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  • Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 - PC

    Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 - PC review

    4.0 REVIEW Will this keep you safe online? 3 December 2008 17:31 GMT

    Trend Internet Security 2009 is a security-only solution from the re-branded PC-Cillin, offering firewall, virus and malware protection as well as anti-spam, parental controls and intrusion and online protection. It’s worth mentioning that for an extra...

  • SAD iStudio3 - PC

    SAD iStudio3 - PC review

    3.5 REVIEW Will this convert your video for iPods? 1 December 2008 16:00 GMT

    As successful as the iPod and subsequent devices like the iPhone and Apple TV have been for the world’s most infamous innovator, it certainly knows how to frustrate by tying users to iTunes and in the case of video, the MP4 format.

    Getting...

  • Gear4 CarDock FM

    Gear4 CarDock FM "Follow Me" transmitter review

    3.0 REVIEW Your in-car audio solution? 17 October 2008 16:00 GMT

    If you’re not willing or able to invest in a more permanent way to listen to an iPod through a car stereo then your best option is to pick up an FM transmitter. Experts are often reluctant to recommend such devices due to problems with interference and...

  • Jaybird JB-200 Bluetooth headphones. Audio, Headphones, Headsets, Jaybird, Bluetooth 0

    Jaybird JB-200 Bluetooth headphones review

    4.0 REVIEW Do big things come in small packages? 3 October 2008 9:00 GMT

    We’re a year or so ahead of products that can claim to be the world’s first in-ear Bluetooth headphones now, but not so far that companies can’t make a big deal of being the "world’s smallest". Jaybird is the latest to use this particular brand of advertising...

  • Ad-Aware 2008 Pro - PC. Software, Viruses And Malware, Lavasoft 0

    Ad-Aware 2008 Pro - PC review

    3.5 REVIEW A worthy upgrade from the freeware version? 9 September 2008 16:00 GMT

    Ad-Aware has been around for quite some time and due to the appeal of its free protection and scanning tools was the weapon of choice for many in the fight against malware. Over the years many other suites have begun to offer similar built-in protection,...

  • DViCO TViX 6500a media streamer. Home Cinema, Media streaming, DViCO 0

    DViCO TViX 6500a media streamer review

    4.0 REVIEW A step ahead of the rest? 25 August 2008 14:00 GMT

    We’re big fans of media streamers here at Pocket-lint but are still waiting for the "streamer to end all streamers" to turn up so that we can put the whole issue to bed.

    A range of mainstream companies have tried and failed and while offering...

  • MiShake portable media player. Audio, MP3 players, PMPs, Electro Box 0

    MiShake portable media player review

    2.5 REVIEW Will you want to shake it by the hand? 11 August 2008 12:00 GMT

    You could probably count on one hand the number of innovations designed to "revolutionise" a device that works perfectly well anyway that actually end up working. Take an MP3 player for example. Not since Apple and arguably iRiver have we seen a "different"...

  • Intempo Rebel music sampling system. Audio, Radios, Intempo 0

    Intempo Rebel music sampling system review

    3.5 REVIEW Beware the PopCatcher 4 August 2008 12:00 GMT

    There are a number of ways to build a collection of digital audio files for playback on a computer or portable device, but grabbing your favourite tunes from a radio station has never been particularly easy.

    Intempo's Rebel looks to solve...

  • Outpost Security Suite Pro 2009 – PC software. Software, PC software, Viruses And Malware, Security software, Outpost 0

    Outpost Security Suite Pro 2009 – PC software review

    4.0 REVIEW Is budget security worth the time? 31 July 2008 12:00 GMT

    If you're using a computer that's hooked up to the Internet it's essential that you're running some form of security, ideally a suite of tools that combines a range of ways to detect and remove threats. Outpost produces a straightforward solution that's...

  • Alpine eX-10 iPod controller with Bluetooth. Audio, iPod accessories, Phones, Handsfree, Phone accessories, Bluetooth, Car And GPS 0

    Alpine eX-10 iPod controller with Bluetooth review

    3.0 REVIEW Want to iPod-up your car? 7 July 2008 12:00 GMT

    Alpine has really jumped on board the iPod and MP3 player bandwagon when it comes to in-car entertainment, and offers a range of head units that’ll allow you to connect your player to make your music collection accessible on the move.

    The...

  • Hauppauge WinTV Nova-S-USB2. Hardware, TV tuners, Hauppauge, Freesat, Home Cinema 0

    Hauppauge WinTV Nova-S-USB2 review

    3.0 REVIEW Want Freesat on your PC? 17 June 2008 9:18 GMT

    With the recent launch of Freesat and the promise of a range of both standard and high definition channels helping it to gather momentum, we’re going to be keeping an eye out for devices that let you take advantage.

    One such product is the...

  • Binatone T430 GPS receiver . Car And GPS, GPS, Binatone 0

    Binatone T430 GPS receiver review

    4.0 REVIEW Satnav? Check. Rear view camera? Check 29 May 2008 16:00 GMT

    Binatone has produced some tidy little satnavs in the past and while they don’t measure up to rivals like TomTom in terms of features and extras, are pretty adept on the road.

    Its new T430 arrives with a bit of a twist. In the box you’re...

  • Freecom Network MediaPlayer 450 . Hardware, Storage, Media streaming, Freecom 0

    Freecom Network MediaPlayer 450 review

    3.5 REVIEW Need a media streamer with HDMI? 28 May 2008 12:00 GMT

    Freecom’s last foray into the media streaming market garnered mixed reviews from consumers, but we were impressed by the performance and straightforward operation of the MediaPlayer 350, even if it was on a little on the basic side in terms of extras.

