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Panasonic 16GB SDHC memory card
Will this store enough images? 18 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Fast, big capacity

The Bad
Only work with SD HC devices

Verdict
This isn’t the fastest card on the market but with 16GB of storage, it’s currently one of the most capacious

Price
£199
Microsoft Office:mac 2008 - Mac
Can Microsoft take the lead in office software on the Mac? 17 January 2008 17:19 GMT

The Good
Interface, My Day widget, usability

The Bad
Not much

Verdict
If you are a Mac owner and a heavy Microsoft 2004 user, Office:Mac 2008 is not only worth the upgrade, but a veritable must

Price
£349.99
MSI Digivox Mini II V3 TV tuner
Will this help you tune in? 17 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
Cheap, decent software, easy to setup

The Bad
Rather large, reception variable

Verdict
This isn’t the smallest or smartest of looking USB TV tuners but for the price it’s one of the most cost-effective and it works reasonably well

Price
£19
Genius iTempo 800 iPod speakers
Boom, boom shake the room, or one to avoid? 17 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Nice design, powerful, good sound quality

The Bad
Not the most robust of speakers

Verdict
They don’t offer anything new but we found the sound quality more than acceptable, and as long as you use an iPod you’ll get the most out of them

Price
£47
Freecom DataBar 8GB USB drive
Will this suit your memory needs? 16 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
Small, good software selection

The Bad
Not the fastest memory stick

Verdict
This rather nondescript memory stick is small and discreet and offers plenty of space for not much money. However, the best feature is the bundled software

Price
£39
Philips Prestigo SRU 8015 remote control
Is this the one remote to control them all? 16 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Looks great, excellent colour display, wide range of functions, very easy to set up and configure

The Bad
Navigational wheel can become a pain during day to day operation; many of the buttons are a bit too close together

Verdict
A few issues on the design front prevent the otherwise impressive Prestigo from taking top billing

Price
£89
Macally TunePro iPod speakers
Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of all? 16 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Sound, design

The Bad
Speakers vibrate at high levels, no remote control

Verdict
A fantastic sound and great look but does it fit? And I miss a remote being a lazy new century girl!

Price
£80
Apple iPhone version 1.1.3
Apple updates its phone software, but should you? 16 January 2008 0:58 GMT

The Good
Google Maps enhancement, Webclips, SMS texting

The Bad
Still no cut and paste, no video recording and no Bluetooth file sharing

Verdict
Should you upgrade if you are an iPhone user? Of course you should. But are the new features enough to want to make you rush out and buy the iPhone? Not really

Price
£Free
Apple MacBook Air - First Look
Is the world's thinnest laptop any good? 15 January 2008 23:00 GMT

The Good
Thin, 13.3-inch screen, light, option of solid state drive

The Bad
No optical drive, no Ethernet, no FireWire, no replaceable battery, expensive

Verdict
Will it impress your mates? Of course it will. But for us there are too many sacrifices

Price
£From £1199
Edifier M3200 PC speakers
Wired for sound? 15 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
Loud, rather cheap

The Bad
Awkward design, rather flat sound

Verdict
While designed with the multimedia user in mind, these aren’t the warmest of speakers, lacking a depth of sound

Price
£52
Nikon D300 DSLR camera
Is this the camera for sports? 15 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent image quality, excellent ergonomics, great design and control layout, menu system, good combination of usability, control and custom modes plus value for money

The Bad
Slight issues over white balance control but otherwise, well, nothing really

Verdict
Billed as a professional model by Nikon it looks set to capture a big slice of the market

Price
£1299.99
Norton Internet Security 2008 - PC
Will this keep you safe online? 15 January 2008 10:00 GMT

The Good
Simple design, easy to use.

