Advantages: Look, technology, excellent pictures
Disadvantages: Zoom (x2), scost of memory clicks, sony has better things to offer

...allows taking 16 sequential pictures (with one of three pre-programmed intervals) which are than saved as single 1280x960 image. The camera also allows recording MPEG Movies with audio up to a length of 16 sec. Finally, the camera ebenefits from the Sony technology, design and user interface. Therefore, I found it very useful to operate, hold and use (although if was too light and small for my taste). However, I think Sony has better cameras on offer, but in terms of value for money, the DSC-P2 is a good deal. Specs: - lens/zoom: x2 - focus: 50 cm - 10 cm - aperture: auto (F2.8 - F5.6 ) - shutter: auto (2s - 1/2000s) - flash: auto build-in - iso ratings: 100 - 400 - image size: 1600x1200 to 640x480 - image format: tiff or jpeg - video options: 320x240 / 160x120 (16/30fps) - connectivity usb and video - storage: memory... Read review

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Advantages: It's *FREE*; useful for renaming batches of files
Disadvantages: It's such a small program, you'll wonder what to do with the rest of your HDD!

...This is a brilliant little utility. God knows how my friend, the PC guru, found it (probably due to all that hard surfing......I mean working he does during the day). CKRename allows you to rename batches of files in one go! This may seem like a minor issue to you until you have to rename a whooooooooole batch of files in one go! (eg, word documents/Excel/Audio files). CKRename is a free program and can be downloaded from www.musicsucks.com/CKSoft/index.htm. (Honestly, I'm not winding you up that is the correct address!). It is fully Windows 2000 compatable and allows you to do things such as change filename, auto number, change extension, change case and string substitution. It's not until you have this program that you realise how good it is.... Read review

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Advantages: NOT A PLAYER TO BE IGNORED,THIS UNIT EASILY SUPERCEDES ANY IN ITS PRICE RANGE
Disadvantages: NONE

...THIS C D PLAYER UNIT FROM SONY IS ONE OF THEIR DISC MAN RANGE AND ALTHOUGH THIS RANGE HAS COME IN FOR SOME FLACK IN THE PAST...IT BEATS ME AS TO WHY. IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT THERE ARE MANY UNITS OUT THERE THAT DO NOT DESERVE MY PRAISE AT LEAST,BUT THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE. FOR THE PRICE,THIS UNIT COMES PACKED WITH MANY FEATURES INCLUDING THAT OF THE AUDIO NOISE LIMMITER... A MUST FOR THOSE SERIOUS MUSIC LOVERS. FOR THE ENTREPPENUR THIS MUSIC EQUIPMENT WILL PROVE A MUST. THERE IS AUTO SEARCH, YET ANOTHER FACILITY THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE TO OTHER UNITS IN THIS PRICE RANGE AND ANYONE THINKING DIFFERENT ONLY HAS TO WINDOW SHOP TO BE PROVED WRONG. I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS PLAYER TO ANYONE WHO TAKES THEIR MUSIC SERIOUSLY AND BELIEVE THAT THEIR MONEY WILL BE WELL SPENT.... Read review

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Advantages: Compact snappy camera with many other funtions
Disadvantages: only has LCD screen for viewing

...The samsung S850 has 5 x optical zoom 7.8 - 39 mm it also has a digital zoom when you reach the end of the optical len but I would suggest you stop before you reach this part. It has some nice features that can be played around with. The camera can be used in the auto position if you wish to point and shoot. But if you have time to read the manual you can find many other functions that will give you the control of a standard film SLR. You have the ability to record movies or just audio. There many post processing gimmicks that would be best avoided but are fun if you don't have photo editing software to use. Overall a very good compact alternative to an expensive digital SLR.... Read review

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Advantages: TV/Video Recorder/DVD & Video Player all in one
Disadvantages: None as yet

...looks really simple to follow. I have now watched several of my films and recordings and would highly recommend the Orion CW1403 Combination 14" TV and Video Recorder/DVD Video Player with Teletext. For information I have detail below the dimensions and features: Dimensions H17.1/2" - W18.1/2" - D15.1/2" TV/VCR HQ (High Quality) TELETEXT Function 1 monthy, 8 Programme Timer One-~Touch Timer Recording (OTR) 30 Minute Back Up Real Time Tape Counter with Zero Return NTSC Playback (PAL 60Hz) On-Screen Programming Picture Control Adjustments Slow Motion Video Index Search System Digital Auto Tracking Programmable ON/OFF Timer Auto Power On/Auto Play Auto Rewind/Auto Eject Dual Speed Picture Search 2 Speed (SP/LP) Record/Playback On Screen 5 Language Display Sleep Timer Auto Repeat Play DVD Player Digital Audio Jack (Coaxial) Multi... Read review

