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Samsung Moment review
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Can Speed win over style?
26 November 2009 8:45 GMT
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The spec sheet suggests that the Samsung Moment, available on Sprint in the USA should be one of the best Android-powered handsets out there, with its AMOLED screen, fast processor and the "now" network. But can its specs live up to the dream? Read...
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BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 review
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Can this improve on the Storm?
25 November 2009 9:00 GMT
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When RIM launched the BlackBerry Storm in 2008 it was greeted with a mixed reception. Some loved it, others (like Stephen Fry) hated it. So can the second attempt fix the problems and give BlackBerry users a viable touchscreen experience? We've been...
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HP Mini 311 notebook review
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Can this be the HD netbook you've always wished for?
24 November 2009 14:02 GMT
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As netbooks continue to grow in popularity, so do the lines that define them. The HP Mini 311 spec sheet reads more like a traditional notebook rather than something only costs £349 in the UK and $399 in the US. But is it trying to punch above its...
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 - First Look review
FIRST LOOK Will this be the Android handset to get? 19 November 2009 12:00 GMT TweetThe official availability maybe some time off, however that hasn't stopped us from getting a hands-on with the Android sporting Xperia X10 for a second time (this time in New York) so we can bring you a First Look (over two sittings) of the new handset...
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Flo TV portable television review
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TV to go?
18 November 2009 12:00 GMT
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If you've ever been on a long journey with kids in the back of the car you'll know that after a while your kids will get restless and that means your journey quickly descends into a nightmare. Qualcomm, the company behind most of the chipsets in smartphones...
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Dropbox review
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Will this kill the USB thumb drive?
16 November 2009 14:37 GMT
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For the geeky, sharing files with the world or other devices is all done via the FTP that you've got for your website or blog. It involves a stack of complicated codes, faffing around with FTP software and generally an interest in computers and the...
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CoPilot Live 8 for iPhone review
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It's cheap, but is it as good as the rest?
16 November 2009 14:21 GMT
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CoPilot is one of many GPS apps for the iPhone, but at half the price of the rest of the pack is this app any less feature rich, or are they just looking to sell you a good deal? We get in the car and find out.
At £26 for the UK maps, £49.99...
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Sonos S5 ZonePlayer speaker system review
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Will this mean you can finally get a Sonos?
16 November 2009 9:27 GMT
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We'll cut to the chase, the Sonos music system is one of the best music systems we've experienced here at Pocket-lint, not just because it sounds good, but because it is so damn easy to setup and use. The trouble is, for most, it's an expensive...
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Griffin iTrip FM transmitter with iPhone app review
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iPod to radio in one easy accessory?
13 November 2009 16:08 GMT
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You've got days of music stored on your iPhone or iPod, the trouble is once you get in your car you're left with hunting around for a CD or even what's on the radio to remove the drone of the road.
In steps the iTrip, improved and enhanced...
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TwitterPeek review
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What happened to convergence?
13 November 2009 8:58 GMT
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If you are a regular reader of Pocket-lint this gadget probably isn’t for you. You've already mounted the convergence pony and are riding it hard into the future. Your phone is more than just a device that makes calls: it is the gateway to your...
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Griffin MyPhones headphones for children review
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Blow their socks off?
11 November 2009 16:00 GMT
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There are plenty of headphones available, some good, some bad. But when was the last time you saw a pair aimed at younger children? That's the plan with the Griffin MyPhones, a set of headphones that are aimed at the little angels in your life. But...
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Griffin PowerDuo Reserve iPhone battery review
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Will this get you through a busy day?
10 November 2009 14:00 GMT
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We all know that the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS battery sucks, but what can you do about it? Griffin is hoping that its portable solution means you won't have to travel around with the charger wherever you go. But does it work? We got charging to find...
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Dell Adamo XPS notebook - First Look review
FIRST LOOK Have corners been cut to get it this thin? 5 November 2009 17:00 GMT TweetHow thin is thin? That's the question Dell has asked itself with the launch of the Dell Adamo XPS. The answer it seems is 9.9mm, but has the journey to make a laptop thinner than a CD jewel case meant corners have been cut? We grabbed a gander at the...
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Droid Eris by HTC - First Look review
FIRST LOOK Can this better the Sprint HTC Hero? 5 November 2009 14:00 GMT TweetAnother carrier, another handset, that is pretty much the story with the Droid Eris, now on its third iteration from the HTC Hero launched in Europe back in May. So what has Verizon brought to the table and for American's, should you opt for this one...
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Motorola Droid review
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Is this the Android handset to own?
30 October 2009 20:09 GMT
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When Google released its first Google phone with T-Mobile in 2008 the industry had high hopes. Here was an open source platform that would change the face of the industry and give Microsoft, Apple and anyone else who happened to be interested, a run...
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Apple Magic Mouse review
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Is this worth the fingering?
30 October 2009 8:38 GMT
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If I asked you to describe a mouse you would either tell me it's a small rodent or you would tell me it's an input device for a computer that has two click buttons and a scroll wheel.
