The hidden horrors of iPhone
July 31, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
The Insider’s been manhandling the iPhone 3G for weeks now, and it hasn’t been a bed of roses. In fact, it’s been a struggle.
Apple’s new handset might look lovely, and on paper its specs are strong enough to stand up to scrutiny, but once you’ve ducked below the glossy veneer there’s an ugly underbelly waiting to be found.
HP’s finger flicking good PC
July 31, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Find your regular desktop PC a pain to interact with using a normal keyboard and mouse? Then you need HP’s new TouchSmart PC – a machine you can command using just your fingers. In addition to normal prods and pokes, it recognizes gestures too, so it’s much easier to tell it what to do.
Samsung F480 Tocco
July 30, 2008 by Insider Staff · 1 Comment
It might bear more than a passing resemblance to the iPhone 3G but the touch screen-toting Tocco manages to outfox Apple in the size stakes – it’s a pocket-friendly 11.6mm thin to the iPhone’s 12.3mm – and Samsung has managed to stuff an iPhone-trumping five-megapixel camera inside that size-zero frame.
Top tips for speeding up Windows Vista
July 30, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Windows Vista is a proper next gen operating system, with tons of new features and whizzy graphics, but they come at a cost. On anything but a top-notch computer, things can seem a little sluggish.Don’t fret though, just follow these simple tips and we’ll show you how to speed up Vista on your existing PC.
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BlackBerry stylish text talker
July 30, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
If you need to maintain an umbilical cord-like connection to your office then this swanky mobile phone can keep you plugged into your inbox 24/7. It will make email as easy to manage as text messages and if something goes wrong and you need to shout at someone they’re only a phone call away.
Sony’s smile catching camcorder
July 29, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Even Goths and Emo kids smile once a year, and if you’ve got Sony’s new HDR-CX11E camcorder trained on your subject 24/7 it will automatically capture their fleeting moment of happiness for evermore so you’ve got photographic evidence that even they break into a grin every now and then.
How to pick the perfect mobile phone to get you fit
July 28, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Fight the flab with your phone! Modern mobiles pack enough brains to help you boost your fitness levels, as well as shift stubborn weight.Follow our simple steps and you’ll be burning through calories in no time.
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Mini soundsystem, multiple options
July 28, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
Looking for something to keep you entertained while your muffins are browning in the morning? This little radio is a flexible performer so you’ll never run out of entertainment options. You can tap into plain old FM or dip your toe into digital broadcasts thanks to its built in DAB receiver.
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Get ice on tap with this funky fridge freezer
July 25, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
The English climate may not offer many sweltering summer days, but when it does if you’ve forgotten to keep the ice tray in your fridge freezer stocked you’ll be stuck with a tepid G’n'T. That is unless you’ve opted for one with a built in ice dispenser for 24 hour cold blocks on tap.
Nikon’s no messing D700 digital snapper
July 24, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment
If you’ve grown out of your current point and shoot digital camera and are looking to take the plunge into serious snapping, the Nikon’s new beauty is just the ticket. It can chew through a whopping 12.1 megapixels per shot, providing perfectly detailed shots for you to show off to your friends.