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Apps

iOS app Zombies Run iconZombies, Run!
80%

Zombies, Run!

24 May 2012
A silly-but-fun way to make jogging sessions a bit less boring.
Evernote Android app iconEvernote
90%

Evernote

22 May 2012
Cloudy note taking with oodles of functions.
SoundBrush iOS app iconSoundBrush
70%

SoundBrush

17 May 2012
A fun way of creating musical doodles that will particularly appeal to kids.
Lost Winds 2 iOS game iconLost Winds 2: Winter of the Melodias
70%

Lost Winds 2: Winter of the Melodias

16 May 2012
Light-as-a-feather Nintendo-style platform puzzler.
IMDb Android app iconIMDb
90%

IMDb

15 May 2012
The definitive mobile resource for the movies.
Skydrive iOS app iconMicrosoft SkyDrive
85%

Microsoft SkyDrive

10 May 2012
Brushing up both the app and the service itself, SkyDrive 2.0 emerges as a real competitor for Dropbox

Cameras

Sony NEX-7 24.3Mp APS-C compact system cameraSony NEX-7 24.3Mp APS-C compact system camera
85%

Sony NEX-7 24.3Mp APS-C compact system camera

17 May 2012
Flagship Alpha NEX compact system camera featuring a 24.3Mp sensor and an electronic viewfinder.
Lytro light field cameraLytro light field camera
75%

Lytro light field camera

20 April 2012
Unique camera based on Lytro's Light Field technology that enables you to change focus after taking the image.
Canon PowerShot S100 compact cameraCanon PowerShot S100 GPS compact camera
80%

Canon PowerShot S100 GPS compact camera

16 March 2012
Revamped PowerShot retains full manual control but features a new 12Mp CMOS sensor and extended zoom range.
Sony NEX-5N 16.1Mp APS-C compact system cameraSony NEX-5N 16.1Mp APS-C compact system camera
80%

Sony NEX-5N 16.1Mp APS-C compact system camera

25 February 2012
It's now the mid-range NEX model but upgraded with a touchscreen and a 16.1Mp sensor.
Pentax Q interchangeable-lens compact system cameraPentax Q compact system camera
80%

Pentax Q compact system camera

10 February 2012
Tiny mirrorless system camera with 12Mp sensor and a range of lenses and accessories.
Samsung NX200Samsung NX200 20.3Mp APS-C compact system camera
85%

Samsung NX200 20.3Mp APS-C compact system camera

20 January 2012
Compact system camera with a decent range of lenses and a 20.3Mp APS-C sensor.

Car Tech

Hyundai VelosterHyundai Veloster coupé
85%

Hyundai Veloster coupé

14 May 2012
Stylish inside and out, and with a clever third door the Veloster is a looker rather than a racer.
Renualt TwizyRenault Twizy budget e-car
90%

Renault Twizy budget e-car

10 April 2012
The most fun a man can have with a battery powered car.
Renault Megane 265 TrophyRenault Mégane 265 Trophy 2.0 turbo
90%

Renault Mégane 265 Trophy 2.0 turbo

08 March 2012
The hottest hot hatch money can buy.
Poynt iOS app iconPoynt
80%

Poynt

08 March 2012
A quick and easy app for comparing nearby petrol prices – but reliant on user-feedback to keep it up to date.
Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi EcoDynmics diesel carKia Rio 1.1 CRDi EcoDynamics
85%

Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi EcoDynamics

01 February 2012
The most economical and cleanest diesel hatchback money can buy.
Pure Highway 300Di in-car digital radio adapterPure Highway 300Di in-car digital radio kit
75%

Pure Highway 300Di in-car digital radio kit

11 January 2012
In-car DAB radio adapter with USB playback for MP3/AAC/WMA and iPod/iPad/iPhone.

Gadgets

IK Multimedia iRig Mic CastIK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast
75%

IK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast

18 May 2012
Turn your iPhone into a podcast recording studio.
Griffin Helo TC AssaultGriffin Helo TC Assault
80%

Griffin Helo TC Assault

30 April 2012
App-controlled minicopter with in-air combat capability.
Pasce MinirigPasce Minirig micro speaker
85%

Pasce Minirig micro speaker

13 April 2012
Tiny speaker with a big sound.
Samsung YP-G70CW Galaxy S WiFi 5.0Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 Android media player
80%

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 Android media player

03 April 2012
As much mini-tablet as PMP the Galaxy S 5.0 Wi-Fi is the best networked media player on the market.
Battling HelicoptersBattling remote-control helicopters
80%

Battling remote-control helicopters

02 April 2012
Take to the air - briefly - and attempt to shoot down your opponent's helicopter with your own.
Digitech iPB-10 guitar effects pedalboard for iPadDigitech iPB-10 guitar effects pedalboard for iPad
85%

Digitech iPB-10 guitar effects pedalboard for iPad

29 March 2012
Hardware pedalboard and iOS app combination that delivers astounding guitar effects, amp and cabinet emulations based on real gear.

