PS3 slim

Advantages: Blu-ray, free online, nice extras like vidzone & iplayer. Almost silent operation
Disadvantages: Rubbish controller, still expensive, online nowhere near as good as xbox live

...Well, had the slim for a few weeks now (my 1st ever playstation), personally, I'm a little underwhelmed by it, I've been a gamer since the nintendo game & watch days & owned @ least 1 of the current gen consoles since the Mega Drive(Genesis). Graphically the system has the potential to wipe the floor with the 360, but this is really only going to apply to PS3 exclusives as any software house making a multi-platform game is going to be as cost effective (lazy) as possible & use the same graphics on all the games where possible(ok, they need to dumb them down for the Wii). My problem here is that I have yet to get a game for it that runs in 1080P, they all seem to be in 720P! Why???? I'm sure they are out there, but I haven't found one yet. I guess this is down to most HD tv's being HD ready rather than Full HD. Sound-Yeah, ok...

andyamn 27.10.2009 · Read review
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Bmw M3 Evo Saloon

Advantages: Fast, reliable, good handeling, comfortable, looks evil, solid build, smile factor
Disadvantages: expensive to maintain and run, steering wheel is a bit big, long gear throw

...Bmw E36 M3 evo saloon I love my M3 evo, 90k on the clock so far FSH and still on the same healthy sounding vanos unit. Ive always had quick cars but this thing is awesome. There are a few updated items on the 3.2 E36 M3 including bigger brakes from the M5 6, speed box and bigger 3.2 twin vanos engine giving a massive 321bhp. Beware though this car cant be run on a shoe string budget. my spends so far 1) new suspension and bushes standard boge set up £1000 2)gear box selector seal £150 3) inspection 2 service £850 which has highlighted that the vavles will need re-set in about 20-30k at a cost of £400 4) Its going in in two weeks to get the vanos serviced ,new mesh oil filter, solinoides cleaned and longer BMW bolts fitted to the front plate at a cost of £150 And if that troublesome vanos unit goes im looking a £1500...

reidtastic 11.07.2008 (07.07.2008) · Read review
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The BMW M3 is drive-a-licious !

Advantages: Good motorsport feel
Disadvantages: Pricey, can get stiff neck, driving at speed

...At first glance there doesn't seem anything special about it, but I have to admit it does look better than the average BMW. That's when I noticed the lower front spoiler, the wider wheel arches that hide the wider axle. Believe, I couldn't go wrong with 20 18 inch rims,...can I ? Then there's that little hump on the bonnet to make sure there's enough room for the bigger engine. At closer inspection I noticed the M3 nostrils on the front fenders...and the emblem on the back on the car that says EMMMM 3 !...but the most distinct characteristic I like lies below the emblem...it's the beautiful 4-pipe organ ( twin exhaust ) which plays the most wonderful sounds known to BMW kind !...no not the church organ...but this one vroom-VROOM !! (get it ?!) Once inside I noticed the usual BMW leather upholstery, a little chrome polish here and there...

joeyhey2007 22.10.2008 · Read review
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E36 M3 - The choice of the trackday hero

Advantages: So easy to drive well
Disadvantages: So easy to drive badly

...Warning -this is a bit of a racers review. But it makes sense on this car.............................. E36 M3. So, why would anyone choose one of these cars? Answer:- a/ You're a bit of a chav-type poser b/ You're a serious trackday-type driver. You decide????????? It's cheap to buy, reasonable to run (Specialists abound) expensive to insure and a serious risk to the owner's NCB! When I first enquired about insuring an M3 to teach on-road advanced driving techniques you could hear the laughter even holding the telephone at arm's length! They are one of the highest "no other vehicle involved" claim vehicle, apparently. With around 300BHP (3 litre or 3.2 in real-world measurements), RWD and lifeless steering it could be a very easy car to introduce the car to the scenery. However, I persevered, found an insurer that liked...

ultimamike 19.07.2007 · Read review
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I'll keep my M3 BMW instead, thank you...

Advantages: Sexy looks, close shave
Disadvantages: Very expensive, no better than unpowered version

...because it's Ferrari red.) All of them work on the same principle: three blades, specially positioned for a closer shave; pivotal neck so that the blades are always in the best position regardless of whether you shave with, or against, the grain; lubricating strip that also indicates when it's time to change your blades; a rubberised comfort strip that pulls up your whiskers to make them longer for shaving, thus resulting in an even closer shave. Recently, however, Gillette decided to go one better and launched the M3 Power that the manufacturer boasts is an innovation that produces the best shave ever. Being such a fan of the rest of the Mach 3 range, I really wanted this razor - the trouble was that it is rather too expensive. The unit itself usually costs £9.99, but does include two blades and a AAA Duracell battery. However, that was...

markd_uk 18.01.2005 · Read review
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Tannoy Mercury m3 floorstanders

Advantages: Deep bass, weighty sound. Relatively cheap.
Disadvantages: Actually discontinued (seek out newer mx3s), treble and detail can sound a little less exciting compared to other speakers.

