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Philips GoGear SA2820 2GB MP3 player review
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Tiny player, but big on features?
29 August 2008 12:00 GMT
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Philips have long had a firm standing in audio products, but can they keep pace with the likes of Apple, Creative and SanDisk to win that coveted space in your pocket? We check out the GoGear SA2820 to find out.
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Philips Prestigo SRU8008 remote review
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Will this put you in control?
27 August 2008 16:00 GMT
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A burgeoning collection of home gadgetry ultimately means more remote controls lying around the place and increasing frustration at not being able to find the one you want. Philips want to bring simplicity into your living room with the Prestigo SRU8008,...
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AIRUN+ training shoes review
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Will these be your personal trainer?
26 August 2008 14:00 GMT
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AIRUN think they have the solution to expanding waist-lines with their latest shoes. The shoes combine a number of features to appeal to those looking to lose weight or get fit, or both. But will these shoes be your personal trainer?
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Garmin Forerunner 405 review
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Serious about your training?
22 August 2008 9:00 GMT
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The Garmin Forerunner series has long been a firm favourite with athletes, with a strong fan base in runners and triathletes. The combination of heart rate monitor with GPS functions providing all the information you need to accurately monitor and manage...
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Olympus SP-570 UZ digital camera review
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How does this super zoom perform?
21 August 2008 12:00 GMT
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Some super zooms look a little uncomfortable in their shells – a fusion of huge lens body stuck on an otherwise fairly compact camera. The Olympus takes a slightly more macho approach, looking more like a compact SLR than some of its competitors, see...
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Humax PVR-9150T Freeview PVR review
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Time for Sky+ to step aside?
20 August 2008 11:00 GMT
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Humax have established themselves in the PVR market by consistently pleasing their customers and making great steps forward in functionality with their recorders. Whilst Sky+ is accepted as the Daddy in the digital recording arena, can Humax offer a subscription...
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LG KS360 mobile phone review
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The darling of social butterflies?
18 August 2008 16:00 GMT
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The KS360 is a compact side-slider, measuring 101.5 x 51 x 16.8mm. Whilst compact, it is rather thick by modern standards because it slides open in landscape format to reveal a full QWERTY keypad. Our review sample was a pre-production model in red and...
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OverBoard Carbon Backpack review
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Keep the water out
13 August 2008 16:00 GMT
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If you spend your leisure, or professional, time jumping in and out of canoes or boats, you’ll know what it feels like to have your baggage drenched, either by an unplanned dunking or from lively ocean spray. OverBoard, as you would guess from the name,...
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Toshiba Portege G910 mobile phone review
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Your mobile office in clamshell
13 August 2008 12:00 GMT
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We have seen several Toshiba mobile phones with mixed results recently. How does the Portégé G910, a full QWERTY offering, fare? We go mobile to find out.
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Sony Ericsson Z555 mobile phone review
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Funky flip phone?
12 August 2008 12:00 GMT
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Sony Ericsson continue to offer an increasingly wide range of phones, so can the Z555 offer anything different? We get calling to find out.
Coming in the common clamshell format, the Z555 is a compact device, measuring 95 x 49 x 17mm. The... -
BenQ E72 mobile phone review
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Angel of BT Fusion, or just plain confusion?
11 August 2008 16:00 GMT
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When you think of smartphones, and particularly Windows Mobile 6 smartphones, the image of a slightly bulky touchscreen device comes to mind. BenQ think they have an alternative in their slim smartphone, the E72.
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Bluetrek Surface Sound Compact Bluetooth speaker review
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Want a speaker for in-car calling?
8 August 2008 12:00 GMT
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With legislation outlawing the use of mobile phones whilst behind the wheel, there is more interest than ever in handsfree solutions. Will this visor-mounted offering from Bluetrek steer us in the right direction? We find out.
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Canon EOS 1000D DSLR camera review
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Does this new entry-level model deliver?
