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Bionic Commando - Xbox 360
Swinging without Spider-Man 19 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Context sensitive arm works well in the main, large levels, some great visuals

The Bad
Early section very poor, less exploration that we’d hoped for

Verdict
An impressive attempt, but still far too many flaws to be considered a classic

Price
£39.99
Nokia 7100 Supernova mobile phone
Tonight we're going mobile like its 1999 19 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Good keypad, simple to use, battery life

The Bad
Lack of memory/expansion means this is limited beyond basic functions

Verdict
There is not much to get excited about here, but there is not much to confuse either

Price
£Dependent on contract
Sony Bravia KDL-46W5500 television
Only high-def addicts need apply 19 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Clarity of HD, sound, four HDMI inputs

The Bad
Freeview pictures, limited value of AppliCast, USB lacks wide file support

Verdict
If a diet of high-def TV, gaming and Blu-ray is on the cards - and you like the idea of AppliCast - the KDL-46W5500 is definitely worth an audition

Price
£1300
Samsung ST50 digital camera
Will this win a place in your pocket? 18 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Battery charging in-camera, Frame Guide mode, easy to use, good build quality

The Bad
Smart mode not brilliant, on HD video capture

Verdict
The Samsung ST50 is an attractive looking and easy to use camera, at a reasonable price

Price
£179
Logitech Cooling Pad N100
Cool rider? 18 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Cools your laptop

The Bad
Big, bulky, not silent, laptop slides off too easily

Verdict
Does what it says on the tin, but it does have a real problem

Price
£24.99
Samsung R522 notebook
An impressive budget laptop? 18 May 2009 9:30 GMT

The Good
Reasonable value, good office performance, comfortable keyboard

The Bad
Integrated graphics, lacks any stand-out features

Verdict
A good all-rounder, and a very capable laptop, but for all it’s usability it remains an uninspiring choice

Price
£600
Netgear EVA9150 media streamer
A complete streaming solution? 15 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent performance and media support, access to online content, easy to configure and use, range of extra features

The Bad
Minor issues with the interface, no USB-host connection, very expensive

Verdict
For those serious about sharing media collections around the home and viewing video online, this is the most effective solution we’ve seen to date, if you can afford it

Price
£340 (500GB)
Frost/Nixon - DVD
Dry political drama? 15 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Superb performances that give life to what could have been bland fare

The Bad
Seriously, if I have to see the trailer for The Boat That Rocked one more time…

Verdict
Curious as a historical document, and compelling as a work of drama, Frost/Nixon makes dry-ass political debate seem far more potent and exciting than anyone ever thought possible

Price
£19.99
LG HB954 Blu-ray home cinema system
The centre of your home entertainment? 15 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Plenty of features, DivX, great menus, excellent picture and sound quality

The Bad
Questionable colouration on speakers, USB file support not great

Verdict
Some might not take to the colouration on the speakers, but otherwise there is little not to like here

Price
£799.99
Canon XEED WUX10 projector
Does the performance match the £10k price? 14 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
High brightness for any-time viewing, extra resolution for PC use, ultra-sharp detail from Blu-ray

The Bad
Some blur, muted colours, slight lack of contrast

Verdict
Though it’s hard to ignore the exquisite detail on offer, its pure home cinema performance is on a par with projectors half its price

Price
£10,000
Sony X-Series Walkman MP3 player - First Look
Can this regain the Walkman crown? 14 May 2009 12:28 GMT

The Good
Screen, Wi-Fi, FM radio

The Bad
Pricey, not as feature-packed as the iPod

Verdict
This is a mid-range player, gunning for high-end prices

Price
£209
Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1 camcorder
Will Full HD put you in the picture? 14 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Very impressive video quality, good stills performance, easy to use

The Bad
No external mic support

Verdict
The Sanyo FH1 offers really great video quality at full HD with some funky slow motion options too; it’s well worth the money

Price
£490
PowerPlus Piranha wind-up electric shaver
Hand-crank your way to a smooth chin 13 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
No more flat batteries, quick and easy to crank, cheap

The Bad
Slow motor and poor quality results

Verdict
Wind-up gadgets help keep thousands of batteries out of landfill, but the Piranha’s poor performance could see it heading straight for the bin

