Review Archive

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FIFA 10 - PS3
The best football title ever? 30 September 2009 16:43 GMT

The Good
New Virtual Pro options, plays an excellent game of football, so many little touches

The Bad
Achievements/trophies heavily based on last year's offerings

Verdict
A huge improvement on what was already a brilliant football offering. A real treat for every football fan out there
Logitech Z520 Speakers
Pricey. But do they deliver? 30 September 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Compact yet stylish, great sound quality for their size, no external sub reduces clutter

The Bad
Expensive, deceptively heavy, no remote

Verdict
If you do happen to be that rare somebody who really needs good sound quality but cannot have a subwoofer then your prayers may just have been answered
Sony Ericsson S312 mobile phone
A budget handset worthy of consideration? 30 September 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Simple to use, practical camera shortcuts

The Bad
Cheap materials, poor keyboard, poor video capture

Verdict
It may be cheap and if you are an infrequent phone user who just needs a handset for occasional or emergency use, then the S312 is simple and reliable. If you are a heavy phone user you might be looking for more
LG BL40 Chocolate mobile phone
Sweet on the outside but just as tasty within? 30 September 2009 9:20 GMT

The Good
Fantastic form factor, beautiful touchscreen, completely orginal handset

The Bad
The operating system completely drags the whole thing down

Verdict
It's a beauty and the beast situtation. If you can handle the LG software, then you're in for a real treat
Canon Pixma MX320 printer
Looking for an entry-level all-in-one? 29 September 2009 16:05 GMT

The Good
Cheap, good specification

The Bad
Poor photos

Verdict
You get lots for your money, but there are alternatives that have better all round performance
Exspect Drop 'N' Charge for Xbox 360
Will this put some charge into your gaming? 29 September 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
It does what it says, can charge two batteries at the same time

The Bad
Low capacity battery supplied, slow charger

Verdict
The Drop 'N' Charge does exactly what it claims, but in the pursuit of a flash solution, you might find yourself with only a third of the battery life of cheaper alternatives
Sprint HTC Hero mobile phone
Can this build on its European roots? 28 September 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Android OS, Simple design

The Bad
Not much

Verdict
It might have lost the chin, but the performance boost will quell any disappointment
Canon PowerShot D10 digital camera
The camera of choice for action heroes? 28 September 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Easy to control, good quality results, great environmental sealing

The Bad
A little bigger than some rivals

Verdict
Those hitting the slopes might want something more compact, but for those who want something easy to grip and happy in all weathers, the Canon PowerShot D10 is well worth a look
Asus UX30 notebook
A viable MacBook Air challenger? 28 September 2009 9:42 GMT

The Good
Desirable, highly portable, good quality, well-equipped

The Bad
Price, low-powered components

Verdict
A cross between a MacBook Air and an Advent Altro, with a price tag somewhere between the two, the UX30 is attractive but under-powered
Coraline - DVD
A 3D spectacular for the kids? 25 September 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Some interesting characters save what could have been a very slow film, animation is lovely and endearing, it's in 3D

The Bad
3D does take some time getting used to, storyline is slow, very dark and moody

Verdict
Coraline is an endearing film that will appeal to your fairytale sensibilities
Observe and Report - DVD
"I thought this was gonna be funny, but it’s actually quite sad" 25 September 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Seth Rogan’s mom gets all the bomb one-liners, and swell rapping swear-fountain Amanda Blank features on the soundtrack

The Bad
The sense that this could have been plenty better – Rogan, Liotta and Faris aren’t given anyway near good enough material to work with here

Verdict
“You know, I thought this was gonna be funny, but it’s actually quite sad”. That says it all
Casio Exilim EX-H10 digital camera
Big zoom yet small camera: the ideal travel companion? 25 September 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Solid feel build and long lens reach coupled with smaller than average dimensions for such a feature set, which includes the latest must-have of HD movie capture not to mention longer than average battery life

The Bad
Average image quality for its class, tricky to get a completely sharp shots when shooting handheld at extremities of the zoom, positioning of the built-in flash means that fingers can sometimes stray in front, zoom disabled in movie mode and no HDMI out

Verdict
The EX-H10 offers fair value for those wanting a bigger than average zoom but a smaller, pocket-sized camera. However, if image quality is the main concern, and we’re being picky, better results are to be had elsewhere
Jabra Halo Bluetooth headset
Angelic wireless headphones? 24 September 2009 7:17 GMT

