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Nokia N97 mini review

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:53:02 +0000

Nokia has put the fat old N97 on a diet, and the result is the N97 mini. It's a very similar handset to its larger sibling when it comes to features and functionality, but its sleeker design is a definite improvement, and, despite having a slightly smaller screen and less memory, it's a more desirable smart phone overall

BlackBerry Storm 2 review

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:01 +0000

Anyone who finds normal touchscreens too fiddly will appreciate the BlackBerry Storm 2's clicking version, which makes it easy to tap accurately. The usual range of BlackBerry features is also included, making this handset well worth a look for email fiends with a hankering for a touch-sensitive interface

INQ Mini 3G review

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:07:01 +0000

Those seeking a cheap social-networking fix for when out and about will find much to like in the INQ Mini 3G. It can be sluggish at times and its menu system could be more straightforward, but its Facebook, Twitter, Windows Live Messenger and Skype apps make it easy to stay in touch with friends, and it's as cheap as chips

Sony Vaio Mini W series (VPCW11S1E) review

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:16:02 +0000

The 10.1-inch Vaio Mini W series VPCW11S1E offers typical netbook performance for a relatively lofty price. But it also offers the excellent construction and design that's typical of Sony, as well as a 1,366x768-pixel, high-definition display. Overall, it's an attractive package

Nokia 6303 Classic review

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:32:01 +0000

Unlike most budget phones, the 6303 Classic is worth getting excited about. While it doesn't offer any high-end features, it's simple in a remarkably elegant way. It's a perfect choice for those seeking a good-looking and solidly built handset for basic calling and texting

Packard Bell dot m/a review

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:34:02 +0000

Thanks to its large, high-resolution, 11.6-inch screen and excellent keyboard, the dot m/a netbook would make a good choice for those seeking a portable machine on which to type lengthy documents. It's also interesting purely because it packs an AMD CPU rather than the ubiquitous Intel Atom

Nokia 6700 Classic review

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:11:01 +0000

Magpies and those left cold by the prospect of a fancy-pants smart phone will find much to like in the shiny 6700 Classic. Well-made, attractive and affordable, it's got all the basics thoroughly covered, and throws in a few extras too, like a high-quality camera and customisable home page

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 review

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:44:01 +0000

The 10-inch Inspiron Mini 10 isn't as slim as some netbooks and its trackpad isn't much cop, but it compensates with an excellent keyboard and a great high-resolution display. It also delivers relatively speedy performance and is available in a number of eye-catching designs

HP Mini 110 review

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:40:01 +0000

The 10.1-inch Mini 110 is the less expensive successor to one of our favourite netbooks, the Mini 1000. It's slightly thicker and heavier than its sibling, but it offers the same performance, more ports and connections, and a hard-to-find matte display. Overall, it's a thoroughly respectable machine

Acer Tempo X960 review

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:54:01 +0000

Among Acer's first forays into touchscreen smart phone territory, the Tempo X960 on paper looks like a Windows Mobile 6.1 device that ticks all the right boxes. With HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity for speedy Web browsing, can it strike fear into the hearts of its rivals?