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Jabra BT2020 Bluetooth headset
Should you be making your calls via this headset? 7 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
Discreet, easy to setup, cheap

The Bad
Confusing to use, headset not adjustable

Verdict
The Jabra BT2020 is a good, certainly for the price, but not great Bluetooth headset that is fairly comfortable to wear but not suitable for glasses wearing callers

Price
£15
HP Pavilion dv9655ea laptop
Does this model offer you entertainment on the go? 7 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Great price, impressive specification, neat design

The Bad
Not as fast as we expected

Verdict
With a TV tuner, remote control and big screen this is a great media centre machine but we found it could run slow at times

Price
£799
Philips Voip080 Internet Phone
Will this help save you money on your phone bills 7 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Compact, easy to use

The Bad
Not the sturdiest of designs

Verdict
It attaches to your PC with a USB cable, so isn't exactly handsfree but it works well and the sound quality is clear

Price
£25
Logitech Z Cinema speaker system
Can Logitech recreate the cinema feel for your PC? 5 January 2008 23:52 GMT

The Good
Good sound in the right place, no rear speakers

The Bad
No buttons so have to rely on remote, only works with PCs, unless you are in the sweet spot sound sounds flat

Verdict
At £250 we expected more from Logitech and its Z Cinema speaker system for the PC

Price
£
Pokemon Battle Revolution - Nintendo Wii
One to collect? 4 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
Get to battle Pokémon full screen, internet

The Bad
Connectivity, can add Pearl and Diamond Pokémon, limited gaming unless you own other Pokémon titles, repetitive, can't play two player until you unlock extra content

Verdict
Disappointing unless you are a die hard Pokémon Trainer

Price
£35
Lexmark X4550 Wireless All-In-One Printer
Does the addition of Wi-Fi make this stand out? 4 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Wi-Fi printing, affordable

The Bad
Slow, large

Verdict
If you want to wirelessly network your home office, this is a great all-rounder printer option. If you don't, then there's better on the market

Price
£99
Acronis True Image 11 Home PC
Will this allow you to keep your PC clean? 4 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Easy to use, new interface, quick backups

The Bad
Can be resource heavy

Verdict
The new features are a bonus but the real success of this package is in the speed that it’ll make an image of your hard drive

Price
£40
SOCOM: Tactical Strike - PSP
Tactical strike or destined to miss the mark? 3 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
Methodical gameplay will appeal to planners, play co-op with 3 other players

The Bad
Slow pace to the gameplay

Verdict
SOCOM on the PSP plays on the tactical name in the title and you'll have to be tactical if you want to succeed

Price
£30
Pakuma Choroka K3It laptop bag
Will this keep your bag safe on your travels 3 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Waterproof, solid design

The Bad
Too big for daily commute

Verdict
It has a love it or loathe it look but there is no faulting the design or build of this carry case

Price
£63
AirBox CM3 mobile broadband router
Do you really need broadband Internet access on the motorway? 3 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Play Xbox Live at 100 miles per hour

The Bad
Expensive, dependant on 3G mobile phone signal for speed

Verdict
One for hardcore gamers and limo rental companies only

Price
£250
Targus Defcon 1 Notebook Lock
Will this keep you laptop safe? 2 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
Small, loud alarm

The Bad
Not the easiest device to use

Verdict
If notebook security is your main concern when travelling, this device should help allay your fears

Price
£10
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice - PSP
Can fast cars and gun toting police make this a game to remember? 2 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Good mix of gameplay, premise is crazy, good fun to play

The Bad
Gets repetitive at times

Verdict
Pursuit Force is like a cross between Ridge Racer, Chase HQ and an action shoot'em up varying the action as you go

Price
£30
Epson Perfection V750 Pro scanner
Is this the best scanner around? 2 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent scan quality, excellent range of scanning tools, good software bundle, easy to use, well made

The Bad
Plastic film holders are flimsy

Verdict
The Epson Perfection V750 Pro follows from Epson’s V700 model offering an even more complete professional package

Price
£549.99
Creative Aurvana Live! headphones
Can this enhance your music listening experience? 1 January 2008 13:00 GMT

The Good
Build quality, overall sound

The Bad
Not completely collapsible in design, struggles with high notes

Verdict
For the price the headphones offer a good mellow and well-balanced sound

Price
£90
SWAT Target Liberty - PSP
Can this game prove SWAT aren't dump? 1 January 2008 11:00 GMT

The Good
Attention to detail

The Bad
Slow gameplay

Verdict
If you are into titles like Socom, GRAW or Rainbox Six this will appeal however don't expect the same sort of excitement setting off flash bangs when you clear the room

Price
£30
iRadioPop USB Internet Radio Player and Recorder
Do you need 11,000 internet radio stations in your pocket? 1 January 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Tiny size and huge radio station choice, price, Vista compatible

The Bad
Audio and content quality hugely variable, cannot record direct to USB stick

Verdict
11,000 radio stations from something smaller than a stick of chewing gum

Price
£12.99