The Good
Good audio performance, look good, 3.5mm accessory cable, lightweight, folding arms

The Bad
Can leak sound, lacks advanced calling functions

Verdict
If you are looking for a smart and unique stereo Bluetooth headset, then the Jabra Halo might just be for you
Halo 3: ODST - Xbox 360
Halo without the Chief 23 September 2009 15:21 GMT

The Good
Firefight mode is brilliant, great storyline, same old Halo FPS action

The Bad
No Firefight random play, can be too slow-paced

Verdict
The series continues with a brilliant single player campaign, and tonnes of multiplayer options
Samsung Galaxy i7500 mobile phone
Intergalactic Android megastar? 23 September 2009 14:38 GMT

The Good
Incredible screen, oodles of storage, Android OS

The Bad
Irritating lock button, unhelpful keyboard, poor battery life

Verdict
Samsung's Android handset promises so much, but falters on delivery
Need for Speed: Shift - Xbox 360
Can Shift refresh the series? 23 September 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Some of the best sound and graphics from an EA game to date, a real sense of speed when in the cockpit view, continues to reward the player, no matter how they drive

The Bad
Short career compared to other racing simulators, the cars are incredibly frustrating to control

Verdict
The much needed reboot to a franchise which has been desperate for it for years
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 digital camera
Will this bring your 3D world to life? 23 September 2009 10:04 GMT

The Good
Easy to create 3D content, creative controls for 2D and 3D shooting modes

The Bad
Size, price, current 3D format sharing barriers, no supplied software solution, poor menus

Verdict
It is currently niche, certainly, and won't break into the mainstream for as long as viewing your results presents a problem. But once we all have 3DTVs in our lounge, you'll remember the W1 as the innovative camera it is
HP Photosmart C4780 all-in-one printer
Is this the printer for those who don't really print? 22 September 2009 13:21 GMT

The Good
Cheap, once set-up easy to run, works with iPrint iPhone app

The Bad
Have to hardwire connect it to set-up wireless, no paper catch tray, small LCD screen, memory card reader doesn't support Compact Flash

Verdict
If you're hoping for something more "officey" or more "full featured", you would be better off looking elsewhere
LG GW520 mobile phone
QWERTY slider for the undecided? 22 September 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Great keyboard, good battery life

The Bad
Poor browser, limited connectivity, outdated user interface, can't be controlled from the keyboard alone

Verdict
If messaging is all you want, then the keyboard certainly delivers, but the package isn't as compelling as we hoped it would be
Championship Manager 2010 - PC
Can this match Football Manager? 21 September 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Fast paced, excellent scouting system

The Bad
Terrible UI, still not realistic enough, poor on-pitch action

Verdict
Getting closer, but still a while to go before it can rival the great Football Manager series
Angels and Demons - Blu-ray
Any redemption for Dan Brown? 21 September 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Just about enough pace to stop you getting bored, may pique your interest in the rich history of Rome

The Bad
Interesting plot ideas run into a loose finale,

Verdict
For those who enjoyed the Da Vinci Code movie, they'll find Angels and Demons very much in the same vein
Samsung R519 notebook
Looking for a budget notebook? 21 September 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Well-made, comfortable keyboard, outstanding value

The Bad
Painfully dull design, location of all the ports

Verdict
It’s not the quickest machine, but few laptops offer better value than the Samsung R519, costing less money than the average smartphone
Palm Pixi mobile phone - First Look
Will this take WebOS mass consumer? 19 September 2009 18:46 GMT

The Good
Small, light, nimble

The Bad
No Wi-Fi, small keyboard

Verdict
Expect Mrs Pocket-lint to be putting one on her Christmas list when the phone launches later in the year
Redfly C8N mobile companion for BlackBerry - First Look
Will this make you more productive? 18 September 2009 18:14 GMT

The Good
Lets you see a bigger screen, bigger keyboard, if you lose it no data is lost

The Bad
Keyboard fiddly to use, doesn't boost your phone's performance

Verdict
Walking away from our demo and talking to other journalists at the event, the mood was "let's wait and see", rather than "damn we've got to have one" when it comes out later this year
Skins ICE compression apparel
Perfect support for your training? 18 September 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent support, superbly comfortable, design, come with iceBOOST spray

The Bad
ICE effect might be shortlived for some, price

Verdict
Having a wardrobe full of Skins garments to replace your current crop of running kit might break the bank, but having a set to wear on long runs, or following race day is worth the investment