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Canon Selphy CP770 compact photo printer review
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Photo printer with portability on the mind
21 May 2008 12:00 GMT
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Canon has shifted focus to portability in the Selphy CP770, a photo printer that comes with a bucket. Is it for building sandcastles or after too many margaritas in the sun? We find out.
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Canon Selphy CP760 compact photo printer review
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Will this handle your photo printing needs?
20 May 2008 12:00 GMT
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Like many in the digital imaging age, you find yourself without "real" photos. You could order online, take you memory card to a high street store for prints, or do it yourself at home. Canon think they have just the tool for the job, so we get printing...
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Flip Video Ultra Edition camcorder review
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60 minutes of video in your pocket
16 May 2008 12:00 GMT
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Ever since "happy slapping" caused a media furore in 2005, video on the move has been in the public eye. But filming with a phone is such a bore and camcorders are too big and expensive. What’s the solution? Well Flip Video think they have the answer,...
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Belkin RockStar review
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Want to mix and share your music?
15 May 2008 16:30 GMT
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Hey hey I wanna be a rockstar.
You want to share your music, right? Right. Now normally that would involve turning on the speaker of your phone or hooking up some portable speakers. Well Belkin are suggesting a different approach with the... -
Toshiba Gigashot A100FE camcorder review
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Will this deliver simple high-def video?
14 May 2008 9:00 GMT
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With your average lounge TV growing in size, the popularity of HD camcorders is growing. Should you be interested in the Toshiba Gigashot A100FE? We get filming to find out.
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Humax LGB-19DZT LCD television review
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Small screen, big noise
12 May 2008 16:00 GMT
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The problem with small TVs is the sound, they just sound, well, small. Humax think they have the answer with the LGB-19DZT, a 19-inch LCD with SRS TRuSurround XT speakers attached to the bottom. We get watching – and listening – to give you the low down.
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Motorola H375 Bluetooth headset review
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Will this keep you connected on the move?
12 May 2008 12:00 GMT
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Headsets just keep getting smaller and more complicated. Does the H375 headset from Motorola stand out from the crowd? We get calling to find out.
The H375 is all about talking and is squarely pitched at those who want a simple headset for... -
Xobni search for Outlook - PC review
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This will change the way you work, forever
9 May 2008 12:00 GMT
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Outlook is a great way to organise yourself, integrating email, contacts and your calendar. But sometimes finding the information that you remember seeing can be frustrating. Xobni think they have the answer.
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd digital camera review
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Get up close to the action with 18x zoom
9 May 2008 9:00 GMT
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The S8100fd features an 18x optical zoom, falling squarely into the super zoom category. But will this cover all your digital photography needs? We get snapping to find out.
The design is dominated by the 18x optical lens, which gives you... -
Canon IXUS 85 IS digital camera review
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Is this a 10-megapixel compact to get excited about?
7 May 2008 9:00 GMT
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Taking the form factor of the IXUS 80 and the specs of the IXUS 90, the IXUS 85 offers 10 megapixels with a whole collection of clever features. But is it worth getting excited about? We get snapping to find out.
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HP w2408h monitor review
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Will this 24in satsify all your display needs?
6 May 2008 12:55 GMT
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With the price of flatscreen units constantly coming down, the option of having a large monitor for your PC is becoming increasingly popular – especially for those with a notebook as their main computer. But do you really need 24 inches? We find out.
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Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000 review
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Do good things come in small packages?
5 May 2008 12:00 GMT
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Sometimes it is too easy to overlook Microsoft as an peripheral supplier. We look at their Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000.
Starting with the wireless aspect, it is a standard 2.4GHz wireless setup, with a USB dongle. The dongle slots... -
Samsung TruDirect DVD recorder review
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Burn DVDs direct from your camcorder
2 May 2008 16:00 GMT
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The Samsung TruDirect is an external optical drive that you add to your existing PC setup, the aim being to change your PC into a DVD studio.
