Reviews

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Digital Persona U.are.U Keyboard - Biometric Security @ Your Fingertips

2003

"This thing is going to be huge. As far as were concerned it already is… As soon as it becomes more widely available expect to see it everywhere"

If you us, then you will know that we give products the ratings they deserve. In order for a product to achieve anything above 90% its got to take us to the moon and back. The U.are.U keyboard from...

"Pure eye-candy. Its got the looks and you can tell all your friends that it actually 'does something' - even though it doesn't do much… £30 not bad"

It's a "systems dynamics indicator" you explain to your friends as they crowd around the three illuminated blue dials in your PC. Ohhh… Ahhh… drawn to the lights like teams of mosquitoes on hot summer evenings...

Trust SpyC@m 300 Voice - 1.3Megapixel Digital Camera & Note Taker

"So often the sirens call you to buy a product… okay so the brand isn't all that good, but it seems to be packed with features right? - wrong, very wrong"

It's a digital camera. Its got a respectable 1.3 Mega-Pixels, self-timer and has the ability to record video and voice-notes. Its got a great footprint, ergonomics to scare the big-brand manufactures...

Nikon CoolPix 3500 - Swivel Lens 4.0Megapixel Digital Camera

"The cool digital camera with the swivel. Its innovative rotating lens is a must for all cameras. Coupled with good operating modes and usability"

HP do printers, scanners & desktops. Casio do watches & calculators. Kodak is a little more specialist but Nikon DO cameras. The companies experience with manufacturing its own lenses is a good thing...

"If you are using 2 speakers for your pc, it's the equivalent of watching a black & white TV. The Sub adds the colour, the satellites add the widescreen"

Take a look at the comparison above. TV's? Speakers? What's this guy talking about. Well if you are using 2 speakers for your PC at the moment then you probably don't have a clue. Let me explain…

Icemat & Intellimouse Bundle - Glass Mousemat & Optical Mouse

"One day, all mice will be made like this. One day they will all glide over the cashmere carpet that is the IceMat. Friction free for superior performance"

Forty pounds for a mouse mat! Have you gone absolutely, positively mad? I got mine for a fiver, its got a calculator, a wrist pad and a picture of a cute bunny rabbit on it. "You sad strange little person"...

Pegasus PC Notes Taker - Handwriting Capture Software/Hardware

"This simple idea brings the graphics tablets philosophy into the home. A truly original product with a world of practical use for the novice & pro"

We all use computers nowadays, there is no doubt about that. Manufacturers are always coming up with new ways for us to make life easier by going digital. Remember the good old Filofax?...

"You haven't heard of them before, there not known for their mobiles, but the P5 pen-sized mobile will put Haier on the global mobile map"

Mobile phones get released, used and become outdated in months these days. You can shell out for your £300 handset only to be tempted by a smaller, lighter feature-packed model later on...

Philips HDD100 Jukebox - 15GB MP3 Jukebox To Eat The iPod Alive

"Minimalist white was the new silver, and now black is back The HDD100 is the best looking MP3 jukebox & has the functionality to match"

MP3 players aren't new, most people who want one have them and yes we all know that there is one MP3 player that puts them ALL to shame. Sculpted much like their PC's & desktops, the Apple iPod is...

Altec Lansing 2100 Speakers - Stylish 2.1 PC Speaker System

"Throw away your 'plasticy' speakers and invest in a pair of classy, good-looking 2.1 speakers for your pc. Superior build and sound quality"

So you enjoy gaming, you have a few MP3's on your computer but the plastic unbranded speakers sitting either side of your beige monitor have started to disintegrate. Sure you could by another pair of...

2003

"In our opinion the best looking mid-budget MP3 player on the market. It lives up to its name Chic… who could refuse that circular blue backlit display"

Tape killed the LP, the CD killed the tape, Minidisk never really got past primary school, but MP3 is sure to be the death of the CD. Sound like some complicated plot from Cluedo? No, if you haven't been living...

iSkin eXo2 & Contour Showcase - The Definitive Cases For The Apple iPod

"haven't you heard? silicone is all the rage… go on, buy her the accessory that will make her look sexier"

Ahhh... Spring is in the air and so too is new love. You spend almost every hour with her; she is the perfect accompaniment for jogging, commuting, laying on the beach or just chilling. Her good looks are the envy of all...

Griffin Technologies iTrip - Wireless FM Broadcaster For The Apple iPod

"Listen to your iPod's contents though any stereo that has a FM Tuner - Its illegal but hey!"

The stereotypical image of a pirate is the slightly fat guy with a huge beard, funny looking hat and half-witted bird nesting on his shoulder. But you'd be surprised how many there are living in this city of yours…

2004

"It's a flagship PDA with a hell of a lot of processing power But it looks dull and models by HP & Toshiba excel by far"

The PDA. Small silver and stylish. Nothing says "look at me I'm a high-flying executive with people to meet, places to go and money to burn" better than a PDA. Weather your rushing from one meeting…

2004

"Yellow windows folders have had their day. Make your OS designer… Introducing FOOOD.net - as good as food, but with an extra 'O'"

We are going to say it - whether you like it or not, it has to be said: Windows XP is a godsend and we love it. Never has an operating system been so stable and while we can pretend that we really love its…

2004

Haier P6 Mobile Phone - The Latest In The Range Of Pen Style Phones

"There is definitely something 'vorsprung durch technik' about the Haier P6. Build quality and attention to detail that's well… German yet Chinese"

I'm here in a plush office lobby, somewhere in Central London to pick up the latest offering by Chinese manufacturer Haier. It's a very '007' situation with marbled world maps on the wall...

2004

"Bringing biometric security to mobile computing; the place where it is most needed. The Tensor scanner combines ease of use with excellent security features"

I'm not going to tell you how the computer has revolutionised the world that we live in; after all you're reading this article on a computer… you will probably then buy the product online...

2004

The much expected first expansion pack to Sim City 4 - The latest city simulation game from EA / Maxis. Focusing on the transport infrastructure adds more in-depth gameplay

Sim City 4 Deluxe - Has The Expansion Pack Gone To Far?

Ever since Maxis' takeover by EA and the release of The Sims, the California Giant has been churning out expansion packs for all its games faster then you can say… Stop!

The 'Ibiza Sim' for the older teen generation. Quirky graphics and micro-management aspects coupled with scenarios and sandbox makes for one of the better 'sim' games

Hardware prices fall year on year, we all know that. But cheap prices usually mean out-of-date products. What about timeless products without specifications to go out-of-date?

Twinhan USB-Ter - External USB2 Digital (DVB Freeview) Decoder

"You'd be mad to consider buying a TV decoder that isn't digital… This USB2 version give you everything you need without the fuss!"

In the ever evolving world of the computer, the 'lifestyle' system is being increasingly used by grungy techno-yuppies to describe, in essence, a PC that looks like it's a modern art installation…

2005

"So you wanna be a stockbroker, or at least look like one? Forget the Saville Row suit and invest in a matrix of TFT displays"

If there were awards for versatility in the personal computing market (and there most probably are) then the innovation of the USB port would without a doubt clench the no1 position…

2005

Haier P7 Pen-Phone - Pen Format Mobile With Colour Screen & Camera

"the P7 Pen Phone can only be hailed as stunning. A true trend setter, mould breaker and absolute design revolutionary."

Its here, its finally here! We have been expecting the Haier P7 Pen Phone for quite a while now, and up until now, we could only drool over its fantastic look and long feature list via the few photos of the …

2005