The creation of the scroll wheel re-invented the way we...
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Griffin Simplifi dock review
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Will this do more than just recharge your Apple gadget?
28 October 2009 12:30 GMT
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So you've got an iPhone (who hasn't) and you know that it's probably the worst device on the planet for actually lasting longer than a couple of hours without needing a charge.
In steps the Griffin Simplifi, an iPhone/iPod docking station that...
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 beta - First Look review
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Do the improvements make it better or worse?
27 October 2009 16:00 GMT
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If you're a disorganised photographer then chances are you store your digital photos on your computer, back them up and then forget about them until someone says:
"Do you have a picture of a women on a bus in London eating a sandwich?"
Of...
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Sony S-Frame DPP-F700 digital photo frame - First Look review
FIRST LOOK Can this show off your photos and your prints? 27 October 2009 12:00 GMT Tweet"Oh that's a nice picture" you hear one of your family or mates say when they are around your house looking at a photo on your mantle piece. "Can I have a copy?"
You've then got the hassle of finding that picture, printing it out and then probably...
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HP SimpleSave 320GB hard drive review
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Can this take the hassle out of backing up?
26 October 2009 16:00 GMT
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We've said it a thousand times, but we'll say it again: backing up your hard drive is boring, it is dull, and chances are you don't or can't be bothered to do it. Luckily for us there are dozens of companies that make a living out of making sure your...
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Buffalo MiniStation Metro hard drive review
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Is this robust hard drive up to the fight?
23 October 2009 16:00 GMT
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The Buffalo MiniStation Metro is a 500GB portable hard drive that hopes to offer a little bit of pazzam into the usual hard drive proceedings with a glossy case and a in-built USB cable that folds out of sight. But does it perform? We plugged it in...
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Altec Lansing Orbit iM237 USB speaker review
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Can this improve your laptop's sound?
22 October 2009 12:00 GMT
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Let's face it, your laptop or netbook speakers are pretty drab aren't they? Unless you've opted for one of those Toshiba Qosmio's with the Hardon Karmen sound systems, chances are the noise you get isn't going to make it beyond your desk let alone...
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Microsoft Zune HD MP3 player review
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Should you sign up?
16 October 2009 19:05 GMT
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While the first Zune was just another MP3 player to many, the same can't be said about the Zune HD, the follow-up player from Microsoft. Could the Windows maker finally have a device that will give a new impetuous to the MP3 player market? We've been...
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Nokia 6790 Surge review
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One for the kids?
16 October 2009 9:00 GMT
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The smartphone market might be dominated by phones from Apple, HTC and BlackBerry, but there are some users, mainly teenagers, who can't afford high monthly phone bills. What happens then? The Nokia 6790 or Surge to use its American name is a QWERTY...
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EA Rock Band for iPhone - First Look review
FIRST LOOK Will this Rock your phone? 15 October 2009 18:33 GMT TweetEA's Rock Band has been rocking the gaming world with its four player band action on the PS3 and Xbox 360 for some time now. EA is clearly hoping that success will translate to a mobile phone version available on the iPhone and iPod touch with the...
Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone set for MWC launch 4.3-inch award winner
Best iPhone utilities apps Resistance is futilities?
Samsung not worried by Apple iTV threat EXCLUSIVE: AV boss not concerned
HTC PlayStation certification devices coming 2012, time to get your Crash Bandicoot skills up to scratch EXCLUSIVE: Game on
Samsung Galaxy S III: Review of rumours, features, pictures and specs Thinner, faster, better
New HTC Ice Cream Sandwich device pictures leak Another one for the rumour pile...
Samsung O table is for the kitchen of the future Flexible hob
Nokia 700 Sleek and desirable Nokia
LG Miracle picture and details leak Update: More pictures from the wild
Google home entertainment device detailed WSJ solves device mystery
More leaked iPad 3 parts help form bigger picture - including Sharp Retina display iPad 3, in kit form
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) pictures and hands-on Up close with the ICS tablet
Tesla Model X SUV goes back to the future DeLorean lookalike announced
APP OF THE DAY: Tweetbot review (iPad) Should a Twitter app cost?
New Apple TV leaked in software update? iOS 5.1 says so
Panasonic Lumix GX1 review
The one?
Sony PlayStation Vita review
Curriculum Vita
Nokia Lumia 710 review
WP7 on a budget
GoPro HD Hero2 review
Amazing things come in small packages
HTC Explorer review
A phone for people who make calls
BlackBerry Torch 9810 review
Middle of the road
Sony Alpha A65 review
Affordable SLT. But is it a DSLR-beater?
BlackBerry Bold 9790 review
To boldly go where we've already been before
Fiat 500 TwinAir Plus review
Two-cylinder beast
Motorola MotoACTV review
Just add exercise
Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition review
Mini Xoom
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 review
For the fast lane
Sennheiser IE80 review
Tune that bass
Kingston Wi-Drive review
Expand your storage
Huawei Ideos X3 review
Cheap but imperfect