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Logitech Harmony One remote control
One remote to rule them all? 31 January 2008 11:00 GMT
Let's face it, we are a lazy bunch, sat in front of our home cinema armed with a multitude of remote controls. Logitech might not profess to make you fit, but does think it has the answer for the multitude of remotes: The Harmony One. So does this all-in-one really have...
Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer
Will this produce the prints you want? 31 January 2008 11:00 GMT
The Stylus Photo 1400 is a well made beast with a silver and black livery that makes for an attractive package and while in use its bulk means it leaves a fair sized footprint, its articulated and telescopic feed and delivery trays mean its neat when shut and not in use.
Gear4 BlackBox speakers
Cum on feel the noize? 31 January 2008 9:00 GMT
If you have all your music on your MP3 player it makes logical sense to invest in a set of active speakers that allow you to access it in your room and allows you to get rid of your current stereo.

The Gear4 BlackBox allows you to do exactly that, either through...
Genius G-Pen F610 tablet
Can this replace your mouse? 30 January 2008 13:00 GMT
If you use art packages, whether for drawing freehand or simply for editing photographs, using a pen is often a lot easier than a mouse.

The Genius G-Pen F610 is a standard entry-level device that has a slim and neat design. It’s comparable to the Bamboo, from...
Samsung GX10 DSLR camera
Can the Koreans do Digital SLR? 30 January 2008 11:00 GMT
Samsung’s entry in to the DSLR marketplace came by rebadging Pentax DSLRs and allows the company to build a corner in the market from which it can attempt to expand its market share. Samsung threw money at building its compact model market share and it has worked and Samsung...
Laptable
Anyone for tea? 30 January 2008 9:00 GMT
Along with the increased interest in notebooks generally, there has been a steady growth in the mobile peripheral market. There is no better example of this than in the notebook stand, as we’ve seen some interesting examples of late.

The Laptable is unlike...
Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 keyboard and mouse
Will this help you type any better? 29 January 2008 13:00 GMT
The Microsoft Entertainment Desktop 8000 costs twice as much as the previous 7000 version, but what does the extra 1000 give you? We get typing to find out.

Well, there’s the keyboard itself which has been slightly tweaked to make it rechargeable via the included...
McAfee Total Protection 2008 - PC
Will this keep you safe? 29 January 2008 11:00 GMT
When you start to think about upgrading your online security, it is often simplest to stay with the suite your PC came with, which is why manufacturers often have to offer more than simple security by bundling other tools along side them.

For the main part,...
Shoreline Act2-GreenSmart bag
Will this help carry your work home? 29 January 2008 9:00 GMT
We’re all being asked to be more "green" and take part in recycling campaigns, but would you actually be willing to carry your valuable notebook around in a recycled carry case?

Well, this is what Shoreline is asking with its Act2-GreenSmart notebook carry...
SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 player
Can this challenge Creative and Apple? 28 January 2008 13:00 GMT
SanDisk may be better known for its wide range of memory keys but it’s increasingly getting involved with MP3 players through its Sansa line.

This small and palm-sized player is aimed as a direct rival to the iPod Shuffle and the Creative Zen Stone but tries...
Sony VAIO VGN-NR11S laptop
Can Sony impress with its latest model? 28 January 2008 11:00 GMT
It's not hard to be impressed with Sony's notebook style, as the machines are as innovative as they are good looking. Except for the budget notebooks, which have tended to be a little too basic for our liking.

