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Nike Aero Sport Headphones review

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:34:01 +0100

Intended for use by fitness fanatics, the Aero Sport Headphones offer a secure fit and sleek, sweatproof design. They're also extremely easy to clean. Sound quality isn't their forte, so they're not the best headphones for day-to-day use, but they're a decent option for gym goers nonetheless

Asus UX50V review

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:32:01 +0100

The thin and light, 15.6-inch UX50V is an absolutely gorgeous-looking machine, with a stunning screen and excellent keyboard. Your mind won't be blown by this laptop's processing power, but its battery life is impressive and it will definitely inspire jealousy among your friends

Samsung Tocco Lite review

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:21:02 +0100

Considering how inexpensive it is, the Tocco Lite packs plenty of punch. The lack of 3G connectivity is disappointing, but Samsung's squeezed a vibrant, responsive touchscreen into a pocket-friendly phone that has all the basics covered and offers some more advanced features too

Canon Legria FS200 review

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:42:01 +0100

The Canon Legria FS200 is an attractive standard-def camcorder that packs a 37x optical zoom into an extremely compact body. It's simple to operate, films good-quality video and is a solid choice for those shooting movies for sharing on the Web or who just don't want or need HD video

Shure SE115 review

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:55:02 +0100

The SE115 sound-isolating earphones are at the entry-level end of Shure's SE line, but still offer a comfortable fit and good sound quality. They don't provide a huge amount of detail, but they do deliver on the bass front, making them a solid choice for fans of reggae and hip-hop

HP Photosmart A636 review

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:55:02 +0100

The HP Photosmart A636 is a great compact inkjet photo printer. Its print speed isn't anything special, but it produces good-quality prints, is extremely easy to use, boasts a 122mm colour touchscreen and offers tonnes of editing options. It all comes in an attractive body too

Eee PC 1005HA Seashell review

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:14:01 +0100

Its performance is typical of a netbook, but Asus has found other ways to make the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell stand out from the crowd. While the 1005HA sports a good keyboard and an appealing design, the real star of the show is its fantastic battery life

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS review

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:33:01 +0100

The 12.1-megapixel Canon PowerShot A2100 IS combines very good photo quality with the benefits of a 6x optical zoom and optical image stabilisation. Some aspects of its performance are relatively slow, but it still represents good value for a point-and-shoot compact camera

Western Digital WD TV review

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:06:01 +0100

The WD TV is a really well-designed and well-executed little media streamer that manages to outshine devices that cost significantly more. With good codec support, an appealing user interface and excellent 1080p video playback, it's hard to dislike this machine

Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 review

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:20:02 +0100

Other mini camcorders may shoot slightly better video, but the Webbie HD MHS-PM1 has plenty going for it. Chief among its attractions are its ability to shoot video at a 1080p resolution, and an appealing and cleverly conceived design that includes a swivelling lens

Canon PowerShot A480 review

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:01:02 +0100

Considering how cheap it is, the 10-megapixel PowerShot A480 takes good photos. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to better them at this price point. You should look elsewhere if you're after anything besides basic snapshots, but, otherwise, this small, attractive and fuss-free snapper delivers the goods

Flip Video Ultra (2nd gen) review

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:19:02 +0100

The second-generation of the Ultra standard-definition mini camcorder offers some modest improvements on its predecessor, with better video, a bigger LCD screen and more storage. It's a solid choice for those seeking a straightforward device for shooting Web-destined video

Philips GoGear Opus review

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:30:02 +0100

The GoGear Opus manages to stand out from the crowd of iPod nano rivals by offering some impressive extra features, such as support for the BBC's iPlayer and the ability to record FM radio. The screen isn't great, but sound quality is good and it's a decent media player overall

Iomega eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive review

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:22:01 +0100

The 250GB Iomega eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive is a worthwhile alternative to the plethora of more mundane-looking devices on the market. Although its read and write times aren't anything to shout about, it looks great and you can drop it repeatedly without worrying that it'll stop working

Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman review

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:44:02 +0100

The Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman has answered our prayers for a Walkman phone with a standard headphone jack and revamped media-transfer software. Add an 8.1-megapixel camera and a slick-looking design, and you've got a media phone that's best in its class

Canon Digital IXUS 990 IS review

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:24:02 +0100

It's hard to tell exactly where in the line the 12.1-megapixel Canon Digital IXUS 990 IS sits, but it bears all the usual IXUS hallmarks: an elegant design and straightforward controls combined with hi-tech automation and decent picture quality. An excellent LCD screen is a welcome bonus

Philips Streamium NP2900 review

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:50:02 +0100

The Streamium NP2900 is an excellent Wi-Fi radio. It's an extremely slick-looking piece of kit, it offers access to thousands of Internet radio stations and, most importantly, it delivers fantastic sound quality. Unusually, it also offers a great colour screen that can display album art

Panasonic SDR-H80 review

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:36:02 +0100

Whether you want to film the moon and stars or just someone very far away having a nosebleed, the compact Panasonic SDR-H80's 70x zoom will let you do it. Its standard-definition video won't blow you away, but it offers loads of storage and its price is reasonable too

Sony Walkman NWZ-X1050 (X series) review

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:59:02 +0100

The Sony Walkman NWZ-X1050 is a pricy portable media player, but it offers some distinct advantages over its rivals. Chief among them are its effective on-board noise-cancelling technology, excellent OLED touchscreen and truly fantastic audio quality. But is it better than the iPod touch?

Panasonic HDC-TM300 review

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:31:02 +0100

The flash-based HDC-TM300 camcorder is pricey but shoots excellent 1080p high-definition video and offers solid performance, as well as a full set of manual controls. The touchscreen interface can be irritating at times, but this remains a very good HD camcorder

Sony PSP Go preview

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:13:02 +0100

The PSP Go doesn't offer any game-changing upgrades, such as a touchscreen or second analogue stick, but it will probably prove a worthwhile investment for owners of the PSP 1000 and 2000, mainly because it's significantly smaller and lighter. The inclusion of Bluetooth capability is also a pleasing touch

Oki C3600 review

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:01 +0100

The Oki C3600 isn't packed with features and it's not the smallest or lightest colour laser printer we've come across. But it compensates for that by producing high-quality prints at a swift rate, making it one of the best machines of its type on the market

Panasonic HDC-HS200 review

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:25:02 +0100

It may be expensive, but the Panasonic HDC-HS200 shoots truly excellent 1080p high-definition video, performing remarkably well in interior lighting conditions. It also takes great 10.6-megapixel still images, packs 80GB of built-in memory and boasts an intuitive touchscreen interface

Samsung N310 review

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:35:02 +0100

Following the standard netbook template in terms of its specs and performance, the 10-inch N310 manages to stand out from the crowd with a distinctive and appealing design. It also benefits from a top-class display and a great keyboard and trackpad, making for a good all-round machine

Fujifilm FinePix S1500 review

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:12:02 +0100

The 10-megapixel FinePix S1500 is relatively inexpensive for a superzoom, so it's all the more surprising that its build quality and finish are so good. Its picture quality won't blow anyone's mind, but a solid set of manual controls means it's well-suited to cost-conscious beginner photographers