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Ultra Motors A2B Metro electric bike
A2B via fun city 30 April 2009 12:00 GMT
Ultra Motors have been considerate with the design of the A2B and rather than just slapping a hub motor and battery into an existing regular bike frame, they've made something altogether more appealing.

With a chunky aluminium frame and the sort of front forks...
Apple Time Capsule 802.11n Wi-Fi Hard Drive 2009
Backup and connect in one box 30 April 2009 9:00 GMT
Apple's Time Capsule saw a refresh in the recent bunch of updates from Apple, adding a clutch of new features to a device we already like. The Time Capsule name is perhaps a little misleading, as it leads you think is merely a backup device, but it has a much wider appeal....
Jura ENA5 coffee machine
Perfect bean-to-cup coffee? 29 April 2009 16:00 GMT
It’s the slimmest bean-to-cup machine on the planet and promises unbeatable coffee at the touch of a button, but can the Jura ENA5 justify its price tag?

At 23.8cm wide the ENA5 is surprisingly slender for a fully featured bean-to-cup machine, but at 44cm deep...
Etymotic hf2 Custom fit headphones
Will these fit you like a glove? 29 April 2009 12:00 GMT
The Etymotic Custom fit headphones are an interesting premise. Buy a pair of standard Etymotic hf2 headphones, then go through a fitting process to make them unique to you. But is the end result worth the hassle?

To be honest you might as well stop reading now,...
Medion Akoya E2005 D desktop PC
Does this budget nettop impress? 29 April 2009 9:00 GMT
We've been watching the evolution of small format PCs over the last year or so, taking the same basic hardware and packaging it in a different way. The netbook puts down roots and becomes the nettop, which is what we have here: a mini desktop PC.

The Medion...
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena - Xbox 360
Can Riddick stand the test of time? 28 April 2009 16:00 GMT
Chances are you’re well aware of the Riddick universe. If not from the classic Xbox title Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay, then the films starring self confessed video game addict Vin Diesel.

Athena packs in two games in one. Not only is there...
Canon IXUS 990 IS digital camera
Can this comprehensive compact deliver? 28 April 2009 12:00 GMT
The latest high-end compact from Canon is the IXUS 990 IS. It’s aimed squarely at those users who demand a high megapixel count, good zoom capability and yet a body that’s small.

If you’re going to consider the IXUS 990 IS as your compact camera of choice you’ll...
Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-ray player
BD-Live and Wi-Fi on a budget player? 28 April 2009 9:03 GMT
This is Blu-ray on a budget, but Samsung’s latest is anything but basic. Already spotted for as little as £140 online, the BD-P1600 is the successor to the brand’s popular BD-P1500.

And it’s a worthy successor, adding some nice extra features at a similarly...
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 notebook
Does the Mini 10 hit the spot? 27 April 2009 16:00 GMT
Dell's Inspiron Mini netbook range has done remarkably well, considering its late entry into the market, although neither the Mini 9 or Mini 12 have proved perfect. The Inspiron Mini 10 is an attempt to change this, taking the best features from both models.
Breville Hot Cup
Will this make you a proper cuppa? 27 April 2009 13:24 GMT
Boil water at the touch of a button - can the new Breville Hot Cup really deliver a proper cuppa in an instant while saving energy and shrinking your carbon footprint?

Here’s the deal, if everyone in the UK gave up hot drinks we’d instantly save a quarter of...
Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller Premiere Edition - PS3
The ultimate Guitar Hero accessory? 27 April 2009 8:30 GMT
The world of gaming peripherals has taken a quite wild turn in the last decade. Previously it was all about quite dodgy third-party controllers that seemed to be cobbled together by a blind meerkat. Now, it’s all about expensive, yet inherently solid items like the Logitech...
EA Sports Active - Nintendo Wii - First Look
Ready to sweat? 24 April 2009 16:00 GMT
You've seen Wii Fit, but now EA is hoping you will get into your jogging bottoms for its sports fitness game, EA Sports Active, that promises to be a "virtual trainer in a box". So are you fit enough and will the game really help you shed some pounds? We managed to get...
The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) - Blu-ray
Should you opt for the original over the remake? 24 April 2009 14:30 GMT
To coincide with the release of the Keanu Reeves' 2008 remake hitting the shelves, 20th Century Fox have rolled out the original 1951 version of the Sci-Fi masterpiece. But should you bother with this black and white offering? We get watching to find out.