The drive sits in a modern white casing wearing a grey belt and is unsurprisingly almost identical... -
Fujifilm FinePix J10 digital camera review
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Is this a compromise on quality?
2 May 2008 9:30 GMT
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Fujifilm are pitching this 8.2 megapixel camera as a budget model with no compromise on quality. But can that really be true? We get snapping to find out.
Measuring 91 x 55 x 19mm, this is not the smallest compact on the market, but is small... -
BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone review
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Would you like GPS with that?
30 April 2008 15:21 GMT
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The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 swaps the Wi-Fi for GPS when compared to the Pearl 8120 we reviewed back in November 2007. But should you choose GPS over Wi-Fi? We find out.
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TomTom Go 930 HD Traffic – First Look review
FIRST LOOK Need to find the fastest way to cut through traffic? 29 April 2008 17:30 GMT TweetWith the news that TomTom is aiming to bring HD Traffic to the UK in the summer of this year, we got our grimy mitts on the new system for a First Look. But is it worth splashing out on this new technology? We drove through Amsterdam rush hour to find...
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TomTom Go 930 Traffic GPS receiver review
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Do you need the Rolls-Royce of satnav?
28 April 2008 22:00 GMT
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We’ve always liked TomTom’s offerings because their software is often the most intuitive. We take a look at their top offering, the TomTom Go 930 Traffic, on the eve of the launch of their HD traffic service.
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Road Tour for Garmin satnav review
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Thinking of visiting Britain?
28 April 2008 12:00 GMT
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Adding extras to your satnav is an increasingly common option. If you are looking to visit Britain, or just spending more time travelling around these glorious isles, then Road Tour offer downloadable guides for your Garmin satnav. But should you shelve...
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Toshiba Regza 32CV505D LCD television review
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Time for a new TV?
25 April 2008 16:00 GMT
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Toshiba’s CV series of LCD TVs aim to offer a high specs without blowing the bank and are available in 32-, 37- and 42-inch. But have they succeeded? We grabbed some time on the sofa with the 32-incher to find out.
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Neuros OSD recording and streaming system review
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Need to convert your media content? Read on
25 April 2008 9:00 GMT
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The basic premise of the Neuros OSD is that you connect almost any video source through the OSD to your TV to view the media whilst recording onto a range of different formats. The OSD device develops on the MPEG-4 Recorder we reviewed back in 2005.
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Creative Live! Cam Video IM webcam review
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Want a webcam for IM?
24 April 2008 10:30 GMT
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With the raising popularity of online chat options, webcam use has never been more popular. As the name suggests, Creative are aiming this webcam at users of online chat programs. Will this keep you in touch with your beloved around the globe?
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Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro webcam review
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Need a webcam on the move?
22 April 2008 9:00 GMT
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With the raising popularity of online chat options, webcam use has never been more popular. For those road warriors, a webcam is a link to home. But should you take the Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro with you on the move?
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Motorola T505 Bluetooth In-Car Speaker and Digital FM Transmitter review
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For phone calls and music in-car
18 April 2008 9:00 GMT
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So you want it all: music and phone calls, wirelessly, in your car. Well, Motorola thinks it has the answer with the MOTOROKR T505. But does this just complicate the issue? We get driving to find out.
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Canon IXUS 80 IS digital camera review
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Is this the 8MP model for you?
17 April 2008 9:00 GMT
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The IXUS 80 in terms of its offering, unsurprisingly, sits below the IXUS 90 we reviewed recently on Pocket-lint and replaces the IXUS 70, adding image stabilisation and upping the pixellage to 8 million over that model. But is this compact camera over-shadowed...
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Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus external hard drive review
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Will this back you up?
16 April 2008 16:02 GMT
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The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus wants to make your backup simple by presenting you with a one button press solution. But is it really this simple? We back up to find out.
Backup has to be simple. If it isn’t, you won’t do it. The OneTouch 4 Plus,...
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