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  • PC Line 90W Universal Laptop Power Adapter. Gadgets, Chargers, PC Line, Hardware 0

    PC Line 90W Universal Laptop Power Adapter

    3.0 Dead power pack? Read on... 30 January 2009 20:46 GMT
    The Good
    Lots of adapters, easy to use, as UK and Euro plugs
    The Bad
    Connection not totally robust, expensive
    Verdict
    When you are caught without power, at least you know that the PC Line 90W Universal Laptop Power Adapter will solve your problem, if in a little bit of a rough and ready way
  • Rocknrolla - DVD

    Rocknrolla - DVD

    3.0 Guy back to his best? 30 January 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    It’s Guy Ritchie back to his stylish best
    The Bad
    It’s Guy Ritchie back to his mockney worst
    Verdict
    Take it for what it is, a big dumb caper movie, and you can’t go wrong
  • Kensington MicroSaver Keyed Retractable Notebook Lock

    Kensington MicroSaver Keyed Retractable Notebook Lock

    3.5 Will this keep your lappy safe? 30 January 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Quick to lock, flexible, convenient for travel
    The Bad
    Cable will be easy to cut, pricey
    Verdict
    Portable and convenient, it is a little pricey, but if it stops someone running off with your laptop, it might well be a price worth paying
  • Philips SCE2110 Emergency Phone Charger

    Philips SCE2110 Emergency Phone Charger

    3.5 “Hello, yes. I have a flat battery” 29 January 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    Uses a single AA battery, good build quality
    The Bad
    No Micro-USB
    Verdict
    It will give your phone the kiss of life for that last ditch phonecall, but as the title says, this is really only for emergencies only
  • Kensington Ci10 Fit Wireless Notebook mouse

    Kensington Ci10 Fit Wireless Notebook mouse

    3.5 The ideal companion for your notebook? 29 January 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Lightweight
    The Bad
    Lacks buttons
    Verdict
    Lightweight and slim, but also a little light on features
  • Motorola D11 telephone

    Motorola D11 telephone

    3.5 Can Moto do landlines? 29 January 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Simple, glowing rings let you know if you've missed a call
    The Bad
    Not much to get excited about
    Verdict
    All the normal features you'd expect, but nothing to make this phone really stand out
  • Nikon D3x DSLR camera

    Nikon D3x DSLR camera

    4.5 How does Nikon's flagship perform? 28 January 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    Build and handling, superb image quality, ergonomics, screen size, AF performance, White Balance control, EXPEED image processing and noise control
    The Bad
    No Anti dust system
    Verdict
    The Nikon D3x builds on the previous D3 model providing double the resolution on a full frame “FX” format sensor. The camera is every bit as good as the D3 and provides a stunning level of control and image clarity
  • Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 camcorder

    Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 camcorder

    4.0 Will this help you crack Hollywood? 28 January 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Simple, easy to use, Full HD looks crisp and impressive
    The Bad
    Basic in its feature set, you'll need a powerful computer to edit the footage, you'll need a big SD card
    Verdict
    If the price was slightly lower, which it no doubt will be online, this is one still worth a closer look
  • Logitech Comfort Lapdesk for notebooks

    Logitech Comfort Lapdesk for notebooks

    4.0 Couch workers rejoice! 28 January 2009 9:22 GMT
    The Good
    Lightweight, comfortable, keeps laptop cool, legs don’t get hot
    The Bad
    Not much
    Verdict
    Comfortable to use and simple in its design, you can't go far wrong
  • SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDHC - 16GB

    SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDHC - 16GB

    4.0 Do you really need a fast memory card? 27 January 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    Small, lots of storage space, fast transfer speeds, get USB reader in the box
    The Bad
    So small you'll probably lose it
    Verdict
    We were surprised. If you are regularly changing the content on your phone this is the one to get
  • Edifier Luna 5 iPod speaker

    Edifier Luna 5 iPod speaker

    3.0 Can round make good sound? 27 January 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Design
    The Bad
    FM radio frustrating to use, remote too big, no DAB
    Verdict
    A case of one with plenty of potential that just failed to deliver
  • LG X110 notebook

    LG X110 notebook

    3.0 Can LG upset the netbook cart? 27 January 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Good looks, build quality, keyboard, screen
    The Bad
    No 3G (for the UK), battery life, trackpad a little small, lid and base not balanced
    Verdict
    The X110 fails to deliver in many areas as a competing netbook, but would serve well as a bedroom internet machine
  • Balanzza Ergo digital luggage scale

    Balanzza Ergo digital luggage scale

    3.5 Will this save you from being overweight? 26 January 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    Simple, can't really go wrong
    The Bad
    Do you really need to measure your bag before jumping on a plane? Might hurt your back picking up a heavy bag this way
    Verdict
    Simple and easy to use if you've got lots of bags to weigh
  • Aerielle i2i Stream wireless music sender

