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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…
Epson Stylus SX445W inkjet multifunction printer
Epson’s new Stylus SX445W multifunction inkjet is part of the company’s new ‘Small-in-One’ range, offering printing, scanning and copying facilities for less than £60 at current online prices. Even in its boxed state, the device feels remarkably light. That’s because it weighs in at just 4.2kg without the ink cartridges, and measures a tidy 390x300x145mm….
Dell Inspiron 14z laptop
This refresh of the Dell Inspiron 14z is the second laptop we’ve recently reviewed that plumps for a sporty red colour scheme along with black trim – and a very smart piece of hardware it looks, too. The 14z is also available in black as standard, and in this form you can knock a tenner…
HP Mini 210 3000sa
Will tablets sound the death knell for netbooks? There are people with strong views on both sides. For the moment, though, enough people want Windows and a keyboard to keep these low-powered laptops afloat. HP is committed to netbooks and recently updated its Mini line – the entry-level product in which is the HP Mini…
Toshiba Satellite L755D-12L
The Satellite L755D-12L makes a good initial impression, looking more expensive than it actually is. Not to mention feeling more expensive. While this is a budget laptop, you wouldn’t guess that from the build quality or finish. It’s a very well put together piece of hardware with no corners cut in terms of construction. Smart…
Andy Pad Pro Android tablet
Fancy a tablet, but can’t stump up the cash for an iPad 2 or Galaxy Tab 10.1? The Andy Pad Pro is a 7in device running Android 2.3 Gingerbread for just £179. We took a look to see how it stacks up. DesignAndy Pad claims to offer the iPad experience at a fraction of the…
Amazon Kindle 2011
Amazon’s Kindle needs no introduction. It has transformed the way many people read books, and while it has plenty of rivals, it’s by far the most popular e-book reader device available. Amazon has recently launched some new Kindles. The all-colour Fire tablet may have attracted the most attention – though it’s not yet available in…
Casio Exilim EX-Z670 digital camera
Casio’s EX-Z670 is a tidy little compact camera. Our review unit, finished in a metallic pink, was a surprisingly sturdy device – and as we discovered, offered good returns for the price tag. Eminently portable at just 99x58x20mm, the EX-Z670 weighs in at a pretty featherlight 121g. It’s powered by a lithium ion battery, with…
Brother MFC-J430W all-in-one printer
The Brother MFC-J430W is the latest on test in a new batch of six budget-conscious multifunction printers (MFPs) that has just been released. It’s a 4-in-1 device, so you can send faxes as well as the usual copy, scan and print functions. Styled entirely in cool jet black, part of the top surface also has…
Alcatel OT 990
Android has become well established in the sub £200 smartphone market, and we are all watching keenly to see how low the price of a good Android handset can get. There are a few offerings around the £100 mark, where the quality benchmark was set some time ago by Orange with its San Francisco. Can…