Review Archive
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HP 4890 Scanner
HP lastest top of the range multi-format flatbed scanner comes in for review 31 January 2006 0:12 GMTFlatbed scanners are increasingly able to do more and more in terms of the bits you can scan on them, and like many flatbeds at the 4890's level, scanning multiple film formats as part of the package is a must have, particularly if you want to archive and/or restore old...
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ASUS A6KM laptop
Can the latest Asus laptop perform as well as previous models? We check out the ASUS A6KM 30 January 2006 0:00 GMTWe have reviewed Asus notebooks before on Pocket-Lint and have never failed to be amazed at how well built they are. It's not so much they are solidly built, usually with plenty of brushed aluminium and neat curves on show but they also have a pleasing design.
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Salomon XA Raid Tights and Raid Series T
When it comes to running there is only one rule - your clothing can’t get in the way. That’s it. If you can feel it, if it tickles, if it gets wet, if it rubs, then it is wrong 28 January 2006 15:14 GMTWhen it comes to running there is only one rule - your clothing can’t get in the way. That’s it. If you can feel it, if it tickles, if it gets wet, if it rubs, then it is wrong. I’m happy to say that the Salomon Raid tights and T shirt performed perfectly. In fact, I hardly...
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Sega Casino – Nintendo DS
Nintendo are trying to appeal to the older gamer with Sega Casino, so should you confiscate your kids DS for yourself? 27 January 2006 0:15 GMTIt was recently reported that Nintendo are planning to market its handheld console - the Nintendo DS - to the SAGA market, breaking away from its traditional kids image.
So with that news its no surprise that Sega has launched Sega Casino an 18+ game for mums... -
Sony DAR-RH1000 home cinema system
Sony has put a steep price tag on this all-in-one home cinema system, but have some serious omissions been left off the spec sheet? 26 January 2006 22:31 GMTSony has put a steep price tag on this all-in-one home cinema system, but is there are some serious omissions on the spec sheet?
First the good news, though. This is a very attractively designed system, built around an HDD/DVD recorder with a 160GB hard disk.... -
Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0
Digital photography enthusiasts need look no further for their editing and management requirements, but are they right? 25 January 2006 0:33 GMTChances are, you've got a digital camera, and chances are, you are likely to be collecting digital images on your computer's hard drive faster than you can say Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt.
So what do you do with all those images? Well to help you fix,... -
Fuji FinePix F11 digital camera
Fuji's F11 steps into the company's line-up alongside the F10, its predecessor, but is it any good? We take a closer look 24 January 2006 0:45 GMTFuji's F11 steps into the company's line-up alongside the F10, its predecessor. The F11 addresses a few elements of the F10 that were not exactly problems, more just missing, such as manual shooting control for example. So, the camera boasts more or less the same design...
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HP mp2220 projector
It seems that the world has gone big screen mad of late, but how big do you really need to go? 23 January 2006 0:00 GMTIt seems that the world has gone big screen mad of late, whether it's gearing up for the arrival of HDTV in the UK or simply having the best picture possible for the price, it seems size truly does matter. So why not opt for a projector, so you can get the picture to suit...
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Sennheiser HD-201 headphones
Looking for a set of headphones for the home rather than out and about? Sennheiser want you to look no further 22 January 2006 22:00 GMTNo, Pocket-Lint is not turning into the Sennheiser tribute site, the problem is that universal German rival Beyerdynamic has returned to the studio level of audio equipment, content to let Sennheiser carpet the portables market with the kind of spread that Beyer boasted...
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Adidas_1 running shoes
Adidas has fitted its latest running shoe with a microprocessor, but can a computer really help you run better? 21 January 2006 0:36 GMTA running shoe is a running shoe isn’t it? Well Adidas has opted to go one further than most and fitted its latest running shoe with a microprocessor, but can a computer really help you run better?
The first impression of the Adidas_1 Intelligence Level 1.1,... -
Roxio Easy Media Creator 8 - PC
Can Roxio's latest A/V suite cut the mustard in a digital editing world? 20 January 2006 1:30 GMTIf you were lucky enough to get a shiny new digital still camera or video camera from Santa this Christmas, you're going to need some fancy software on your PC to make the most of your photos and movies. Is Roxio's latest A/V suite able to cut the mustard?
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True Crime: New York City - PS2
True Crime: New York City is the latest challenger to the Grand Theft Auto Series, but does it have what it takes to break away from the crowd? 19 January 2006 13:22 GMTOne of the most popular games on the PlayStation2 has to be Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The gangster storyline, the ability to roam freely around San Andreas and the fact that you can pick up missions whenever you fancy it just oozes appeal to adult gamers everywhere....
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BenQ-Siemens EF81 mobile phone - FIRST LOOK
We take a first look at BenQ-Siemens flagship model, the EF81 19 January 2006 12:04 GMTWith a new brand, comes three swanky new phones, but can BenQ-Siemens flagship model, the EF81 deliver the goods? We managed to get a first look at the launch of the new handset in Berlin.