  • Sony NZW-A826 Walkman MP3 player. Audio, MP3 players, Sony, Bluetooth, Walkman 0

    Sony NZW-A826 Walkman MP3 player review

    4.0 REVIEW Does this Bluetooth Walkman impress? 27 May 2008 12:00 GMT

    Sony likes to adopt a bit of an elitist approach to the MP3 player market, refusing to bother itself with fancy extras like games, voice recorders and FM radios, but focusing instead on audio quality and getting the most from your music. It’s kind of...

  • HANNspree Verona XM display. Hardware, Monitors, HANNspree, Home Cinema 0

    HANNspree Verona XM display review

    4.0 REVIEW Want to brighten up your display? 1 May 2008 9:00 GMT

    Hannspree are active in both the LCD TV and computer monitor market, and following the trend of the majority of manufacturers in this area has produced its 22in Verona XM in mind of both. It’s a stylish little number finished in a sleek gloss piano black...

  • Logitech Squeezebox Duet. Audio, Networking, Logitech 0

    Logitech Squeezebox Duet review

    4.5 REVIEW Can this get your music from A to B? 26 March 2008 10:57 GMT

    We've seen some pretty capable audio streamers over the last few years, from Sonos’ excellent Digital Music System to Logitech's Wireless DJ and the Squeezebox 3.

    The Squeezebox Duet is a bit of a combination of the three, offering Sonos-style...

  • Illuminaire PLX318. Home Cinema, Illuminaire 0

    Illuminaire PLX318 review

    3.5 REVIEW Can this replace Philips Ambilight? 11 February 2008 9:00 GMT

    We’ve made no secret of the fact that we love the Philips Ambilight technology and the impact it can add to an already impressively large screen.

    If you’ve got a decent sized HD TV but are devoid of such wonders you might be left thinking...

  • Philips 47PFL9632D LCD television. Home Cinema, Televisions, LCD televisions 0

    Philips 47PFL9632D LCD television review

    4.5 REVIEW Is this the best Philips TV yet? 28 December 2007 11:00 GMT

    Philips has been known for producing some of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring screens in the HD business, in large due to the impact of its patented ambilight technology.

    Last year we reviewed the impressive 42PF, which sports full Ambilight...

  • LG HT762TZ Champagne Flute home cinema system. Home Cinema, LG, DVD 0

    LG HT762TZ Champagne Flute home cinema system review

    4.5 REVIEW Worth popping a cork over? 19 December 2007 9:00 GMT

    LG continues to expand its range of HD-ready home cinema equipment with the attractively styled Champagne Flute 5.1 surround setup. Impressively you'll find a supplied amplifier/DVD player that upscales to 1080p and includes a built in FM radio and support...

  • LG LF4275 LCD television. Home Cinema, Televisions, LCD televisions, LG 0

    LG LF4275 LCD television review

    3.5 REVIEW Worth the watch? 13 December 2007 11:00 GMT

    LG tends to stand a step or two behind the front runners when it comes to performance on its range of televisions, but you have to give it points for effort with a new range of LCDs offering full 1080p HD quality.

    The 42-inch screen on test...

  • Philips HTS8100 speakers. Home Cinema, Speakers, Philips 0

    Philips HTS8100 speakers review

    3.5 REVIEW Is this the answer for your speakers 3 December 2007 13:00 GMT

    In an attempt to combine the appeal of a home cinema surround system and upscaling DVD player with sound projection technology Philips has produced the stylish HTS8100.

    From the rather dramatically shot press images of this product you'd...

  • Logic3 TX101 SoundStage speaker. Home Cinema, Speakers, Logic3, Audio 0

    Logic3 TX101 SoundStage speaker review

    3.5 REVIEW Is this the one speaker to rule them all? 28 November 2007 13:00 GMT

    Logic3 has made a name for itself as a producer of iPod accessories and portable speakers, so has branched out somewhat with the release of the Logic3 TX101 SoundStage 5.1, a surround speaker in the same mould as the popular Yamaha YSP.

    It's...

  • Philips WACS7000 media streamer. Audio, Connected Hi-Fi systems, Philips 0

    Philips WACS7000 media streamer review

    3.5 REVIEW Will this get your tunes around your house? 23 November 2007 14:32 GMT

    If we were to describe a typical piece of multimedia-based hardware from Philips in a sentence, you’d probably laud the consistently impressive build quality and style yet bemoan the often high price and omission of often important extra features. This...

  • LG HT902TB speaker DVD system. Home Cinema, DVD, Speakers, LG 0

    LG HT902TB speaker DVD system review

    4.0 REVIEW Can LG impress with its 5.1 surround? 26 October 2007 11:00 GMT

    LG recently addressed the growing market for upscaling surround sound solutions with its HT902TB. This 5.1 arrangement also improves standard definition picture quality up to 1080i with the supplied DVD/amplifier unit and offers a total of 1000W of power....

  • Evesham SoundStage X2. Home Cinema, Evesham, Speakers 0

    Evesham SoundStage X2 review

    3.0 REVIEW Can you really turn your TV stand into a decent speaker? 19 October 2007 15:00 GMT

    Earlier this year Evesham revealed a rather enigmatic experiment with home cinema audio in the form of the SoundStage X1, a chunky TV stand that housed a range of built-in speakers.

    After being rather abruptly discontinued, the technology...

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