The Mini 5, Dell’s answer to the iPad?

While Apple strive to convince the world that the next big gadget is the iPad, a device that attempts to wedge itself into the market between a smartphone and a laptop, Dell have declared that a gizmo sized between a smartphone and a tablet is the true portable of the future – a Mini 5.

The [...]

Apple’s iPad: 6 reasons why we’re disappointed

The iPad and Jesus have a lot of things in common- both took a long time arriving, and then were mistreated by the populace. That’s pretty much where the comparison ends, as though there has been a lot of hyperbole regarding the iPad’s claim to be king of the tablet world, I remain unconvinced that [...]

Movies go mobile: Aiptek D10 DVD projector

This nifty new gadget is definitely sure to be a hit with the kids and due to its recent release only this month, I anticipate it may be a firm favourite on the 2010 Christmas lists. The gadget in question is the Aiptek MobileCinema D10 DVD Projector which is basically a portable, fun and easy [...]

ViewSonic’s all-in-one MovieBook VPD400 media player

An entertainment gadget that does everything. Who wouldn’t want that? With music, films, books and even HD to its name, the ViewSonic MovieBook VPD400 is an all-in-one standalone portable media player (PMP) that launched last month, promising to encase every entertainment possibility in a pocket-sized device.
To start with, the VPD400 is less expensive than its [...]

Intel Reader brings text to life

The issue of dyslexia has come to the forefront of people’s thoughts increasingly over the last decade and now a gadget has been devised to help sufferers be able to enjoy books and newspapers without any fuss.
Intel has launched its mobile handheld device called the Intel Reader, which has been developed to help people with [...]

Video delivery service for PS3/PSP hits UK

Over on the other side of the pond our American cousins have had the pleasure of being able to download movies at their whim straight to their PS3 or PSP for well over a year; today, finally, Sony’s Video Delivery Service launches in the UK.
So what’s it all about? Well, by logging into PSN you’ll [...]

Sling your Nook? The battle of the e-readers heats up

E-readers have definitely been one of the hot gadgets of 2009 and whilst many people are planning on purchasing the Kindle for a Christmas gift, a new kid on the block is about to be launched. At the end of November Barnes and Noble are set to unveil a shiny spanking new e-book reader called [...]

All hands on decks with the Lecci Mini Mixer

In these bleak, recession-weary times, the DIY approach to home entertainment has become a very lucrative business. Becoming a bedroom DJ is the latest trend to capture the imaginations of music-lovers. But forget forking out for bulky, over-priced, window-shattering equipment – budget beats are all the rage.
Gaming giant Activision has recently branched out by adding [...]

Sky Mobile TV comes to App Store

Not content with only allowing XBox users the chance to view their wares, Sky are now offering iPhone devotees the opportunity to stream live TV right into their palm.
Channels such as Sky News, as well as their Sky Sports package, will be available via subscription, allowing you to watch top football action whilst on that [...]

Amazon US pulls Archos 5 from sale

Reports are circulating that Amazon US have pulled the Archos 5 from sale. This is confirmed, at the time of writing, by a quick check of the sales page which states it’s not for sale because “customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are [...]