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Gear4 Duo

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:58:01 +0100

If you need more versatility in your iPod speaker system, Gear4's Duo could be the answer. Its large subwoofer gives warmth to its bright sound, but its mid-range drivers and two tweeters are mounted in a portable, magnetic front section that can be unclipped -- very handy indeed

Alcatel OT-S120

andrew.lim@cnet.co.uk (Andrew Lim) — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:32:02 +0100

Sometimes all you want -- and frankly, need -- is a phone that does the basics and does them well. Finding a simple phone can be surprisingly difficult, but we think Alcatel might be on to something with its OT-S120. It'll be available on a high street near you for under �20 very soon

Best touchscreen phones

andrew.lim@cnet.co.uk (Andrew Lim) — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:44:02 +0100

Ever since Apple wowed us with its nifty iPhone, everyone is gagging for a screen they can touch. Here are four of our favourite sensitive handsets

JVC LT-42DS9

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:54:02 +0100

The JVC LT-42DS9 takes a trick from the fashion industry and declares 'thin is in'. Look at it from the side and this 42-inch LCD TV virtually disappears. Happily, it doesn't shave off the detail or vibrant colour that make its picture perky, and it's an impressive performer

Acer Ferrari 1100

feedback@cnet.co.uk (Patrick Wignall) — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:03:02 +0100

Love supercars? Love laptops? Let us introduce you to the Acer Ferrari 1100. A spacious hard drive and healthy portion of RAM help to make up its strengths. While this thin-and-light's styling might not appeal to everyone, Formula One fans will certainly be in heaven

Audio Technica ATH-ANC3 earphones

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:52:02 +0100

The Audio Technica ATH-ANC3s earphones offer a double bill for eliminating noise and locking in sound. Not only do you get sound isolation, you also get noise cancelling in these 'phones, making them a pleasant pair to keep the casual listener happy

Samsung P200

feedback@cnet.co.uk (Frank Lewis) — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:29:02 +0100

The Samsung P200 is a compact, well-built thin-and-light laptop. It punches above its weight in the performance ring, and has a decent amount of storage. It's a good option for those who are after a powerful thin-and-light, but don't want to empty out their pockets

Toshiba Regza 40ZF355D

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:10:02 +0100

The Toshiba Regza 40ZF55D's may have an ultra-thin bezel but it's big on features. This 40-inch LCD TV includes 5:5 pulldown, which means 24p Blu-ray movies will look absolutely amazing. It excels as both a standard and high definition performer, making this a top choice

Samsung i780

feedback@cnet.co.uk (Patrick Wignall) — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:57:02 +0100

The i780 is Samsung's latest attempt to loosen BlackBerry's grip on the smart phone market. The handset sports a mini-touchpad instead of a typical D-pad and also boasts HSDPA for high-speed browsing. With impressive battery life, can it take a top spot?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:42:02 +0100

As a point-and-shoot with excellent automatic capabilities, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35 is magnificent. With its innovative wide-angle Leica lens, this compact offers a truly hands-off experience, and its excellent performance will produce super images

Panasonic SDR-S7

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:14:02 +0100

Good things can come in small packages, and Panasonic's SDR-S7 camcorder certainly proves this point. This standard definition shooter uses flash-based memory to keep things tiny but still sports a huge LCD screen. With great portability and an affordable price tag, what's not to love?

Samsung Soul U900

andrew.lim@cnet.co.uk (Andrew Lim) — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:48:01 +0100

Some handsets can be all style and no substance, but Samsung incorporates both into its Soul U900. This attractive slider phone employs a well-executed touch-sensitive navigation pad and packs a 5-megapixel camera. With HSDPA for high-speed browsing, there's plenty to enjoy

Klipsch Image sound-isolating earphones

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:19:02 +0100

The Klipsch Image sound-isolating earphones could be the most comfortable pair of 'phones in the world. Say goodbye to 'ear fatigue' and hello to compact comfort. The Images aren't light on sound, though, with plenty of isolation and a well-balanced, warm voice

Humax Foxsat-HD (freesat)

feedback@cnet.co.uk (Patrick Wignall) — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:29:02 +0100

The freesat satellite service is finally here and so is the Humax Foxsat-HD receiver. Although it's one of the first to hit the market, it already feels like a mature product. It's fast, user friendly and offers great picture quality, all while managing to pack all this into a compact and stylish box

Pentax K200D

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:04:02 +0100

The Pentax K200D is a user-friendly, entry-level dSLR. If you've got old Pentax lenses hiding in the closet, you can give them some fresh air with this compatible camera. Its use of AA batteries and SD/SDHC cards make it accessible and you'll find some surprisingly clever features

Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD80

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:25:02 +0100

The Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD80 is a charmer of an LCD TV. Following in the footsteps of the company's plasmas is a hard job, but the LZD80's high-definition performance sparkles with bright and vivid colours and lovely detail. If you're choosing LCD over plasma, give this one a look

HTC Shift

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:26:02 +0100

The latest manufacturer to take a dip into the ultra-mobile PC pool is HTC with its Shift device. It has features from a touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard to a fingerprint reader. It can be propped up like a laptop and boasts HSDPA for Internet access from almost anywhere

Best long zoom compact cameras

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:35:02 +0100

The average compact camera packs a 3x zoom, while anything larger than 10x qualifies as a superzoom. We've picked four of our favourites from the space in between

Logitech Squeezebox Duet

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:18:02 +0100

If you can work an iPod, you can work the Logitech Squeezebox Duet. This multi-room audio streamer is easy to use and attractive, too. It supports a plethora of codecs and could be the best, most enjoyable way of setting your PC's music collection free

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:07:01 +0100

It may have the looks of a compact camera, but the 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 has the power of a superzoom in a small package. It sports a large 10x zoom lens made by Leica, with a satisfying 28mm wide angle, and Panasonic's highly capable optical image stabilisation is a boon

Toshiba Regza 37CV505D

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:34:02 +0100

The Toshiba Regza 37CV505D is a perfect step up from your old CRT TV into the land of LCDs. This 720p TV is a real find for bargain hunters, and it has a stylish and simple design. Nearly every aspect of the TV's performance is impressive, giving it a great advantage

Sony Ericsson K660i

andrew.lim@cnet.co.uk (Andrew Lim) — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:25:02 +0100

A potential diamond in the rough, the Sony Ericsson K660i might not be glamorous, but its simplicity could be what you're looking for. It's attractive, in an understated way, and isn't bereft of features -- there's an MP3 player and HSDPA for the Web and video calls. Just don't expect great pics from the camera

Canon Pixma MX7600

feedback@cnet.co.uk (Justin Yu) — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:53:02 +0100

The Canon Pixma MX7600 answers the issues of speed and advanced faxing left unsolved by previous Canon models. This all-in-one features superb photo print quality and has made progress in terms of speed. It's an excellent option for anyone looking for a high-end, photo-capable all-in-one

LG Secret KF750

andrew.lim@cnet.co.uk (Andrew Lim) — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:13:02 +0100

The secret's out -- the LG Secret KF750, that is. The Chocolate makers succeed again with this fashionable handset. It's packed with useful features, including HSDPA, a 5-megapixel camera and the ability to take video at 120fps. Life is good with this fun handset

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

feedback@cnet.co.uk (Lori Grunin) — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:27:02 +0100

Searching for a modestly priced superzoom? Sony has a solution in its Cyber-shot DSC-H10. Its 8 megapixels and 10x optical zoom are packaged inside a comfortable design that makes the snapper easy to hold. With above-average performance, it could be a decent choice