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Advantages: No need for computer
Disadvantages: None

...This really is a great piece of kit. If you're just using it to burn cds for your own audio collection this hifi seperate is great. It will look sleek next your other seperates and is just so slick to use. You don't need a computer at all so if you're more geared towards using audio equipment rather than a pc this will fit your needs much better. You can either programme tracks manually or it will set to detect seperate tracks (the only thing the auto function doesn't work for would be audio books or continuous mix dance cds). If you invest in an optical cable this makes the whole process so fast. The one other major advantage over using a computer is that you can really easily hook it up to burn a cassette tape or vinyl record onto cd and obviously this will be really easy if you've got the think hooked up to your whole hifi system... Read review

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Advantages: Graphics,Gameplay,Value for money
Disadvantages: Online is rubbish and there is some lagg issues

.... Uses some features, like the audio player and HUD assistance, which evolve the genre quite competantly, but most of it's GTA imitation lets it fall inferior. The graphics are good and the voice acting is well done, but the games soundtrack could have been a lot better. Hit and miss with radio songs and humour. Voice acting is competant in most sections, and ties together in (considering the opening) a surprisingly good plot. The game takes close to 40 hours to beat and there are a number of side missions to complete. After you are done with that you can play the games multiplayer mode. There are many game types like Deathmatch and Co-op Although i genarally don't like the online play as there is some lagg. Overall Saints Row is a solid game that Grand Theft Auto fans looking for a good game in the genre will enjoy.Until GTA 4 is released... Read review

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Advantages: Samsung
Disadvantages: Samsung

...well with many accessories because it really looks good. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. Feature Summary DIGITAL FREEVIEW CONTRAST RATIO 8.000:1 RESOLUTION 1366 X 768 MOVIE PLUS WIDE COLOUR ENHANCER DNIE SLEEP TIMER CLOCK & ON/OFF TIMER STILL PICTURE TELETEXT AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH PICTURE-IN-PICTURE - 1 TUNER AUTO POWER OFF AUTO VOLUME LEVELLER GAME MODE COLOUR SYSTEM - EU MULTI 1 X HEADPHONE 1 X S-VIDEO 1 X RF INPUT 2 X SCART 3 X HDMI 1 X PC INPUT 1 X AUDIO OUT 1 X OPTICAL SOUND OUT 6 MS RESPONSE RATE Price :- £732.61 inc. VAT from PC World online... Read review

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Advantages: Slim, Handles fast moving Graphics Perfectly
Disadvantages: Does not have a Digital Connection Socket (DVI)

.../Select, Brightness +/-, Contrast +/- & Volume +/- and a middle illuminated button for Power/Standby. This monitor features all the standard feature as with all monitors, but does have 1 special option and that is Auto. Basically pressing Auto automatically sets up your monitor to suit the setting you have set up on your computer and settings set on your graphics card, without having to change settings manually, so if your not very confident at setting up your monitor… then simply press the Auto button and it does all the work for you. This monitor is also Energy Efficient and auto automatically switches to standby if not used for a set amount of time, and if you turn your computer off then the monitor will also turn itself off. Underneath the monitor are all the connections, Power, Audio In, Headphone and an Analogue Monitor connection. Unfortunately... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent audio settings, easy to navigate remote, powerful speakers, very stylish design, sound quality's incredible
Disadvantages: not enough scart connectors and only 1 optical connector.

...This system is incredible. There are various audio settings to suit all movie types. The digital sound that comes from this system is crystal clear and there is enough scope for volume that you can have it as loud as you like and still have room for more if you wanted. The design is very sleek and stylish and will compliment any room. The speakers are especially well designed - no need to nail them to the wall, they come with their own stands and you can remove the covers from them depending on the look you want to achieve. The remote control is easy to navigate and even glows in the dark so you can always find it! One of the best things about this system is that it remembers your settings. So, for example, if you like to have your DVD audio set to "auto decode" but you like to watch you TV in "Normal Surround" mode... Read review

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