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PHOTOS: Packard Bell dot s and dot m netbooks
Hands on at the UK launch 27 May 2009 15:52 GMT
We managed to get some lens time with the new s and m dots from Packard Bell.

The dot m will look familiar to netbook fans, having pinched the chassis from Acer's Aspire One 751. To differentiate the two, the PB model will sit on an AMD core, but the standard...
Packard Bell iMax mini launches
Yes, it's the Acer AspireRevo 27 May 2009 13:51 GMT
The Acer AspireRevo bolt-on PC will also be coming to Packard Bell, part of the Acer group, in the form of the iMax mini.

Details are currently light on the ground, but Packard Bell have detailed that it will feature the Intel Atom N230 processor backed by Nvidia...
Packard Bell officially launches dot s and m netbooks
£249 and £349 for UK customers 27 May 2009 13:13 GMT
Packard Bell, undergoing substantial rebranding and repositioning by their parent company Acer, today confirmed they would be offering the dot netbook to UK customers along with information on pricing.

We brought you the news back in April that the dot s and...
PHOTOS: Panasonic Lumix TZ7 "striking red"
Is red the colour of choice? 21 May 2009 20:29 GMT
Panasonic think that red is the colour when it comes to cameras. They've given us a red G1 and GH1 from their Micro Four Thirds line, whilst most would just offer black.

Last week they announced this limited edition Lumix TZ7, so we grabbed some photos of it...
Suunto Triathlon Collection t6c and t3c models launch
Red Arrow and Black Arrow HRMs 15 May 2009 19:55 GMT
With the triathlon season in full flow, you might have realised your training just isn't working for you. Suunto, to celebrate a partnership with the ITU, has launched two limited edition Triathlon Collection heart rate monitors.

Based on the t6c and t3c models,...
Up close with the MSI AE1900 Wind Top
The Eee-rivalling nettop lands 14 May 2009 11:47 GMT
MSI showed off the incoming AE1900 Wind Top in London yesterday, and Pocket-lint was on had to give it a good poke.

You'll obviously be wondering what the "AE1900" name is all about - apparently it's "All-in-one" "Entertainment" and 19-inches. Before you ask...
BlackBerry Bluetooth Visor handsfree kit mauled
RIMarkable? 14 May 2009 9:31 GMT
We heard about the BlackBerry Bluetooth Visor mount handsfree kit some time ago after it was spotted at CES. We got our hands on one as BlackBerry showed off the accessory in London.

For the Crackberry fan who needs the branded accessory, the device is remarkably...
MSI prices X320 and X340 models for UK
MacBook Air rival coming this month 13 May 2009 15:11 GMT
MSI today outlined the pricing and models from their X-Slim series heading to the UK.

Two models of the ultra-skinny MacBook Air rival will be on offer, both sporting the same good looks, but with a fraction of a difference in terms of hardware guts.
T-Mobile MDA Compact V unveiled
Touched, prodded and shot from all sides 7 May 2009 12:35 GMT
We knew it was coming, but today we got our hands on the latest in the line from T-Mobile: the MDA Compact V.

Eagle-eyed amongst you will spot that this is an HTC Touch Diamond2 with a bit of a facelift, having received the normal T-Mobile treatment.
PHOTOS: Acer Aspire One D250 netbook
We maul the new one 1 May 2009 9:31 GMT
We first heard about the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One back in January 2009, and later learnt that it would be called the D250.

Amongst the piles of new UK models at yesterday's London launch, we got our hands on the svelte netbook and grabbed a few shots.
PHOTOS: Acer Aspire One 751 11.6 netbook
Hands on at the UK launch 1 May 2009 7:01 GMT
Acer pulled the covers off their new line-up of notebooks, netbooks, nettops and AIOs in London yesterday which we detailed earlier in April.

Two new netbook models were on display, the Aspire One 751 and D250, the former taking a slight departure with some...
Acer confirms Windows 7 available 23 October
Exec spills the beans over new all-in-one's launch 30 April 2009 17:03 GMT
Acer has confirmed that Windows 7 will be available pre-loaded on their new all-in-one Z5600 PC from the 23 October 2009, not by the end of January 2010 as Microsoft has been previously suggesting.

Although some rumours have put the OS' release closer to the...
False start for Virgin London Marathon website
Online entry denied 27 April 2009 11:25 GMT
With the 2009 London Marathon run, sponsorship of the world famous event moves to Richard Branson's Virgin Money, with a new, 5-year, sponsorship deal worth £17m.

