Monthly Archives: May 2011
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
Compact digital cameras are often small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, but Panasonic has gone the other way with its Lumix DMC-FT3. Only recently launched but already discounted online, its tough exterior is an attempt to create a camera that can withstand the rigours of travel, hiking or adventure sports. And it really…
Battle: Los Angeles by Konami
For some unearthly reason, Hollywood never seems to learn the lesson that rushing out a video game based on a (hopefully) hit movie nearly always results in a dire game. Battle: Los Angeles was a big budget alien invasion movie that was a half-decent clone of Independence Day, but nothing special. And the game? Well,…
Pentax Optio S1
The Pentax Optio S range has always been popular, because it combines stylish good looks with a solid build and high-quality photo images. You won’t be surprised to learn that the Optio S1 continues in the same tradition. It’s been three years since we saw the last in the range – the S12 – and…
INQ Cloud Touch
The INQ Cloud Touch is the long-awaited Facebook phone’ – so called because of its integration with the social networking site, which goes deeper than in any previous smartphone. Well… yes, it does. But that doesn’t mean it’s all sunshine and roses – there are plenty of ups and downs with this handset, too. Facebook…
Roxio Game Capture
There’s nothing more frustrating than having a long, impressive kill streak on Black Ops and not being able to boast about it to your mates. But you don’t need to sulk in the corner any longer, because Roxio has brought out Game Capture so that you can preserve those power plays forever. Designed to grab…
Memonic note-taking software
Content sharing over the internet is growing ever more popular, and Memonic’s note-taking software offers a flexible alternative to saving reams of bookmarks, images and other files to view or send to others. The bulk of the software is accessed through a webpage, which shows all saved files, allows you to edit text and images,…
Foxconn NT-535
After the craze for netbook computers started to die down – mostly due to the sudden rise in popularity of tablets – manufacturers struggled to find a way to use up their massive oversupply of Intel’s low-powered Atom chips. The answer they came up with was the ‘net-top.’ Best thought of as a netbook without…
Desktop Publishing 3rd Edition by Focus Multimedia
In these cash-strapped times, value for money becomes increasingly important. Like everyone else, PC users are looking to squeeze a little bit extra out of every purchase. Trouble is, many of the budget offerings are poor performers, out-of-date, and simply not worth even their low, low purchase price. It’s pleasing then, to report back on…
Speedo AquaBeat
Do you get bored in the swimming baths? Of course you do, which is why Speedo – of skimpy trunks fame – has come up with this waterproof MP3 player that easily meets its, err, brief. Something of a novelty item despite its lofty price, the AquaBeat delivers on its main promise of being waterproof,…