Advantages: Plays DVD Audio, & everything else, even multiregion !
Disadvantages: Not quite as hot on audio CDs.

...would expect it to be, and it fits the hand quite comfortably. I've had it since Nov 2002 and not had to change the batteries yet ! Mind you, I didnt use the ones they supplied.... :-) The onscreen menu is clear and easy to understand, except for some of the complex audio options, which may need some explanation, but the handbook is VERY good and will guide you through this with ease. OVERALL : As this upgrade was primarily intended as a DVD Audio biased one, it has succeded. If I wanted JUST a multi region DVD Video player, there are others for a lot less with more features, so choose carefully based on your own requirements. This machine won several awards in its day, but it is now on the edge of competitiveness. Only get one if you really want DVD Audio, but for ordinary DVD Video, look elsewhere. I paid £329 in Nov 2002.... Read review

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Advantages: Home filming, clear picture
Disadvantages: price maybe !

...that comes with the camera, editing involves size changes lay out etc. Other handy things ------------------------------------------------ You can film video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera images that can be sent by email Overall this is great camera and will set you back £329.99! an ok price for a camera of this quality. Features: 3 D Noise Reduction. Built in Auto Light System PAL Format Mini DV (6mm Digital) CCD 1/6" CCD 800,000 Pixels Audio PCM Digital Stereo 16-bit/48kHz/2ch, 12-bit/32kHz/4ch Zoom 16x Optical, 700x Digital(for 35mm Conversion 51.8-828.8mm) Lens 2.7-43.2mm f/1.6-2.4 Filter Size 30.5mm Image Stabilizer Yes Lux 0 Lux with Night Scope feature Viewfinder Color LCD Monitor 2.5" Active Matrix System TFT Manual Controls Focus, Exposure, White Balance, Iris Lock DV Camcorder 2.5in LCD Monitor... Read review

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Advantages: Good battery life, user friendly, cheap!
Disadvantages: Might not be the bees knees for an enthusiast

...there's an audio recording mode that you can use, it can save 10 seconds of audio related to a picture or once again the dedicated feature is only limited to available memory. Batteries: The camera comes with two Duracell Ultra+, to be honest alkaline batteries aren't the way to go with this camera as I managed to drain them within two hours. However pick up some 2300+ Ni-Mh batteries and you're looking at HOURS of shots, I took around 240 pictures over several days with a single charge of these batteries! Connectivity: Connecting the camera to your PC to remove the pictures is simple and hassle free, simply install the relative software (provided on CD) and use as any normal USB drive. There's also specialist Digimax software you can use to connect and organise images and furthermore the camera features PictBridge, meaning you can... Read review

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Advantages: Good brand, lovely screen
Disadvantages: freezes at times

...MHz Installed Cache Memory 128 KB Hard Drive - Capacity 40 GB Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA CD / DVD Type DVD±RW/CD-RW Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) Optical Drive Write Speed 16x (CD) • 2x (DVD+R) Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 10x (CD-RW) • 2x (DVD+RW) • 2x (DVD-RW) Display Tech XGA TFT LCD Display Size 15 in. Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768 Video Graphic Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) Audio Input Type Microphone Technical Features :Expandability 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick PRO Expansion Ports 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, Parallel Port, TV Out (RCA) Input Method Keyboard • Touchpad Networking... Read review

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Advantages: Baby soft skin
Disadvantages: Bit pricey

...When my nephew was coming to stay, i had a list of things i had to get before he arrived: nappies, baby powder, oh yes, and Johnson's softwash. I was able to get it in Boots for £3.29, on a buy one get one free offer. that was £3.29 for two 400ml bottles. The packaging is quite simple, the bottle being made of soft plastic with an easy flip lid on the bottom. It comes in two different scents: fresh, which i don't think really smells of anything, and calming lavender. I used it all week on my nephew and it seemed to last well, and left his skin nice and soft. so soft that i decided i would start using it too! It gently absorbed itself into my skin, and didn't leave me itching afterwards (my skin is quite sensitive to most bath and body treatments). I find it particularly handy when you use it with a bath scrunchy to exfoliate without... Read review

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Advantages: Very affordable, reasonably high quality
Disadvantages: Not very attractive, poor battery-life

