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Sennheiser CX 300-II headphones
Are these worth the upgrade? 27 February 2009 16:15 GMT
Okay so you've just bought a new MP3 player, chances are the headphones that came in the box aren't that great and while things are slowly getting better you can always do better. But are the CX 300-II from Sennheiser the answer? We plug-in to find out.

An...
Pride and Glory - DVD
Bent copper flick without a twist 27 February 2009 12:00 GMT
It is amusing what a difference the Atlantic can make. On one side you have "dirty cops" whilst the other offers up "bent coppers", the connotations of which can’t help but raise a smile. But dirty cops is the focus of Pride and Glory, a subject to which Hollywood is no...
Samsung L310W digital camera
Impressive features for the price? 27 February 2009 9:00 GMT
The L310W is Samsung’s compact gambit for those trading up to a higher specified digital model, or perhaps those needing to get a little more control of their shots.

To that end the L310W has a rich feature set that includes a modicum of manual controls and...
OverBoard Adventure Trolley Backpack
A keep-dry solution for the jet set? 26 February 2009 16:00 GMT
We’ve been impressed with some of OverBoard’s kit in the past, offering practical waterproofing baggage solutions. The trolley backpack is something of a departure from your traditional outdoors adventure-y type bag or rucksack and moves into the business traveller market....
Samsung Omnia HD mobile phone - First Look
Is this the phone to watch? 26 February 2009 12:00 GMT
Samsung launched the Omnia HD phone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona promising to take movies on the go high-def, but can the phone deliver? We got watching to find out.

Sporting a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen there is no getting around the fact that this...
HP Touchsmart TX2-1015ea tablet PC
A tablet for home users? 26 February 2009 9:00 GMT
HP’s Touchsmart TX2 is unusual among Tablet PCs in that it’s intended for home use rather than corporate use. You’ll find glossy patterned plastics more in-keeping with the company’s Palivion range than its Compaq machines. The only question is, is there actually a market...
Nokia N86 mobile phone - First Look
Can Nokia beat the pack with its 8-megapixel snapper? 25 February 2009 21:05 GMT
Nokia has finally, kicking and screaming, announced that it is to launch an 8-megapixel camera phone, the N86. But should you go Nokia over Samsung, Sony Ericsson or LG? We had a play with the new phone away from the MWC show floor to find out.

Designed as...
Killzone 2 - PS3
Will this redefine the FPS genre? 25 February 2009 16:00 GMT
As far as major PS3 exclusives go, Killzone 2 is undoubtedly the biggest for Sony so far. Guerrilla, developers of the relatively lukewarm-received earlier title in the series, have thankfully revelled in this unique opportunity, and knocked up a title that all PS3 owners...
Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS digital camera
Does this budget snapper perform? 25 February 2009 9:00 GMT
The Kodak M1093 IS sports 10-megapixel resolution that Kodak claims is enough for 30 x 40-inch prints. Well yes, it is, but with a few caveats as we’ll see. Other kit that this remarkably well-priced model has includes a sharp, Kodak Retinar Aspheric 35-105mm 3x optical...
Apple Safari 4 Internet Browser
Should this be your gateway to the internet? 24 February 2009 19:16 GMT
Apple's new browser promises faster load times, new features and private browsing, but will it make your surfing experience any better? Pocket-lint hit the Internet for some heavy web surfing action to find out.

