207 results results for "hardware"
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Zyxel DMA-1000 Media Streamer
Is this the answer to streaming your content around the house?
5 October 2007 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- Compact slim line design, decent streaming performance, impressive HD performance
- The Bad
- No wireless, issues with the interface, some problems with video file playback
- Verdict
- If you’re looking to stream HD and aren’t put off by the issues we’ve highlighted below, Zyxel’s DMA-1000 is a reasonably priced solution that should suit
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M-Audio Podcast Factory
Want your Podcasts to be professional, then perhaps you need the Podcast Factory
9 June 2006 0:25 GMT
- The Good
- Ease of use, broadcast quality audio
- The Bad
- Cost, audio interface very basic
- Verdict
- Everything you need to become a switched on 21st Century Podcaster
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Mac Pro desktop computer
Can apple still do desktop?
14 February 2007 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Powerful, impressive, great styling
- The Bad
- Expensive, large, no screen included
- Verdict
- It might be just shy of £5000 and not really be able to play games, but this is a workhorse that any creative bod will be proud of
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AVERATEC 1050 Laptop
Averatec may fall into the category of 'who the hell are they?' but unlike many of the no-brand notebook makers out there, this start-up company is starting to make waves that should be noticed.
5 December 2005 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Lightweight, attractive, great price
- The Bad
- Poor graphics, entry-level performance
- Verdict
- If you want a good looking notebook for non-heavy duty tasks, the 1050 will fit the bill perfectly
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First ELSE mobile phone - First Look
Looking for something ELSE? 24 November 2009 19:35 GMT- The Good
- New interface looks great, meets all the hardware specs,
- The Bad
- Too soon to tell
- Verdict
- The proof of the pudding is in the eating and unfortunately it looks like we'll be waiting until spring 2010 before we get our hands on it in the real world
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BlackBerry Bold 9700 - First Look
An update worth getting excited about? 21 October 2009 19:04 GMT- The Good
- Great keyboard, excellent screen
- The Bad
- Nothing in the user interface has really changed
- Verdict
- Overall, in our short time with the device, the Bold 9700 seems like a solid improvement on the old Bold. It doesn't do anything terribly revolutionary - focusing on the communications experience above everything else - but it's a solid smartphone choice for those who put messaging above everything else
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Nokia Booklet 3G - First Look
Is Nokia's "mini-laptop" just another netbook? 3 September 2009 13:49 GMT- The Good
- Nice hardware and design, decent specs
- The Bad
- At the pricey end for a netbook product
- Verdict
- Nokia is insisting on calling the Booklet 3G a "mini-laptop", rather than a netbook. This is in part to help persuade consumers to part with the £500 Nokia is asking for the device (twice the price of many netbooks) but if its long-term performance is as positive as our brief hands-on was, that term might do the device more justice than just "netbook"
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Griffin iTrip FM transmitter with iPhone app
iPod to radio in one easy accessory?
13 November 2009 16:08 GMT
- The Good
- Accompanying free app, SmartScan
- The Bad
- iTrip itself is fiddly, Doesn't work that well in major metropolitan areas, no charging cable in the box
- Verdict
- If you really must get your music off your iPhone or iPod on your car stereo then this is the way to do it, just don't expect it to be a perfect experience every time
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Wildcharge wireless charger
Will this free you from wires?
29 October 2009 9:34 GMT
- The Good
- Works well with compatible gadgets, no charge-time overhead, compact solution, charges multiple devices at once
- The Bad
- An expensive solution to a minor problem, still have to plug devices in with multi-adaptor
- Verdict
- The WildCharge isn’t going to revolutionise the industry in its current guise, but it’s an intriguing solution none the less
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Buffalo MiniStation Metro hard drive
Is this robust hard drive up to the fight?
23 October 2009 16:00 GMT
- The Good
- Looks good, big sizes, price, USB cable tucks inside
- The Bad
- Not really that robust, large
- Verdict
- Travellers will like the no cluttered cable approach
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Apple Magic Mouse
Is this worth the fingering?
30 October 2009 8:38 GMT
- The Good
- Touch scrolling up and down is a breeze
- The Bad
- Side swipe is hard to master
- Verdict
- This is a nice idea and one when we heard the news very tempted by. While touch certainly is the future of the mouse, the Magic Mouse isn't that future just yet
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TwitterPeek
What happened to convergence?
13 November 2009 8:58 GMT
- The Good
- Lets you check Twitter on the go, no monthly data plan, good keyboard
- The Bad
- Software element slow, Menu and UI at times drawn out
- Verdict
- While the TwitterPeek isn't for us (we currently have 12 devices on the desk capable of checking twitter) we can see why people might want it
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Windows 7 Ultimate
Is Microsoft's latest OS up to scratch?
