Monthly Archives: August 2006
FileMaker – FileMaker Pro 8.5
FileMaker won itself a reputation early in its life as the epitome of easy-to-use, flat-file databases. Although it now has some relational capabilities as well, it’s retained its simplicity of operation while adding in useful extra features. Version 7 saw a revamp of its file format to allow more sophistication of data structures and version…
MSI – NX7950GX2-T2D1GE
It’s an exciting time for computer lovers in general and PC gamers in particular, as a new revolution in GPU technology has meant that images and effects have never been as sharp, clear and authentic, and speed of operation is well-nigh instantaneous and glitch-free. What has brought about this change? The concept of dual core…
Motorola – SLVR L7 RED
Motorola’s range of slimline handsets isn’t shy about appearing in various bright colours, so seeing one that is blood red probably won’t be much of a surprise. But Motorola has done A Good Thing with the SLVR L7 RED because while you make calls, money goes to a good cause. Specifically, the SLVR L7 RED…
GSP – Eingana Version 2
What does Eingana mean? If you know without Googling or wiki-ing the name, then colour us suitably impressed, as we didn’t. Eingana is actually an aboriginal snake Goddess, who created all animals and humans. By using the name, we guess that the developers of this fully 3D atlas of the Earth are trying to suggest…
Creative – Zen Nano Plus
Creative offers its flash memory Zen Nano Plus music player in three capacities (256MB, 512MB and 1GB) and a choice of colours including black and white, however we reckon our white 512MB sample was more like an off-grey. This is just one of many factors that ensure you will never confuse the Zen Nano Plus…
Netac – A200
Communications regulator Ofcom’s decision to review laws against transmission over an FM band without a licence has prompted iTrip users to relax slightly. It’s also prompted rival manufacturer Netac to include an FM transmitter in its new 1GB A200. The sleek, full colour media player is about the same size, but half as thick, as…
Acer – CE-6430
If you’re on a comparatively limited budget but would like to be able to take detailed photos with comparatively minimal effort, then the Acer CE-6430 is worth considering. In keeping with the current vogue, it’s sleek and compact and designed in stylish silver with a front panel grip to help you keep a steady hand…
FastTrak – Showhome 3D
Whether you’re in a high income bracket and can afford to build a new home from scratch, or you just fancy rearranging your décor and getting some new furniture and fittings, Showhome 3D is designed to allow you to plan, construct and then walk round a 3D model of what your home could look like,…
Evesham Technology – Quest Nemesis
Mention the acronym ‘SLI’ and the word ‘notebook’ in the same sentence and you get a mental picture of a massive, slab-like laptop that has to be confined to a desk because of its weight. This is only partly true for Evesham’s Quest Nemesis: it’s just 42mm thick, which for this type of notebook is…
Trust – HS-6200
Not a bad little headset this. Trust’s latest mixes in headphones, a microphone and a 5.1-channel surround sound effect direct to your ears. And it manages to do it all really rather well. That said, we’ve never really been fully convinced by 5.1 headphones, finding them strong at creating some form of surround sound direct…