Review Archive

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Sony Ericsson Aino mobile phone - First Look
Your complete multimedia handset? 31 May 2009 21:47 GMT

The Good
Remote Play content from your PS3, easy to use keypad, slim and small, Media Go function lets you easily sync your handset with your PC, 8-megapixel camera

The Bad
Touchscreen isn't touch all the time, you can't access games via the Remote Play, beyond the Remote Play it's just another Sony Ericsson handset

Verdict
This is one to consider if you're looking at the Samsung i8910 or LG Arena, but it's no guaranteed leader
Roberts ecologic 6 DAB clock radio
Wakey, wakey? 29 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Clock is easy to read, 20 presets, plenty of alarm modes

The Bad
Buttons are cluttered on the top, snooze button could be bigger, no "light" button to see the time in the night, aerial could be better

Verdict
The Roberts ecologic 6 DAB/FM digital clock radio does what it says on the tin and is incredibly easy to set-up
The Wrestler - DVD
Can you smell what the Rourke is cooking? 29 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Smart film-making, aided by a stunning and sympathetic performance from Rourke

The Bad
Marisa Tomei as stripper Pam looks worryingly like Carol Vorderman. She’s sliding seductively down a pole, and I’m having thoughts of debt consolidation. Weird

Verdict
Entertaining, fresh, expertly crafted and as wry as it is moving, The Wrestler is a weighty tale of personal sacrifice that even haters of wrestling would be impressed by
MSI Wind U115 Hybrid notebook
Next-gen netbook for next-gen users? 29 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Both an SSD and HDD based netbook, 10-inch screen, good keyboard

The Bad
Loses power saving settings easily, not a unique looking device: too close to the HP netbook for comfort, price

Verdict
MSI Wind devices firmly take on the Asus Eee family of products, there’s no two ways about it. With the Wind U115, the dual approach of an SSD and an HDD could be the decider if capacity to cost ratio is a deciding factor
Medion Akoya P4314 desktop PC
Looking for a budget desktop PC? 28 May 2009 16:59 GMT

The Good
Price, hard drive capacity, good generalist machine, TV tuner card

The Bad
Doesn't offer much in the way of expansion, front a little cheap, peripherals poor

Verdict
The design and construction doesn't really impress, but the basic specs are covered and it will serve as an all-round media PC without too many problems
Aliph Jawbone Prime Bluetooth headset
Does your noise cancellation need more bite? 28 May 2009 12:35 GMT

The Good
Attractive, noise cancellation, stays put

The Bad
Expensive, a little tinny

Verdict
Beautiful headset, useful in noisy situations
Carbonite - Mac
Backup your Mac to the cloud 28 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Runs quietly in the background, auto mode seems comprehensive enough, remote access from any computer

The Bad
Ongoing costs, initial backup can take an age, lacks the gloss of Time Machine

Verdict
For sheer simplicity and ease of use, we give Carbonite a thumbs up
Siemens EQ.7 bean-to-cup coffee machine
Excellent coffee at what cost? 27 May 2009 16:02 GMT

The Good
Elegant design, beautifully simple milk frother and fantastic tasting coffee

The Bad
It’s expensive and will take over your kitchen

Verdict
This is effortlessly cool, beautifully made and delivers a first rate cappuccino at the push of a button. No less than we’d hope for £1300!
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 digital camera
A family-targeted zoom camera that's super? 27 May 2009 12:03 GMT

The Good
Fairly priced, larger than average zoom range, good "bridge" option for those wanting a wider range of compositional choices without being unduly overwhelmed

The Bad
Video picks up operational noise, noticeable shutter delay in single shot mode, "IS" not reliable

Verdict
Fairly priced, jack-of-all-trades super zoom. Taken individually its features don’t overly impress, but the undemanding user may well find it’s all the camera they ever need
Samsung N110 notebook
A worthy update to the NC10? 27 May 2009 9:42 GMT

The Good
Excellent keyboard, battery life

The Bad
Trackpad not great, not the slimmest netbook out there

Verdict
With netbooks elsewhere battling it out for the super-slim title, it is nice to have a device that might not bowl you over with its looks, but does the job asked of it
Epson Stylus Photo R1900 printer
A serious printer for serious printers? 26 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent photo print quality, build, design, and features

The Bad
Slow set-up and installations, slow print speeds, head cleaning uses a lot of ink, print heads need frequent cleaning

