Chris Hall News Archive 
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PHOTOS: Nokia C3 and C6 handsets fondled
Social phones snapped 11 May 2010 12:29 GMT TweetWe brought you news of the launch of a new pile of social networking phones back in April. Today we caught up with a brace of those handsets, the C3 (the pink one) and the C6 (the one that looks like the N97), whilst sitting in on a discussion about...
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PHOTOS: Nokia N8 hands-on with the hardware
Flagship Symbian 3 handset 11 May 2010 11:30 GMT TweetNokia gathered together some of the UK tech press today to talk about the forthcoming Nokia N8, announced at the end of April, which will be their flagship handset on Symbian^3 operating system.
The N8 is designed to bring together a fast handset,...
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Canon IXUS 300 HS puts slow-mo in your pocket
And the promise of low-light shooting 11 May 2010 9:11 GMT TweetCanon has announced the 300 HS, which joins its line-up of slim and stylish pocketable cameras, bringing with it some quirky headline features.
The IXUS 300 HS has a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor backed by Canon's DIGIC 4 processor. Keeping the...
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Windows Live Messenger Wave 4 splashes down
Enhances sharing, Facebook integration and HD video 28 April 2010 19:30 GMT TweetMicrosoft's CEO, Steve Ballmer, today announced the next generation of Windows Live Messenger, known as Windows Live Messenger Wave 4 to us geeks. Various rumours and leaks have previously circulated the Internet in anticipation of the update.
Microsoft...
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Adidas miCoach - the secret of your marathon success?
An alternative to Garmin, Suunto, Timex, Polar... 25 April 2010 9:30 GMT TweetWe saw the adidas miCoach system when it launched at CES earlier this year, and in its previous incarnation as part of Samsung miCoach. Adidas put aside quite a bit of space at this year's Virgin London Marathon expo for it, so we thought we'd take...
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Creative launch D200 and D100 wireless speaker systems
Promising superior Bluetooth audio 20 April 2010 12:51 GMT TweetCreative are looking to simplify your digital music life with the launch of two new wireless speaker systems, the D200 and D100.
The Creative D200 and D100 add to their line-up of wireless speakers, joining the ZiiSound D5, which we saw at...
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PHOTOS: Toshiba Camileo SX900 hands on
Full HD with face targeting 16 April 2010 9:00 GMT TweetToshiba's Camileo SX900 is the latest addition to their line-up of camcorders, offering Full HD capture recording to your choice of SD/SDHC or SDXC.
It features a the traditional flip-out screen, which is 2.7-inches and will swivel right back...
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Toshiba Camileo SX900 and SX500 camcorders launched
Full HD barrel grip babies 16 April 2010 9:00 GMT TweetThe Toshiba Camileo SX900 and Camileo SX500 join the ranks of Tosh's camcorder offering, bringing Full HD barrel grip models to the range.
Both camcorders are similar in design, but the SX900 trumps the SX500 on both dimensions and specs, being...
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Football Manager Handheld 2010 coming to iPhone and iPod touch
Play on the train, in bed, at work, or on the toilet 12 April 2010 12:50 GMT TweetFootball Manager Handheld 2010 is making its way to the iPhone and the iPod touch, with the official announcement from Sega expected tomorrow.
If you are a fan of football management sims, but don't want to spend your evening perched in front...
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How to live in the future today
FUTURE WEEK: Convince your neighbours they've stepped through a 2015 portal 1 April 2010 17:00 GMT TweetFuture Week here on Pocket-lint has brought you information and speculation on what we could be expecting to find in a whole range of gadgety scenarios in 2015. That's all well and good, but what about the here and now? If your parents popped over...
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Future diaries: 31 March 2015
FUTURE WEEK: Chris contemplates the day's work problems 31 March 2010 9:00 GMT TweetI love my commute: I walk 3 metres from my back door into my garden office. I've been a home worker for nearly 10 years now, as many more people are. Continued investment and enhancement of the broadband infrastructure has changed a great many things,...
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Freeview HD: The set-top boxes
A run-down of the boxes shown at launch 30 March 2010 21:18 GMT TweetFreeview HD is now official, although we know you Pocket-linters will have been following the move of HD into the broadcast spectrum for some time.
Last month we brought you a comprehensive run down of Freeview HD-equipped TVs and today the...
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Freeview HD now official, Channel 4 HD joins the party
BBC HD, ITV 1 HD, C4 HD all for free 30 March 2010 10:39 GMT TweetDespite having been available for a couple of months to some viewers, Freeview HD was officially launched today, bringing subscription-free high definition broadcast television to millions in the UK. Those who have been following the launch of Freeview...
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Garmin Forerunner 110 promises to be simple
Entry-level GPS watch for runners 29 March 2010 14:49 GMT TweetThe Garmin Forerunner 110 is a new entry-level device joining the ranks of Garmin's sports watches.
The Forerunner 110 features a SiRFstar IV GPS receiver, which Garmin claim will acquire and hold signal under a woodland canopy and in built-up...
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HTC Evo brings 4G Android to Sprint
Snapdragon and 8MP camera too 23 March 2010 23:10 GMT TweetHTC has had its fair share of headline moments over the past few years, so launching the world's first 4G Android handset on Sprint in the US shouldn't come as any surprise.
But the HTC Evo is more than just a 4G (WiMAX) handset, it is another...
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Samsung Galaxy S monster Android phone lands
4-inch Android 2.1 handset 23 March 2010 19:36 GMT TweetSamsung has announced that it is adding another model to its Galaxy line-up of Android devices. The Galaxy S (GT-I9000) is a monster phone, weighing in with a massive 4-inch Super AMOLED display and an 800 x 480 resolution.
