Monthly Archives: July 2009
Konica Minolta – 1690MF
Colour laser printers are far more affordable than they used to be and are now a valid solution for home users and small businesses as a speedy alternative to the inkjet. Konica Minolta has an impressive range and the 1690MF on test is an all-in-one that offers copying, scanning, printing and fax capabilities for just…
THQ – Red Faction: Guerilla
Red Faction is a franchise that’s been away from our screens for some time. It’s original selling point, back when the existing two games in the franchise pre-Guerilla were released, was the fact that you could fundamentally alter the game environment to your tactical advantage. Thus, in some cases, if someone was hiding behind a…
AVG – Identity Protection 8.5
The concept of identity is a tricky one. Who are you, exactly? Yourself? The trouble with that is the mental construct of your “self”, your thoughts, can be observed by you, so you aren’t that. “You” are a speck of consciousness, or being. Or maybe a figment of some slumbering deity’s dream. It’s tricky stuff…
Hewlett Packard – Pavilion dv2
In case you thought that HP’s new Pavilion dv2 was just another in the growing forest of portable PCs, HP has specifically labelled it an Entertainment Notebook so that it will appeal to youngsters on the move rather than the business market. One glance at the exterior, on the other hand, reveals a cool, smooth,…
Kingston – DataTraveler 200
Those looking for a secure, reliable way to store important files on a portable device such as a USB key will know that it’s worth paying a bit extra for peace of mind in this area. Kingston would be many people’s choice for this reason, and with a long and distinguished history in the memory…
HP – Officejet 6000
HP’s new Officejet 6000 colour inkjet takes an interesting approach to standing out in the current market by placing an emphasis on eco-friendly operation. It claims 40 percent less colour usage and 40 percent lower energy consumption than comparable lasers, and although these factors are difficult to test with any accuracy, it’s nice to see…
Sanyo – Xacti VPC-WH1
Those familiar with Sanyo’s Xacti range will know it’s not uncommon for this manufacturer to delve into the hybrid world. After all, it was producing dual cameras capable of capturing high quality movies as well as digital stills long before much of its current competition. Steering away from its kooky ‘gun’ option, the VPC-WH1 sports…
Epson – Stylus SX515W
Epson offers a good set of all-in-one printers and the Stylus SX515W sits in the middle of the range. Building on a reputation for reliable if sometimes expensive to run printers, this machine is intended for the home or possibly small business customer, with an interest in photography but also the need to produce fast,…
LG – Arena
LG is establishing itself as a maker of touchscreen handsets, and the Arena brings yet another tweak to that format. The tweak, to be honest, isn’t on its own enough to sell this phone. Hailed as a 3D user interface it boils down to something a lot less exciting. But we are getting ahead of…
1&1 Internet – MyBusiness Site
If you’re in business you need a website. However, finding the time and money isn’t always easy, especially for busy professionals, sole traders and owners of small companies. Hosting specialists 1&1 Internet reckon they can get anyone online with a complete and professional site in just a couple of minutes and for less than a…