Category: Reviews
REVIEW: BenQ W1000+ HD projector
BenQ surprised everyone with the quality of their W1000 projector when it launched in the back end of 2009. Offering superb picture quality for under a grand, it practically single-handedly redefined the the word "value" when it came to home cinema projectors. The BenQ W1000+ is something of a sequel then, refining the features of the first model and slashing the price to an even more attractive low. Is it another bargain offering?
VIDEO REVIEW: Home Creations Electric Massage Chair
As we approach the end of another busy week at Shiny Towers, we thought we'd earned ourselves a little back rub to soothe the muscles and ease the tension that only continuously blogging about gadgest and gizmos brings. Here…
REVIEW: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone
After months, years even, of rumours of a mythical "PSP Phone" Sony Ericsson finally revealed the PlayStation-certified Xperia play at MWC 2011.With the handset finally touching down in the US this week, even more gamers will be able to get some Android/PlayStation hybrid action very soon. But can the Xperia Play live up to the expectations years' worth of whispers have left it with, or will it suffer the same sorry fate as Nokia's N-Gage gaming/mobile crossover?
REVIEW: AirTies 4420-TV wireless streaming kit
A powerline alternative, the AirTies 4420-TV is perfect those with Internet connected TVs experiencing Wi-Fi woes.
REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S 2
Super slim, super light and super fast, the Samsung Galaxy S II is quite the smartphone. Is this the Android handset to finally make Apple fanboys turn their backs on the iPhone?
REVIEW: Epson Stylus SX525WD all-in-one printer/scanner/copier
Boasting class-leading print speeds and a robust feature list that includes duplex printing and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Epson Stylus SX525WD sub-£100 all-in-one is certainly an attractive proposition. But have any concessions been made to hit this value price bracket, and can it really meet those super-fast print speeds?
REVIEW: AVerTV Volar HD A835 Digital TV tuner for PC and Mac
With most of the functionality of a fully-fledged set-top box, the AVerTV Volar HD A835 digital TV tuner for PC and Mac has a lot going for it. But is it relevant in this age of catch-up TV and high-definition television?
REVIEW: LA Noire (PS3, Xbox 360)
Played from the perspective of the law-makers rather than the law-breakers, Rockstar's latest epic is a far cry from the destructive hi-jinks of the Grand Theft Auto series. But is LA Noire a "hardboiled thriller", or more like a hardboiled egg?
REVIEW: Musiic Party: Rock the House (Wii)
The latest in the ever swelling category of rhythm/music games, Musiic Party: Rock the House looks to charm you with its cheap entry price, not needing plastic instrument controllers in order to play. So does it "rock the house" or hit a few too many bum notes to warrant your attention?
REVIEW: Harman Kardon BDS 700 5.1 Blu-ray Home Cinema combo
The convenience of one-box home cinema set-ups often make them the first port of call for budding home theatre enthusiasts. Combining a Blu-ray deck with 5.1 surround speakers, Harman Kardon's BDS 700 set is a stylishly designed premium AV solution. But can the sparse feature list do enough to justify its hefty price tag?
