Reviews stories - Page 79

Review: Armikrog brings back the old-school point and click adventure
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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armikrog
Point and click adventures were abundant on PCs back in the '90s, but the genre is back for one more round thanks to the release of Armikrog.

Hands-on review: Rapoo VPro V910 - your competitive edge
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Rapoo’s VPro 910 gaming mouse is far better than I imagined. Big, and glowing like a worm, this thing could be Rapoo’s best attempt yet.

Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 - more bling for less cha-ching
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Only costing $349, the spec and performance of the Ultra 7 equates to solid bang for buck value, and it doesn’t look or feel like a budget device.

Hands-on review: Huawei P9 Plus - all the bells and whistles
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
This is a well-crafted phone that ticks all the boxes a high-end buyer is ever likely to have - including one of the best cameras out there.

Review: Bound on PS4 is a short but emotional experience
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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gaming
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bound
Does anybody remember the game Journey? Well Bound on PS4 is similar to it in a lot of ways and it includes a cryptic narrative.

Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
In our in-depth review, the Vodafone Smart Mini 7 proves to be the budget-friendly smartphone that doesn't compromise on essentials.

Hands-on review: Dell SonicWall TZ600
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
This security appliance is designed for medium-sized businesses, offering powerful but flexible security that doesn't need a degree in rocket science.

Review: Is No Man’s Sky a fun or mundane experience?
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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solar power
No Man’s Sky is a huge game with 18 quintillion planets in total. As big as the game is, does the actual gameplay offer a lot of variety?.

Hands-on review: Meizu M3 Note - bang for buck value
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Not so long ago budget smartphones translated into dinky specs in Tupperware chassis with lousy battery life and pokey processors. A lot has changed.

Hands-on review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I’ve trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.

Hands-on review: Dell SonicWall Soho
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Sadly firewall options for small businesses haven't been great. At least until now. Enter the Dell SonicWall Soho range of security appliances.

Hands-on review: Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Crucial’s new MX300 750GB solid state drive finally gives hardcore PC users the fast hard drive space they’ve been asking for.

Review: Tricky Towers on PS4 is really difficult but fun
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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gaming
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tricky towers
There are a lot of Tetris style clones out there, but Tricky Towers is different because it only utilises the same blocks.

Hands-on review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fuji
Fujifilm’s X Pro2 compact mirrorless camera is their new flagship. It joins the X-T1 and X-Pro1. My question is this; how good is it?.

Film review: Star Trek Beyond - a formulaic but fun blockbuster
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Star Trek Beyond is one of those films that might not go down in history as the highlight of the franchise, but boy, is it one hell of a ride.

Hands-on review: Corsair K65 Rapidfire RGB mechanical keyboard
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
Corsair's reliable design and build, in combination with its CUE software, make the K65 a valuable, small and portable addition to your gaming gear.

Hands-on review: ASUS ROG Spatha gaming mouse - a competitive edge
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
This product is a powerful, high-end mouse with plenty of options for customisation of the buttons, LEDs and power settings for wireless mode.

Hands-on review: HP Spectre - the world's thinnest notebook
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The lovely folks at HP seem to be determined to turn me to the Windows side, and with the Spectre, they may be edging ever closer to success.

Hands-on review: Qihoo 360 Smart Camera & 360 Camera app
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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gaming
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
Qihoo's 360 Smart Camera delivers versatile security with day/night vision - an ideal, lightweight home guardian.

Hands-on review: HP Pagewide Pro MFP577dw
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hp
What we have here, my discerning and loyal readers, is a printer that is quick, quiet, producing quality prints while being stingy on consumables.