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Reviews: iPod Docks and Portable Speakers
[ Updated: May 10, 2012 ] These portable speaker systems want to be your MP3 player's best friend—especially if it's an iPad. They're also an increasingly popular way of playing music from your mobile phone.
Reviews: Portable Media Players
[ Updated: May 2, 2012 ] Today's MP3 players can do much more than just play music, as most models now come with multimedia capabilities. This makes the differences between the various models more complicated and can easily confuse buyers. Our reviews will help you choose the best portable music and video player for your needs.
Reviews: E-Book Readers
[ Updated: May 1, 2012 ] Travelling light without leaving your favourite books at home has long been a dream for many/. The new generation of e-book readers looks like it might just turn that dream into reality.
Headphones Reviews
[ Updated: April 13, 2012 ] The headphones that come with today's portable MP3 players are usually not much more than satisfactory. Our headphones and earphones reviews should help you get more out of your music while you're on the move.
Archive: In-Ear Headphones Reviews
[ March 19, 2012 ] We've said it before and we'll say it again: you need to replace the headphones or earphones that come with most MP3 players and mobile phones! In-ear headphones are an increasingly popular option, and have three big advantages: their fidelity, audio insulation and small size.
Reviews: Computer and Hi-Fi Headphones
[ Updated: March 8, 2012 ] Choosing a good pair of headphones for your computer, games console or DVD player can make all the difference, helping you dive into your favourite game or turn up the volume as high as you like without annoying those around you. Plus, audio quality is often a cut above PC speaker kits.
All-In-One Home Cinema Kit Reviews
[ February 2, 2012 ] TVs, as we know, are getting thinner all the time and, while this may make them sleeker and more attractive, it also affects audio quality: for nice, powerful audio, you need space and volume. The only way of getting round this is to pick up an external audio kit for your stylish new TV.
Reviews: 2.0, 2.1 and 3.1 Speakers
[ Updated: January 31, 2012 ] Stereo speakers with a subwoofer are great value for money when you want to listen to music via your computer in better quality. Plus, they won't clutter up your desk.
Reviews: Headsets with Microphones
[ Updated: December 27, 2011 ] Why go for a traditional gaming headset when you can get one that works with VoIP software as well? Our expert reviews will help you find out which headsets are worth the investment.
Buyer's Guide: The Best MP3 Players
[ Updated: November 23, 2011 ] Although many people now listen to music on a smartphone, MP3 players are still hanging on in there. In fact, they're still popular with joggers, cyclists and other sporty types, not to mention those who don't have smartphones!
Buyer's Guide: The Best Headphones
[ Updated: November 23, 2011 ] Headphones aren't just for listening to music with—these days they're also becoming a fashion statement! Headphones are back in a big way and some models are clearly out to make an impression. Find out which headphones bring you style AND substance in this buyer's guide.
Archive: Portable Audio and Video Players (2004-2009)
[ Updated: October 7, 2011 ] Here you'll find an archive of portable music and video player reviews from 2004 to 2009.
In-Ear Headphones Reviews
[ Updated: June 21, 2011 ] We've said it before and we'll say it again: you need to replace the headphones or earphones that come with most MP3 players and mobile phones! In-ear headphones are an increasingly popular option, and have three big advantages: their fidelity, audio insulation and small size.
Headphones Reviews 2008-2010
[ April 14, 2011 ] This is an archive of headphones reviews from 2008 to 2010.
Step Into The Sound Studio: Our Audio Reviews Explained
[ Updated: February 10, 2011 ] Our ears capture audio signals that are subsequently processed and analysed by our brains. Ears are obviously an essential tool in any kind qualitative analysis of audio equipment. However, a whole load of electronic devices can be used to help us save time and improve the accuracy and objectivity of our results. They can even pick up unexpected features that can go undetected to human ears.
Reviews: Portable Digital Audio Recorders
[ Updated: November 4, 2010 ] What a long way back it is to all those old analogue eight tracks, sometimes the vehicle for legendary music! The digital era means smaller and smaller products giving ever better performance, and with very accessible price tags.
Review: Noise-cancelling Headphones
[ Updated: September 2, 2010 ] When you travel a lot and for a long time, you sometimes want to listen to music or watch a film in a relatively quiet environment. Unfortunately, high-speed trains or planes are noisy, very noisy. Which is where noise-cancelling headphones come in.
Reviews: Solar Devices
[ Updated: July 9, 2010 ] Using the sun's energy to power electrical devices seems like a pretty good idea to us. In fact, it seems like an ideal solution! But just how effective and reliable are solar devices? We'll be putting all kinds of solar-powered products to the test to find out whether or not they're worth the investment.
Print Directly from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad via Wi-Fi
[ Updated: May 21, 2010 ] You can now download iPhone and Android applications to print directly from your handset with no need for a computer. All the big printer manufactures have their own applications, and HP's version is perhaps slightly more developed than those of Canon, Epson and Lexmark. It's also the only app that's not Apple-exclusive, as manufacturers seem to be concentrating mainly on compatibility with Apple rather than Android handsets. Let's take a look at the different solutions currently available.
Home Cinema Speaker Reviews
[ Updated: January 29, 2010 ] Nothing compares to a 5.1 system to go alongside your Blu-ray player and TV or video projector. Whether with an amplifier and disc player or speakers on their own, there are systems out there for all tastes and budgets.
Headphones Reviews 2006-2008
[ Updated: July 23, 2009 ] This is an archive of headphones reviews from 2006 to 2008.
Hi-Fi and PC Headphones Reviews 2004-2007
[ December 14, 2008 ] This is an archive of hi-fi and multimedia headphones reviews from 2004 to 2007.
Reviews: 2.1, 3.1 Speaker Kits 2004-2009
[ November 11, 2008 ] This is an archive of 2.1 and 3.1 speaker kit reviews from 2004 to 2009.