7 August 2008 9:00 GMT
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Canon’s range of DLRs seem to have gone through something of a phase shift, moving the specs up the range and allowing Canon to create a new entry-level point for the new digital EOS 1000D, under the current EOS 450D. There may be a little head-scratching...
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Oregon Scientific ATC3K Action Cam camcorder review
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Go hardcore with your camcorder
6 August 2008 12:00 GMT
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The ATC3K is the latest iteration of Oregon Scientific’s range of cameras aimed at those wanting to capture themselves or friends in more adverse conditions. To this end, the camera itself is a fairly chunky device, weighing in at about 200g including...
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Sony Ericsson W350i mobile phone review
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Worth the all hype?
5 August 2008 12:00 GMT
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The Sony Ericsson W350i is instantly recognisable because of the strength of the marketing behind it. But should you consider getting one? We find out.
The W350 comes under the Walkman banner so has a strong focus on music, but has a somewhat... -
Wayfinder Bluetooth GPS receiver review
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Turn your mobile into a Navigator
31 July 2008 16:00 GMT
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GPS receivers are becoming increasingly common in mobile phones, but if you are disconnected, Wayfinder think they have the solution to convert your mobile phone into a fully-fledged navigator. But will this take you down the right road or lead you astray?...
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Sony Reader PRS-505 ebook - First Look review
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Trashy novel or book of the year?
30 July 2008 8:30 GMT
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Digital books are finally coming of age having been talked about at great length. But can Sony’s offering impress? Pocket-lint got hands-on with the new Sony Reader for a First Look.
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Pure ONE Mini DAB radio review
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Green radio: also comes in white
28 July 2008 12:00 GMT
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DAB radio has been growing in popularity and Pure have always been at the forefront with their range of portable radios. The ONE Mini comes in a good compact unit whilst still offering a respectable sized speaker. But how does it fare? We get listening...
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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures - Xbox 360 review
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Whip-cracking fun?
25 July 2008 15:00 GMT
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If you’d like a swift verdict, then this one is for you. If LEGO Star Wars is one of your most fondly adored games, then LEGO Indiana Jones is going to blow your socks off.
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Nokia Sports Tracker review
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Looking for a personal trainer?
25 July 2008 9:34 GMT
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With more technology piling into your mobile phone do you really need a separate device to track your training? Nokia thinks not. But can this service compete with the likes of the Garmin Forerunner or Nike+? We get running to find out.
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Corsair Flash Voyager Mini 4GB USB drive review
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Dust, water, data? No problem
24 July 2008 16:00 GMT
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With USB drives being common as proverbial muck these days, you really can afford to be a little choosy. But can memory masters Corsair tempt with their Voyager Mini? We go postal on a memory stick to find out.
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Toshiba Portégé G710 mobile phone review
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Can Tosh do smartphones?
24 July 2008 12:00 GMT
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They do say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, and at first glance, the G710 is distinctly BlackBerry-esque, with a full QWERTY keyboard below a central "Pearl". The body has that rubberised feel to it, so feels fairly good in the hand. That...
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Wall-E - Xbox 360 review
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"One giant adventure" or not?
18 July 2008 10:00 GMT
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Wall-E, if you hadn’t noticed, is taking over the world. The latest blockbuster from Disney Pixar brings an invasion of merchandise and movie tie-ins, looking to cash in on the nag factor. But how does the game – launched on virtually all platforms no...
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Acer Aspire 8920G-934G46Bn notebook review
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Does the Blu-ray behemoth deliver?
16 July 2008 9:00 GMT
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Acer has never shied away from cramming new technology into their notebooks. With an impressive spec sheet, the Acer Aspire 8920G, from the Gemstone Blue series, falls distinctly into the desktop replacement, offering a dedicated range of media features....
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Advent 4211 notebook review
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Will this put the Wind up MSI?
15 July 2008 14:00 GMT
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Since the news a few weeks ago that PC World was to launch a version of the MSI Wind under the Advent brand, the Internet has full of discussion about the new kid on the block. So what’s the score? We got out hands on the Advent 4211 for a play.
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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