Stories by: Campbell Simpson

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    Sony MDR-NC300D noise-cancelling headphones 25/11/2009 09:40:00

    Sony's MDR-NC300D in-ear headphones are far bulkier than a normal pair of canal-phones thanks to active noise-cancellation circuitry and a power/control pack. Normal noise-cancelling headphones only offer acoustic (passive) noise cancellation, but the Sony MDR-NC300D's powered noise cancellation actively eliminates outside noise with inverse audio signals. This offers an eerily quiet listening stage.
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    Astone Media Gear AP-360T media streamer 24/11/2009 16:00:00

    The Astone Media Gear AP-360T is a media streamer with an inbuilt digital television tuner and a versatile feature set.
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    Revo Blok iPod dock 19/11/2009 15:50:00

    The Revo Blok iPod dock has full-range stereo speakers that output a smooth and pleasant sound which isn't especially clear in treble but has detailed and rich mid-range and bass. The model we tested had a beautiful woodgrain finish and exacting build quality.
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 digital camera 19/11/2009 15:20:00

    Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a super-slim, 10.2-megapixel 'fashion' camera with the company's latest Exmor-R image sensor, which offers improved performance in dim lighting.
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    Pre-Christmas bargains: The best value plasma, LCD and LED TVs 18/11/2009 16:51:00

    There are plenty of LCD, LED and plasma televisions on the market. But which offers best value? We dissect the TVs available at a range of price points — from budget to premium — to guide you to the best buys.
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    Buying guide: LCD TVs, plasma screens -- end of year TV bargain round-up 18/11/2009 16:50:00

    LCD, LED and plasma television prices are at the lowest they have been this year. In addition to huge price cuts, big-name manufacturers, including Sharp, Panasonic, Sony and LG, are offering free gifts for anyone buying a TV before Christmas -- with some of the extras on offer worth over $1000. Read on for a round-up of the bonus offers.
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    The Legend of Zelda: a retrospective 18/11/2009 15:37:00

    Selling more than 52 million copies, The Legend of Zelda is one of the most popular and prolific video game series ever produced.
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    Toshiba Regza 42RV600A LCD television 17/11/2009 16:30:00

    Toshiba's Regza 42RV600A is a 42in LCD television featuring the company's latest suite of image enhancement features. It lacks a 100Hz mode to smooth out fast motion, but apart from this we found the screen to be a good choice for watching high-definition and standard-definition content.
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    Samsung gives away free LCD TVs 16/11/2009 15:55:00

    Buyers of selected Samsung's LCD, LED and plasma televisions in the lead-up to Christmas will be eligible a free 22in or 26in LCD television. Running until 5pm on 24 December, the offer gives consumers a free second screen that will suit a bedroom or study.
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    Tivoli Audio Model One table-top radio 16/11/2009 16:30:00

    The Tivoli Audio Model One is a table-top FM radio with a single full-range 3in speaker. It's not a particularly advanced radio, lacking DAB+ and any audio streaming features, but it has the best FM tuner we've heard in a radio this size and offers fantastic audio quality.
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    Xbox 360 gears up for 1080p video on demand, Twitter and Facebook access 13/11/2009 16:25:00

    The Xbox 360 is set to get a home entertainment revamp next week that will help it compete with Sony's PlayStation 3.
 
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