Reviews

Opera 9.5

Long considered a cult favourite, Opera 9.5 for Windows and Mac has introduced some compelling improvements to security, speed and synchronisation — yes, syncing in a browser!— is there enough here to make you a convert?

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Sony MDR-AS20J Active headphones

Sony's curvy MDR-AS20Js are a suitable choice for MP3 player owners who simply want a more secure pair of earphones for the gym, but don't need better audio quality than that of stock earbuds.

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Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

Though there are still some big features missing from the iPhone, the addition of 3G and GPS, the affordable price tag, and extra features from the iPhone 2.0 software update make the handset a worthy prospect.

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Creative TravelSound i80 for iPod Nano

The Creative TravelSound i80 speaker is a solid option for third-generation iPod Nano owners who value portability and integration over top-notch sound quality.

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Fun with the Mac motion sensor

Fun with the Mac motion sensor

Liquidmac uses the Sudden Motion Sensor function of your laptop to fill the screen with simulated liquid.

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Audio Technica ATH-ANC3 earphones

Audio Technica ATH-ANC3 earphones

As noise-cancelling earphones the ANC3s are superb, with decent overall sound quality. They're not without their sonic slip-ups here and there, but casual listeners will find them very pleasant indeed.

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B&W Zeppelin speaker

B&W Zeppelin speaker

B&W has made a grand, sweeping entrance into the lucrative iPod accessory market with the lush but pricey Zeppelin.

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

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Wacom Cintiq 12WX

Wacom Cintiq 12WX

A great input device if you do a lot of brush-based graphics, the Cintiq 12WX nonetheless has some awkward design aspects and a bit of a high price.

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Adobe Media Player 1.0

Adobe Media Player 1.0

Adobe's Media Player is an excellent application that is beautifully designed and easy to use. Shame about the currently available content.

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Creative GigaWorks HD50 speakers

Creative GigaWorks HD50 speakers

A decent, good-looking choice for occasional use, but the HD50s don't do justice to DVDs and bass-heavy music.

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Belkin TuneStudio

Belkin TuneStudio

The Belkin TuneStudio is an excellent four-track recorder which is best when used with a Mac or PC. It includes pro-level features such as a compressor and phantom power.

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Samsung GX-20

Samsung GX-20

Into its fourth collaboration with Pentax since the GX-1L dSL, Samsung has come a long way to providing an alternate photographic solution for advanced photographers.

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Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan

Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan

The TuneCast Auto is easy to use and produces clear sound. Just watch you don't run anyone over while scanning for decent frequencies.

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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40

M-Audio Studiophile AV 40

M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing.

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Adobe Photoshop Express Beta

Adobe Photoshop Express Beta

Though there's a lot to like about Adobe's first stab at online photo editing and sharing, you probably want to wait until the company fixes a few problems with the beta — and defangs its terms of service — before uploading scads of photos to Adobe Photoshop Express.

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Lowepro Fastpack 250

Lowepro Fastpack 250

Although it's a solid backpack for toting some pro gear and a large laptop, the Lowepro Fastpack 250's design still has a few rough edges.

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Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)

Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)

You should consider the new AirPort Express if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use, and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network.

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Asus WL-700gE Storage Router

Asus WL-700gE Storage Router

The Asus WL-700gE router features an integrated hard drive and loads of media-sharing features. If you find yourself constantly downloading files from the Internet, it's worth the high cost and the complex setup routine.

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