The BT Verve Let's Your Hands Do The Talking

Advantages: Very well built, great value for money and clear sound.
Disadvantages: Charging it is annoying and doesn't last very long.

...Brief introduction The BT Verve 410 is a hands free speaker phone, backlit LCD Screen, Caller Display, Compatible SMS Text Messaging and 200 Name & Number. What exactly does this mean? Firstly it is hands free so you can get on with other things like writing Ciao reviews! Whilst speaking on the phone to family and friends. It has a backlit LCD screen that instantly changes to the brightness of the screen. Back light is a type of illumination commonly used in liquid displays (LCDs) The back light lights up the phone so it is easier to see and visible to the user. When the phone rings you can see who has called you straight away so you can make the decision if you want to answer the phone or not. You can also use this phone to send text messages if you want to. I find this an excellent feature that some other phone's do not have...

Mickie26 01.07.2009 · Read review
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BNibbles Can't Come To The Phone Right Now

Advantages: Very versatile and intuitive to use. SMS-enabled
Disadvantages: I still get phone calls

...pulling the entire contents of the bedside table with it, whips, silk ropes, harnesses, spare batteries, Ovaltine, Viagra**, the lot, and so we latched onto the idea of buying a twin-station DECT/answering machine arrangement. ** (One helps me sleep; the other stops me rolling out of bed) 'Thanks' to a failing dishwasher, we chanced to be in the 'big' Currys on The Great West Road, hub o'da yoonyverse innit, and decided to bury the cost of the new phone alongside the somewhat higher cost of the new SMEG dishwasher which must at least bring a hint of a snigger to Red Dwarf fans. The BT Verve 450 Twin was what we bought, although I see from subsequent price searches, we 'were done' by Currys having been charged the full BT RRP of nigh-on 80 quid and during a January sale to boot. That'll teach me to make impulse buys! PHYSICAL SET...

BNibbles 08.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of BT Verve 450 TWIN

Good Looking Phones that do the Job

Advantages: nice feel/weight, easy to use
Disadvantages: full instructions only available online

...My old BT set of walk about phones with ans machine were looking bit tired so I looked round for a replacement. My first pick was a BT diversity set but the views on Ciao were all bad so I kept looking, The Verve 450 series caught my eye next because of its good look (glossy black finish)and feel (substantial weight and size) so after taking a careful look at the features and testing out the feel of the thing I took a chance and bought it,and Im pleased I did. The handsets have a good feel to them,strongly made and not too light, I hate a phone that feels too light in the hand. The key pads are not touch pads, which is also a plus in my view, The handset screen is B/W and dose all it needs to, a nice touch is that you can name the handsets ,lounge,kitchen ect, manys the time Ive put a handset in the wrong cradle with the old...

coppinpr 05.10.2008 · Read review
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Va Va Verve

Advantages: Good size buttons, proper answer machine, well styled.
Disadvantages: Slimline handset can slide down the couch with ease.

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awwallace 22.01.2008 · Read review
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BT VERVE 500 - SLEEK, STYLISH & FUNCTIONAL

Advantages: excellent features, looks superb & great quality
Disadvantages: small number buttons

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dragonsurge 10.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of BT Verve 500 TWIN

A phone I cant recommend highly enough

Advantages: works well, stylish and smart looking
Disadvantages: prices vary so widely on the internet

...For a long time I've been living with a cordless phone inherited from an ex - and to be fair, it's done its job. Recently however, I decided to upgrade (because I lost the handset to the other one!) so I purchased a BT Verve 500 Twin. So, you're probably wondering why I purchased this particular phone. Is it exceptional in performance, is it really cheap, or does it perhaps vibrate in an appealing manner? Well, if I'm being totally honest, I picked it because it comes in red, and it certainly is NOT cheap. Now, at between £60 and £98 (and believe me, I'm really kicking myself right now for paying the higher price) it's not exactly cheap. But then again, cheap isn't always good. So what features does it offer? Its pretty smart looking for a start, as far as I know, available in black, silver., or red, with a very modern, simple...

Thehonesttruth 25.08.2007 · Read review
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Canon EOS 450D - Superb!

Advantages: Extremely easy to use, fantastic picture quality, long battery life.
Disadvantages: I haven't found any!

...Introduction I bought the Canon EOS 450D a couple of months ago as my first SLR - and i can honestly say its an absolute pleasure to use. For someone like me who is a total novice in photography terms (but very willing to learn!) this camera is superb. Ease of use My friend and I researched SLR cameras for hours to try to find a camera for me. I can only be described as a beginner but I wanted to take the plunge and do some 'real' photography. The EOS 450D seemed to have everything I was looking for - and it is everything I was looking for. It is a very light, yet sturdy camera that fits comfortably in my hands. The large LCD screen is very sharp which is especially useful when you are trying to change settings, and i was surprised by how quickly i learned what all of the buttons did and also how quickly i was able to take a half decent...

island78 14.06.2009 · Read review
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CANON 450D

Advantages: TOO MANY TO MENTION
Disadvantages: NONE

...Excellent picture quality, especially regarding the colour reproduction. The 450d's ease of use enhances the overall quality of the product. User defined functions are simple to set and use. The software supplied with the camera provides brilliant and simple guidance and manipulation of photographs can be made easily, if required. This software also compares well with professional software, certainly for beginners to digital photography. The price, which has been dropping since its launch, has always meant good value. But of course, that value, at current prices, is second to none. An added advantage is that all of my old Canon lenses can also be used. Add a good flash gun and you will have all you need for great photography. The best camera I have ever owned....

jmmcc 25.10.2008 · Read review
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The Canon EOS 450D

Advantages: high quality images, great design, rugged yet light, good value, quick
Disadvantages: auto modes can be dodgy in extreme lighting, only one control wheel, bad live view

...Canon has for a long time been renowned for its high quality cameras with superb image quality and good value for money. The Canon EOS 450D is no exception: rugged build, high quality images from Canon's renowned CMOS sensor, and good battery life and usability all contribute to the making of an excellent entry lever DSLR camera. In terms of picture quality, I feel Canon is unrivalled, and the 450D upholds this reputation. The 12.2MP and CMOS sensor produce excellent results in all light conditions. In bright light, the Canon has no issues sensoring quickly and almost always producing a result in auto and manual modes. The meter is swift and reliable, producing results that are frequently bettered by knowledge of the manual mode and histogram, but nevertheless excellent. The images from low light situations are also very good...

tobymather 30.12.2008 · Read review
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BT HOME HUB

Advantages: easy to use
Disadvantages: despite technical language (thankful for pictures)

...Bt home hub is an innovative idea to bring together all computers, phones, faxes etc through one small box. It can also be connected to your answering machine and house alarm systems. It allows you to have a wireless connection to broadband through a USB connection that you put into your computer. Although the instruction booklet you get with it is full of technical language there is easy to follow pictures, so even if your rubbish with technology you should be able to set it up by yourself. They do have technical support should you require it. You can access broadband in many places throughout the UK and Ireland. Anywhere where you see a BT openzone sign such as British Airways Airport Lounges, which is great if your often away on business. It means you can keep working right up until you board the aircraft. As part...

emma1984 29.10.2006 · Read review
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