Philips SoundMachine AZ102N - The Soundmaster!

Advantages: Good quality chassis, good sound quality, does everything for the price, looks nice.
Disadvantages: Inbuilt handle could have been better, silver version better than white -preference.

...I needed something to listen to while I worked at home, in the garden and in the office and I needed it quick. Paying a quick visit to my local Bennets I picked up the AZ102N, a CD/Radio by Dutch manfacturers Philips. Because I wanted something cheap and cheerful that would be subject to a few knocks I picked up Bennet's own brand £19.99 stereo which had unfortunately sold out, this was the next cheapest thing but I am glad I picked a reputable brand because it fulfills all of my needs as a radio and CD player. It was very well packaged with a power cable, instruction manual and cardboard packaging (very environmentally conscious there). The picture for this review is silver, mine is light blue and white which does not help with dust or grime. I feel the silver version would have hidden day to day scratches and dust better. The stereo...

Theavens2005 04.05.2009 (05.05.2009) · Read review
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Fuji FinePix S1500. Descendant of the S1000fd

Advantages: Huge zoom, Focus Tracking, Easy to use
Disadvantages: Bulky, A little slow, AA batteries are a bit inconvenient

...The Fuji FinePix S1500 is the latest incarnation of the very successful FinePix S1000fd. It is very SLR-like in appearance and the added bulk of the battery-holder/grip does give it an assured feeling in your hands. Of course, this can be a disadvantage, and if you want a camera that you can just slip in-and-out of your pocket, then maybe a slimmer compact should be considered. The 12x optical zoom is excellent and it equates to 33-396mm in 35mm terms - and if this isn't enough, there is a 5.7x digital zoom feature too. The menus are friendly and easy to navigate, and there are helpful explanatory prompts that appear on thew LCD screen when the mode-dial setting is changed. There are 14 preset scenes to choose from, each setting the camera to its optimum settings for the given scenario, but on top of this, the camera can be used...

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Galaxy 102.. Is it for you?

Advantages: Great tune variety - presenters - funny
Disadvantages: ADs - bad signal - internet radio skips

...Popular radio station Galaxy 102 FM (Manchester) has to be one of my favourite stations I listen to... Why? The reason this is my favourite station is mostly because of the music they play. Now, If you're a big fan of Dance and R'n'B then you will love this station. I would say that the age range for most people who listen to Galaxy would be from about 14 - 25. I know that if I asked my friends which stations they favoured they would most likely say Galaxy than any other station. Another thing Iabout this station I enjoy is that you get the chance to hear to the newest tunes FIRST before anyone else. With me, I am usually listening to Galaxy and I'll be surfing the net or playing a game and I will hear a new tune but I wont realise how much I really like it until it next comes on. The convenience of listening on the net...

Tha-Flash 14.11.2005 · Read review
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Skywatcher F5 102mm ST refractor telescope.

Advantages: Small, lightweight, low cost, ease of use.
Disadvantages: Build quality could be a little better (minor)

...To understand this telescope, you will need to understand certain terms that astronomers use. I will try and expain things as we go along, but this is a fairly long review. Stay with me, OK ? *** Background : I have always been into astronomy, and have owned various telescopes over the years, since about the age of 11. A few years ago, I got back into photography as a major hobby, this time, combined with photography. I started off with the biggest and most expensive scope I could afford, a huge reflector by Helios on massive mount and tripod. Unfortunately, I am physically disabled, and this combination was just too much for me to handle, so I sold it and looked out for a much smaller lighter scope. After visitng several local astronomers, I was convinced I had found the right scope in the Skywatcher Startravel 102mm F5...

g8ina 05.05.2004 (16.05.2004) · Read review
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UCG102 not a submarine but a gadget from Behringer

Advantages: Allows for a wide range of digital music options
Disadvantages: Fiddly to get started

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SDR S26

Advantages: Size, quality, reputation, ease of use. truly pocket size
Disadvantages: none

...Having been stuck with a busted camcorder on the morning on an important family visit, I dashed to a major electrical store to source a replacement, stumbled across this camera, researched the others on display and chose the S26 for ease of use, merit for the make (I bought Lumix TZ5 and have been really pleased with it, quality, capabilities etc, great lens) and general feel for the camera. in my opinion, X70 zoom works very well, resolution excellent for an "older" user and their "junior" assistants. I think that Transfer speed is not rapid, but "so what" in a camera at this price point. Very happy to recommend for general everyday trouble free use. BUT buy it on line for £60 less than the big stores and be even more satisfied that I am Ron...

migloi2 17.05.2009 · Read review
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102 Dalmations

Advantages: full of hilarious and great comedy throughout the film
Disadvantages: none

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Spun out over the Indesit WIDL 102

Advantages: Its quiet. Easy to use. Versatile.
Disadvantages: Takes a bit of getting used to functions. Door gets hot when drying.

...My old Servis washer dryer finally bit the dust after 7 years and isn't it typical just after christmas when money is tight. So I went out in search of a replacement. Main buying criteria - price. When I found the Indesit WIDL 102 I was pleased to see it in the same price range as my old machine. I paid £279.00 including £20.00 off in the January sales for my new washer dryer. After my hubby had installed it there was definately a wow factor involved. It does so much more than my old Servis and has many more functions I am still trying them out a week later. The first thing I noticed was - where's the water! It uses far less than any other machine I've used and washes cleaner. The second feature that amazed me is how quiet it is. my old Servis used to 'growl' loudly on the drying cycle, the Indesit is virtually silent. If i...

carbraxas 16.01.2006 · Read review
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Remington S9810 Genius Straighteners... not so Genius really!

Advantages: A digital display and the option to change the temperature.
Disadvantages: Poor quality and a horribly expensive price tag.

...I must admit I am a big fan of GHD hair straighteners. Ever since my Mum bought me a pair of them last Christmas I would never go back to any other brand. However I am a member of the Amazon Vine programme and I received a pair of these Remington Genius straighteners for free. Genius Straighteners? Remington state that if you want cutting edge technology that?s usually found in hair salons, then these are the straighteners for you. In fact, Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year, Steven Goldsworthy, goes as far as saying these are the Ferrari of all hair straighteners! After reading this I was certainly intrigued, could they really be as good as they sound? The plates on these straighteners have the most advanced Ceramic coating, vital if you want a smooth finish with your straighteners, rather than a static look. They also...

GemmaC25 19.10.2009 · Read review
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GT-S5600: A Great Touch Screen Phone

Advantages: Great Camera, Easy to use touch screen and lovely colour
Disadvantages: Easily Scratched and has an irritating vibrate eveytime you touch something

...My old phone decided to die on me a few weeks ago. So I decided it was time to invest in a new one, and I decided to go on contract. I ended up getting the new(ish) Samsung GT-S5600. The contract is with Orange Dolphin and costs £15 a month and includes the phone, 100 minutes of calls to any network and unlimited texts. ---The Phone Itself--- The phone is a bar phone, not slide or swivel. It is approximately 10cm/4? in length and 5.5cm/2? in width. My version is in nice pale lilac though it does come in black and white. The screen is a touch screen, and measures 4.5cm wide and 6cm in length. At the base of the phone there is three buttons, two of equal size with a nice brush metal effect, the equal size buttons are the ones that allow you to answer calls and end them. In between the two equal buttons is a square button...

GingerGirly 24.09.2009 (21.10.2009) · Read review
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