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iRiver Lplayer

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:27:02 +0000

Sporting the same D-Click interface as the popular iRiver Clix, the iRiver Lplayer is a cute, likeable player that's perfect for someone looking for a small, fuss-free MP3 player. Its intuitive navigation system makes it perfect for technophobes and it sounds good too. Is it just what you need or too simple?

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81 (freesat)

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:56:02 +0000

Not only is the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81 the first TV with a built-in freesat tuner, but it's also the first tri-tuner screen, adding Freeview and analogue. It couples another fine example of Panasonic plasma TV picture quality with the cutting edge attraction of a built-in HD broadcast tuner. Is it a landmark product or just a gimmick?

Apple iPhone 3G

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:07:02 +0000

It's been almost a year since the original iPhone went on sale, but the launch of the second generation model still has everyone ooo-ing and ahh-ing. Still, while the number of features has increased, the iPhone 3G still lacks basic options like MMS and video calling. Do you have your eye on one or are you looking away?

Canon EOS 1000D

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:18:02 +0000

The Canon EOS 1000D may walk the dSLR walk, but it also has many similarities to a compact. It's lightweight and comfortable and includes features such as face detection and live view. Do you want your dSLR to act more like a compact or would you rather walk away?

Samsung Tocco

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:39:01 +0000

There's plenty to like about the Tocco. While it doesn't have carne asada or guacamole, it does have HSDPA, a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and a responsive new user interface. Do these features spice up the Tocco enough for you to choose it over the iPhone?

MSI Wind

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:26:01 +0000

The MSI Wind sails close to the Eee PC, but flies over it when it comes to the sizeable keyboard, clear screen and tonnes of connectivity options. Its startling performance includes an overclocking option, the first of its type. Will the Wind blow away the competition or just deflate?

Humax Foxsat-HD (freesat)

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:27:02 +0000

Despite the infancy of the freesat technology, the Humax Foxsat-HD is a very mature product. Its excellent EPG is fast and adds to the user friendliness of the freesat experience. It helps that Humax didn't forget to consult the looks department either. Are you ready to take the leap into freesat or will you wait in the kiddie pool?

LG Secret KF750

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 02 May 2008 10:53:02 +0000

LG's Secret is a good one. Hiding inside this slim phone is a load of features, including a 5-megapixel camera that can shoot video at up to 120 frames per second. With HSDPA and a Google package pre-installed, Web surfing is easier than guessing the London weather. Will you shout out this Secret or keep it under wraps?

Sony Walkman NWZ-A828

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:14:02 +0000

This is one sleek and sexy piece of kit. If that wasn't enough, you get stereo Bluetooth on top of the MP3, protected and unprotected WMA, and unprotected AAC compatibility. Plug in your favourite headphones, and you'll experience Sony's signature bass-heavy sound. Is this Walkman cool enough to beat the iPod or is it just kicking it old school?

Asus Eee PC 900

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:18:02 +0000

The new Eee PC 900 is a likeable update to the original Eee PC 701. It boasts a larger 8.9-inch screen with a higher resolution, plus a multi-touch mouse trackpad. You've got the option of Windows or Linux, too. Does this sub-notebook pack enough features into its tiny frame or is it a little skimpy?

Loewe Connect 37 Media Full-HD+ DR+

shannon.doubleday@cnet.co.uk (Shannon Doubleday) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:13:02 +0000

Part of the Connect 37 range, this TV enhances your viewing experience by packing both a media streamer and a PVR. Boasting multiple colour and stand options, you can customise it to fit any style of living room. Of course, at this price, you should have options aplenty. Despite its smooth, crisp picture, is this system worth its premium price?

Samsung Adidas miCoach F110

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

Having trouble setting your exercising goals? With the miCoach F110 fitness phone, you can tap into a structured way to gradually improve your fitness levels. Sporting a pedometer and heart rate monitor, it also comes with a 'personal trainer' to motivate you during a run. Do you want to combine your training and talk times?

Sony Ericsson W890i

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

The Sony Ericsson W890i improves upon its W880i sibling with superb build quality and a larger screen, not to mention keys you can actually press. Its music manager is intuitive and the sound quality is good enough to replace your standalone MP3 player. Are you in tune with this handset or does it strike a sour note?

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

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

The new Pros lift the MacBook Air's multi-touch trackpad technology for a refreshing take on gesture-based navigation. You can now zoom in and out of documents with a flick of your fingertips. Plus, the top-performing -- and much-hyped -- Penryn processors from Intel give the Pro an efficiency refresh. Are these refinements good enough or just a touch shy of impressive?

Samsung Armani

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

Samsung has linked with Armani to strut this sexy touchscreen on the mobile catwalk. It works a 3-megapixel camera and an MP3 player, but keeps a slim and trim figure. But put down your man bags, fashion fiends -- it doesn't have the touchable ease of the iPhone. Will it still sashay into your life?

Hitachi DZ-BD70E

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

While the industry licks its wounds at the end of the format war, Hitachi has barrelled through the wreckage to produce the BD70E, the first Blu-ray camcorder on the market. The format capitalises on capacity, with space on the supplied BD disc for plenty of 'Full HD' footage. It also successsfully flaunts a bit of Blu-ray styling, but will this camcorder be a winner too?

Baylis Eco Media Player EP-MX71

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

You can't help but love this little player. With a simple hand crank to power its music and video output, you can take it on any adventure without worrying about upsetting Mother Earth. Plus, it plays a range of codecs, sounds delightful and will even charge your phone. Would you take this player a-ramblin'?

Sony Ericsson W960i

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

Sony Ericsson has helped people see their phones as serious music players. The W960i doesn't let the side down and with 8GB of onboard memory, it's no slouch. It knows the skinny on features, too, with a 3.2-megapixel camera, FM radio and Web browser. But does this handset kick it too old school when there's an iPhone on the block?

Cowon Q5W

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

If you're looking for a video-centric player, feast your eyes on the wonders of the Cowon Q5W. Its touchscreen is sharp and image playback is smooth. Musically, it supports a who's who of formats that produce a grand sound. But with capacities on the meagre side, is it mighty enough to be the king of PMPs?

Nikon D300

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

If you're yearning to feel like a professional photographer, take a few shots with this bad boy. You'll feel the assuring weight of magnesium alloy. You'll see razor sharp images with rich colours and textured details. But you'll pay for it. Will it kickstart your career or collect dust?

OLPC XO-1 (One Laptop Per Child)

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

It's easy to see that this isn't a normal laptop. Underneath its green and white exterior -- and Wi-Fi rabbit 'ears' -- is a super-minimalist machine running primarily open-source applications. Wait, no Vista or Leopard? No hi-def visuals? Could this be ground- breaking technology or is it just child's play?

MacBook Air

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

Thin is in with this laptop, but it still packs in the standard MacBook features, like the iSight camera, full keyboard and plenty of hard drive space. It's also got a handy touchpad that works with gestures, similar to the iPhone. But since it lacks options like an SD card slot and FireWire, is Apple's Air too thin on the ground?

Which mobile phone for the gym?

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

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HTC Touch Dual

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

The Touch Dual has everything the naysayers of the Touch wanted -- a mechanical keypad and 3G. Plus, its TouchFlo interface has you accessing emails quickly and puts images at your fingertips. But since it misses out on Wi-Fi and a camera, does this upgrade really have its finger on the pulse?

Nokia N82

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

There are no two ways about it -- this is not a fashion phone. But you can't judge this handset by its casing. It brings a 5-megapixel shooter plus xenon flash to the party, not to mention making things a little more interesting with HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Nokia's own Web browser. So the choice is up to you. Looks or features?