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Navman s150

Review: Navman S150

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Navman S150 review: A feature-rich mid-range GPS with excellent mount, but its fiddly touchscreen interface may distract drivers.
Garmin nuvi 765

Review: Garmin Nuvi 765

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Garmin Nuvi 765 impresses with its user-friendly interface and quick signal lock, but falls short on re-routing efficiency.
Garmin nuvi 255

Review: Garmin Nuvi 255

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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The Nuvi 255 is the Nuvi 765's little brother in just about every respect, from the 3.5-inch screen to spoken street names, but with the omission of Bluetooth.
Race game

Game review: FUEL

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Codemasters' Fuel sets a world record with its vast 14,400 sq km open-world, blending racing with sandbox exploration in a post-apocalyptic scene.
Ipod shuffle

Review: IPod Shuffle

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Apple's latest iPod Shuffle shrinks in size, but with its unique 'VoiceOver' and a $155 price tag, it's a mix of innovation and constraints.
Norton 360 3

Review: Norton 360 3.0

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Norton 360 3.0 combines Symantec's Norton Internet Security Suite with PC cleanup tools and a backup utility in a simple interface.
Asus eee top

Review: Asus EEE Top

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Asus Eee Top review reveals a nifty, touchscreen all-in-one PC that's compact and user-friendly but hindered by a sluggish Atom processor.
Razor arctosa keyboard

Review: Razer Arctosa Keyboard

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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The Razer Arctosa offers anti-ghosting for gamers but lacks the heft and special features expected, making it a pleasant but insufficient gaming tool.
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Telecom R6 Phone Preview

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Telecom introduces the cheapest seat on the XT express, a $149 handset with RF connection and 2MP camera for price-conscious consumers.
Crabble

Review: Crabble

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Introducing the wallet-sized phone stand for just $4.99. A portable solution for the smartphone set. Buy at www.seskimo.com.
Nokia e75

Review: Nokia E75

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Nokia launches new Eseries handset, offering email and calendar management for up to 10 accounts. Perfect for businesses. Price: $999.
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WANTED WEAPONS OF FATE

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Warner Bros. turns a mediocre movie into a subpar game in Wanted: Weapons of Fate, failing to break the curse of bad film adaptations.
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OVERLORD 2

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Overlord 2 wreaks havoc again, offering gamers the delicious chance to dominate in a cheekily evil fantasy world.
Apple iwork 09

Review: Apple IWork 09

Fri, 1st May 2009
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Apple's iWork '09 impresses with its quick export to Word and a new online sharing space, yet struggles with complex MS Office docs. Is it enough?.
Aoc zifas 2218ph

Review: AOC Zifas 2218PH

Fri, 1st May 2009
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AOC's Zifas 2218PH imitates Apple's design at a lower price, featuring HDMI and touchscreen controls, but lacks DVI port and perfect calibration.
Logitech harmony 1100i remote control

Review: Logitech Harmony 1100I Remote Control

Fri, 1st May 2009
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Logitech's Harmony 1100i offers slick touchscreen control for any device, but its high price and two-handed design may deter some.
Corsair flash survivor 32g

Review: Corsair Flash Survivor 32G

Fri, 1st May 2009
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Flash drives are everywhere, and they're pretty cheap – but with cheap comes the spectre of being incredibly fragile.
Samsung syncmaster 2243bwx 22in

Review: Samsung Syncmaster 2243BWX 22IN

Fri, 1st May 2009
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The 2243BWX features DVI and D-Sub connections, and has a thin bezel that makes the most of the screen space, as it draws the eye in.
Asus vk222u lcd 22in

Review: Asus VK222U LCD 22IN

Fri, 1st May 2009
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ASUS's VK222U dazzles with excellent geometry and colour, but a fiddly base and minor flaws keep it from perfection.
Aoc toriba 831s 19in

Review: Aoc Toriba 831S+ 19IN

Fri, 1st May 2009
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The Toriba 831S+ is budget priced – were it not for the 16-inch ASUS VW161D, it would be the cheapest monitor we looked at.