Price
£24.99
Nokia 5220 XpressMusic mobile phone
Mean green music machine? 13 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Light, interesting design, music buttons

The Bad
Out of date from a hardware point of view

Verdict
A happy little music phone, that doesn't really do much else

Price
£Dependent on contract
Panasonic DMR-EX769 DVD recorder
A Freeview recording, DVD burning, star? 12 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Plenty of options, great DVD playback

The Bad
Menus a little basic in appearance, single tuner only, power save mode makes it a slow starter

Verdict
The EX769 excels in DVD playback and in pure simplicity for HDD and DVD recording, but does have some drawbacks

Price
£250
Sony KDL-37S5500 television
Last year’s tech? 12 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Easy-to-use interface, Full HD resolution, simple remote control

The Bad
Poor contrast, visible blur, noisy Freeview pictures

Verdict
The KDL-37S5500 is not a bad television, but there are others out there that offer better value for money

Price
£829
Kodak Zx1 pocket camcorder
Can Kodak win the pocket HD shoot-out? 11 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
AA batteries, uses SD card, all cables supplied

The Bad
Camera shake a problem, no card supplied

Verdict
We'd take the Zx1 over its rivals because it gives you so many choices. At £150, it’s pretty good value for money too

Price
£149.99
LG KF900 Prada II mobile phone
Can LG steal the show? 11 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Design, keyboard, touchscreen, ease of use

The Bad
Price (SIM-free), no GPS, leather case, proprietary connector, bulk

Verdict
The great specification, nice interface and the excellent keyboard are all worthy of note if you can find the Prada II on a contract that suits you

Price
£Dependent on contract
Asus F70SL notebook
Does this affordable multimedia machine hit the spot? 11 May 2009 9:18 GMT

The Good
Fairly low cost powerful multimedia notebook

The Bad
Very uncomfortable keyboard to type with, awkward touchpad, unnecessarily bulky design

Verdict
An odd choice of chassis by Asus lets down this otherwise, on paper, good multimedia notebook; but in reality it’s a clumsily put together machine

Price
£859
Panasonic ES8249 Pro-Curve shaver
Will this tackle the hair on your chinny chin chin? 8 May 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Really close shave, better than most for sensitive skin, thorough cleaning system

The Bad
The beard trimmer is vicious, struggles with neck area

Verdict
What the ES8249 lacks in cutting edge looks it makes up for with an excellent close shave

Price
£225
Role Models - DVD
Just another frat pack movie? 8 May 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Can't go wrong with any film that features a kid with as foul a mouth as Bobb'e J Thompson

The Bad
You won’t need satnav to work out how it’s all going to end. And doctors and social workers may find flaws in the idea that listening to Kiss is a cure for all known problems

Verdict
As smart as it is dumb, Role Models is a nailed-on winner that’s a riot from start to finish

Price
£19.99
Acer Aspire 4810T notebook
Doing time with the Timeline 8 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Battery life, compact, high-definition display

The Bad
Keyboard prone to collecting debris

Verdict
There isn't much to dislike about the 4810T. The design is somewhat conservative, but in that there is nothing to offend

Price
£800
Hauppauge WinTV MiniStick HD TV tuner
Will this get you TV on the move? 7 May 2009 16:37 GMT

The Good
Portable design, straightforward setup and operation, 7-day EPG and scheduler

The Bad
Needs a rooftop aerial and a powerful PC, supplied antenna not good enough, not a lot of advanced features on offer

Verdict
The MiniStick HD isn’t even worth considering unless you have a powerful computer and are happy to rely on a rooftop aerial, but in this situation it’s capable enough.

Price
£49.99
Giles and Posner Stonebake Pizza Grill
Anyone for pizza? 7 May 2009 12:42 GMT

The Good
Super quick authentic results, the viewing window, easy to use

The Bad
Hardly a looker, casing gets very hot

Verdict
Works wonders on even the cheapest frozen margarita - the perfect gadget for pizza fans and lazy chefs with worktop space to spare

Price
£59.95
Sony Ericsson W705 mobile phone
Walkman goes Wi-Fi 7 May 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Walkman phone with Wi-Fi, good all round music phone

The Bad
Missing 3.5mm headphone socket, no GPS

Verdict
A good Wi-Fi slider addition to the Sony Ericsson arsenal

Price
£Dependent on contract