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  • Sony PSP Go console - First Look. Gaming, PSP, Sony, First Look 0

    Sony PSP Go console - First Look

    Can this improve on the current PSP? 30 June 2009 16:11 GMT
    The Good
    Screen is amazingly crisp, should give you longer battery life as no moving parts, Bluetooth
    The Bad
    UMD disks will no longer be useful, screen isn't touchscreen, still pretty large compared to Nintendo DS and DSi
    Verdict
    This smaller version of the PSP is as good as the original, but it still might not have what it takes to beat the Nintendo DS
  • Sony VAIO VGN-FW41 notebook. Hardware, Laptops, Sony 0

    Sony VAIO VGN-FW41 notebook

    3.5 Top drawer multimedia machine? 30 June 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Bright and colourful screen, comfortable keyboard, distinctive style
    The Bad
    Quality could be better, office performance is a little underwhelming
    Verdict
    An impressive multimedia laptop that offers performance, comfort and style, but it could offer a slightly more sturdy design
  • LG 37LH7000 television. Home Cinema, Televisions, LCD televisions, LG 0

    LG 37LH7000 television

    4.5 Media-savvy screen 30 June 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Digital media playback, colour, onscreen menus, Blu-ray detail
    The Bad
    On-board speakers; design of HDMI and USB inputs panel
    Verdict
    With a few exceptions this is a well thought-out and superb value LCD TV that’s versatile enough for any living room
  • BlackBerry Tour mobile phone - First Look. Phones, Mobile phones, BlackBerry, RIM, First Look 0

    BlackBerry Tour mobile phone - First Look

    Is this a bigger smarter Curve or a mini Bold? 29 June 2009 20:38 GMT
    The Good
    3.5mm headphone jack, crisp screen, easy to use QWERTY keyboard, 3G
    The Bad
    No Wi-Fi, browser slow, no touchscreen
    Verdict
    RIM has created a handset that will throw you into a quandary, as it neither offers a "mini Bold" or a bigger more powerful Curve as you'll gain 3G, but lose Wi-Fi
  • Sony Ericsson C903 mobile phone. Phones, Mobile phones, Sony Ericsson, 5 megapixels 0

    Sony Ericsson C903 mobile phone

    3.5 Does this 5MP phone impress? 29 June 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Good keypad, GPS, HSDPA
    The Bad
    Image quality not great, no 3.5mm jack, shutter button not very responsive
    Verdict
    A mixed handset that doesn't really live up to its Cyber-shot billing
  • SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone. Home Cinema, Phones, SlingMedia, iPhone 0

    SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone

    4.0 Fancy a spot of telly on the go? 29 June 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Lets you watch television on your iPhone/iPod touch - full control over your Slingbox
    The Bad
    No 3G streaming, iPhone/iPod touchscreen not widescreen, controls are basic
    Verdict
    Certainly worth considering if you want to stream content from your TV in the lounge to somewhere in the house or elsewhere on the globe
  • PC Tools iAntiVirus - Mac. Software, Mac software, PC Tools, Viruses And Malware 0

    PC Tools iAntiVirus - Mac

    3.5 Do you really need to protect yourself? 26 June 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    Free, simple to use, works in the background
    The Bad
    Doesn't work on older Macs, only scans for Mac threats rather than PC ones as well
    Verdict
    With a zero cost, all you are paying for is your time to download and install
  • Anvil! The Story Of Anvil - DVD. Home Cinema, DVD 0

    Anvil! The Story Of Anvil - DVD

    4.0 Will this rock your world? 26 June 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Pretty much every aspect of it, really
    The Bad
    The whiff of Spinal Tap is inescapable
    Verdict
    Funny, moving, heartfelt and oddly touching, Anvil is essential viewing
  • Cuisinart Ice Cream Duo ice cream maker. Home And Kitchen, Kitchen gadgets, Cuisinart 0

