Month: February 2006
WiPOQ set to hit the UK
Remember the WiPOQ? We previewed this mobile messaging gadget around a year a go. Well, after quite a wait, it looks like a release for the UK is now imminment. It's a compact (at just 17mm thick) device with…
Microsoft announces details of Vista
Microsoft has announced it will release six versions of Vista – its re-working of the Windows operating system. There will be three for home users, two for business and one for emerging markets. Vista Business will be the basic…
The ScrollSeal washable mouse
If you are anything like me, excessive use will mean your once white mouse will now be slightly grey and thoughts will be turning to buying a new – in black. It no longer has to be that way,…
Toshiba SD-P2800 portable DVD player
Although the market is definitely shifting to the smaller (and often more portable) hard disk media players, there's still a demand for more traditional portable DVD players that can play a cross-section of media formats on a decent-sized screen,…
Sony Ericsson MDS-60 music phone stand
Mobiles are starting to rival portable players now as devices to house your favourite tunes on the move. But sooner or later you'll stop moving – maybe arriving at work, at a friends house or just back home. If…
Sky to offer Disney movies in high definition
Sky has announced a new agreement with Disney, which will result in additional Disney-based channels on the network, but more interestingly, it also plans to offer Disney titles via its broadband download service and on its forthcoming high definition…
The GPS golf caddy
For years, the nearest that technology has come to the golf course has to be the motorised trolley. Then came the solar-powered golf bag. Now GPS is available to give you an unfair advantage on the course, courtesy of…
Linn launches the Majik music system
Specialist hi-fi manufacturer Linn is launching its new Majik System – a dedicated, analogue music system, which the company claims will "revitalise any CD or vinyl collection". The system comprises of the Majik CD player, Majik Kontrol pre-amplifier and…
The 'back to basics' media player
Do you pine for the days when playing audio and video files on your PC was easy? You know, wghen you just had to pop in the disc or click on the icon and it played, without the need…
Orange offers fixed line phone service
Orange is to offer fixed line phone services to business users in the UK, opening up the possibility of it challenging BT for a chunk of the UK consumer market too. Using the Cable & Wireless’ network, Orange Landline…
