Author Archive

Asus Improves the Eee PC Range

Asus has released a slew of new products at this year’s CeBIT Exhibition in Hannover, including a number of fourth generation Eee PCs.
Kicking-off the new range is the Taiwanese manufacturer’s Eee PC 1201PN with a high res 12.1 inch screen boasting 1366 x 768 pixels.
It can automatically change between discrete and dedicated graphics, allowing users [...]


Review: HTC Snap – The Budget Business Phone.

After the success of the HTC Excalibur, the Taiwanese manufacturer has looked to develop on a winner with a successor, the HTC Snap. So how does this phone stand apart from the executive crowd? Let’s take a look.


Review: Nokia E72. The Ultimate Suit Accessory

Nokia’s popular E71 had long been a main contender for the executive power of the Blackberry, so Nokia thought it would up the ante with its brand new E72 smartphone. Does it have what it takes to replace the Blackberry in your suit pocket? Let’s find out.


Review: Samsung J700. Budget and Beautiful

The Samsung J700 has been on the High Street for awhile now and thanks to its recession-busting price, continues to be a popular entry-level phone. But what exactly do you get for your pennies? Let’s find out.


Casio Captures the Budget Market with the EX-S7 and EX-Z35

While low-end cameras aren’t usually much to get excited about, Casio’s latest releases have made the effort to be interesting with social media features and by being overall quality devices.
The point-and-shoot Casio EX-S7 and EX-Z35 cameras are updated versions of last year’s EX-5 and EX-Z33 models.
The 12-megapixel S7 features Casio’s Exilim Engine 5, which enhances [...]


Review: BlackBerry Bold 9700

The BlackBerry Bold 9000 was was the first 3G/ HSDPA capable phone from Research In Motion, causing quite a stir in boardrooms around the world. RIM had set the bar high for its successor the BlackBerry Bold 9700, wanting to create a handset that is smaller, sleeker, faster and stronger. So is the Bold 9700 worth parting with your annual bonus for? Let’s find out.


Samsung 3D LED TV hits UK High Streets in March

Samsung is set to release its new line of 3D TVs and Blu-ray player in the UK as soon as next month.
Blighty stores will stock the first 3D models: the LED 8 Series and 7 Series TVs as well as the BD-C6900 Blu-ray player in March.
Samsung unveiled its world first in 3D Blu-ray movies at [...]


Review: Samsung S3650 Genio Touch

After Samsung’s success with the mid-range Tocco Lite, the company has taken a gamble with an entry-level version aimed at the younger generation of touchscreen aficionados. The Genio Touch packs a smaller screen and a more basic camera, so will it be popular enough to warrant being pulled out of backpacks country-wide? Let’s find out.


Please Rob Me Site Reveals Foursquare Twits

A new website PleaseRobMe.com has highlighted the semi-obvious idea that by Tweeting your whereabouts you’re telling the world you’re not at home to protect your silver cutlery and candlesticks.
Please Rob Me works by searching for updates from the online game Foursquare, which allows users to “check in” to different locations through GPS on their smartphones.
These [...]


Microsoft and Yahoo Partner to Take on Google

Microsoft and Yahoo have received the green light from the US Department of Justice and European Commission to go ahead with their plans for an internet search alliance, pitting them against the world’s current number one search company, Google.
Bing will turn into a better search engine when Microsoft takes over Yahoo search, and will be [...]