    Aerielle i2i Stream wireless music sender

    4.0 Want wireless freedom for your tunes? 26 January 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Plug and play, compact, portable, it works
    The Bad
    Not a permanent solution, battery charging a bore, an omitted cable would have completed the package, button rattle
    Verdict
    A neat little solution that will give you the option of making any music source wireless
  • Dell Inspiron Mini 12 notebook

    Dell Inspiron Mini 12 notebook

    3.5 Do extra screen inches sweeten the package? 26 January 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Lightweight, thin, good usability, price
    The Bad
    Larger than average size for a netbook, unexceptional screen resolution, hard drive capacity
    Verdict
    An oversized but surprisingly portable netbook with a great screen and good quality. It still won’t replace your main laptop however
  • Griffin iTrip AutoPilot iPod car kit

    Griffin iTrip AutoPilot iPod car kit

    3.0 Get iPhone tunes on your car stereo 23 January 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    SmartScan works well, easy preset selection, works with iPhone
    The Bad
    Can only be used in the car, bit of a messy solution, limited controls, overall performance depends on many factors, doesn't seem to be a strong transmission
    Verdict
    Simple scanning and easy to use, but ultimately performance from FM transmitters depends on lots of factors
  • Football Manager Live - PC

    Football Manager Live - PC

    4.5 Back of the net? 23 January 2009 14:00 GMT
    The Good
    Great transfer system, tonnes of competitions, fantastic to test your skills against other gamers
    The Bad
    Horrifically addictive, not as fun if you don’t have lots of free time
    Verdict
    Sports Interactive have taken an incredibly addictive offline game and created an online title that will take up all your free time
  • Tropic Thunder - DVD

    Tropic Thunder - DVD

    3.5 A cult classic in the making? 23 January 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    The startling awesomeness of Downey Jr and Cruise’s talent for comedy. The wealth of extras on the three-disc pack
    The Bad
    Jack Black - sorry big man, it’s time for a screen break
    Verdict
    A cult classic in the making. Probably
  • Netgear RangeMax NEXT wireless-N WN111 USB adapter

    Netgear RangeMax NEXT wireless-N WN111 USB adapter

    4.5 Will this get your old PC online? 23 January 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Super-easy to set-up, hassle-free use
    The Bad
    If we're being harsh - it takes up a USB port
    Verdict
    A really simple bit of kit that does what it says on the tin
  • Kodak Zx1 camcorder - First Look

    Kodak Zx1 camcorder - First Look

    Can Kodak improve on the Zi6? 22 January 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    HDMI socket, splashproof, small, HD 720p quality video
    The Bad
    Need to carry around USB cable, smaller screen, no onboard memory
    Verdict
    Our brief play was promising, however with the market heating up, it's not going to be an easy win for Kodak
  • SoProtectMe - PC

    SoProtectMe - PC

    4.0 Want to restrict access to your PC? 22 January 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Offers an impressive degree of control over websites and applications, restricts access to certain times/ages, cheap
    The Bad
    Rather basic layout, takes time to configure correct priorities
    Verdict
    Those looking to restrict access on shared PCs will find SoProtectMe to be a cheap and effective solution
  • Philips 8FFCME digital photo frame

    Philips 8FFCME digital photo frame

    3.5 Will this help you "share your memories"? 22 January 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Display quality, accepts lots of card types, plenty of options
    The Bad
    No remote, controls can be sluggish, no multimedia support
    Verdict
    Solid design and good display quality, but some might find it lacks features against the competition
  • Lord of the Rings Conquest - Xbox 360

    Lord of the Rings Conquest - Xbox 360

    2.5 Fancy fantasy hack'n'slash? 21 January 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    Huge battles, multiplayer options help
    The Bad
    Dull gameplay, poor visuals, standard character options
    Verdict
    Yet another LotR disappointment. Fun for 5 minutes, but when you tire of button bashing, this one will be heading back to the shops
  • Linksys by Cisco Wireless Home Audio - First Look

    Linksys by Cisco Wireless Home Audio - First Look

    Can Linksys take on Sonos and Philips? 21 January 2009 15:00 GMT
    The Good
    Connects to virtually anything, easy to use, wireless remote
    The Bad
    Ugly, not coming to the UK straight away
    Verdict
    From what we've seen in Cisco's hotel room, the Linksys by Cisco Wireless Home Audio looks promising - if the company can improve the looks
  • Samsung NC10 notebook

    Samsung NC10 notebook

    4.5 Can this live up to its billing? 21 January 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Fantastic battery life, excellent performance, great keyboard
    The Bad
    Samsung bloatware, small touchpad, no 3G modem
    Verdict
    As far as netbooks go, this one is by far the true king
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