However, the Sony VAIO VGN-NR11S has certainly...
Canon 450D DSLR camera - First Look
Can Canon impress newbies with its latest entry-level model? 28 January 2008 9:20 GMT
Canon has updated its entry-level digital camera for the first time in over 15 months, but has the wait been worth it? We had a chance to get an early hands-on with the new 450D (or the Digital Rebel XSi for our American readers) at the company's Spring Collection event...
Canon EOS 450D DSLR camera - First Look
Can Canon impress newbies with its latest entry-level model? 28 January 2008 9:20 GMT
Canon has updated its entry-level digital camera for the first time in over 15 months, but has the wait been worth it? We had a chance to get an early hands-on with the new 450D (or the Digital Rebel XSi for our American readers) at the company's Spring Collection event...
Nokia N82 mobile phone
Can this better the N95? 25 January 2008 13:46 GMT
Nokia's flagsip mobile phone is the N95 8GB, but that still hasn't stopped the Finish company from launching the N82 a pseudo N95 with a focus on the digital camera elements rather than an overall multimedia device. But is it just a candy bar version of the N95? We get phoning...
Geometry Wars: Galaxies – Wii
Are you ready to blast your way through space? 25 January 2008 13:00 GMT
For those not in the know, Geometry Wars originally started as a mere mini-game placed in a small corner of the garage in Project Gotham Racing 2. It’s short lived, score obsessed shoot-em-up nature set in place as a brief distraction as the tedium of just missing out on...
maxdata Belinea o.book 3 laptop
Will this get the party started? 25 January 2008 11:35 GMT
Maxdata may not be the first company you think of when choosing a stylish notebook, afterall it’s better known for its functionality. However, the introduction of three notebook lines in its Belinea monitor and peripheral range could well change that.

The o.book...
Soldier of Fortune: Payback – Xbox 360
It's back, but does it work on the 360? 23 January 2008 13:00 GMT
The original Soldier of Fortune shocked all with its gruesome brand of FPS action back in 2000. While many screamed that its sheer existence acted to the detriment of a games industry still seemingly obsessed with violence by the mass media, it somehow managed to be a solid,...
Samsung i7 digital camera
Do you really need more than photos on your digital camera? 23 January 2008 11:00 GMT
It’s taken me some time to get to play with the i7 but it’s worth a look since it is a very interesting camera indeed, or rather, it’s a very interesting multimedia device. And anyone familiar with Samsung camera products will know the company is a master at throwing features...
Samsung SGH-G800 mobile phone
Can this replace your digital camera? 22 January 2008 16:54 GMT
The Samsung G800 is the company's latest camera focus mobile phone and comes with a 5 megapixel digital camera with the promise that photographers can still get great shots even without a standard compact camera. But is that the case? We get snapping to find out.
Time Crisis 4 - PS3
Can you relive the arcade shooter on the PS3? 22 January 2008 13:00 GMT
The arcade light gun game is one we’ve all tried. Who can forget those Saturday afternoons at your local arcade, feeding coin after coin into huge Time Crisis or Virtua Cop cabinets?

For the last few years however, this on-rails brand of shooter hasn’t brought...
Intuit QuickBooks SimpleStart 2008 - PC
Are your books in order? 22 January 2008 11:00 GMT
If you run your own business then you’ll need to be accountable for keeping track of the accounts. SimpleStart is basically a stripped down version of the far more expensive and professionally aimed Premier and Pro tools. This is no bad thing, as Intuit has, as the name...
Buffalo WZR2-G300N Nfiniti Router
Will this bring wireless in to your home? 22 January 2008 9:00 GMT
Wireless broadband routers are coming thick and fast, and differentiating between one model and another is becoming increasingly harder as far as the average buyer is concerned.

After all, if it gets the data from the Internet to your computer and back again...
Casio Exilim EX-S880 digital camera
Is 8 megapixels enough? 21 January 2008 13:00 GMT
While most manufacturers are pushing 12 megapixel compact cameras, Casio's latest camera is an 8 megapixel shooter that promises a bunch of consumer friendly tech, but is it enough? We get snapping to find out.

The 8.1-megapixel EXILIM EX-S880 is the successor...
Dell XPS M1530 laptop
Is this the ultimate gaming laptop? 21 January 2008 11:00 GMT
When Dell announced it would be overhauling its premium notebook brand, the XPS line, with an ultraportable in the form of the XPS M1330, the company was clearly on to a winning formula. So, it comes as no surprise this latest model is exactly the same in styling but with...
Logic3 JiveBox iPod speaker
Can this speaker system get you jiving? 21 January 2008 9:00 GMT
Logic3, famous for its award winning iStation Traveller iPod speakers has upped the ante with its latest offering; the Logic3 JiveBox. But can these speakers deliver what they promise? We get listening to find out.

The JiveBox is as the name suggests a single...