Press Releases CHOICE # 333 (July 15, 2004) Council issues health caution on longans and lychees A simple 6-point guide to beat substandard food products Market survey on walkie-talkies amidst hikers' concern over security Council's annual textbook survey unveils new price rise in 2 years Be wary of fitness centre traps Food safety concern over usage of disposable plastic foam food containers Other highlights in this July (333) issue of CHOICE Printers - Results of a test on 17 colour inkjet printers ($480-$3,288) and 6 monochrome laser printers ($1,388-$2,380), comparing them for print speed, print quality, ease of use, versatility and environmental protection. Most inkjet printers can cope with digital cameras and can print photos via memory card slots and USB ports. Two of the inkjet samples can be used as mobile printers with additionally purchased rechargeable batteries. The photo printing speed varied among the samples with the fastest only 1.5 minutes while the slower 20 to 30 minutes. Binoculars - Results of a test on 14 models ($190-$3,800) comparing them for optical performance, durability, and ease of use. The test models are for general hand-held use and include 8X and 10X magnification categories, roof prism and porro prism types. Some samples have special features such as image stabilizer and digital image capture function. Chairing the press conference today (July 15) on the publication of CHOICE issue number 333 is Dr. Matthew NG, Chairman of Publicity and Community Relations Committee of the Consumer Council. Issued by Consumer Council 15 July 2004 Effective immediately, CHOICE is also available online at http://choice.yp.com.hk Members from the media who are invited by this Council to the Press Conference may quote the content of this Press Statement. The Consumer Council reserves all its right (including copyright) in respect of CHOICE Magazine and Online CHOICE ( http://choice.yp.com.hk ).