Review Archive

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Sennheiser CX 300-II headphones
Are these worth the upgrade? 27 February 2009 16:15 GMT

The Good
Good sound, lightweight design, affordable price

The Bad
Not much

Verdict
The lightweight design, good sound and cheap price means these get a thumbs up from us
Pride and Glory - DVD
Bent copper flick without a twist 27 February 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Voight's drunken mumblings

The Bad
No real surprises, some nauseating camera work, see-through plot

Verdict
Some interesting moral questions are approached, but ultimately you never really care
Samsung L310W digital camera
Impressive features for the price? 27 February 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Features, ease of use, price (for feature set)

The Bad
Poor high ISO noise performance, bland styling, fiddly zoom control

Verdict
It may be lackluster in the styling department but providing you keep to lower ISOs is capable of great results
OverBoard Adventure Trolley Backpack
A keep-dry solution for the jet set? 26 February 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Carriage options, waterproofing, wheel covers

The Bad
Overall design might not be to some tastes, backpack straps too short

Verdict
We like the gritty approach that OverBoard takes to its cases and bags, we just aren’t totally sold on it as a trolley bag
Samsung Omnia HD mobile phone - First Look
Is this the phone to watch? 26 February 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Screen, DivX support, DLNA support

The Bad
Likely to be power hungry, large

Verdict
The Omnia HD looks to be an impressive handset if you're a movie buff looking to satisfy your viewing habits on the go
HP Touchsmart TX2-1015ea tablet PC
A tablet for home users? 26 February 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Nice looking, excellent keyboard, well made, well-specified

The Bad
Too heavy for comfortable tablet use, bulky, hazy screen

Verdict
A great little laptop, packed with features, but it’s too compromised when it comes to use as a Tablet PC
Nokia N86 mobile phone - First Look
Can Nokia beat the pack with its 8-megapixel snapper? 25 February 2009 21:05 GMT

The Good
Picture quality, HSDPA, Ovi file sharing service, GPS

The Bad
Simple handset, lens cover

Verdict
With competition from Sony Ericsson, Samsung and LG the N86 will have a tough job on its hands when it comes out in Q2
Killzone 2 - PS3
Will this redefine the FPS genre? 25 February 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Sumptuous looks, intelligent enemies

The Bad
Horrific difficulty spikes, dull story, some irritating enemy types

Verdict
It might be a fantastic example of FPS gaming, but it’s not the genre king just yet
Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS digital camera
Does this budget snapper perform? 25 February 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Selection of Scene modes, very ease of use, low price

The Bad
Image noise at higher ISOs, battery performance

Verdict
Kodak's new M-series digital compact, the range topping M1093 IS has clever features and kit in a neatly styled camera at a great price
Apple Safari 4 Internet Browser
Should this be your gateway to the internet? 24 February 2009 19:16 GMT

The Good
Fast, Top Sites page, search history

The Bad
Unlikely to work with your online banking

Verdict
The tweaks and improvement make for a cleaner intuitive application that is faster which can only be a good thing.
OneForAll Xsight Touch remote control
Will this get you Xsighted? 24 February 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Powerful EZ-RC software, easy to setup and customise

The Bad
Bland design, backlighting uneven, buttons a bit too plasticy

Verdict
A powerful and usable device, slight marred by poor aesthetics
50 Cent: Blood on the Sand - PS3
You might be pleasantly surprised. You might not 24 February 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Over the top action, fantastic cover system

The Bad
Won’t last more than a weekend, music an acquired taste

Verdict
If its brainless blasting action you’re after, you could certainly do a heck of a lot worse
HTC Magic mobile phone - First Look
Can this tempt you go robot? 24 February 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
HSDPA, Wi-Fi, thinner than G1, Android

The Bad
Onscreen keyboard looks fiddly, no flash, no 3.5mm jack, gloss finish looks cheap

Verdict
Compared to the first HTC G1 outing it's a vast improvement
Street Fighter IV - Xbox 360
Retro fighting at its best? 23 February 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Stunning aesthetics, easy to learn gameplay, masses of depth thanks to Special Moves and Combos

