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Sony Ericsson S312 review

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:15:02 +0000

The S312 is a budget phone with a shiny screen that will appeal to magpies and narcissists across the land. It's small and lightweight too, as well as offering good call quality and satisfyingly clicky keys. If you don't have much to spend and don't mind having few features, it's worth considering

Humax HD-FOX T2 review

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:29:02 +0000

If you're looking for a Freeview HD receiver, the HD-FOX T2 is currently your only option, so it's just as well that it does a cracking job. It's expensive and Freeview HD content is still thin on the ground, but it offers generally good picture quality, it's lightning-quick and its interface feels like a breath of fresh air

LG GM750 review

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:41:02 +0000

The GM750 is one of the cheapest Windows Mobile handsets available. Its resistive touchscreen could be more responsive, and it's not the speediest handset in the world, but it's relatively small and cute, it offers good connectivity, and its call quality is decent

Acer Aspire Timeline 1810T review

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:38:02 +0000

The 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1810T is a great alternative to a netbook, offering the same degree of portability with an added smattering of comfort. Its battery life isn't exceptional, but the 1810T is faster than most netbooks and offers a splendid keyboard that's remarkably easy to type on

Sony BDP-S360 review

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:40:03 +0000

The BDP-S360 is a highly pleasing Blu-ray player at a delightfully low price. Both its pictures and design are easy on the eye, and, although it's short on features and won't set the world alight with its load times, it's a great option for those looking to dive into the high-definition waters

Sony Bloggie CM5 review

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:47:02 +0000

Larger than some rivals, the 1080p Bloggie CM5 mini-camcorder nevertheless compares well to its competitors in terms of picture quality. It also offers a useful feature set, including a 5x optical zoom, swivelling display, memory-card slot and the ability to shoot impressive close-ups

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini review

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:45:02 +0000

The Zeppelin Mini iPod dock is a smaller version of the original Zeppelin. While it doesn't look as good as its older sibling and doesn't reach quite the same audio heights, it's nevertheless impressive sonically, and it's certainly loud enough to fill a decent-sized room with death metal or whatever else floats your musical boat

Toshiba Regza AV61 (32AV615DB) review

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:46:02 +0000

Toshiba's made a few compromises to offer the HD Ready, 32-inch Regza 32AV615DB LCD TV at such a low price point, but it easily outclasses the budget competition. Its impressive overall picture performance means bargain hunters should put this set at the top of their shopping list

Sony Bravia V5810 (KDL-40V5810) review

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:21:02 +0000

The 40-inch, 1080p Bravia KDL-40V5810 LCD TV boasts loads of features and is sensibly priced for a Sony set. Its networking and Web capability left us rather disappointed, but this telly really delivers on the picture-quality front, offering stunning contrast, colours and sharpness

MSI GT640 review

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:59:02 +0000

The 15.4-inch GT640's desktop wallpaper proclaims that it's the fastest quad-core laptop in the world. That's wishful thinking, but this machine is certainly capable of satisfying even the most demanding user. It's also cheaper than many of its rivals, so, if you can stomach its appearance, it's worth a look

Sony Ericsson Yari review

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:06:02 +0000

The Yari is a slider phone that aims to blow your mind with its gesture-controlled and motion-based games. It fell short of exploding our brains with its gaming capability, but there's no denying that it's absolutely stuffed with features, and it won't break the bank

Powermat Portable Mat review

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:53:02 +0000

If you overlook the cable that supplies the mat itself with power, then the Portable Mat can be regarded as capable of charging up to three mobile devices wirelessly. We found the system worked well, and the fact that it folds up for greater portability and easier storage is a pleasing bonus

Nikon Coolpix S640 review

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:32:02 +0000

The 12.2-megapixel Coolpix S640 ultra-compact camera doesn't excel in any one area, but it's a good all-rounder that should serve snapshooters well. There's no high-definition movie mode, but its pictures below ISO 200 are excellent, it has a high-end feel and it offers decent performance

Eee PC 1005P review

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:26:02 +0000

The Eee PC 1005P is almost identical to the Eee PC 1005PE, but has a smaller hard drive and costs slightly less. Its next-generation Intel Atom N450 CPU doesn't provide a big performance improvement over its netbook predecessors, but its battery life is corking and it looks good too

Zagg Z.buds review

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:32:01 +0000

The Z.buds in-ear headphones sport an integrated mic and controls, and provide a good balance of comfort, durability and sound quality. Bass-addicted iPod and iPhone owners who are fine with not having a bright overall response should check them out

Samsung SyncMaster LD220 review

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:46:02 +0000

The 21.5-inch, 1080p SyncMaster LD220 can be used either in conjunction with a laptop or as a stand-alone monitor. It doesn't offer many configuration options and it's not a great choice if you're a gamer, but its sleek design and USB connectivity make it a decent option for more general use

Philips 9000 LED Pro (40PFL9704H/12) review

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:12:02 +0000

At around �1,800, we think the 40-inch, 1080p, LED-backlit 40PFL9704H/12 LCD TV is too expensive, but, as long as you're good friends with your bank manager, we're happy to recommend this set. Its construction, picture and sound quality, and feature set all scream class

Monster Lady Gaga Heartbeats review

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:13:02 +0000

Inspired by Lady Gaga, these in-ear headphones are exactly what you'd expect: completely over the top and stylish to the point of absurdity. If you can wear the triangular earpieces comfortably, you like plenty of bass and you want to catch eyeballs, these earphones will suit you well

Kodak EasyShare M381 review

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:30:02 +0000

The 12.4-megapixel EasyShare M381 ultra-compact camera doesn't offer as many features as most other snappers in its price range, but its simplicity is part of its appeal. With a 5x zoom and a good auto mode, it's a decent choice for casual snapshooters on a budget

Apple iPad preview

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:13:02 +0000

The iPad looks to bridge the gap between the smart phone and the laptop, at the same time as taking on MP3 players and ebook readers. Its slick design, speedy processor, good connectivity and plethora of features may make it a living-room staple across the land, but only time will tell

Urbanears Plattan review

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:56:02 +0000

The Plattan headphones from new kid on the block Urbanears don't always produce the clearest audio, but they look stylish, are fairly affordable and seem durable. If you mainly listen to hip-hop and want headphones with plenty of bass, volume and style, the Plattans could be a suitable option

Dell IN1910N review

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:23:02 +0000

You can't expect to get market-leading performance and features from a monitor that costs around just �90, and the IN1910N is a case in point. If you're looking for a cheap way to watch movies and films on a computer screen, though, this monitor may meet your needs

Samsung SyncMaster F2380 review

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:56:01 +0000

The 23-inch, 1080p SyncMaster F2380 doesn't have the brightest display on the market, but its contrast ratio is one of the best we've seen, making for extremely deep blacks and a great game- and movie-viewing experience. Its ergonomic options and viewing angles are good too

Powermat Home & Office Mat review

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:28:02 +0000

The Home & Office Mat can charge up to three mobile devices wirelessly, as long as you don't count the cable that supplies the mat itself with power. It's an innovative technology and, in our experience, it generally works well, so this mat might be worth buying if you can convince yourself that you actually need it

HP Mini 5102 review

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:59:02 +0000

The 10.1-inch Mini 5102 is an updated version of one of yesteryear's better netbooks, the Mini 5101. While it doesn't really deliver any performance improvements, it's a solidly built machine that now offers a number of configuration options, including a touchscreen