...Although these speakers have now been replaced by the newer mx3s (which are similar, but have been tweaked a little over these m3s), they are the speakers I currently own, so I thought I'd review them (since no-one else has and there's not even a Tannoy category! (shame on you, Ciao!)). I bought these speakers just over a year ago, to go with an Arcam Alpha One amp. I listened to some other speakers as well, such as the Q35s from KEF (I think) and the Mission 733e, and also Acoustic Energy AE120SEs, but since the latter are normally £600, we'll leave them out of the discussion. The m3s are nice enough looking floorstanders, with isolation spikes and bass reflex ports. They are a two way design (1 tweeter and 1 mid/bass driver) with single inputs (i.e. not bi-wireable). Basically, I settled on these because of the price (£230...

iangrant 09.01.2001 (31.12.2000) · Read review
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M3 POWER RAZOR TAKES YOU THE LIMIT.

Advantages: Its electrical blades give a better shave.
Disadvantages: bit expensive than others.

...a try. As my luck would have it. The day we went shopping and tescos only had the refill cartridges for that model. No Schick razor to be found. I was left with only one choice. The Gillette M3 Power Razor ( A Mach 3 Innovation ). Now at first the idea of a vibrating razor didn't appeal to me. I know - electric razors use a similar technology. But something that vibrates with blades on it. Isn't something I really want to get close to any body parts. But this was my only choice for a razor. It was less than £15 with replacement cartridges. So in the basket it went. And I can honestly say I'm glad that fate pointed me in the direction of this product. Not only did I get one close of a shave. The only shave I've had previous that could compare. Was done with a straight razor at a barber shop. With this new razor I had no nicks, cuts...

Hakam62 21.05.2005 · Read review
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playstation 3 slim: the facts!

Advantages: very powerful, multifunctional console
Disadvantages: No real price cut

...The PS3 Slim is the latest PlayStation 3 games console, but it is essentially the same console as before, but with slimmed down components and a new, smaller body. The key improvements in the PS3 Slim are the 120GB hard drive, up from 40GB, 60GB and 80gb in previous UK versions and making it slimmer has made it 36 per cent lighter, 33 per cent smaller and it consumes at least 34 per cent less power (for you know worry about you electricity bills). The PS3 Slim represents a new console just in time for x-mas, one that could start to make sony some profit because up to this is due to the vast majority of PS3 sold so far (around 24 million of them) have been sold at a loss. However, new manufacturing procedures have changed this recently, and a redesigned 45nm Cell processor along with other similarly small and power efficient components...

jonnyhal 29.10.2009 · Read review
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Gillette M3 Power

Advantages: great gimmick that looks impresive
Disadvantages: not as close a shave

...I decided to revert back to wet shave from electric shave. So thought it was a good idea to buy the M3 power. Before using electric shaver regularly used Gillette mach 3 turbo which I had no complaints switched to electric because of good deal on phillishave cool skin razor so thought it was a good idea as I then wouldn’t have cost of replacement blades. After six months I have reverted back to wet as fell it is allot less hassle and time consuming with wet and also closer shave without razor burn as had to repeatedly shave over the same area 3 or 4 times. What a disappointment with M3 power it doesn’t cut as close as mach 3 turbo when power switched on plus also as you are having to go over the area more times to try and get a closer shave personally I find I am pressing harder on skin so getting razor burn. My electric one cuts just...

bigstu25 08.01.2005 · Read review
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Sony Playstation 3 (PS3)

Advantages: Best Entertainment System Avaliable, Region free games only
Disadvantages: 4GB file limitation External Storage, Cant read NTFS

...I am going to be reviewing possibly one of the biggest console in the market currently the PS3. Firstly I have one and it is great, now let's take a look at it in detail: LAUNCH November 11, 2006: This is when it debut in Japan November 17, 2006: It released in North America March 23, 2007: Finally was released in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and New Zealand. The UK launch was a shock for who went to it, as it was announced that everyone in the queue would receive a 46" Sony Bravia TV worth £2000. The launches did not turn out great for Sony as initial figures were low, here are the figures below: Worldwide: 5.59 Million - Japan 1,341,000 - North America 2,105,500 - Other 1,300,000 The launch was initially supposed to be as follows: November 11th for Japan and November 17th for North America...

dharma.roy 30.11.2007 (03.12.2007) · Read review
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