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6 December 2019
Christmas 2019
The staff at Peak Development would like to thank all of our customers and suppliers for their support during 2019. Our offices will close early at 12.45PM on Friday the 6th of December, opening again as usual at 9AM on Monday the 9th December. We will then close for the Christmas break from 12PM on Tuesday the 24th of December and re-open at 9AM on Thursday the 2nd of January. The last order date for guaranteed Pre-Christmas UK deliveries will be Friday the 20th of December.
28 November 2019
Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day
Work is much more fun when you’re wearing a jumper with a penguin on it. Or a reindeer. Or a load of tinsel…That's why the team at Peak have signed up for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day on Friday the 13th December. Show your support by texting TEAMPEAKJUMP to 70050 to donate £2, or why not get your own workplace involved by signing up for a free fundraising pack on Save the Children's website. Launched in 2012 the annual event has raised over £20 million pounds for children living in poverty in the UK and elsewhere in the world.
6 September 2019
SanDisk announce Extreme Pro CFexpress type B
SanDisk have announced a new memory card option that utilises the same form factor as Sony’s current XQD card format. The new SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Card type B surpasses the performance of Sony’s card, with read speeds of up to 1700MB/s and write speeds of up to 1400MB/s. The card has been designed to enable smooth, RAW 4K video capture with sustainable performance.
A range of cameras from Nikon, Sony, Panasonic and Phase One currently support the XQD card format, and these models are expected to be made compatible with the new CFexpress card format with a simple firmware update. Nikon has already announced firmware updates for its Z6, Z7, D850, D500 and D5 that will make the cameras compatible with CFexpress. The new Canon EOS C500 Mark II will use twin CFexpress card slots when it releases later this year, and there is speculation that the new Nikon D6 will utilise twin CFexpress slots too.
64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities have been announced along with a CFexpress card reader that is designed to support USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds and comes with a USB-C connector. We are currently expecting the cards to be available w/c 23rd September 2019.
1 August 2019
New Opening Hours
We’re changing our office opening hours. From Monday to Thursday we will be open from 9AM to 5.30PM as usual, but starting on Friday the 2nd of August 2019 the office will close earlier on a Friday at 4.30PM.
Monday to Thursday: 9AM to 5.30PM
Friday: 9AM to 4.30PM
Saturday and Sunday: ClOSED
18 July 2019
The biggest board games and the hottest licenses!
Test your Harry Potter trivia on everything from the Dark Arts to Magical Creatures with Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit Bitesize. Get on board the Hogwarts Express with the Top Trumps Slytherin Suitcase Tin and join the ultimate magical battle with Top Trumps 30 Great Witches and Wizards. Not only have we go a great new selection of Harry Potter themed traditional games, there’s tons of other great titles too like Warhammer Monopoly, Doctor Who Cluedo and Game of Thrones Risk! Check out our new range of Traditional Games in our Gaming Section for more information.
5 June 2019
Headphones, all Wrapped up!
WRAPS Core anti tangle in-ear headphones may look like an ordinary set of headphones, but they have a hidden and very handy feature, transforming into a fashion bracelet! Instead of storing your headphones in your bag or pocket when you’re finished with them, simply wrap the braided cable around your wrist and lock in place. WRAPS patented technology allows them to fit any wrist size securely. Check out the Wraps Listing in our Audio Section for more information.
10 May 2019
Get ready for summer with Bug Watch!
We love Summer, but one thing we don't like is the bugs. Fear not, the Bug Co have a great range of anti-mosquito products for the whole family! The Bug Watch combines technology with nature’s most effective mosquito repellent Citriodol. Worn on the wrist like a watch, each Bug Watch includes one anti mosquito BugBlock which is effective for up to 360 hours (or 15 days) from opening. BugBlock forms an effective 360° protective shield around the area of use, masking you from the bugs! Black and White Bug Watches are available in adult sizes, and Blue and Pink in Child sizes. BugBlock refills are available in packs of two. Check out the Bug Watch in our Home & Leisure Section for more information.
9 April 2019
Relive the Classics!
The golden age of Arcade Machines is back, and this time it's small enough to fit in your hand! The My Arcade range consists of staggeringly authentic table-top arcade machines and portable devices, allowing gamers to play the classics they love in the way they remember. With real, working arcade sticks and action buttons, and authentic arcade marque artwork, the range is a must for any and all arcade and gadget fans. These aren’t just generic versions of 8bit classics, these are the real games as you remember them! First up there’s the Micro Player™ arcades, officially licensed from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., and including enduring classics like PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™ and DIG DUG™. The Micro Player arcades feature artwork inspired by the original cabinets, large full-colored screens, backlit coin traps, plus a removable joystick for those who prefer to use a directional pad to play. Check out the My Arcade in our Gaming Section for more information.
9 January 2019
SanDisk Announces 4TB USB Flash Drive
CES 2019. Western Digital’s SanDisk brand has announced a prototype for a 4TB USB Flash Drive. Equipped with a USB-C connector, the announcement follows last years' reveal of a 1TB USB Flash Drive – a product that still hasn’t reached market. As the cost of producing such a drive would be currently prohibitively expensive, It’s very much still a proof of concept.
SanDisk has also announced a new Portable SSD. The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD offers transfer speeds of 1GB/s and features IP55 durability. We’re expecting availability in spring, with 500GB, 1T and 2TB versions expected. Also announced is a cloud backup service called Flashback. Flashback will be available for SanDisk Ultra and SanDisk Ultra Fit USB Flash Drives and will offer a cloud back up operation that creates an online copy of the Flash Drives content.
8 January 2019
Sony extends its Extra Bass range
The world’s largest consumer electronics show is under way in Las Vegas. With over 180K attendees and 4.4K exhibiting companies, CES 2019 has been the proving ground for new technologies for the last 50 years. The show runs from the 8th to the 11th January and many of our key brands are expected to announce new products.
Sony have announced updates to their Extra Bass Portable speaker range. The SRS-XB12 will replace the existing XB10, while the new SRS-XB22 and SRS- XB32 will feature integrated party lights. All three speakers feature IP67 durability, making them water and shock resistance. The much larger GTK- XB72 also comes with big bass and a light show. The GTK-PG10 seems to target the popular US tailgate-party scene so it’s perhaps less clear whether it will find its way to the UK. It features a water-resistant table top complete with cup holders and a mic input for karaoke.
