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iRiver Lplayer

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:27:02 +0100

Click wheels are so pass� and touchscreens are just fingerprint collectors. This MP3 and video player navigates when you physically press the screen edge. Is it fun or just funky?

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81 (freesat)

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:56:02 +0100

There's finally a way to enjoy high-def broadcasts without dipping into your pension. It's freesat and this Panny plasma is the very first TV with a built-in freesat receiver. Is it HD-elicious or HD-isappointment?

Apple iPhone 3G

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:07:02 +0100

It's arguably the biggest product of the year. It added HSDPA, GPS and third-party apps, but does Apple still have its finger on the mobile world's pulse?

Canon EOS 1000D

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:18:02 +0100

Couldn't digital SLRs lighten up a little? No one wants to carry around a clunky camera anymore and Canon's latest is its lightest dSLR yet. Can it compete with the heavyweights?

Samsung Tocco

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:39:01 +0100

This is one spicy touchscreen handset. Not only does it feature a simple and responsive interface, but it also boasts a 5-megapixel snapper. Is it enough to beat the iPhone?

MSI Wind

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:26:01 +0100

We're throwing caution to the wind and saying this could be the best mini laptop yet. Does this super-small, super-cheap laptop blow no good for the Eee PC?

Humax Foxsat-HD (freesat)

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:27:02 +0100

After years of anticipation, freesat is now live in the UK. Can this Humax receiver rumble with the big boys or is it back to the playground?

LG Secret KF750

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 02 May 2008 10:53:02 +0100

LG is letting the cat out of the bag with its newest addition to the Black Label Series. This slider phone doesn't keep style under wraps, but are you willing to spill your beans for it?

Sony Walkman NWZ-A828

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:14:02 +0100

The Walkman brand has come along way from its cassette days. The A820 series boasts one of the best sounds we've ever heard, but will it drown out your iPod envy?

Asus Eee PC 900

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:18:02 +0100

Asus made inexpensive laptops into hot commodities with the Eee PC. Does the new and improved 8.9-inch version get your juices flowing?

Loewe Connect 37 Media Full-HD+ DR+

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:13:02 +0100

This TV's name may be a mouthful, but it stuffs three products in one -- a TV, media streamer and PVR. Does it satisfy or is there too much bite in its bark?

Samsung Adidas miCoach F110

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:16:01 +0000

Have you lost your work-out mojo? With a pedometer and heart rate monitor, this handset could give you the kick-start you need. Does it leave you breathless or just wanting to run away?

Sony Ericsson W890i

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:34:02 +0000

We're ready to say that the W890i is the best Walkman phone yet. With a tough, slim design and solid performance, will you be singing its praises too?

Apple MacBook Pro (2008 Edition, 15-in, 2.5GHz)

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:36:02 +0000

Fingertips to the ready! The latest MacBook Pro takes a touch of class from its Air sibling with new trackpad gesture controls. Do you embrace the upgrade?

Samsung Armani

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:16:02 +0000

Pull on those skinny jeans, fashionistas, because this touchscreen handset will fit in your smallest pocket. It may not function like the iPhone, but does it still work it?

Hitachi DZ-BD70E

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:13:01 +0000

Blu-ray is the victor in the format war and the BD70E attempts to claim the spoils as the first Blu-ray camcorder. But is it just riding the winner's coattails?

Baylis Eco Media Player EP-MX71

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:23:02 +0000

Hiking, camping and an eco-friendly MP3 and video player, oh my! This player is best buds with the environment and runs off pure elbow grease. But is it just a giant wind-up?

Sony Ericsson W960i

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:11:02 +0000

All the cool kids have music phones and they can thank Sony Ericsson for them. With a certain Apple handset on the scene, does this latest Walkman phone impress enough to win the popularity contest?

Cowon Q5W

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:46:01 +0000

All hail the sovereign of portable music players! Common players bow to its codec majesty. Will this monarch master your media or rule your riches?

Nikon D300

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:02:02 +0000

Live View and weatherproofing are all the rage in cameras these days, haven't you heard? This dSLR body rocks both, but does the price leave you feeling slightly soggy?

OLPC XO-1 (One Laptop Per Child)

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:02 +0000

This ultraportable is both a digital lifeline for children in developing countries and a cyber hippy's dream. Is this a revolutionary piece of kit or just a high-tech toy?

MacBook Air

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:53:02 +0000

It's here and it's thin, alright. At 19mm at its thickest part, Apple calls it the 'world's thinnest notebook'. Does the Air float your boat or just lighten your wallet?

Which mobile phone for the gym?

andrew.lim@cnet.co.uk (Andrew Lim) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:49:02 +0000

I'm looking for a mobile phone that has a good MP3 player with a headphone socket, that I can use at the gym. I'd like a camera and Net access too -- is this too much to ask?

HTC Touch Dual

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:46:02 +0000

Give your digits a workout with this upgrade of the HTC Touch. With both a touchscreen and a finger-friendly mechanical keypad, is this handset a little too touchy-feely?

Nokia N82

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:08:02 +0000

Looks aren't everything with this smart phone. See past its bland exterior and you'll get a 5-megapixel camera and extras galore. Will this Cinderella be your belle of the ball?