http://videos.cnet.co.uk/ CNET UK videos en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:48:51 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:48:51 +0000 /i/c/gl/log/log-cnetmain.gif http://videos.cnet.co.uk/ 20 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 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:07:42 +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 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) No one would call Rory a small man, but even he's dwarfed by the monstrous Alienware Area-51 ALX desktop gaming PC in this video. It truly is the mothership -- the fastest PC we've ever seen. It's impossible not to be in awe of the Area-51's ludicrous chassis. With enormous vents on the top that lift up when its silicon heart starts pumping, and customisable lights everywhere (even inside), it makes a massive statement. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044215.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044215.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:01:32 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) At last the Palm Pre has made it to UK shores, only to be given a right good poking by Flora Graham in this video review. The slide-out Qwerty keyboard may be too small for some, but the Pre's speedy touchscreen user interface is exemplary, and its gesture and multi-touch capability make for a genuinely finger-friendly phone. Palm's app store could do with some work, but the Pre's a viable alternative to the iPhone. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044151.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044151.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:35:04 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video review, Flora Graham takes a look at the Dext, Motorola's first Android handset. Its frumpy appearance is disappointing, but a peppy touchscreen, some fun social-networking features, a slide-out Qwerty keyboard and the glory of Android make for a solid handset overall. With the Dext, Motorola's made a good stab at breathing new life into the cooling corpse of its mobile-phone efforts. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044100.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044100.htm Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:50:09 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Put your feet up and allow Ian Morris to take you on a tour of the 1080p-capable Popcorn Hour C-200 media streamer in this video review. For people seeking video playback of files from their network or via USB storage, there's arguably no better machine. Offering support for almost every video codec on the planet, its picture and sound quality are excellent. It also offers tonnes of tweaks and upgrade options, including space for the installation of a Blu-ray drive. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044023.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044023.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:46:27 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) With the Acer Ferrari One premium netbook having recently made a pit stop at CNET Towers, Rory Reid shows you its finer points in this video review. You'll either love or hate the garish red lid emblazoned with the Ferrari logo, but this 11.6-inch machine's speedy performance, affordable price tag, and comfortable design are far less likely to divide opinion. Overall, it gets the green light from us. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044022.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044022.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:32:31 +0000