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PC Line 90W Universal Laptop Power Adapter
Dead power pack? Read on... 30 January 2009 20:46 GMT
Sometimes power packs just die. In fact it seems to be fairly common that your shiny new notebook will arrive with a power pack that has been sourced rather cheaply. Should the worst happen, you probably only have a few hours of life in your PC before the world grinds to...
Rocknrolla - DVD
Guy back to his best? 30 January 2009 12:00 GMT
Oh Guy, what a curious case you are. Are we to take you seriously as a film-maker, or are you just a next-level David Furnish – an A-lister’s plus one with a camera?

After such a blistering start to a career which found him at a happy crossroads – Lock, Stock...
Kensington MicroSaver Keyed Retractable Notebook Lock
Will this keep your lappy safe? 30 January 2009 9:00 GMT
If you are a mobile worker, then your worst nightmare is losing your laptop. One opportunist will see your work, research, contacts, perhaps even confidential documents, running away from you. Can the Kensington MicroSaver Keyed Retractable Notebook Lock be enough of a deterrent...
Philips SCE2110 Emergency Phone Charger
“Hello, yes. I have a flat battery” 29 January 2009 16:00 GMT
If you’ve ever been caught in that situation when you run out of battery on your mobile phone, you’ll know how irritating and inconvenient it can be. You might be on the train back from a busy meeting and need to tell the wife that you are late, or you could just be out...
Kensington Ci10 Fit Wireless Notebook mouse
The ideal companion for your notebook? 29 January 2009 12:00 GMT
The last thing you want when you are on the move with your laptop is a big chunky mouse. There are a bewildering array of options vying for your cash, so is the Ci10 Fit mouse from Kensington worth a look?

The Ci10 is a wireless laser notebook mouse, but rather...
Motorola D11 telephone
Can Moto do landlines? 29 January 2009 9:00 GMT
Whilst we spend most of our time chasing down the latest and greatest mobile phone handsets, there is a begrudging acceptance that landline telephones are still a necessity. But can Motorola offer anything exciting to landline users?

The D11 is a fairly typical...
Nikon D3x DSLR camera
How does Nikon's flagship perform? 28 January 2009 16:00 GMT
The Nikon D3, this camera’s predecessor, was a camera optimising excellence in almost all areas. Enter the D3x, a camera that builds further on the superlatives already meted out to its predecessor.

The D3x is pretty much identical to the D3, a camera which...
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 camcorder
Will this help you crack Hollywood? 28 January 2009 12:00 GMT
Sanyo has updated its flagship pistol grip camcorder with the new HD2000, but has the update been worth it? We get recording to find out.

Compact but chunky, the new HD2000 replaces the HD1010 and takes a similar form factor. The pistol grip design means that...
Logitech Comfort Lapdesk for notebooks
Couch workers rejoice! 28 January 2009 9:22 GMT
The picture of your modern lifestyle probably sees you sitting on the sofa using your laptop. Why? Because you decided to ditch that self assembly “computer desk” long ago, along with your desktop PC, pursuing a clean, minimalist, look to your “cosy” flat. Can the Logitech...
SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDHC - 16GB
Do you really need a fast memory card? 27 January 2009 16:00 GMT
You've never got enough storage have you? Well SanDisk is hoping to change this for mobile phone users keen to take movies or music on the go, with a new 16GB microSDHC card. But is it enough? We get storing to find out.

Ok, we admit the premise of reading about...
Edifier Luna 5 iPod speaker
Can round make good sound? 27 January 2009 12:00 GMT
Dubbed the Luna 5, presumably because it’s big and round, can the latest iPod speaker from Edifier impress? We get listening to find out.