On first glance, we know what you are thinking, and you’ll be pleased... -
Amped 3 - Xbox360
Should you head to the slopes or be happy to stay-in with your Xbox360, we go snowboarding to find out 18 January 2006 0:12 GMTWith the snowboarding scene back in action, Microsoft is hoping that those unable to get out to the slopes will be happy to stay-in with their Xbox360, but should they?
Like other snowboarding games before it, Amped 3 takes on a rather warped interface of line... -
Xyloc Solo
Do you really need a proximity lock on your PC? We test the Xyloc Solo to find out. 17 January 2006 0:01 GMTHave you ever left your computer alone while you pop off to the kitchen to make a cup of tea, and spent the entire 5 minutes worrying about someone nipping in and stealing your data or planting a Trojan horse application while you are away?
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Sony Vaio VGN-BX196SP laptop
Has Sony got itself a winner with the VGN-BX196SP? We take a closer look 16 January 2006 0:05 GMTIt may be better known as the consumer’s favourite but in the last 12 months, Sony has made a big play for the corporate buyer. Has it got itself a winner with the VGN-BX196SP? We take a closer look.
The company’s reasoning behind this is one of scale and economy... -
Sennheiser PMX200 neckband headphones
The Sennheiser PMX200 don't come with the compact fold-ability of the PX200s but are should that bother you? 15 January 2006 0:26 GMTThe Sennheiser PMX200 offer a similar package to the Sennheiser PX200 headphones but without the compact fold-ability and a different design, but are they any better?
The PMX200 are designed to sit around the back of your neck and loosely fit on your ears. It’s... -
Philips HR2094 Blender Alu Professional 750w
Can the Philips HR2094 Blender Alu Professional 750w help you get your smoothie fix? 14 January 2006 0:00 GMTWith the UK Government promoting a “five fruit and veg a day” regime, there is no better time to invest in a blender for the year ahead. But can the Philips HR2094 Blender Alu Professional 750w help you get your smoothie fix?
To be honest we've had our blender... -
GoferX cordless screwdriver
Can a £20 cordless screwdriver really be meaty enough for the job? 13 January 2006 0:00 GMTB&Q, the purveyors of DIY in the UK, thinks it has just the thing to complete any flat-pack induced shopping spree at IKEA - a cordless screwdriver. But can the device, which costs under £20, be meaty enough for the job? We get screwing to find out.
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Plantronic 590A Bluetooth headset and headphones
Bluetooth headphones are set to change the way we listen to our portable music, so has Plantronics got the right idea? 12 January 2006 0:05 GMTSince the dawn of time three questions have preoccupied mankind:
1) Is there a God?
2) Are we alone in the Universe?
3) How do I wear headphones without getting tangled up in the cord?
OK, so that last one has only been around since the late-70s... -
Sennheiser MX-500 headphones
The MX-500 might be aimed at the iPod market, but are they worth replacing for? We plug in and find out 11 January 2006 0:00 GMTSennheiser: the very word screams quality. Since 1945, this German company have produced some of the finest audio equipment available. Until the early-1990s, in the UK at least, they were only widely known of in audiophile circles, but these days you can find stockists almost...
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Buffalo MiniStation 40Gb hard drive
Can you get something that is large in capacity, but small in size when it comes to hard drives? We put the Buffalo portable hard drive to the test 10 January 2006 0:01 GMTThe first two questions that you need to ask before buying a portable hard drive are: is it big enough and is it small enough? The Buffalo MiniStation should be big enough at 40Gb, and if it isn’t there’s a 80Gb version available for an additional £26.79. In fact the bigger...
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Samsung X1 laptop
The Samsung X1 is a novel new take on the idea of the ultraportable, but can it deliver the goods? 9 January 2006 0:00 GMTThe Samsung X1 is a novel new take on the idea of the ultraportable, but can it deliver the goods?
Samsung is a name better associated with more consumery devices such as televisions or mobile phones rather than computer equipment but its notebook line has under... -
Frantix - PSP
It seems that while most console gamers don't normally go for straight-up puzzle games played out on the television, publishers are keen to make the PSP a puzzle board. Has Frantix got what it takes? 8 January 2006 0:00 GMTIt seems that while most console gamers don’t normally go for straight-up puzzle games played out on the television, publishers are keen to make the PSP a puzzle board. Has Frantix got what it takes?
Ubisoft has already had the successful and popular Lumines (it... -
Casio G-300L watch
Casio's G-shock watches promise to offer ultimate protection at an affordable price, but can the new Casio G-300L do just that? We take a closer look 7 January 2006 0:00 GMTCasio’s G-shock watches promise to offer ultimate protection at an affordable price, but can the new Casio G-300L do just that? We take a closer look.
The black design is part of Casio’s Street Range and this means that you’ll get both analogue hands and a digital...
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