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Compro Network Media Centre T1000W: jack of all trades in the living room?

Compro Network Media Centre T1000W: jack of all trades in the living room?

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Full-HD PVR, network media server, web server and more - is this the king of set-top boxes?

Altec Lansing FX3021 Expressionist PLUS: compact yet powerful

Altec Lansing FX3021 Expressionist PLUS: compact yet powerful

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Altec Lansing's latest 2.1 solution promises full-range sound, deep bass, and a sleek compact des...

Humax FOXSAT-HDR: subscription-free HDTV heaven?

Humax FOXSAT-HDR: subscription-free HDTV heaven?

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We take a look at the first Freesat+ PVR. With the promise of subscription-free HD, is it as good...

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HEXUS.tv Special Report :: The truth about energy drinks! Part 2

8th Oct 09 09:57 | tv

HEXUS.tv Special Report :: The truth about energy drinks! Part 2

The HEXUS.tv guinea pigs, Luke and he-who-shall-not-be-named, are now trying the sports orientated energy drinks... boy are they unfit!

Logitech G35 Surround Sound headset. Worth £100?

25th Feb 09 09:41 | lifestyle

Logitech G35 Surround Sound headset. Worth £100?

Logitech unveils all-singing, all-dancing gaming headset. We tell you how good it is.

HEXUS.tv :: Cooler Master ATCS 840

26th Nov 08 12:32 | tv

HEXUS.tv :: Cooler Master ATCS 840

We get our hands on the sexy black aluminium Cooler Master ATCS 840... but is sexy black aluminium enough to make this case worthy of a purchase?

PURE EVOKE Flow: the radio that does it all

19th Nov 08 10:36 | lifestyle

PURE EVOKE Flow: the radio that does it all

PURE's EVOKE Flow takes high-quality DAB and adds Internet radio courtesy of built-in Wi-Fi. We take a look.

HEXUS.tv :: Inno3D GeForce iChiLL 9800 GT

9th Sep 08 22:15 | tv

HEXUS.tv :: Inno3D GeForce iChiLL 9800 GT

HEXUS.tv reviews the Inno3D 9800 GT iChiLL to see how it stacks up against similarly priced cards and what features make it stand out from the crowd.

Gyration Media Center Remote: HTPC navigation done right?

25th Jul 08 13:55 | lifestyle

Gyration Media Center Remote: HTPC navigation done right?

Struggling to control your Media Center PC from the couch? Gyration's Universal Media Center Remote could be the solution for you.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

26th May 08 13:35 | lifestyle

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

The 19-year wait is finally over. Does Indiana Jones still have what it takes?

MoJo designer snooker cue

22nd Apr 08 09:50 | lifestyle

MoJo designer snooker cue

Snooker's annual World Championship is now underway so we've decided to put MoJo Cues' racing-green snooker cue to the test.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

18th Feb 08 16:36 | lifestyle

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Book of Secrets, sequel to 2004's National Treasure, sees Nicholas Cage reprise his role as treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates. This time, he's out to uncover the truth.

Sumo Omni

24th Jan 08 12:33 | lifestyle

Sumo Omni

Jeez, I get asked to review some weird stuff. I mean, just how the hell did I end up with a bloody great bean bag in my living room?

Compro VideoMate E700 - say hi to a PCIe DVB-T tuner

7th Sep 07 07:53 | lifestyle

Compro VideoMate E700 - say hi to a PCIe DVB-T tuner

As well as being one of the few TV tuners to use a PCIe slot, Compro's E700 can do one unusual trick. It can wake the host PC from the "off" state - that's shut down, not just s...

Sennheiser personal-stereo headsets - PX10, PMX70 & MX90VC

6th Jul 07 03:39 | lifestyle

Sennheiser personal-stereo headsets - PX10, PMX70 &  MX90VC

Day-tripper John Hill continues his search for the perfect headset to go with his iPod. In this review he's looking at three offerings from Sennheiser - the banded in-ear PX10, ...

DivX Stage6 (beta) - the high-def rival to YouTube

1st May 07 14:03 | lifestyle

Stage6 - DivX's advanced rival to video-sharing sites such as YouTube - is now in its beta development phase. Bob Crabtree checks out quality and usability and assesses its pros...