The new speaker, which goes under the title of the Edifier iF500 is large, round and black and sits on your desk, sideboard,...
LG X110 notebook
Can LG upset the netbook cart? 27 January 2009 9:00 GMT
There is only so far you can go with a netbook in terms of design and with so many available now, the LG falls solidly into the MSI Wind school of design. This is a good thing because on that aforementioned model the keyboard stretches to the extreme of both edges; very...
Balanzza Ergo digital luggage scale
Will this save you from being overweight? 26 January 2009 16:00 GMT
There is nothing worse than getting to the airport to find that your bag is overweight and you've got to shed some pounds to make the cut. One gadget hopes to stop the problem of you showing the world your knickers by allowing you to easily weigh your bags before you leave...
Aerielle i2i Stream wireless music sender
Want wireless freedom for your tunes? 26 January 2009 12:00 GMT
The double-ended 3.5mm cable has always been a personal favourite for solving a common problem: playing music through something else. It might not be the most sophisticated solution, but it is quick, simple and reliable as a temporary solution. But it does mean you are encumbered...
Dell Inspiron Mini 12 notebook
Do extra screen inches sweeten the package? 26 January 2009 9:00 GMT
While the first netbooks featured 8.9-inch displays, with later models usually boasting larger 10.1-inch panels, Dell’s Inspiron Mini 12 is the first we’ve seen to use a 12.1-inch screen.

It’s bound to appeal to some users - the larger screen inevitably resulting...
Griffin iTrip AutoPilot iPod car kit
Get iPhone tunes on your car stereo 23 January 2009 16:00 GMT
There was a time when getting an FM transmitter for your iPod was something of a challenge. Now you have more choices than you could possibly want. Can the iTrip AutoPilot from Griffin impress?

The iTrip AutoPilot is a single cable solution, running from the...
Football Manager Live - PC
Back of the net? 23 January 2009 14:00 GMT
As astoundingly addictive as Sports Interactive’s football management sims have consistently been, they’ve never lent well to online play. With so much to tinker with between games, actually completing a season with some online chums feels like an achievement right up there...
Tropic Thunder - DVD
A cult classic in the making? 23 January 2009 12:00 GMT
You have to hand it to Ben Stiller: he’s a pretty safe pair of comedy hands. Whether it’s rom-com, screwball, kids’ flick or gross-out, he rarely sets a foot too far wrong. And as the director of cult faves Cable Guy and Zoolander, he’s also shown that he knows funny from...
Netgear RangeMax NEXT wireless-N WN111 USB adapter
Will this get your old PC online? 23 January 2009 9:00 GMT
With the credit crunch tightening purse strings nationwide, the prospect of shelling out hundreds of pounds for a new PC or laptop might not appeal to that many right now. It may be the case that many of you out there will try and hang on to older PC equipment rather then...
Kodak Zx1 camcorder - First Look
Can Kodak improve on the Zi6? 22 January 2009 16:00 GMT
2008 saw Kodak enter the pocket camcorder market with the launch of the Zi6. Just 4 months on and the company has already updated its first model with the Zx1. So should you get excited about the new improvements? We took a gander at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las...
SoProtectMe - PC
Want to restrict access to your PC? 22 January 2009 12:00 GMT
Though there are a range of ways to control and restrict access to certain parts of your computer through Windows’ user accounts, these aren’t always that easy to configure and don’t offer a particularly good degree of control.

If you’re using a shared PC and...
Philips 8FFCME digital photo frame
Will this help you "share your memories"? 22 January 2009 9:00 GMT
Digital photo frames have enjoyed the move from showpiece to household name, finding a strong following among those with digital cameras. With so many currently available, can this frame from Philips impress?

Out of the box it looks and feels like a quality...
Lord of the Rings Conquest - Xbox 360
Fancy fantasy hack'n'slash? 21 January 2009 16:00 GMT
As far as brand names go, The Lord of the Rings is one of the biggest and most iconic. Quite why the gaming world has had to suffer without a decent LotR title to gorge itself on is odd considering the wide variety of genre’s and gameplay styles that various development...
Linksys by Cisco Wireless Home Audio - First Look
Can Linksys take on Sonos and Philips? 21 January 2009 15:00 GMT
The Linksys by Cisco Wireless Home Audio system is a cross between the Sonos music system and the Philips Streamium range. But can the company famed for routers and those phones at CTU in 24 crack the home audio market? We were shown the company's new audio system in action...
Samsung NC10 notebook
Can this live up to its billing? 21 January 2009 12:00 GMT
Initially perceived as a bit of a fad, the netbook phenomenon is definitely here to stay. With shelves cluttered up with well over two dozen representatives of the slinky little devices, and with most packing similar specs, it’s been tricky to sort out the wheat from the...