23 October 2009 16:11 GMT
- The Good
- Easy to use, quick to install, stable, great for both work and play
- The Bad
- Difficulties with 64-bit
- Verdict
- Stable, speedy and usable. Microsoft has created a great OS.
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BlackBerry Curve 8520 mobile phone - First Look
Looking for a cheap BB hit? 28 July 2009 13:39 GMT- The Good
- Optical trackpad works, great keyboard, multimedia buttons mean easier access to music control, 3.5mm jack
- The Bad
- Limited hardware specs mean some essentials are lacking
- Verdict
- As an entry-level device, RIM have produced a reliable device, but might have limited its appeal
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BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 mobile phone
Can this improve on the Storm?
25 November 2009 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Email service, screen quality
- The Bad
- The SurePress screen is stiff, no multi-touch, OS looking stale, browser
- Verdict
- The BlackBerry Storm 2 is a vast improvement on the Storm. It's a better hardware design and better software build that gives you a better experience all around
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Apple iPod nano 5th gen - First Look
Is it worth the upgrade? 9 September 2009 21:17 GMT- The Good
- Video camera is a useful addition, core functionality remains great
- The Bad
- Lack of still photo taking capability is disappointing, price is always high with Apple
- Verdict
- Only the omission of a stills setting left us scratching our heads, but that doesn't detract much from what seems, from our brief play, to us to be an excellent, if overpriced, MP3 player and mini video recorder
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T-Mobile Pulse - First Look
Will this get your heart racing? 3 September 2009 14:07 GMT- The Good
- Large screen
- The Bad
- Headphone connection, design a bit conservative
- Verdict
- Overall we like what the T-Mobile Pulse represents. It's another step into the mainstream for Android and it provides another offering in T-Mobile's Android portfolio and that can only be a good thing
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BlackBerry Bold 9700 mobile phone
The best BlackBerry yet?
17 November 2009 12:22 GMT
- The Good
- Hardware, keyboard, screen, email
- The Bad
- OS lacking integration of existing online or social networking services
- Verdict
- The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the best BlackBerry yet: a very comfortable device to use, delivering its core functions with aplomb
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mobile phone - First Look
Will this be the Android handset to get? 19 November 2009 12:00 GMT- The Good
- 3.5mm headphone jack, very PS3-like interface
- The Bad
- Android 1.6, TimeScape looks like Vista Aero
- Verdict
- So, is this going to be the one Android handset that you wish you waited for? At the moment it's too hard to say
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Droid by Motorola mobile phone
Is this the Android handset to own?
30 October 2009 20:09 GMT
- The Good
- Screen, Verizon network, Wi-Fi, QWERTY keyboard
- The Bad
- No multi-touch browsing, no emotion
- Verdict
- This is a fantastic phone, but would we personally choose it over the Hero? Not, if the Hero, as suggested by HTC, will be getting Android 2.0
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Motorola DEXT mobile phone - First Look
Another QWERTY Android? 16 September 2009 16:31 GMT- The Good
- Great keyboard, full set of features present and correct
- The Bad
- Not the most attractive handset around, lacks onboard storage
- Verdict
- The best QWERTY-equipped Android handset around
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Sonos Bundle 250 with Sonos Controller CR200
Will this make accessing your music easier?
14 October 2009 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Incredibly simple to use, incredibly simple to set-up, you can't ask for much more from a dedicated controller
- The Bad
- The system is expensive for what it does, you could get away using an iPod or iPhone instead
- Verdict
- There are probably reasons we could recommend getting this, we just can't think of any right now
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Canon PowerShot S90 digital camera
How much fun can you pack into a compact?
17 November 2009 9:48 GMT
- The Good
- Creative control options, Control Ring, size, image quality, useful ISO range
- The Bad
- Video offering a little disappointing, price
- Verdict
- In the hand the S90 is an absolute delight, the Control Ring flirting with the playful side of photography, putting controls literally at your fingertips
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HP Dreamscreen digital photo frame - First Look
Is this more than just a photo frame? 17 September 2009 17:32 GMT- The Good
- Wi-Fi, Apps, Facebook, Pandora, 2GB of on-board storage, memory card reader
- The Bad
- Not many apps at the moment, no Mac support, streaming options are limited
- Verdict
- This isn't a tablet as some have reported, but a rather impressive digital photo frame
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INQ Mini 3G mobile phone
Social mobiling on a budget?
29 October 2009 15:24 GMT
- The Good
- Social network integration, affordable, HSDPA
- The Bad
- Poor keyboard, no 3.5mm jack, no FM radio, could take a step further with integration
- Verdict
- For those who want a compact and affordable phone, which offers the integration of the major social networks, then the INQ Mini 3G is well worth a look. But do try the keyboard as we found this the most annoying aspect of the device
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