    Cuisinart Ice Cream Duo ice cream maker

    3.0 Go on, you know you want one 26 June 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Simple, great recipe book, making two flavours at once is convenient
    The Bad
    It’s plasticy for the price and too bulky for occasional use
    Verdict
    It’s big and clunky but we can’t stay mad at a gadget that produces 2 litres of delicious ice cream in just 20 minutes
  • LG GC900 Viewty Smart mobile phone. Phones, Mobile phones, LG, 8 megapixels 0

    LG GC900 Viewty Smart mobile phone

    4.0 Smart by name. Smart by nature? 25 June 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    Good camera performance, good video, S-Class UI
    The Bad
    Possible lack of application support, no 3.5mm jack
    Verdict
    If you are in the market for a camera phone, be sure to check this one out
  • Sennheiser PXC 350 headphones. Audio, Headphones, Sennheiser 0

    Sennheiser PXC 350 headphones

    4.5 Noise cancelling brilliance? 25 June 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Great audio quality, noise cancelling excellent, folds to be more compact
    The Bad
    Price will be inhibitive for some
    Verdict
    Noise cancelling headphones that more than live up to the price tag. Great across a range of audio from iPhone to hi-fi to PC
  • Palm Pre mobile phone. Phones, Mobile phones, Palm, Pre 0

    Palm Pre mobile phone

    4.5 Is Palm back in the game? 25 June 2009 9:23 GMT
    The Good
    Sleek and compact, superb touch UI, multitasking, excellent organisational skills
    The Bad
    Under-powered processor, short on software and storage, cut and paste is rubbish
    Verdict
    Watch out Apple! If Palm can ramp up its apps (and perhaps roll-out an OS update) the multi-talented Pre will poach users hunting for a smart, sexy iPhone alternative
  • HTC Hero mobile phone - First Look. Phones, Mobile phones, HTC, First Look, HTC Hero 0

    HTC Hero mobile phone - First Look

    Would Bonnie Tyler be proud? 24 June 2009 18:17 GMT
    The Good
    Full set of features, excellent user interface
    The Bad
    Slightly sluggish, and could do with more onboard storage
    Verdict
    The best Android handset to date, and a strong contender for the iPhone's crown
  • Creative Zen MX MP3 player. Audio, MP3 players, Creative 0

    Creative Zen MX MP3 player

    4.0 Can Creative’s media players still compete? 24 June 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Impressive range of media control and customisable features, decent audio and video performance, high storage capacities, SD card slot, excellent value for money
    The Bad
    Only supports proprietary video formats, design a little uninspiring
    Verdict
    Creative offers a hell of a lot for your money with the Zen MX, despite some minor foibles and a bit of a dated design
  • Amazon Kindle DX ebook. Gadgets, ebooks, Amazon, Kindle 0

    Amazon Kindle DX ebook

    3.5 The future of print publication? 24 June 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Looks stunning, seamless shopping, more memory, big screen
    The Bad
    Sluggish interface, cheap joystick, basic formatting, awkwardly large
    Verdict
    Bigger? Yes. Better? Not really. More memory and better PDF handling are welcome but Kindle’s super-sized ebook reader might be too large for travellers and too small for anyone expecting a real digital newspaper
  • Mini Coyote GPS safety camera alert system. Car And GPS, Coyote systems 0

    Mini Coyote GPS safety camera alert system

    3.0 Do you feel the need for speed? 23 June 2009 18:01 GMT
    The Good
    Clear visual and audible warnings, accurate positioning, reports current speed and distance to target
    The Bad
    Bulky, unattractive design, limited array of features, extremely expensive
    Verdict
    Those in the market for a speed camera alert system will find this to be very capable, but for the price the Mini Coyote is nowhere near as practical as a standard GPS
  • Canon Pixma MP620 printer. Printers, Canon 0

    Canon Pixma MP620 printer

    4.5 An affordable all-in-one? 23 June 2009 15:19 GMT
    The Good
    Compact, plenty of connectivity options, card reader built-in, two paper trays
    The Bad
    Slightly red cast to photos
    Verdict
    Fairly cheap and extremely well specified all-in-one printer with great output quality. It's well designed and made with the added flexibility of separate ink tanks
  • LG 50PS7000 television. Home Cinema, Televisions, Plasma televisions, LG 0

