever had an estate agent measure up your house you’ve probably seen that natty little box they wield, zapping the walls in an attempt to get a grip on the dimensions of your rooms. Eliminating the need for tape measures, this is JCB’s contribution...
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JCB Cordless Screwdriver Set review
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24 November 2004 7:54 GMT
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In the great scheme of DIY purchases the cordless screwdriver often comes straight after the power drill. It makes many of those common DIY tasks around the house much more speedy and a lot less effort. With a huge range of devices on the market it's...
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JCB Household DIY Kit - EXCLUSIVE review
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3 November 2004 8:37 GMT
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JCB have made huge strides in the DIY arena in recent years. Trading on their reputation as manufacturers of heavy plant they’ve produced a wide range of power tools aimed at the amateur DIYer. With their reputation at stake they haven’t let themselves...