...high compared to other video-cameras, at 3.1 megapixels, it fails to rival your average digital camera. But, obviously, this is not the device’s main function, and its film quality is undoubtedly above average in this price range. The camera also does well in terms of audio quality. Using a standard built-in microphone, sounds and voices can be heard clearly on playback, and, in my experience, muffled audio is almost non-existent, with a wind noise reduction system also helping to reduce the sound of outdoor gusts. At the fairly low price, compared to many other cameras, of £329.99, this model delivers film, audio, and even still images, at an impressive quality, providing the user with clear value for money. Functions The primary function of the Panasonic NV GS320 is, unsurprisingly, to record videos. As we have seen, it performs well... Read review

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Advantages: a small laptop and cheap laptop
Disadvantages: For office (word processing etc)

...and you would only use it for office use or for just typing upt the usual essay on the road. **************Easy Acess to Specs******************** Main Specs Product Description IBM ThinkPad A30 2652 - PIII-M 1.13 GHz - 15" TFT Recommended Use Small business, corporate business Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 27.3 cm x 4.5 cm Weight 3.4 kg Localisation French / France System Type Notebook Processor Intel Pentium III-M 1.13 GHz Cache Memory 512 KB - L2 Cache - Advanced Transfer Cache RAM 128 MB (installed) / 1 GB (max) - SDRAM - 133 MHz Hard Drive 1 x 30 GB Optical Storage DVD-ROM - plug-in module Display 15" TFT active matrix - 24-bit (16.7 million colours) Graphics Controller ATI MOBILITY RADEON - 16 MB Audio Output Sound card Telecom Fax / modem - CDC - 56 Kbps Networking Network adapter - CDC - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet Input... Read review

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Advantages: Reasonable priced, robust, good specifications
Disadvantages: Heavy, side buttons spoil easily, slow start up

...I bought this laptop early Jan 2004 with much regrets later as the intel centrino came just a few weeks later. Weighing at 3.5kg and with the dimensions of: Width 32.9 cm, Depth 27.2 cm, Height 4.9 cm, it is rather bulky and inconvenient to carry around. I dread bringing my laptop when i travel especially when i have transits because it is rather heavy. Usually, I would remove the battery (if i do not plan to use the laptop during the journey) and the adaptors and place them in my trolley hand luggage to reduce the burden on my shoulder. This lap top has a slow start up and at first i thought it was due to the many programs i've installed. I've reformatted the computer but discovered that it still takes quite some time for startup. A year after buying this laptop, the problems started to come. My side buttons controlling... Read review

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Advantages: Helps to clear spots, reasonable price
Disadvantages: Does not always remove acne

...This may not be the cure for your spots but it is worth a try. For many teenager or parents of teenagers, spots can be a nightmare. The Clearskin Foaming Facial Cleaser maybe a help. It has a mild tea-tree base which is known to help fight spots. The cleasing agent also helps to remove dead skin and dirt, whilst removing any excess grease. It is a gentle non-abrasive cleanser. The instructions are written carefully on the back and this cleanser should be used daily. Best of all though is Avon's money back guarantee, if you do not find the product is working for you or if you do not like it for whatever reason, simply return it to your representative and you will recieve a full money back refund. Surely 3.29 pound is worth splashing out to clear those horrible, unsightly spots?... Read review

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Advantages: Small 520g , compact, easy to use
Disadvantages: Volume, no case or tape

..., and therefore weighs a lot less than some camcorders. ***Technical info *** Mini DV Format Zoom (optical / digital): 20x / 120x Min. Illumination:5 lux NightShot: (Normal, 0 Lux) Auto Focus Advanced USB-streaming for VCD burning LP Recording Built-in Colour LCD Monitor / Touch Panel Microphone: Stereo Audio System PCM: (12bit / 16bit) Audio-Dub: (12 bit) Battery Info Monitor 2.5 W / 3.3 W Dimensions (WxHxD; mm) / Weight (Without Tape / Battery): 71 × 90 × 112 / 520 g ***What do you get for your money *** In the box itself you get the following; Mains lead Rechargeable battery pack A/V connecting cable Wireless Remote Commander (and batteries) Shoulder strap Lens Cap Shoe Cover USB Cable CD-Rom Cleaning Cloth 21 pin adaptor Manual NOTE: The two things you do not get with this camcorder, which you will need are, any tapes or a case... Read review

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