    LG 50PS7000 television

    4.0 The first truly digital TV? 23 June 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Classy styling, connectivity galore, Bluetooth file transfer from phones, DivX HD playback from USB
    The Bad
    Freeview looks ropey, Blu-ray not razor-sharp, colour can be too ripe
    Verdict
    While not up there with the finest plasmas around when it comes to pictures, its digital media goodies and dependable audio make this 50-incher worth every penny
  • Apple iPhone 3GS mobile phone. Phones, Mobile phones, Apple, iPhone 0

    Apple iPhone 3GS mobile phone

    4.5 The hottest phone this summer? 22 June 2009 14:46 GMT
    The Good
    App Store, user interface, simplicity, compass improves mapping
    The Bad
    Price, battery life, no FM radio
    Verdict
    It may offer one of the best experiences that mobile telephony has to offer, but there is still room for improvement
  • Grand Slam Tennis - Nintendo Wii. Gaming, Nintendo Wii, Sports games, Nintendo, EA 0

    Grand Slam Tennis - Nintendo Wii

    3.5 Fancy some Wiimbledon action? 22 June 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    Motion Plus control system, Nunchuk player control, fun in multiplayer
    The Bad
    Control isn't truly consistent, add-on is a bit on the expensive side, single player lacks any real reward
    Verdict
    Not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but more responsive controls make this a decent show of what the Wii could do in the future
  • Acer Aspire 3810T notebook. Hardware, Laptops, Acer 0

    Acer Aspire 3810T notebook

    4.0 The choice for portability? 22 June 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Outstanding battery life, slim and portable design, quality
    The Bad
    Lack of optical drive, keyboard won’t suit all tastes, slow
    Verdict
    Although not the perfect all-rounder - slightly let down by poor performance - the 3810T is a great laptop, offering good quality and a truly outstanding battery life
  • Bosch Rotak 34LI lawnmower. Home And Kitchen, Garden gadgets, Lawnmowers, Bosch 0

    Bosch Rotak 34LI lawnmower

    4.0 A cut above the rest? 19 June 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    No cables, ultra quiet, cool styling, great results
    The Bad
    Dodgy grass collector, a bit bulky, expensive
    Verdict
    High quality cordless mower that’s easily as good as most plug-in models. The battery life and ease of use stands it out from the pack, but dig deep, it’s expensive
  • The Good The Bad The Weird - DVD. Home Cinema, DVD 0

    The Good The Bad The Weird - DVD

    3.5 Western goes East 19 June 2009 12:00 GMT
    The Good
    It really is visually majestic
    The Bad
    It gets a bit saggy in the middle
    Verdict
    Dazzling, extravagant and wildly entertaining, any glaring flaws are swept under the carpet in a bewildering display of popcorn joyousness
  • Don King Boxing - Nintendo Wii. Gaming, Nintendo Wii, Sports games, Nintendo 0

    Don King Boxing - Nintendo Wii

    3.0 King of the ring? 19 June 2009 9:00 GMT
    The Good
    Good use of the Wii Balance Board, impressive narration of the story
    The Bad
    Imprecise controls and a feeling of being removed from the action
    Verdict
    Entertaining Boxing sim, but there's nothing that delivers the knockout punch
  • Olympus Pen E-P1 - First Look. Cameras, Micro Four Thirds, Olympus, 12 megapixels, DSLR cameras, Compact cameras 0

    Olympus Pen E-P1 - First Look

    Is retro the way to go? 18 June 2009 16:00 GMT
    The Good
    Image quality, simple to use, distinct design, 720p movie capture, fun to use
    The Bad
    No viewfinder, no flash, styling will deter some
    Verdict
    The Olympus E-P1 is a true hybrid, falling into the space between compact and DSLR. It is distinctly different in its offering and may, for some, be appealing as a result
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