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TomTom One IQ Routes satnav
Does this satnav have intelligence? 20 April 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Easy to use, IQ routes plans out the best route, small so can fit in your pocket

The Bad
No HD traffic, you'll have to pay extra for speed camera and petrol prices, basic

Verdict
We like it, we like it a lot, and while you pay a little more than you might for other models, it works and for us that is worth the money

Price
£149.99
EZY MyXerver MX3600 media server
A great price, but does it deliver? 20 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Sleek, tidy design, solid performance, silent operation, easy set-up

The Bad
Advanced features a little awkward to manage, only one USB port

Verdict
As a no-nonsense solution the MX3600 succeeds and despite being a little awkward to manage in terms of additional features, the low price makes the effort worthwhile

Price
£80
HP Pavilion dv2-1030ea notebook
Want a compact high-definition notebook? 20 April 2009 9:27 GMT

The Good
Great quality and comfort on offer, stylish, highly portable, affordable

The Bad
Low-powered processor gets overwhelmed easily, battery life could be better

Verdict
Although performance could be better, those seeking a machine for simple tasks will struggle to find a better quality or more comfortable machine of this size and weight for much under £600

Price
£599
Electrolux EL490A Oxygen3 air cleaner
House a bit whiffy? Read on... 17 April 2009 17:03 GMT

The Good
Odour sensor really works, plenty of control, replaceable filters

The Bad
Size, price makes it more than an impulse buy

Verdict
If you think you are suffering from the downsides of poor air quality in your house, it might be just the thing you need

Price
£199
The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008) - DVD
Can Keanu save the world, again? 17 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Some great moments of grand-scale SFX destruction

The Bad
The casting of John Cleese - the harbinger of bad movies

Verdict
Acceptable but perhaps uninspired, The Day The Earth Stood Still is Hollywood treading water

Price
£22.99
Nokia E75 mobile phone
The next Nokia Communicator? 17 April 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Slide out QWERTY keyboard, small form factor, USB charging

The Bad
Much smaller screen that expected

Verdict
Why hold off for the next Nokia E90 Communicator? The E75, is clearly its little brother and is ready and here now for those who must have a full QWERTY keyboard mobile

Price
£dependent on contract
Teufel Concept E 200 5.1 speaker system
Impressive amplified 5.1 speakers? 16 April 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Affordable, sound great, subwoofer adjustment

The Bad
No decoder, sometimes powers off in low volume films, no remote volume control

Verdict
Great speakers, but likely to only appeal to a limited sub-set of users

Price
£197
Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 Bluetooth headphones
Can this free you from the tangle of wires? 16 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Bluetooth headset performed well, easy to set-up

The Bad
Design is fairly uninspiring, uncomfortable when wearing a collar

Verdict
The Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 Bluetooth headphones aren't perfect but then they aren't a complete disaster either

Price
£69.99
Norton 360 v3.0 - PC
A worthy upgrade to keep you safe? 16 April 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Water-tight security from the scans and firewall, low-impact on system performance, comprehensive protection against online and local threats

The Bad
Not really enough major additions to warrant an upgrade

Verdict
Despite the relatively high prices of Norton 360, there can be no doubting its efficiency and versatility as the most comprehensive security suite on the market

Price
£59.99
Canon IXUS 100 IS digital camera
A perfect pocket snapper? 15 April 2009 16:18 GMT

The Good
HDMI, auto mode gives some nice results, good ISO noise control

The Bad
Viewfinder too small, price, controls too small for some, no HDMI cable

Verdict
A quality compact camera, but not without its drawbacks

Price
£299
Ninja Blade - Xbox 360
Action tastic or one to miss? 15 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Enjoyable QTEs, fast paced action

The Bad
Poor visuals, platforming sections dull

Verdict
It might not be a real top quality title, but passing on Ninja Blade may be a big mistake for action fans

Price
£44.99
Toshiba Satellite A350-11N notebook
A budget multimedia machine? 15 April 2009 9:01 GMT

The Good
Comfort, screen is good for watching films

The Bad
Limited 3D capabilities reduce abilities as a family machine

Verdict
A comfortable laptop that’s great for watching movies, the A350 is let down by its poor 3D capabilities

Price
£529
jOG Wii pedometer
Games make you fat don't they? 14 April 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Makes you exercise while you game

