Reviews stories - Page 130

Acer's 19IN V193WB monitor impresses with its sharp calibration and solid build, though button labelling falls short. Average verdict.

Toshiba's A300 dazzles with performance and style, yet its size and battery life may not suit all. Perfect for desktop replacement seekers.

Altec Lansing's new speakers dazzle with stage-like design but deliver merely average sound, fitting best for those valuing looks over audio quality.

Asus VW161D review: An affordable, compact monitor. Ideal for saving desk space, but compromised on screen quality and connectivity options.

Sucker Punch's inFamous for PS3 asks: hero or self-server? With configurable powers and a vast city, it promises intrigue but lacks originality.

Sandisk's Mobile Ultra 8G excels in mobile data storage, offering user-friendly swaps between phone and PC despite its easy-to-lose size.

Belkin's 7-Port USB Hub impresses with stackable design and solid performance, though its size and adaptor may clutter desks.

PC Tools iAntiVirus reviewed: A lightweight, Mac-specific antivirus tool offering key protections, yet falls short of comprehensive security.

Iolo's Drive Scrubber reviewed: A thorough yet time-consuming solution for securely erasing personal data from various drives.

In stark contrast to this month's netbook roundups (see page 38), Sony's VGNZ17GNB is a premium-priced notebook with all the trimmings and a very slim profile.

Quicken Personal Plus 2009 dazzles with a sleek interface and new tools like a carbon footprint calculator but irks with its activation process.

Belkin's latest surge protector is small, portable, and comes with a rotating wall plug as well as two power points, phone line and USB charging facilities.

In a world of navigation, the Uniden Trax 350 stands out with its effective spoken warnings and rich features, marred only by a cluttered display.

New Zealanders can now enjoy WD TV, a budget-friendly option for streaming PC content to TVs, boasting versatile connectivity but with a tiny, finicky remote.

Killzone 2 delivers explosive action on the PS3, immersing players in a battle-hardened campaign against the glaringly vulnerable Helghast.

Skate 2 review: EA's latest offers an unmatched skateboarding sim, outplaying Tony Hawk with intuitive controls and innovation, despite a tedious career mode.

Flower is an intriguing game like none I've experienced. The player controls the wind, navigating a flower petal through a dull and colourless landscape.

The first Halo title since the Xbox 360's flagship Halo 3 is upon us, and there's not a Master Chief in sight.

F.E.A.R. 2 enchants with a blend of Japanese horror and FPS genius, setting a new bar for survival horror thrill-seekers.

Guide sheep through deserts and graveyards in Sheepish, a puzzle adventure with over 100 levels, secrets, and engaging challenges.