The...
The Boston Strangler: The Untold Story - DVD
Killer thriller? 24 April 2009 12:00 GMT
I think we can all agree that the existence of serial killers is, pretty definitely, a bad thing. But for film-makers, they’re a goldmine. Whether it’s Norman Bates, Hannibal Lecter or Leatherface, none of them would have been able to captivate the public if the likes of...
Sennheiser CX 380 Sport II headphones
Will these see you round the Marathon? 24 April 2009 9:00 GMT
Sennheiser has got just about every possible application and environment covered when it comes to headphones and has recently expanded its range further with five new additions to its Sport Line.

The CX 380 Sport II on test is a new in-ear model and carries...
Samsung S8300 Tocco Ultra Edition mobile phone
Touchscreen? Slider? We find out 23 April 2009 19:00 GMT
It seems that everyone is talking about the Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition, a handset that offers a great range of features without stepping into the smartphone category. Maintaining Samsung's tried and tested slider format, it is fairly well removed from the original Tocco...
Roxio Toast 10 Titanium Pro - Mac
The ultimate burning solution? 23 April 2009 12:30 GMT
The latest incarnation of Toast brings the renowned Mac burning software as a dual set of software that provides for a "Pro" version that adds even more tools for your digital media creation, production and burning needs.

The Toast 10 Titanium Pro part of the...
Asus S121 notebook
Light in size, large in capacity, luxurious in looks 23 April 2009 9:00 GMT
Netbooks aren’t especially well known for their stylish designer looks. Most of them look rather like bog standard, fairly cheap looking, OEM products. Coincidentally, Asus actually has OEM’d out their Eee PC netbooks for the education market with RM Nimbus who are well...
Plantronics Audio 655 headset
Will this bring your PC audio to life? 22 April 2009 16:00 GMT
There are a many headsets you might want to consider using with your PC. If you regularly listen to music or play games, then a standard headset will do. But if you want to use VoIP as part of those games, or regularly use a VoIP application such as Skype for calling, then...
Marmitek Connect410 HDMI switcher
Switch and save with this HDMI hub extraordinaire 22 April 2009 12:00 GMT
Do you suffer from input envy? So prevalent is the high definition-capable HDMI cable that even if your home entertainment setup isn’t suffering from a lack of HDMI inputs, it soon will be.

You might find there are not enough HDMI ins and outs on your TV to...
Olympus E-620 DSLR camera
An entry-level enthusiast DSLR? 22 April 2009 9:47 GMT
The E-620 is the latest addition to Olympus’ E-series of DSLRs and sits above the (bulkier) E-520 and below the recent E-30, with which it shares many features, including the 12.3MP Live-MOS sensor.

In fact it’s hard to put your finger on exactly which market...
Shure SE115 in-ear headphones
Will these immerse you in sound? 21 April 2009 16:00 GMT
Shure are best known for their high-end in-ear headphones that come with a high price tag too. With the SE115 Shure are making a play for the aftermarket, coming in with a still fairly hefty price of £99.99. So are these worth the money?

When you start paying...
Roberts iDream DAB iPod clock radio
Can this wake you up in style? 21 April 2009 12:00 GMT
You've got your iPod and you need to wake up in the morning. Wouldn't it be good if you could plug your iPod into your alarm clock and then wake up to your favourite tunes? Oh wait, that's what the Roberts iDream promises. But does it live up to the billing? We go to bed...
Sharp LC-46DH77E television
Sharp crosses the thin green line 21 April 2009 9:00 GMT
A wind-up radio is eco-friendly. So is a solar-powered charger for a phone. But how about a 46-inch LCD TV that uses a smidgen less electricity than the others, but lights-up your entire living room regardless? Err, no way!

In our opinion it’s trite to tag...
Tweetie - Mac
Can this make your Twitter life even slicker? 20 April 2009 20:48 GMT
So you're hooked on Twitter but find that going to the website is a real drag. In steps a desktop application that brings your Twitterverse right to your computer without your browser.

There are plenty of options, all freely available to download, with TweetDeck...