The Bad
Only works with about 90 games

Verdict
We wouldn't recommend it for after the pub, but for the kids it will be great fun

Price
£24.99
Teufel Decoderstation 3 digital decoder
Add digital decoding to your home cinema 14 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Simple, compact, packs in three digital and three analogue inputs, price

The Bad
Not much

Verdict
As a simple and affordable solution, the Decoderstation 3 is the sort of device that for those with specific requirements is a very attractive proposition

Price
£116
Nikon Coolpix L100 compact camera
Will this bring Life to your pictures? 14 April 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Handling, big LCD, low ISO image quality, easy of use, image stabilisation, lens

The Bad
No optical viewfinder, high ISO image noise, build, no manual ISO control

Verdict
The Nikon Coolpix L100 is the top model in Nikon’s "Life" range of easy to use snappers. Like the recently tested L19, it is indeed very easy to use and capable of excellent results at lower ISOs and it sports a very crisp, versatile 15x wide zoom lens

Price
£239.99
Asus W90 notebook
The gamer's gaming notebook? 13 April 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Two onboard graphics cards for sublime visual gaming experience

The Bad
Case design not as luxurious as their other high end Asus notebooks, price

Verdict
A serious gamer's notebook, for serious gamers although a tad more storage wouldn’t go a miss. Ignore Asus categorising the W90 as just a multimedia notebook: it’s far far more than that

Price
£2399
Olympus Mju 9000 digital camera
Can this zoom you in on the action? 13 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
10x zoom, some nice features

The Bad
Images felt washed out, fiddly button layout on back

Verdict
The Olympus offers a good zoom and some nice features, however we weren't overly impressed with the image quality

Price
£240
Wanted: Weapons of Fate - Xbox 360
Just another movie spin off? 13 April 2009 9:03 GMT

The Good
Excellent cover mechanic, bullet swerving works

The Bad
Far too short, absolutely no variety, bullet soaking enemies

Verdict
A fantastic cover mechanic can’t save this short-lived thrill ride from being one to only pick up when it hits the bargain bins

Price
£39.99
Sky HD 2009
Does the new EPG make a difference? 10 April 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Interface, plenty of HD channels, Sky+

The Bad
EPG is confusing at first

Verdict
We can't recommend it enough

Price
£50
Undead Or Alive - DVD
Can zombie western work? 10 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Chris Kattan’s schmucky sidekick makes the whole thing at least bearable

The Bad
It fails to realise its potential

Verdict
The funny thing is, weak as it is, Undead Or Alive is perfectly watchable. It’s competently executed and chugs along neatly enough

Price
£12.99
Freecom ToughDrive Sport hard drive
Is it tough enough? 10 April 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Can be dropped from a good height, long cable included in the design

The Bad
Only shockproof, not waterproof, not weatherproof

Verdict
It's tough but it's not going to withstand a really good beating

Price
£150
The Godfather II - Xbox 360
Molto bene? 9 April 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Your "Family", powerful weapons

The Bad
Technically terrible, far too repetitive, too short

Verdict
Far too many flaws make this game feel unfinished and a long way from deserving of your time and money

Price
£49.99
Motorola TLKR T7 walkie-talkies
Will these keep you connected? 9 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Solid construction, ergonomics, crystal clear voice transmission, flexible battery options, plenty of features

The Bad
10km range a little over-cooked

Verdict
Overall it is difficult to fault the T7, even if for many there are more features then you'll ever use

Price
£69.99
MacFreelance - Mac
Will this keep your accounts on track? 9 April 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Well featured, makes it easy to manage multiple businesses and clients, cheap

The Bad
Minor quirks with the interface, expense tracking could be better

Verdict
Cheap and well thought-out Mac invoicing software for someone who doesn’t have time to learn complicated packages. It also gives your invoices a professional look

Price
£39
Sony Walkman NWZ-W202 MP3 player
The ultimate wearable Walkman? 8 April 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Light, comfortable, easy to use, ZAPPIN a nice addition

The Bad
Looks a little weird, controls could have been bigger

Verdict
The W202 looks like it is destined for failure, but in reality, it has been considerately designed and implemented, and the end result gives you a highly convenient MP3 player, perfect for when you don't want to be encumbered by wires, straps or clips

Price
£59.99