It will come with...
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PHOTOS: Samsung ST5000 shot and priced
Hands on the £279 camera 10 March 2010 19:52 GMT TweetWe nearly assigned these photos to the recycle bin/trash, because we've seen this camera, or a version of it, already. But to clear up the issue, we thought we'd fill in the gaps, and let you at the photos anyway.
This is the Samsung ST5000,...
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PHOTOS: Samsung HMX-U20 camcorder
Full HD camcorder puts a bulge in your pocket 10 March 2010 9:02 GMT TweetThe Samsung HMX-U20 updates the U10 that we reviewed last year, a compact and quirky pocket camcorder, not without a few problems.
The new model retains the distinctive curved design, with a similar set of touch controls on the bottom. The...
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PHOTOS: Samsung WP10 camera hands-on
Fancy some yellow snapper? 10 March 2010 8:19 GMT TweetThe Samsung WP10 (known as the AQ100 in the US) was announced back in February and was shown off by Samsung at their Turn On Tomorrow showcase in London yesterday. We were on hand to grab a gallery of the new waterproof camera.
The new camera...
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Next-gen Nvidia ION announced
Supplants existing ION; gives more power 2 March 2010 5:00 GMT TweetNvidia has pulled the covers off its next generation ION chipset, bringing a host of advantages to users looking for a low power solution. Rumours circulating the Internet had the next-gen chip down as ION2, but Nvidia confirmed to us that it would...
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Tesco VX1i party phone: who'd want one?
Five people who should check it out 1 March 2010 14:38 GMT TweetTesco claims that their VX1i "party phone" is proving a popular choice with customers, who are attracted to its SIM-free simplicity. At £18.99, it is a bit of a bargain, but you don't get much in the way of functionality.
A 450mAh battery gives...
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PHOTOS: Samsung Monte S5620 hands-on
MWC 2010: Touchy feely with Monte 18 February 2010 21:09 GMT TweetSamsung announced the Monte S5620 in the run-up to Mobile World Congress, freeing up our time at the show to get all excited about the Samsung Wave.
Monte is actually a family of devices, but at present, the only one coming to the UK is this...
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PHOTOS: HTC Smart in pink hands-on
MWC 2010: Could be a huge seller in 2010 18 February 2010 10:25 GMT TweetO2 announced that it was bringing the HTC Smart exclusively to the UK (and other countries), offering a smartphone at around half the price you'd normally expect.
We saw the phone at CES in Las Vegas at the beginning of the year, but had to...
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O2 to offer HTC Smart
MWC 2010: BREW-based "accessible" smartphone launches for the people 17 February 2010 12:18 GMT TweetO2 has announced it is to offer HTC's new BREW-based smartphone, which we brought you news and pics of from January's CES event.
Aimed at the affordable end of the smartphone market, the Smart offers a 2.8-inch touchscreen with QVGA resolution,...
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PHOTOS: Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 hands-on
MWC 2010: Windows Phone that'll get you home 17 February 2010 9:21 GMT TweetThe Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 is being pitched as an ideal companion for business travellers, giving you all the advantages of a Windows phone with the solid navigation from Garmin.
The handset features a 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen display, with...
APP OF THE DAY: The Weather Channel review (iPhone / iPod touch) Tonight for the first time, just about half-past ten...
Mazda CX5 2.2 TDI AWD A very zoomy SUV
WIN: Tickets to Ibiza Rocks to see Maverick Sabre and Labrinth live Epic prize courtesy of Sony
Apple testing 3.95-inch iPhone 5, with 16:9 display 1136 x 640 resolution revolution
Pentax K-30: 16-megapixel weather-proofed mid-level DSLR 81 seals makes this one tough cam
APP OF THE DAY: WhatsApp review (Android) Instant message, cross platform
3G FaceTime coming in iOS 6? Warning in 5.1.1 seems to point that way
Skyfall trailer hits YouTube: Bond 23 could be best one yet (video) New 007 flick for UK in October
Panasonic H-HS12035 Lumix G X lens announced, hints at weather-proofed GH3 Premium MFT lens
Panasonic Lumix GF5 Micro Four Thirds' mighty mini
What is So.cl? Should you be signing up?
Running blind: How Simon Wheatcroft uses his iPhone to see Runkeeper and more let this man run solo
WEBSITE OF THE DAY: Your iPlayer TV, your way
Bungie Destiny contract reveals Xbox 720 will arrive in 2013 - E3 announcement? Commissioned for Xbox 360 and "next Xbox"
British Gas turns Team GB swimming stars into superheroes Aquanauts assemble
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
The compact system camera to beat all others?
Nokia Lumia 900 review
Is big beautiful?
HTC One V review
V for victory?
Huawei Ascend G300 review
Big bang for your hundred quid
FIFA 12: UEFA Euro 2012 review
Lacks polish, if not the Polish
Asus Transformer Pad TF300T review
Transforms your money in to a great tablet
BlackBerry Mini Keyboard for PlayBook review
Will this make working on the go easier?
Fujifilm X-Pro1 review
Like a Leica
Nikon Coolpix P510 review
Does the P510 zoom beyond expectations?
Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.2TSi DSG review
The bug is back. Again.
The Walking Dead: The Game review
Fleshed out zombie bonanza
HP Envy 14 Spectre review
The Ultrabook that isn't an Ultrabook
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR review
Can Fujifilm’s latest put the ‘super’ in superzoom?
Nikon Coolpix S6300 review
Point, shoot and scoot