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Microsoft Windows 7 - First Look
Is it worth the hassle of installing? 21 January 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Graphics, speed, easy install, features

The Bad
Beta so not 100% foolproof

Verdict
It's a definite thumbs up if you're happy to take the risk in playing with Beta software

Price
£Free
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 digital camera
Dream touchscreen with HD sheen? 20 January 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Macro mode works well, dock great for viewing on TV, audio quality on video, build quality

The Bad
Battery life poor, low light image noise, dock doesn’t charge without additional adapter, no memory card, expensive

Verdict
Plenty of features but with limitations that need to be considered

Price
£230
Pineapple Express - Blu-ray
Can this follow the success of Superbad? 20 January 2009 14:00 GMT

The Good
Good old fashioned buddy movie

The Bad
Unless you are into pot the gags are likely to be missed

Verdict
While the Pineapple Express sees an amazing performance from Franco, Seth Rogen seems on auto-pilot

Price
£15.99
Samsung P3 MP3 player - First Look
Will this let you feel the groove? 20 January 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Size, Tube map app, sound, speaker

The Bad
No Smart playlist feature

Verdict
While the touchscreen interface was easy to use and the sound good the lack of accessories, customisation through apps and Smart playlists is disappointing

Price
£TBC
InFocus X9 projector
Affordable HD projector? 20 January 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
For under £500, this really is value for money

The Bad
720p instead of 1080p, limited image controls

Verdict
There is little to dislike about the X9 and the price is compelling, even in this economic climate

Price
£499.99
Plantronics Explorer 370 Bluetooth headset
Tough enough for your calls? 19 January 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Weather proof, sturdy ear loop

The Bad
Poor noise cancellation, ear bud not changeable, large

Verdict
Weather proofing is great, but ultimately this headset lacks comfort and noise cancellation which you'll find elsewhere

Price
£39
Casio EX-FC100 digital camera - First Look
The EX-FH20 in a small case - will it work? 19 January 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Small, 30 frames per second, slow button that slows the action down Matrix style

The Bad
That 9-megapixel shooting resolution soon drops when you capture fast and loose

Verdict
This has the potential to change the way you take photographs

Price
£TBC
Lenovo IdeaPad S10e notebook
Will this netbook stand-out? 19 January 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
That screen, robust quality, highly portable

The Bad
Average battery life, keyboard not as good as we hoped

Verdict
The screen is particularly good, and overall quality is also above average. The S10e is let down by a poor battery though, and the keyboard isn’t quite as good as the best in class

Price
£287
Philips Streamium MCi500H micro Hi-Fi system
Will this really free your music? 16 January 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Great sound, Ethernet connection as well as Wi-Fi, internet radio, HDD

The Bad
No DAB, some connectivity issues, remote, fiddly controls

Verdict
Packed with networking options, the MCi500H presents plenty of options for your music, but not without a few niggles

Price
£399
You Don’t Mess With The Zohan - DVD
A change of direction for Sandler? 16 January 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
There are a few good gags tucked away in there, plus the extras make the whole package sound value

The Bad
It’s a bit all over the shop and feels way longer than 108 minutes

Verdict
Feeling like two half-arsed films in one and screaming for some better gags, this is one you can really take or leave

Price
£19.99
Babylon A.D. - Blu-ray
Can Vin save mankind? 16 January 2009 10:00 GMT

The Good
Nothing, there isn't even a sex scene to console yourself with

The Bad
Plot, acting, pretty much everything

Verdict
In the movie Vin says: "I trust no-one", and we would say the same about anyone who recommends this movie to you

Price
£29.99
Logic3 i-Station25 iPod dock
A dock with a difference? 16 January 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Effective built-in accelerometer, comprehensive remote control, video-out, solidly built

The Bad
Performance degrades at higher volumes, expensive

Verdict
If you’ll get enough use out of the accelerometer feature this is a tidy solution for casual listening and video playback, but there are cheaper and better performing devices around

Price
£68.50
Devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G Starter Kit
Wired wireless home networking 15 January 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Plug and play, introduce Wi-Fi anywhere from your mains wiring, gives you additional ports, press button encryptions

The Bad
Price, plug gets hot, large size

Verdict
The convenience of plug and play networking, introducing Wi-Fi for maximum freedom. A tidy solution, if a little expensive

