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Battlefield 1943 - Xbox 360
Worth the download? 20 July 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Online only, pace, great fun

The Bad
Some bugs with graphics

Verdict
A simple online multiplayer that gives just the right blend of options resulting in fast-paced WWII action. For shooter fans this is a must-have

Price
£0 - 1200 Microsoft points
Sennheiser Style CX 550 II headphones
Premium performance? 17 July 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Great audio, good bass too

The Bad
Can hear your every step you make if you’re on the move

Verdict
At £80 the CX 550 II are excellent value for money with good audio and build quality. Though the sound of your own body as you walk might put you off

Price
£80
Hush - DVD
British horror bites back 17 July 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
The audio track does a cracking track of ramping up the terror, with its animalistic onomatopoeic techno

The Bad
It flags slightly in the middle, with the over-reliance on tension reinforcing the 15 certificate

Verdict
Stylish and potent, Hush punches above its weight, making it a highly watchable and accessible horror that calmly hits the spot

Price
£15.99
Philips 220X1SW Brilliance LCD monitor with Lightframe
Does this really ease the strain? 17 July 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Price, looks great, good performance

The Bad
Dynamic contrast can be a little jumpy, Lightframe upsets nearby speakers

Verdict
We'd have liked a more inclusive set of features, but we can't help liking the blue glowing frame, even if it does make our speakers whistle

Price
£175
LG BD370 Blu-ray player
A networked player that brings a new dose of fun 16 July 2009 15:23 GMT

The Good
MPEG4 and MKV playback, YouTube, design, price, plays Blu-ray too

The Bad
Networking can be fiddle, potentially prone to crashes

Verdict
The compelling feature set sort of sweeps any shortcomings under the carpet. The LG BD370 is a very capable Blu-ray player, worthy of consideration for your home entertainment

Price
£200
Samsung S1 Mini 1.8-inch hard drive
Do you need small storage that's big on the inside? 16 July 2009 12:24 GMT

The Good
Design, size, no need for power pack, speedy

The Bad
Expensive per GB compared to 2.5-inch offerings

Verdict
Good on performance and size, but let down against the slightly larger competition when it comes to affordability

Price
£130
BenQ Joybee GP1 projector
Looking for a portable projector? 16 July 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
On-board speaker, simple to focus and set-up

The Bad
File support through USB is a little hit and miss, you'll need extra cables

Verdict
As a business expense the GP1 is relatively affordable, but in the home we'd still prefer to go for some of the high-spec entry level projectors at a similar cost

Price
£499
Guitar Hero Greatest Hits - Nintendo Wii
Worthy of the "greatest hits" title? 15 July 2009 19:37 GMT

The Good
All master tracks, supports full instrument set, approachable structure, online play and character customisation

The Bad
Lack of DLC, no new features of note

Verdict
Many fans will dispute the track-choice in this "best-of" album, but the master-track conversion and full instrument compatibility should be enough of a pull

Price
£39.99
SlingMedia SlingCatcher digital multimedia receiver
The best way to watch your television on another set? 15 July 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Lets you watch your Slingbox on the TV, allows you to connect USB drives to watch movies, easy to set-up and install

The Bad
We struggled with the My Media element, HD streaming not supported,

Verdict
The Slingbox is a great piece of kit, but having to sit in front of your PC, while useful for work, is a bit geeky when if comes to home viewing. The SlingCatcher changes all this giving you that TV experience once again

Price
£199.99
Asus Eee PC 1101HA notebook
Can Asus crack the 11.6-incher? 15 July 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Good, sharp screen, comfortable keyboard, stylish design

The Bad
Chassis is bulkier than the 1008HA Seashell, large screen won’t suit all users

Verdict
A good screen and keyboard make this netbook attractive for long-term use, but it’s heavier than most rivals and less desirable than its smaller brother

Price
£379
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 digital camera
A perfect holiday snapper? 14 July 2009 16:27 GMT

The Good
Robust construction, 5x optical zoom, user-friendly set-up and operational menus, fast and responsive

The Bad
Zoom disabled in video, not Full HD, white balance performance variable, lower light affects reliability of iA, lens surround prone to scuffs and scratches over time

Verdict
Ultimately the feeling you’re left with after handling the FX40 is, whilst perfectly acceptable viewed standalone, there’s simply not enough about it to stand out from the crowd

Price
£255
Flip Ultra HD camcorder
Flexible pocket HD friend? 14 July 2009 10:13 GMT

The Good
Screen, video quality, battery options

The Bad
Bulky, no cables supplied, prone to wobble

Verdict
Great quality, simple to use and flexible power options make the Flip Ultra HD worthy of consideration

Price
£159.99
Philips 56PFL9954H Cinema 21:9 television
Wide-boy TV stretches the boundaries 14 July 2009 8:33 GMT