The Bad
Current game pads don’t do it justice

Verdict
If you only buy one game to enjoy with a group of friends, make Street Fighter IV the one to pick up. You’ll have an absolute riot
Samsung M7600 Beat DJ - First Look
Have too many compromises been made? 23 February 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Build quality, unique, Shazam integration

The Bad
Small screen, some features likely to have limited appeal

Verdict
The M7600 Beat DJ is one phone that needs a thorough investigation before we can judge whether it will be practical on a day-to-day basis
Loewe Art SL 42 television
Set to stun 23 February 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
DMM mode creates amazing depth, DR+ recorder, high-def detail, sound quality

The Bad
DMM mode brings some shimmer, over £3000 for full package, underwhelming black levels

Verdict
Expensive but worth it, the Loewe Art 42’s stunning depth-laden pictures and powerful sound makes it an all-in-one solution that could even force your home cinema into the loft
JAYS s-JAYS headphones
Interesting design but do they deliver? 20 February 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Potentially very impressive sound with the right fit and audio settings, excellent range of accessories provided, deep bass, solidly built

The Bad
Mid-range can be overly dominant, bass could be punchier, quite a bit of fiddling required to get the right fit

Verdict
The s-JAYS are capable of some very impressive sound if you get the fit right, and despite being a little underwhelmed by the headline features it’s difficult not to like them as a mid-range solution
Charlie Bartlett - DVD
Does this teen comedy tickle? 20 February 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Newcomer Anton Yelchin in the lead role does a bang-up job of holding it all together

The Bad
It just can’t decide what type of film it wants to be

Verdict
A comedy that fails to land any major gags, a drama that is compromised by a tendency for clichés, this gets teacher’s old red pen mark - must try harder
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned - Xbox 360
Worth your Microsoft Points? 20 February 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Mid-mission checkpoints, crossover with original GTA IV story, thrill packed story

The Bad
Same old missions

Verdict
A mega boost of content for a sublime game. Just don’t go expecting anything different
LG KM900 Arena - First Look
A credible iPhone alternative? 19 February 2009 14:44 GMT

The Good
S-Class interface, Dolby Mobile sound, compact, 3.5mm jack, build quality

The Bad
Might be too small for some, might not have as wide application support as other platforms

Verdict
The LG Arena looks to offer something that has been missing from the touch sector and unlike some rival handsets, this little gem will be on the market in the next few months
Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe iPod car kit
A stable car solution for your iPod? 19 February 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Solidly built, holds player securely in place, handy remote control for the steering wheel, flexible design

The Bad
Reliant on a suitably accessible cigarette lighter, minor design issues

Verdict
The LiquidAUX is a very tidy setup that offers a convenient, safe and stable way to access your player on the road
Intempo InSession iPod dock
An iPod companion for small spaces? 18 February 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Compact, dedicated subwoofer, can be connected to iTunes, full menu access through remote

The Bad
Foam feet means it slides around, sound quality not great, expensive for what it is

Verdict
If you are looking for a simple iPod dock that offers plenty of volume with reasonable bass and easy control, then the InSession is worth a look
House of the Dead: Overkill - Nintendo Wii
Zombie slaying at its best? 18 February 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Supremely stylish, lots of replayability, incredibly addictive

The Bad
Could be too offensive for some, no real twists on the genre

Verdict
For adults, this is the best slice of Wii-based fun since naked Wii Sports
Taken - Blu-ray
It's a man on a mission but do you care? 17 February 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Well paced, Neeson as the cold but thoughtful father

The Bad
The first 15 minutes - we want action

Verdict
This is no Oscar contender, but as a film to watch with a couple of mates on a Saturday night, it's unlikely to disappoint
Jobo PhotoGPS
Will this help you find your pictures? 17 February 2009 10:00 GMT

The Good
Geotags your images

The Bad
Probably won't be able to use your flash at the same time, software is very basic, spring likely to wear after time and therefore fall out of the hot shoe

Verdict
While the software works, and the application does what is says on the tin, there are too many annoyances and not enough polish to wholeheartedly recommend this