Verdict
Epson’s R1900 finally takes its Pocket-lint bow and what a printer it is. Impressive A3+ borderless printing meets superb quality output if, that is, you can keep the print heads clean
Sony Ericsson MS500 Bluetooth speaker
Can this get the party started? 26 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Splashproof, minimal in design, easy to set-up

The Bad
Not very loud, tinny in performance

Verdict
Simple in its offering the MS500 will allow you to play your tunes on those boring camping trips and picnics in the park for all to hear, just don't expect it to really get the party started
Optoma ThemeScene HD82 projector
Beam me up Optoma 26 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Smooth pictures, no "rainbow effect", easy set-up, great build quality, high detail

The Bad
Heavy, too big for occasional use, works best in blackout

Verdict
While its size makes it unsuitable as an occasional projector, this otherwise carefully thought out and versatile single-chip DLP projector should have wide appeal among home cinema nuts
Plants vs. Zombies - PC
Tower Defence goes green 25 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Addictive brilliance, cutesy art style, so much strategic choice

The Bad
Can get unbelievably frantic

Verdict
So incredibly addictive that you’ll not notice those zombies crawling through your window
Motorola Aura mobile phone
Will this bring you a better aura? 25 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Design nuts will love it, oozes quality, incredibly well made

The Bad
No 3G, camera impossible to use, fiddly keypad layout, style over substance

Verdict
Not one for the tech geek, more one for those who want to look good without the hassle of any confusing functionality
Dell Studio 1555 notebook
Still one of the best mid-range laptops? 25 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Good value for money, excellent quality and usability

The Bad
Still not the cheapest machine, lowish screen resolution

Verdict
A great all-rounder, the Dell Studio 1555 offers excellent performance, quality and usability, making it a machine that’s well worth a second look
InFamous - PS3
Supercharged PS3 action? 22 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Huge world to explore, excellent climbing abilities, fantastic cutscenes

The Bad
Bland powers to start with, frame rate problems

Verdict
Not quite as astoundingly brilliant as we’d hoped, but still certainly a fully charged romp
Martyrs - DVD
Not for the faint-hearted 22 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Good’s perhaps not the word, but it at least stimulates some internal dialogue about what the f*** is going on

The Bad
The many gut-wrenching moments

Verdict
If you have a taste for challenging world cinema, then it doesn’t get much more challenging than this
Panasonic Lumix GH1 - First Look
High-def video comes to the party 22 May 2009 9:30 GMT

The Good
Size, weight, control options

The Bad
Price

Verdict
We didn't have long to explore all the options, but what we saw was very impressive
Orange Vegas mobile phone
Bit of a handset gamble? 21 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Compact, easy to use

The Bad
Wouldn't recognise any microSD cards we inserted, poor screen, low spec hardware

Verdict
Outside of price there is little to get excited about here
Sanyo Xacti VPC-TH1 camcorder
A 720p performer? 21 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
30x zoom, great LCD screen, easy to use

The Bad
Terrible still images, average video quality

Verdict
The TH1 just doesn’t offer the quality we’d expect from a camera of this type, stills are terrible and video is only ok
Kingsford O-Grill 3000 portable BBQ
Urban garden grilling dream? 21 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Cool styling, no-nonsense barbecue perfect for posh picnics and urban living

The Bad
Legs can feel wobbly and there are some cool spots on the grill plate

Verdict
Effortless cooking wherever you fancy - the O-Grill looks the part and delivers with ease - never touch a tinfoil disposable BBQ again
Chumby
Your best internet buddy? 20 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
iPod connection, loads of apps, doesn't take itself too seriously

The Bad
Some touch controls can be a little fiddly, no Ethernet connection

Verdict
Beautifully pointless
O2 Joggler
Jog on Joggler 20 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Good build quality, access PC content, easy to use O2 Calendar

The Bad
Doesn't really offer anything that your phone doesn't already do, slow to navigate external content, lack of customisation

Verdict
Failing to realise its potential, we would hold on to our cash until the Joggler expands it's offering
Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/W notebook
Is this really a practical portable device? 20 May 2009 9:09 GMT

The Good
Incredible size, impressive keyboard, high resolution screen

The Bad
Hugely pricey, budget components

Verdict
The P-series is a surprisingly usable proposition, and built-in 3G makes it a great out of office tool, but it costs a lot for what’s on offer