The London Marathon has been synonymous with Flora over the past 13 years of sponsorship and with...
PHOTOS: Sony Handycam TG7VE
Hands on the Full HD camcorder 23 April 2009 14:04 GMT
Earlier in April, Sony announced the launch of their GPS-packing, Full HD camcorder, the Handycam TG7VE.

With a luscious titanium body and lightweight at 270g, the TG7VE is gunning in the small stakes, but with a £850 price tag, the Flips of this world needn't...
FINIS launches AquaPulse for swimmers
Check your heart rate during watersports 22 April 2009 15:28 GMT
Conventional heart rate monitors fall down in two areas when swimming: firstly the chest strap isn't always compatible with those long reaching pulls; secondly, looking at the display while swimming can really put you off your stroke.

FINIS think they have a...
LG announces "dinky" LU5000 and LU4000 TVs
High-definition for your bedroom 21 April 2009 21:34 GMT
LG today showed off two incoming ranges of LCD TVs in the form of the LU5000 and LU4000. These TVs are designed to compete in the small screen market, with unique design twists and compelling tech specs to spice up high-definition action in the bedroom.

The...
COMMENT: Why I don't follow @stephenfry
Twitter evolved 16 April 2009 16:19 GMT
Barely a day passes without a news item on Twitter. Some may see this as jumping on the latest fad bandwagon: mainstream media tapping in on something that typifies the glorious rise of innovative web 2.0 applications, but really, it isn't a bad thing. Twitter is something...
Panasonic confirms Blu-ray recorder UK prices
DMR-BS850, DMR-BS750 and DMR-XS350 14 April 2009 16:22 GMT
We had already passed on the news that Panasonic are bringing their range of Blu-ray recorders to the UK.

Coming with a range of HDD sizes, the Freesat+ recorders will allow customers to record HD content from their satellite TV, rivalling the Sky+ HD service,...
Call to Duty: Army launches Start Thinking Soldier campaign
Advertising backed by interactive game 6 April 2009 13:03 GMT
The British Army today unveils its latest recruitment campaign in the form of Start Thinking Solider.

The new campaign is designed to combine traditional television advertising with an interactive online experience. Potential recruits, rather than just being...
RIM moves fast to fix BlackBerry App World problems
With new software release 2 April 2009 14:30 GMT
BlackBerry's App World didn't exactly get off to a flying start when it launched on Wednesday, with users running into problems with the new service.

Whilst for many the process was a quick download and installation, some BlackBerry owners were left seeing frustrating...
PHOTOS: LG KM900 Arena in "Titan Black"
The T-Mobile edition in our midst 2 April 2009 1:31 GMT
We've long had the hots for LG's sexy silver KM900 Arena, but if you fancy something a little different, then you might be interested in the titan black edition that is exclusive to T-Mobile.

LG mumbled that operators would be allowed a modicum of customisation...
Hotpoint brings steam to 2009 Aqualtis range
Steam refresh and auto-dosing options 1 April 2009 12:00 GMT
Hotpoint have updated their Aqualtis family of washers and dryers for 2009, bringing in some innovative new features.

The highlights for 2009 include new models that now give you the option of a steam cycle. There will be two types of steam cycle available....
Hotpoint Openspace flexible oven launches
Double oven features in single oven space 1 April 2009 8:58 GMT
Hotpoint today showed off and demoed their new Openspace oven which is coming to a kitchen near you.

The new oven gives you all the regular features you'd expect to find in a modern in-built unit, but it comes with a twist. Insert a special insulated horizontal...
Xobni storms out of beta with v1.7
And adds Easter Egg 26 March 2009 18:18 GMT
It is no secret that Xobni is one of our favourite apps, making Outlook into, well, the application it should be.

Xobni has announced that the software is now out of beta and is offering version 1.7 for users to download. The innovative application has also...
PHOTOS: Asus-Lamborghini VX5 snapped
Clarkson: You know you want one 10 March 2009 21:12 GMT
Launched as part of the onslaught of notebooks released at CeBIT recently, the Asus-Lamborghini VX5 was shown off in London on Tuesday.

Taking design cues from the famous automobili, the Lamborghini Reventón, the notebook matches the supercar’s awesome power,...