None of this 3. something, Apple has opted for...
OneForAll Xsight Touch remote control
Will this get you Xsighted? 24 February 2009 16:00 GMT
OneForAll have been at the centre of universal remotes for many years, but with increasing competition from various angles, including the likes of the Philips Prestigo range, they’ve had to raise their game. Enter Xsight Touch a universal remote featuring a touch display....
50 Cent: Blood on the Sand - PS3
You might be pleasantly surprised. You might not 24 February 2009 12:00 GMT
In these modern gaming days when every stage of development is obsessively covered by the press, discovering a title to be semi-decent only on release day is almost as rare as a decent full scale Sonic title. So imagine my shock when 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand turned out...
HTC Magic mobile phone - First Look
Can this tempt you go robot? 24 February 2009 9:00 GMT
Often referred to on the Internet as the G2, HTC has teamed up with Vodafone in the UK to announce the HTC Magic, an Android-based handset that ditches the slide-out QWERTY keyboard. But has this move worked? Is this the must-have handset to look forward to? Pocket-lint...
Street Fighter IV - Xbox 360
Retro fighting at its best? 23 February 2009 16:00 GMT
Ask just about anyone under the age of 30, and they know what Street Fighter is all about. Whether they owned a Mega Drive or a SNES, had an older sibling packing a copy, or a vague friend who hosted some multiplayer sessions, everyone has enjoyed the thrills of kicking...
Samsung M7600 Beat DJ - First Look
Have too many compromises been made? 23 February 2009 12:00 GMT
Whilst much of the mobile phone world has been going mad for smartphones and packing handsets with in more features that see the consumer edging its way into what was traditionally business territory, Samsung seem to have made a move to diversify. The M7600 Beat DJ is typical...
Loewe Art SL 42 television
Set to stun 23 February 2009 9:00 GMT
If you’re hunting for a TV, you’re probably confused about choosing between several gloss black sets that have confusing model numbers - and appear to be almost the same. Step forward Loewe, a German luxury brand that eschews the mass market to offer something a little different...
JAYS s-JAYS headphones
Interesting design but do they deliver? 20 February 2009 16:00 GMT
Just about every set of in-ear ‘bud phones ever released have claimed to offer “superb sound” and “thumping bass” thanks to some fancy new audio technology that would be far too difficult for all but the geekiest of audio-heads to understand. JAYS’ new s-JAYS promise to...
Charlie Bartlett - DVD
Does this teen comedy tickle? 20 February 2009 12:00 GMT
It’s one of the great tricks of cinema to make you give a damn about those who you’d scarcely give the time of day to. Nowhere is this more apparent than when it comes to high school kids.

From Ferris Bueller to Napoleon Dynamite, these kids have become part...
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned - Xbox 360
Worth your Microsoft Points? 20 February 2009 9:00 GMT
While the idea of PC based add-ons for your favourite games may be as old as the hills, extra content for console titles is still in its infancy. It’s down to those talented folk at Rockstar who seem intent on bringing the option right to the fore, with The Lost and Damned.
LG KM900 Arena - First Look
A credible iPhone alternative? 19 February 2009 14:44 GMT
One of the hot launches of Mobile World Congress was the LG KM900 Arena, the dinky full-touch device. As we spent a fair amount of time with this handset whilst on the ground at the show, we thought it only fair to share these experiences. Can it truly be an iPhone rival?
Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe iPod car kit
A stable car solution for your iPod? 19 February 2009 9:00 GMT
If you have a car stereo with an auxiliary input and an iPod you may well have hooked your player up in your car in the past by simply running a cable to it and leaving the device sliding around in a storage compartment somewhere. This is far from ideal from a safety point...
Intempo InSession iPod dock
An iPod companion for small spaces? 18 February 2009 12:00 GMT
iPod docks are ten a penny these days, so each new offering needs to bring something new to the table. Intempo have a range of iPod docks, but can the latest, the InSession, shine through?

The InSession is pitched as a compact dock, ideal for small spaces. Measuring...
House of the Dead: Overkill - Nintendo Wii
Zombie slaying at its best? 18 February 2009 9:00 GMT
Once upon a time, the light gun genre was popular enough to flog a console all on its own. The likes of Sega’s sublime Virtua Cop series, and Sony’s Time Crisis titles consistently stood tall in “game of the year” lists, and offered some of the greatest gaming thrills available....
Taken - Blu-ray
It's a man on a mission but do you care? 17 February 2009 16:00 GMT
"They have taken his daughter, he will hunt them, he will find them, and he will kill them" is the basic premise for Taken staring Liam Neeson, but is a man on a rampage really that interesting to watch? We grab some popcorn and get watching.

A rather strange...
Jobo PhotoGPS
Will this help you find your pictures? 17 February 2009 10:00 GMT
With Geo-tagging of images slowly edging its way into the mainstream, Jobo has created the PhotoGPS to allow regular DSLR users with a working hot shoe to get in on the action. But is it worth the bother? We go out and about to find out.

The Jobo PhotoGPS is...