budget

Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 review

Reviews Though 'budget' isn't a term that readily applies to a £2,000 camcorder, you might think of Sony's Handycam HDR-FX7 as a budget version of its older sibling, the slightly more expensive Handycam HDR-FX1.

Editor's rating   8

Tags: sony, battery life, jack, angle

6 February 2007, 11:56

Kodak EasyShare C743 review

Reviews Budget cameras are so cheap these days, and without high-quality photos or unique capabilities it's easy for these sub-£120 shooters to fall between the cracks. FeaturesLike most budget cameras, the C743's feature set delivers just the basics.

Editor's rating   5.6

Tags: kodak, shot, budget, body

4 January 2007, 11:10

Panasonic Viera TX-32LXD80 review

Reviews If you've got a smaller front room, this budget 32-inch LCD from Panasonic is probably a more sensible option than a humungous 52-incher. Budget TVs often struggle to make SD look good, but this one manages it with aplomb -- there's little of the...

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: panasonic, viewing, tvs, lcd

16 September 2008, 11:18

Nikon Coolpix L11 review

Reviews You shouldn't ignore budget cameras just because of the price tag -- some offer surprisingly good picture quality for very little money. Burst mode also performed admirably for a budget camera, taking 14 full-resolution photos in 9.2 seconds for a...

Editor's rating   6.4

Tags: nikon, eye, shoot, budget

7 August 2007, 13:51

Pentax Optio M30 review

Reviews The Pentax Optio M30 is a 7.1-megapixel budget compact camera with a sylph-like profile. Some interesting onscreen features to correct the brightness of your pictures give it an edge over similarly basic budget cameras like the Olympus FE-230 or...

Editor's rating   6.4

Tags: pentax, conditions, colours, shoot

2 August 2007, 16:34

Canon Pixma iP2600 review

Reviews The Pixma iP2600 is Canon's inkjet photo printer for users on a budget. The three printers are all within the same general price range, so the slight deficit is expected and acceptable compared with other budget inkjet printers.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: canon, budget, printers, paper

28 March 2008, 16:10

Nikon Coolpix L12 review

Reviews Budget-priced shooters might be reliable, but they very seldom offer anything unique or high-end. FeaturesLike most budget cameras, the 7-megapixel L12 focuses more on automation and simplicity than on customisation.

Editor's rating   6.6

Tags: nikon, contrast, balance, shooter

5 June 2007, 8:30

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 review

Reviews Given the budget Cyber-shot DSC-S700's position at the rock-bottom of Sony's 2007 camera line, all you should really expect from it is the ability to take usable photos with minimal fuss. PerformanceCompared with many low-budget models, the S700...

Editor's rating   6.2

Tags: sony, canon, switch, contrast

22 November 2007, 11:11

Canon PowerShot A470 review

Reviews At 215g with an SD card and two AA batteries, it also weighs in as one of the heftiest budget cameras available. Solid budget models are becoming less expensive and offering better performance -- the Canon PowerShot A470 is one of the best examples...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: canon, pixel, budget, shooting

1 April 2008, 13:30

Which handheld fits my needs?

Reviews If you're a student or on a budget and you need a pocket-sized device to keep your address book, calendar, to-do list and notes organised, as well as synchronise that information with a PC, a basic handheld will suffice.

14 May 2005, 15:54

Toshiba Satellite L300 review

Reviews Toshiba has a strong reputation for being able to put together budget laptops that have the look and feel of more expensive machines. The L300 has a rock-bottom price tag of just £390, so we were intrigued to see whether Toshiba had managed once...

Editor's rating   6.5

Tags: toshiba, machines, budget, tag

7 August 2008, 12:16

Panasonic NV-GS80 review

Reviews Budget camcorders might not seem flashy, but they play an important part in every camcorder line. DesignChunky and simple, the NV-GS80 is almost indistinguishable in design from the crowd of budget MiniDV camcorders.

Editor's rating   7.4

Tags: panasonic, resolution, lens, optical

4 September 2007, 10:00

Samsung R410 review

Reviews The Samsung R410 -- not to be confused with the r410 mobile phone -- is a budget all-round laptop with a 14.1-inch display. We'd recommend it to anyone looking for a second, semi-portable PC or to students on a tight budget.

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: samsung, standards, cpu, media center

27 June 2008, 10:29

Philips DVDR3305 review

Reviews The DVD recorder market is flooded with budget machines, many of which come from brands whose names you not only don't recognise, but which actually appear to be anagrams in some massive consumer electronics cryptic crossword.

Editor's rating   8.1

Tags: philips, high quality, discs, cinema

28 February 2006, 15:55

Toshiba Satellite Pro A210-18M review

Reviews The Toshiba Satellite Pro A210, the first model in the company's recently reintroduced line of budget business laptops, bears a striking resemblance to the consumer-oriented Satellite A215. But that's about all you can ask from a laptop that costs...

Editor's rating   6.1

Tags: toshiba, battery life, consumer, logo

22 February 2008, 14:04