Articles by Paul Lester
OneForAll SmartControl Motion
For many, all-in-one remote controls are an essential addition to a modern home cinema setup, effectively replacing what can soon become a veritable mess of magic sticks. OneForAll has been one of the most active contributors to this market and the Smart Control Motion represents the latest update to its range, building on an already…
Cowon iAudio 10
Cowon is still intent on regularly refreshing its range of MP3 players, and as is fairly typical, the iAudio 10 arrives with another “twist”, on standard functionality and support. The company rarely issues small, understated devices and this is another fairly large offering, designed to be the natural evolution of the iAudio 9. The new…
Kogan Agora 10 Android tablet
The entry-level tablet market is on the rise and sub-£200 models, such as the recently reviewed Andy Pad Pro are proving very popular with those on a budget. Kogan joins the party with its Agora range, claiming to offer unbeatable value for money by negotiating deals directly with manufacturers and shipping direct to customers, thereby…
Y-cam Eyeball security camera
Security cameras and remote monitoring aren’t just for large companies, with affordable solutions now available for homes and small businesses. Y-cam’s EyeBall is a straightforward solution that’s perfectly suited to these environments, and offers significant peace of mind for those who a bit of extra security for the home or office. Mounting and installationThe Eyeball…
HTC Sensation XE
HTC has done a great job of furthering Android’s influence on the smartphone market, and since the wildly successful HTC Desire has continued furnishing us with equally as impressive successions such as this year’s HTC Sensation. Hot on its heels is an upgrade, of types, in the Sensation XE, which makes no apologies for leading…
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2012
Trend Micro overhauled its home security software range last year under the rebranded banner ‘Titanium’, which encompassed a number of products: antivirus, internet security and the all-in-one ‘Maximum Security’ suite on test. The new version for 2012 has now arrived and we took the high-end software for a spin to see whether it has built…
Arnova 10 tablet (Android 2.2 revision)
The iPad 2 still dominates the premium tablet market, with a range of Android Honeycomb tablets now lining up to as contenders with comparable specifications and features – leaving tablets like the Arnova 10 to try to corner the budget end – now with an upgrade available to the far-from-cutting-edge but serviceable Android 2.2. The…
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2012
Symantec has a reputation for some of the most secure, effective and versatile security tools on the market, and has added a few more strings to its bow with the 2012 range. Norton Internet Security may not be packed full of new features and additions, but core protection has been improved and there are some…
Cowon D3 Plenue personal media player
When Cowon released its D3 earlier this year it met with mixed reviews. Criticised for its sluggish performance and poor app support among others, its ‘Plenue’ re-release under Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) looks to fix some of these issues, offering improved performance and a handful of new tweaks and additions. Design and buildFirst up it’s a…
iDapt i1 Eco portable travel charger
We’re no strangers to companies pushing an “eco-friendly” edge to increase appeal of their products, but iDapt has done a particularly good job here with the i1 Eco. This ‘all-in-one’ charger is capable of juicing up gadgets via a mains connection or in-car cigarette lighter, with a range of over 4,000 devices allegedly compatible. For…