Monthly Archives: May 2011
Huawei E367 mobile broadband dongle on Three
Mobile broadband dongles are pretty much everywhere these days, but not all of them are made equal. UK mobile network Three has recently launched a new model, the Huawei E367, which is a premium dongle offering high data transfer rates. Speed is of the essence A defining characteristic of the Huawei E367 mobile broadband dongle…
Android app round-up: Spotify, Google Docs, miCoach, Vouchercloud, Vlingo Virtual Assistant, Little Photo
This month we’ve been enjoying the best of work and play on our Android smartphone. We’ve listened to music via Spotify and done our office work using Google Docs. We’ve also been getting fitter with miCoach and making our money go further with Vouchercloud. And we’ve been embarrassed by a talking smartphone thanks to Vlingo…
Brother DCP-7070DW
Brother’s recent batch of mono all-in-one laser printers have been notable for their speed and print quality. After looking at machines from the higher end of Brother’s range (such as the MFC-7460DN and MFC-7860DW), we’ve now turned our attention to the even more compact DCP-7070DW. You’ll notice straight away that it clearly comes from the…
Rio by THQ
Rio is another game of a movie, but rather than taking the action-adventure route that many licenses opt for, it takes a different flight path. The avian-themed animated film has been turned into a multiplayer party game by THQ – appropriately enough, given the famous Rio de Janeiro carnival that features in the flick. Many…
Samsung SyncMaster BX2231
Samsung has a knack for putting together attractive-looking displays, and it’s fair to say that the SyncMaster BX2231 does nothing to dent that reputation. What’s it like?Samsung’s 22in, 1,920×1,080 resolution monitor is enclosed in a TV-like glossy black plastic bezel with soft edges, with a stand that has a tapered neck that flows nicely out…
HTC Wildfire S
The HTC Wildfire S is an update on last year’s Wildfire. Like its predecessor, the Wildfire S is aimed at the middle of the range, suitable for those who want Android but don’t fancy paying top dollar for a state-of-the-art handset. Anyone looking at the middle of the range has to accept some compromises –…
Storex Slimbox network media player
High-definition network media players are hitting the market thick and fast these days, and the prices reflect this, with some budget models now selling for under £20. The Storex Slimbox sits somewhere in the middle of the price range, offering a decent feature set (including optional Wi-Fi connectivity) for just under £70. Connecting it upAs…
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Arc is a nice addition to the company’s Xperia line, with some top-line features and none of the arguable gimmickry of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Top notch, chaps The features crammed into the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc are a high-end set, and right at the forefront is Android 2.3. Still relatively…
Anomaly: Warzone Earth by 11 bit studios
Tower defence games are beyond stale. If they were bread, you wouldn’t feed them to the ducks for fear of causing concussion with an errantly thrown hunk. But while Anomaly: Warzone Earth is built like a tower defence game, it avoids the wrath of the Royal Society for the Protection of Computer Gaming by turning…
Sony Vaio C Series VPC-CA1S1E
As you’d expect from Sony, the new Vaio C Series is something of a looker. Our review model was the white version of this mid-range lifestyle laptop which comes in a choice of four other colours: black, pink, orange and green. The latter two are garishly bright and have light-emitting diodes embedded in the chassis,…