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New iPod shuffle: Four great alternatives

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:30:02 +0000

The new iPod shuffle has no buttons and requires you use the cheap bundled headphones that come with it. Not impressed? Here are four must-see alternatives to consider

Best touchscreen phones

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:24:02 +0000

Ever since Apple wowed us with its nifty iPhone, everyone's gagging for a screen they can touch. Here are four of our favourite sensitive mobiles, including the iPhone 3GS and models from HTC and Palm

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 review

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:47:01 +0000

The 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FP8 doesn't look like anything special, but it successfully tackles a problem that plagues most other ultra-compact cameras: slow performance. It's also easy to use, small and lightweight, and produces good photos. As such, it's well worth a look for people prone to pointing and shooting

Orange offers Asus 1005HGO and Compaq CQ61 for broadband on the hop

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:55:02 +0000

Orange is offering the Asus 1005HGO and Compaq CQ61 laptops and two new dongles for mobile broadband Interwebbing on the go

Eee PC Seashell 1005HA: Eee sells more Seashells

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:23:02 +0000

We've just been sent the Seashell 1005HA, which appears to be virtually identical to the Eee PC Seashell 1008HA, but for a couple of minor details

Apple Newton vs Apple iPhone

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:26:01 +0000

If you put a 12-year-old Apple Newton MessagePad in the ring next to a brand-new Apple iPhone 3GS, which would win in a fight? Rory and Flora put their boxing gloves on to find out

MyBattery for iPhone 1.0

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:43:00 +0000

Get the accurate battery percentage on your iPhone.

Advent Milano review

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:11:02 +0000

The 10.2-inch Milano doesn't break any new netbook ground, but it's not without its charms either. It's cheap for one thing, although you wouldn't know that by looking at it, and its nearly full-size keyboard is comfortable to type on. Its matte display is also pleasing, appearing crisp and bright in all lighting conditions

Acer Aspire One D250 Android review

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:15:02 +0000

The 10.1-inch Aspire One D250 Android is a netbook with a difference. It not only has Windows XP installed but also Android, which allows you to quickly boot the system for access to rudimentary apps, such as a Web browser. Its battery life is good, and it's an attractive machine too

iBattery Meter for iPhone 1.4

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:51:00 +0000

Keep track of your battery status on your iPhone.