Price
£190
Novint Falcon Pistol Grip - First Look
Will this make your FPS seem real? 15 January 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Force feedback, works with top AAA titles, makes it real but hard

The Bad
Big, only works with certain games, tiring to use

Verdict
If you're serious about making first person shooters as real as you can, this looks like one for the birthday list

Price
£140
Epson Stylus Photo PX700W printer
Need a photo printing all-in-one? 15 January 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent photo print quality, fast set-up, good text output, connectivity

The Bad
Dust attracting plastic finish, muted scans, flimsy output trays

Verdict
Epson’s Stylus Photo PX700W is a neat and stylish looking all-in-one printer, copier and scanner that provides the ability to print great photos from anywhere within the home thanks to its wireless capability. It’s easy to set up, a great price and produces superb output both in terms of prints and scans

Price
£195.73
MSI X-Slim X320 notebook - First Look
Is this too thin to perform? 14 January 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Thin, nice screen

The Bad
Flimsy, lack of power for a laptop this size

Verdict
Don't be fooled, the X320 might not look like a netbook, but it still is under that glossy shell

Price
£TBA
Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro notebook - First Look
Can Apple "large it up"? 14 January 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Screen, trackpad, design

The Bad
It's massive, battery isn't replaceable

Verdict
For those who need a big screen and long battery life on the move this is a great improvement over the previous model

Price
£1949
Samsung NV9 digital camera
Does adding multimedia features confuse? 14 January 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Build and styling, simple controls, image quality, particularly at low ISO, good menus, multi media functions, retro dials

The Bad
Face AF performance, excessive image noise at over ISO 400, slight shutter lag, flash performance, high ISO image noise

Verdict
As with other NV models in the Samsung range, the NV9 is part camera, part multimedia system, offering a host of gizmos besides the kit for talking pictures. It’s well made and great to use but not as sharp as it could be

Price
£179
Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades - DS
Retro fun or comeback disaster? 13 January 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Refreshed line-up of songs with plenty of variety

The Bad
Grip doesn’t lock to DS, positioning can be awkward

Verdict
Essential for fans of the game, but still a shame that the grip doesn't lock on in any way

Price
£39.99 (bundle), 29.99 (solus)
Sony Vaio P-series laptop - First Look
Can Sony mix up the netbook arena? 13 January 2009 13:45 GMT

The Good
Size, screen, runs Vista over Windows XP, almost full size QWERTY keyboard, XMB controls

The Bad
No trackpad, expensive, flimsy design

Verdict
It seems Sony is reaffirming that whilst nice things come in small packages, those nice things are nearly always expensive

Price
£825
Carbonite Online PC Backup - PC
What would C-3PO say? 13 January 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Colour dot indicators, adding files on the fly, works discreetly in the background

The Bad
Ongoing costs

Verdict
Simple, easy to use, with unlimited online data, it means you are free from local failure

Price
£33 for 1 PC
Lavod MusicTube waterproof MP3 player
Swimming in tunes? 12 January 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Waterproof, lightweight

The Bad
Normal headphones poor, armband length, fade in and out on track selection

Verdict
With poor regular performance, this is one device best left for watersports where it performs admirably

Price
£39.99
Acer Aspire 5735-583G16Mn notebook
Looking for a 16:9 budget machine? 12 January 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent screen, great specification and comfort for the money

The Bad
Lack of ports, flexible keyboard

Verdict
The first 16:9 widescreen laptop we’ve seen under £600, and offering truly fantastic value for money

Price
£391.48
Spider-Man Web of Shadows - Xbox 360
Is this just for web-heads? 9 January 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Parallel missions, can determine course of game, other Marvel characters, freedom to roam is great fun, some funny scripting

The Bad
Cameras get confused, targeting system a bit hit and miss, difficultly level seems a bit random, repetitive

Verdict
Some great Spidey moments and plenty of fun, but it can become a little tedious

Price
£49.99
Palm Pre mobile phone - First Look
Can this save Palm and become king of the crop? 9 January 2009 15:29 GMT

The Good
Small, interface, QWERTY keyboard, features

The Bad
Might not be 3G

Verdict
Should you be excited? If it can live up to the promise that it's set out, then yes. Palm, it seems is back.

Price
£price dependent on contract