Handsets

HTC One V Android smartphoneHTC One V Android smartphone
75%

HTC One V Android smartphone

25 May 2012
HTC's cheapest One range model that still works out a bit pricey.
Nokia Lumia 900 Windows smartphoneNokia Lumia 900 WinPho 7 smartphone
75%

Nokia Lumia 900 WinPho 7 smartphone

16 May 2012
Nokia's big screen flagship WinPho7 handset.
HTC One S Android smartphoneHTC One S Android smartphone
80%

HTC One S Android smartphone

19 April 2012
Dual-core smartie with Android 4.0 on-board, but lacking some of the frills of the One X flagship.
HTC One X quad-core Android smartphoneHTC One X Android smartphone
90%

HTC One X Android smartphone

06 April 2012
HTC's quad-core flagship smartphone with nearly all the trimmings.
Griffin Reserve battery case for iPhoneGriffin Reserve Battery Case
80%

Griffin Reserve Battery Case

30 March 2012
An attractive case with an extra battery to boost your iPhone's runtime.
Motorola MotoactvMotorola Motoactv GPS fitness tracker
75%

Motorola Motoactv GPS fitness tracker

28 March 2012
Pricey, but advanced GPS fitness watch that encourages a workout.

Home Entertainment

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12
85%

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12

21 May 2012
Expensive but stylish and capable of gorgeous sound reproduction.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Blu-ray discMonty Python and the Holy Grail on Blu-ray
80%

Monty Python and the Holy Grail on Blu-ray

11 May 2012
Good fun hi-def release with some new extras for Python completists.
Philips HMP2000 HD networked media playerPhilips HMP2000 HD Media Player
60%

Philips HMP2000 HD Media Player

07 May 2012
Affordable option for getting Netflix on your un-connected HD TV.
Teufel Audio iTeufel AirTeufel Audio iTeufel Air
85%

Teufel Audio iTeufel Air

04 May 2012
Large, powerful speaker that supports AirPlay Wi-Fi music streaming.
Panasonic DMP-BDT320 3D Blu-ray playerPanasonic DMP-BDT320 3D Blu-ray player
85%

Panasonic DMP-BDT320 3D Blu-ray player

25 April 2012
3D Blu-ray player with media networking features.
Panasonic PT-AT5000E Full HD 3D home cinema projectorPanasonic PT-AT5000E LCD projector
85%

Panasonic PT-AT5000E LCD projector

17 April 2012
Full HD 3D home cinema projector.

Laptops

HP Envy Spectre 14inHP Envy 14 Spectre Ultrabook
80%

HP Envy 14 Spectre Ultrabook

15 May 2012
Expensive but uniquely designed Ultrabook that gleams with quality.
Dell XPS 13 UltrabookDell XPS 13 Ultrabook
80%

Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook

01 May 2012
Dell enters the Ultrabook party with an impressive 13.3-incher.
Lenovo U300s UltrabookLenovo U300s Ultrabook
70%

Lenovo U300s Ultrabook

30 April 2012
Core i7 Ultrabook 13.3in Ultrabook from the ThinkPad folk.
Arcam rPacArcam rPac
90%

Arcam rPac

27 April 2012
Compact digital-to-audio converter to spruce up your computer's sound output.
Samsung Series 3 NP300E5A 15in notebookSamsung Series 3 NP300E5A 15in notebook
75%

Samsung Series 3 NP300E5A 15in notebook

21 March 2012
Budget, eye-catching Core i3 15in notebook with matt finish display.
Panasonic CF-53 Toughbook rugged laptopPanasonic CF-53 Toughbook 14in rugged laptop
75%

Panasonic CF-53 Toughbook 14in rugged laptop

13 March 2012
Rugged rather than tough, spill and dust resistant Core i5 laptop with numerous interfacing options.

Peripherals

Freecom Hard Drive Sq 2TBFreecom Hard Drive Sq 2TB
80%

Freecom Hard Drive Sq 2TB

14 May 2012
Smart-looking external hard drive for your smart TV.
WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo 4TBWD My Book Thunderbolt Duo
80%

WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo

07 May 2012
Very capacious, high-speed external hard drive.
Mobee Magic NumpadMobee Magic Numpad
80%

Mobee Magic Numpad

16 April 2012
Button layout stickers and controlling software to convert an Apple Magic Trackpad into a number pad.
Netgear XAV5101Netgear Powerline Nano 500 Ethernet-over-mains adaptor
75%

Netgear Powerline Nano 500 Ethernet-over-mains adaptor

05 April 2012
Compact powerline adaptor with IEEE 1901 and HomePlug AV support.
Elgato Thunderbolt SSDElgato Thunderbolt SSD
75%

Elgato Thunderbolt SSD

26 March 2012
Incredibly fast external drive - but this speed will cost you.
SanDisk Extreme 120GB SDSSDX-120G-G25SanDisk Extreme 120GB SSD
80%

SanDisk Extreme 120GB SSD

13 March 2012
Fast performing drive from one of the leading experts in flash media technology.

Tablets

Belkin YourType FolioBelkin YourType Folio
85%

Belkin YourType Folio

25 May 2012
Fine folio case with a decent detachable keyboard.
Adonit Jot Flip stylusAdonit Jot Flip precision tablet stylus
90%

Adonit Jot Flip precision tablet stylus

23 April 2012
A novel nib makes this a fine stylus for precision tapping and drawing on any tablet's screen.
iKlip StudioiKlip Studio
85%

iKlip Studio

20 April 2012
Robust iPad stand aimed at musicians but handy for other Apple tablet owners too.
Samsung YP-G70CW Galaxy S WiFi 5.0Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 Android media player
80%

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 Android media player

03 April 2012
As much mini-tablet as PMP the Galaxy S 5.0 Wi-Fi is the best networked media player on the market.
Toshiba AT200 16GB 10.1in Android tabletToshiba AT200 Excite
70%

Toshiba AT200 Excite

02 April 2012
Beautifully made, slim and light dual-core Android Honeycomb tablet.
Digitech iPB-10 guitar effects pedalboard for iPadDigitech iPB-10 guitar effects pedalboard for iPad
85%

Digitech iPB-10 guitar effects pedalboard for iPad

29 March 2012
Hardware pedalboard and iOS app combination that delivers astounding guitar effects, amp and cabinet emulations based on real gear.