The Bad
Fine tuning options have been hidden away

Verdict
There are no real surprises in this latest version, but it works well, runs quickly and does everything you expect it to do

Price
£
Philips 15NB5800 laptop
Can Philips crack the laptop market? 14 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Great battery life, good build quality

The Bad
Dull design, dim screen brightness

Verdict
This is a well built and reasonably specced notebook for the price, and the better than average battery life is something of a bonus

Price
£449
Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow – PSP
Is this a must have game for the psp? 11 January 2008 14:00 GMT

The Good
Stunning aesthetics, excellent single player campaign

The Bad
Story is a little daft, enemy AI sometimes a little iffy

Verdict
A stunning stealth based actioner that deserves both your time and your money

Price
£35
Wipeout Pulse – PSP
Can this futuristic racer appeal? 11 January 2008 12:11 GMT

The Good
Incredible aesthetics, fantastic racing style, incredibly addictive

The Bad
Frustratingly difficult at times, no real step forward for the series

Verdict

Price
£35
HTC Touch Dual Windows Mobile Phone
Can HTC improve on the Touch? 11 January 2008 10:34 GMT

The Good
3G, slide out keyboard, display

The Bad
No Wi-Fi, keys are a little small

Verdict
Almost a great phone for lovers of Windows Mobile based phones, but the removal of Wi-Fi slightly detracts from the device's appeal

Price
£price dependant on contract
Art Lebedev Optimus Maximus keyboard - First Look
Can you really need a $1500 keyboard for your PC 10 January 2008 18:02 GMT

The Good
Switch keys to any language or shortcut

The Bad
Expensive, heavy, keys a tad on the large size

Verdict
We can honestly say we were impressed

Price
£750
Vodafone 7.2 USB "Stick" Modem
The 3G Datacard gets even faster, but is it the answer to your travelling problems? 10 January 2008 17:12 GMT

The Good
Even smaller than the last one, easy to install, fast connection speed

The Bad
7.2 connection speed still limited

Verdict
If you are looking for internet on the go without the hassle of paying for Wi-Fi hotspots this is the way to do it

Price
£The "Stick" is available on the £25 Mobile Broadband flat rate and prices for the device itself start from £49 with an 18 month contract
Sonos ZoneBridge BR100
Can this speed up sharing your music collection? 10 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Incredibly easy to setup

The Bad
Can't play DRM-enabled tracks

Verdict
If you've already shelled out £699 for the Sonos Bundle 130 then an extra £69 will be nothing to save you a lot of hassle in getting your tracks from your computer to your current setup

Price
£69.99
Beowulf – Xbox 360
Can the game of the film impress? 9 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
It tries to rip-off God of War...

The Bad
...but fails miserably, tedious combat, frustratingly short

Verdict
Just like God of War, if it had all its plus points ripped out

Price
£35
Akasa Gemini Notebook Cooler
9 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Cool design (no pun intended), near-silent fans

The Bad
Could be sturdier

Verdict
It's a neat design and the addition of an extra USB port makes it even more versatile – possibly the best cooler we've seen to date

Price
£18
Sonos Bundle 130 Digital Music System
Will this let you share your music? 9 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Access napster without a computer, share music in 32 different rooms, wireless, system to setup

The Bad
Expensive once you add in all the optional extras

Verdict
If you've got a big house and are forever having to transfer your music around each room you go to, this is the answer

Price
£699
Medion MD96480 laptop
Can Medion offer performance for under £600? 8 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
250GB hard drive, HDMI socket

The Bad
Not powerful enough to do everything

Verdict
The MD96480 from Medion is a good performing laptop for the budget, but not surprisingly, not really up to heavy use

Price
£599.99
Logitech V20 Notebook Speakers
Will these bring you portable sound? 8 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Compact, solid build

The Bad
Not the most responsive speakers

Verdict
These are a cost-effective set of travel speakers but there are better options out there for the same price

Price
£35
Bullguard Internet Security 8 - PC
Will this keep you safe online 8 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Antivirus and Antispyware, Firewall included, easy to use

The Bad
Takes time to setup, cluttered interface

Verdict
The number of improvements make this a far easier suite to use and easily puts it on a par with some of the bigger names around

Price
£45