The Good
Involving HD pictures, superb scaling, great remote control, beefy sound

The Bad
Some picture distortion, occasional softness, no LED panel

Verdict
At £4,500 it's an expensive upgrade to an existing flatsceen TV, and though short-lived, the initial wow-factor is almost worth the cash

Price
£4500
RichardSolo 1800 external phone battery
Will this breathe life into your BlackBerry? 13 July 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Charge through function

The Bad
Price

Verdict
Simple and practical, the RichardSolo 1800 could save your BlackBerry from an early death in the middle of a busy day

Price
£64.95
Olympus Pen E-P1 digital camera
The sexiest camera of 2009? 13 July 2009 9:44 GMT

The Good
Image quality, handling, super control panel, comprehensive, creative feature set, good dust reduction system, retro styling, build, lenses

The Bad
No (built-in) viewfinder, no built-in flash, price

Verdict
We were won over by the image quality and that at the end of the day is probably the single most important factor and so makes this a camera one we cannot help but recommend

Price
£699 (14-42mm zoom kit)
Samsung WB550 digital camera
Want a compact but wide angle snapper? 10 July 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Small if chunky form factor, broad zoom range gives rise to more creative framing and compositional options than usual, HD movies with stereo sound

The Bad
Narrow and painful to use command lever at rear of camera, positioning of the built-in flash at front means that stray fingers can sometimes get in the way

Verdict
Fans of photographer Martin Parr who like their images almost unnaturally colour rich will find the Samsung WB550 a deserving companion for the occasional snapshot, and one that will bring them closer to the action to boot

Price
£299
Religulous - DVD
Religion meets the ridiculous. In more ways than one 10 July 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
It’s always good to see people in power who milk the masses taken to task

The Bad
Bill Maher’s case would have been helped immeasurably if he wasn’t so unlikable, irksome, dogmatic, patronising or offensive. Some more laughs would have been nice too

Verdict
Intriguing and brave as an idea, Maher’s dictatorial approach sadly means Religulous is instead an ineffective smug-fest.

Price
£17.99
Panasonic SC-BT205 Blu-ray home cinema system
Budget one-box Blu-ray system? 10 July 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Sound and picture quality, features

The Bad
Build quality, no support for DivX HD, MKV or WMA, expensive

Verdict
Superb performance and attractive features make up for the lightweight build quality, but this system still feels a touch overpriced

Price
£683.99
Wolfenstein - Xbox 360 - First Look
Pop a cap in mutant Nazi ass 9 July 2009 18:20 GMT

The Good
Nazis, monsters, guns and gore

The Bad
To soon to tell

Verdict
Wolfenstein is bang up to date with fast-paced first person shooting action, plenty of weapons and a whole host of new enemies to decimate

Price
£TBC
HP Officejet 6000 printer
Perfect for your home office? 9 July 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Fast speeds, impressive print quality for text and photos

The Bad
Lengthy set-up, lack of extra features, bulky, uninspiring design, rather pricey

Verdict
The Officejet 6000 is a solid enough offering, but for this price we don’t think it offers enough to compete with rivals

Price
£102
Cisco Linksys Media Hub NMH405
Simple home media networking? 9 July 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
PC-free firmware updates, Mac and PC support, finds and imports your content for you

The Bad
Media Browser a bit slow, Mac browser problems, price

Verdict
It looks a little over priced for the features on offer, but some will like the set-up and ignore functionality

Price
£249.99
Nokia 6700 Classic mobile phone
Cyberman meets phone 8 July 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Design, simplicity, GPS, HSDPA

The Bad
Small screen, no 3.5mm jack, keypad can file your nails down

Verdict
Great looks and great build. Whilst it packs in some connectivity essentials, some might find it not connected enough

Price
£Dependent on contract
ABBYY PDF Transformer 3.0 Pro - PC
Your complete PDF solution? 8 July 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Good support for MS Office formats, multiple document conversion, fast and easy to use, supports the latest standards

The Bad
Pretty expensive, lack of PDF editing features

Verdict
PDF Transformer does its job well and is extremely fast and easy to use, but the cost will need to be justified with good use of the more advanced features

Price
£59.99
Eton FR140 Microlink radio
Want a little cranky radio? 8 July 2009 9:13 GMT

The Good
Power options, compact

The Bad
Poor speaker, you'll have to crank hard to get your phone running

Verdict
The FR140 is a practical device and compact device, offering good value for money with power options that will see you listening to the radio and using the touch whenever and wherever you need it

Price
£29.99
Nokia N86 mobile phone
Will this replace your digital camera? 7 July 2009 20:02 GMT

The Good
Camera, dedicated camera buttons, screen, simple and easy to use

The Bad
Lens cover annoying, S60 looking dated

Verdict
A great camera phone, we just aren't so sure about the S60 these days

Price
£Dependent on contract