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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro: Mini mobiles made manageable
The pros and cons of exceptionally small mobile phones always spark debate. Whilst some see them as ingenious little devices that can be conveniently placed into a pocket, without the fear of misshaping an outfit the way that bulkier mobiles can do, others regard them as fidgety, annoying and without many other uses than merely making phone calls. It is the latter grievance that Sony Ericsson seems to have rectified,…
Apple Magic Multi-Touch Trackpad review roundup
Whilst the reviews of the Apple Magic Multi-Touch Trackpad, which are rapidly circulating the web, predominantly concur with Apple’s assertions that the Magic Trackpad’s responsive multi-touch gestures work as smoothly as they do on the MacBook, the evaluations are not wholly complimentary. The recurring ailments of the Magic Trackpad are that the clickable buttons at the corners do not work particularly well and software customization is limited. PC Advisor were…
Keeping your smartphone data safe: Blackberry protect, Mobile Me, Windows Phone Live
Find your missing phone – and protect your data should the worst happen Okay, hands up everyone who’s put their phone down somewhere, then cursed the fact they’ve left it on silent as they make futile attempts to phone it and locate it. Right, that’s most of us then. But run around like a headless chicken no more, gentle readers, for BlackBerry has the answer to your prayers. BlackBerry makers…
Indispensable gadgets for the beach
In typical fashion, the British summer has taken a turn for the worse – at least in the north anyway – meaning thousands will be swiping last minute bargains and flocking to sunnier climes. Latestgadgets looks at those essential gadgets to spruce up lazy days on the beach. Amazon Kindle 3 Perfect for taking all your books with you on holiday. Read our special feature on it here… Twister Beach…
Amazon Kindle 3 review roundup
Amazon has announce that the newest version of its famous Kindle e-reader device will be hitting the (virtual) shelves on August 27th. At £109 for a Wi-Fi device, and £149 for 3G + Wi-Fi, the reading device is certainly one of the most affordable readers available – but is it better than a book? We’ve scoured the web to find out if the Kindle really is the droid we’ve been…
Acer Stream – just another Android smartphone?
On August 9th Taiwan-based technology giant ACER release the Stream, their newest smartphone, and it looks set to be the firmest indication yet that they are ready to take announce themselves as genuine contenders in this ultra competitive market. The phone itself, like every other Tom, Dick and Evo, uses the Google Android system, which of course means its ultra familiar to most us out there. Although it will be…
Hands on with the Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo were kind enough to invite Latest Gadgets to a top secret location in London town to have a hands on play with a prototype of their hot new handheld the 3DS. Unfortunately they didn’t have a fully working unit, so no one was able to fully confirm any hardware specifications, release dates or prices. It was more an opportunity for us to hold units, watch units and go wow….
Sanyo takes the plunge into high-def, 14mp underwater shooting with the Xacti CA100
Whether you’re snorkelling, on the beach, or just plain stuck in your average Great British summer scenario (ie. wet), the latest offering from Sanyo will let you take high-def video and 14mp still shots at depths of up to 3m (that’s about 10ft). The Sanyo Xacti CA100 has come out just in time for the school holidays, ready to be taken on holidays both abroad and in the great British…
Robert’s Radio preview
Latest Gadgets met up with the team from Roberts Radio to have a look at the cutting edge of digital radio. Well over a hundred years old, radio has a hard time qualifying as a Latest Gadget, but is an amazing example of continual reinvention in the gadget world and some of devices on display managed to get my weary, gadget saturated eyes excited. The most eye catching of the…
Sound Asleep travel pillow and headboard: soundtrack to sweet dreams
Most people were less than pleased to see the failed English football team disembark from their South African World Cup adventure. One company however manage to snatch victory from the gaping jaws of defeat as Wayne Rooney was snapped very publically holding one of their products – a SoundAsleep pillow. We went down to meet the SoundAsleep team and have a look at two of their latest releases. The heart…
