http://videos.cnet.co.uk/ CNET UK videos en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:24:56 +0000 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:24:56 +0000 /i/c/gl/log/log-cnetmain.gif http://videos.cnet.co.uk/ 20 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Flora Graham takes a look at the BlackBerry Storm 2 in this video review. RIM's second attempt at a touchscreen handset is a significant improvement on the original Storm, and packs in all the usual BlackBerry features, bar the physical Qwerty keyboard. It's not the most exciting smart phone on the market, but its clicking 'SurePress' touchscreen will prove a boon to those with clumsy fingers, and its speedy Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity will help feed CrackBerry addictions across the land. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044510.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044510.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:46:09 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video review, Rich Trenholm manhandles the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1, a 12.1-megapixel compact with an 8x super-wide zoom. It's a great little camera that does a cracking job of bridging the gap between Panasonic's legendary TZ-series and the company's more pocketable snappers. We'd like slightly more manual control over the camera, given all the power under its bonnet, but this bad boy is hard to resist. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044509.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044509.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:20:52 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Letting Crave TV loose on a £23,000 radio-controlled chopper might have given our insurers kittens, but we flew the sucker around anyway -- in our office. The DraganFlyer X6 has six rotors, an on-board GPS unit and touchscreen handheld controls, plus thousands of pounds worth of video-recording equipment and virtual reality-style goggles that let you see what it sees. Check out the video. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044410.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044410.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:34:22 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Flora Graham reveals the delights of the HTC HD2 smart phone in this video review. Thanks to its huge, capacitive touchscreen and HTC's Sense user interface, it's the best Windows Mobile phone yet. Microsoft's app store is rather empty, and Windows Mobile's dated icons aren't totally hidden by HTC's interface, but the HD2 is a powerful handset that's fun to use. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044409.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044409.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:22:30 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Most cars on this planet are controlled using a steering wheel and pedals -- these methods are too archaic for the new Jaguar XF Diesel S. Instead, this next-generation car takes its orders via voice command. It also sports a built-in TV, which has a reverse-parking camera and augmented reality-style parking-assist feature. But is all of this enough to cover up for the fact that it is, ultimately, still a diesel? Watch our video test-drive to find out. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044356.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044356.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:11:04 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Rich Trenholm lays bare the delights of the 12.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 camera in this video review. This Micro Four Thirds snapper aims to combine the features and image quality of a digital SLR with the convenience of a compact, and it largely succeeds. It's pricy and still far from tiny, but it takes great pictures and, as soon as you pick it up, you know you're handling something special. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044324.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044324.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:33:54 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video review, Flora Graham takes a peek at the Sony Ericsson Aino. When slid open, it's a thoroughly normal, non-touchscreen phone. When slid shut, it offers a totally different, touchscreen interface that lets you view your photos, videos and music. Unfortunately, the touchscreen side of this Jekyll and Hyde handset isn't particularly well-implemented, and the phone's abundant features aren't properly catered for by the user interface. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044323.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044323.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:51:55 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Take a tour of the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 with Rich Trenholm in this video review. With two 10-megapixel sensors, the W1 is capable of shooting both 3D photos and videos, which you can view on the LCD display, as well as other media. The 3D feature needs specific conditions to work -- for example, you can't shoot in portrait mode -- but, when it does work, the results are striking. It also functions well as a standard 2D camera. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044322.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044322.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:32:14 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video review, Nate Lanxon weighs up the merits of the international version of Amazon's Kindle ebook reader. Thanks to its e-ink display, it's just as easy on the eyes as a physical book, and it's an undeniably well-designed piece of kit. The main downside is that you can only buy ebooks from the Kindle bookstore, which, at the moment, doesn't seem to be brilliantly stocked. On the plus side, it couldn't be easier to use. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044321.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044321.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:15:25 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video review, Flora Graham gets all up in your grille with the Sony Ericsson Satio do-everything media phone. Its 12.1-megapixel camera takes the best shots we've seen from a handset so far, and its music player delivers great sound quality. Unfortunately, a resistive touchscreen, proprietary headphone jack and irritating user interface conspire to deliver a crushing punch to the usability kidneys. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044292.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044292.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:58:01 +0000