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Tom Clancy’s HAWX - Xbox 360
Tom Clancy goes Mile High 9 March 2009 15:00 GMT

The Good
Well thought out control method, exciting with the Assists off, certainly looks the part

The Bad
Short-lived campaign that lacks in true variation, lack of true choice

Verdict
Tom Clancy takes to the skies and for flight fans, this arcadey shooter certainly offers a lot of fun

Price
£49.99
Acer K10 projector
Small but perfectly formed? 9 March 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Highly portable, simple, fast on and off

The Bad
Lacks resolution, price looks a little high, VGA cable too short, no audio options

Verdict
As a business traveller needing a compact projector, this will deliver in boardrooms around the world. Home users should perhaps look elsewhere

Price
£401.35
Dell Studio XPS 13 notebook
XPS performance at Studio prices? 9 March 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent office and multimedia performance, backlit keyboard

The Bad
Bulky, glossy finish attracts fingerprints and scratches

Verdict
Not as stylish as other XPS models, and lacking a premium feel, but there’s no doubting performance on offer

Price
£799
Nikon Coolpix S620 digital camera
Can this Nikon impress? 6 March 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Picture quality, on-board tech

The Bad
Bulky, flash takes time to recharge, overly noisy at low lighting conditions

Verdict
The S620 is a very straightforward camera that performs well and takes good pictures

Price
£239
Quarantine - DVD
Just a Blair Witch rip-off? 6 March 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
It’s a full-on, pretty captivating experience

The Bad
A simplistic approach that leaves it shy of any cinematic depth

Verdict
Like eating a ridiculously hot curry, this is about the experience of consumption, rather than the savouring of one

Price
£15.99
Nintendo DSi games console
Can this games console get you in the picture? 6 March 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Camera, MP3 player, SD card slot

The Bad
Aside from the camera not much has changed, matt finish could get dirty

Verdict
The DSi proves once again that Nintendo are still at the top of their game when it comes to the handheld market

Price
£150
Nikon Coolpix S230 digital camera
Full-touch action, easy on the pocket 5 March 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Compact, lightweight, good build quality, easy to use

The Bad
Image quality not fantastic, tendency to over-expose, noise issues with ISO bumping

Verdict
The screen is responsive and functions are not over-complicated, so it should appeal to happy snappers looking for a touchscreen compact for everyday use

Price
£189
NERF N-strike - Nintendo Wii
"No blasters, no blasters!" So should you reach for one? 5 March 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
The blaster is ace

The Bad
Game a bit lacking

Verdict
As a concept we love it, however as a computer game NERF N-Strike is a bit of a one trick pony that you are likely to get bored with

Price
£39.99
Teufel AC 9050 PH headphones
Affordable cans that deliver? 5 March 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Solid, comfortable construction, impressive performance (particularly for gaming) high-quality accessories provided, excellent price

The Bad
Not quite good enough for professional use

Verdict
This is one of those rare occasions where a product looks and performs brilliantly and is also very reasonably priced. The 9050s would be a great choice for either gaming or listening to music and are highly recommended

Price
£64
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop - Wii
Horrific Wii-port? 4 March 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Lots of enemies to kill

The Bad
Sub par visuals, much less weaponry available

Verdict
If you’re packing a 360, pick up the original for a fraction of the price and enjoy a much better game. This one is as average as they come

Price
£29.99
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset
Will this let you keep your hands free? 4 March 2009 14:00 GMT

The Good
Different sized earpieces, sound, performance

The Bad
Overly large

Verdict
The end result? Something that for us, from a style point of view, was a bit muddled: luckily the audio for the most part works a treat

Price
£68.50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 digital camera
Will the super zoom impress? 4 March 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Features, ease of use, handling, low ISO image quality

The Bad
Price (for resolution), no optical viewfinder, small zoom buttons, odd lens hood attachment, high ISO noise issues, many "advanced" controls buried within menus

Verdict
The H10 is the bottom rung on Sony’s “Hi Zoom” ratio range of "H" Cyber-shot models but even so it is compact and well specified. The 8.1-megapixel sensor might seem lacking to some but in reality it means less noise issues at higher ISOs

Price
£199
HP Mini 2140 notebook
The netbook of choice for travellers? 4 March 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Great screen for movie watching, build quality, keyboard size

The Bad
No 3G modem, not the best for bright conditions

Verdict
Great quality build with some great features, but lacking in some essential areas

Price
£520
Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection - Xbox 360
Ahhh, those were the days... 3 March 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Tonnes of titles, some amazing games, all of Streets of Rage

The Bad
A few duffers, could have packed in even more extras

Verdict
Fans of classic Sega brilliance can’t miss this one. A real treat for fans of gaming glory days

Price
£29.99
Brenthaven Expandable Trek backpack
Need a large capacity laptop bag? 3 March 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Lots of pockets, well padded straps

The Bad
No one big central space, load can be a little unbalanced

Verdict
Plenty of space but perhaps not the best conceived

Price
£69.95
Sony KDL-40E4000 television
Pretty as a picture? 3 March 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Xross Media Bar, high-def pictures, colour, smooth pictures

The Bad
Average contrast, tight viewing angle

Verdict
A decent TV, but you do pay over the odds for a choice of colour

Price
£999
HDX 1000 media streamer
Fully-featured streamer? 2 March 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent format support and video control, wide range of online services available for direct streaming, decent performance over a network

The Bad
Rather expensive, advanced features can be difficult to master, minor issues with usability and stability

Verdict
Despite the HDX’s faults, excellent file and service support and solid performance should make it the enthusiast’s weapon of choice

Price
£239.99 (diskless)
Halo Wars - Xbox 360
Master Chief goes strategic 2 March 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Well developed control system, feels like a Halo title should

The Bad
Overly simplified, short single player campaign

Verdict
Console RTS gaming finally has a true leader. Shame it’s a fleeting thrill ride

Price
£49.99
Lenovo ThinkPad X301 notebook
The thinking man’s MacBook Air? 2 March 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Incredibly light weight and skinny dimensions, excellent quality and ergonomics

The Bad
Looks dull, expensive

Verdict
A highly portable laptop offering practicality and comfort, although it comes at a price

Price
£1922