Shuttle's XPC mini X 200 reviewed

12th Apr 07 08:07 | tv

Shuttle's XPC mini X 200 reviewed

It's small, but is it perfectly formed? We take a look at the latest XPC from Shuttle, intended as a media center for your lounge.

Evesham iplayer - Freeview PVR, network media player & more

22nd Feb 07 04:57 | lifestyle

Our initial impression of Evesham Technology's iplayer was that it looked to be one of the most exciting personal video recorders (PVRs) yet launched in the UK. Our take after s...

HEXUS.gaming :: Battlestations: Midway review

8th Feb 07 09:43 | tv

HEXUS.gaming :: Battlestations: Midway review

Released on Friday 9th February, Battlestations: Midway brings to life the epic naval battles of World War II from Pearl Harbour to the Battle of Midway itself. Featuring an inn...

Mobilesift - new easy-to-use mobile-phone comparison site

27th Nov 06 22:00 | lifestyle

Anything that makes it easier to choose the right mobile phone is welcome, so the launch of Mobilesift.co.uk - a new mobile-phone comparison site - could turn out to be good news

Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 network media player

19th Sep 06 00:18 | lifestyle

It's not brand-spanking new but it is now far less expensive than at launch time, so Leo Xenakis checks out Pinnacle's ShowCenter 200 to see how well this affordable network med...

D-Link Skype USB Phone Adapter DPH-50U

2nd Aug 06 15:44 | lifestyle

Millions of people make and take no-cost or low-cost Skype phone calls over the net using just a headset. D-Link's low-cost DPH-50U offers the convenience of using DECT phone - ...

FreeUndelete 2.0 - the best free utility on the net?

23rd Jun 06 00:24 | lifestyle

There's no end of good stuff available free on the web but Bob Crabtree reckons the best of the lot could be FreeUndelete 2.0, a sub-1MB app that just saved his bacon

Preview - Dualit DAB/FM Kitchen Radio

4th May 06 02:04 | lifestyle

Toaster maker Dualit is set to launch a DAB/FM radio for the kitchen. We check out a preview sample of this £200 offering

Go to work on a USB stick drive

22nd Mar 06 15:31 | lifestyle

Is it really possible to easily create a practical working environment on a USB stick drive? Indeed it is - and without having to get down and dirty with Linux

Canon - would-be King of Europe - range preview

22nd Feb 06 11:26 | lifestyle

Canon aims to be No.1 in Europe in virtually all areas in which it competes. Its 2006 Spring Collection of 39 new products shows it means business

Sky by broadband - world's first combined review-tutorial!

30th Jan 06 04:14 | lifestyle

Here's the world's first review of (and tutorial for) Sky's video-download service - Sky by broadband - now available free to all Sky premium subscribers with broadband connections

All the news from CES 2006

5th Jan 06 14:06 | lifestyle

All HEXUS.CES reports, stories and headlines can now be accessed from a single page

HEXUS.tv Special Report :: The truth about energy drinks!

30th Sep 09 16:52 | tv

HEXUS.tv Special Report :: The truth about energy drinks!

HEXUS.tv's intrepid team risk caffeine overdose and tastebuds to bring you the story on which energy drink is the best for you.... and sorry, they made me let them do this....

HEXUS.tv :: Teufel Concept E Magnum Power Edition

23rd Jan 09 13:38 | tv

HEXUS.tv :: Teufel Concept E Magnum Power Edition

HEXUS.tv's Andrew gets his ears caved in by this 5.1 home theatre system from Teufel...

HEXUS.tv Review : UK Exclusive : Rock Band 2 Cymbals

25th Nov 08 16:36 | tv

HEXUS.tv Review : UK Exclusive : Rock Band 2 Cymbals

We take the Official Rock Band 2 cymbals, screw them to our kit and then beat the living hell out of them in this UK exclusive review!

PURE ONE Classic DAB radio: evolution of a winner

20th Oct 08 23:13 | lifestyle

PURE ONE Classic DAB radio: evolution of a winner

Got £50 to spend on a portable DAB radio? Read this.

Powerbar: the ultimate home chin-up workout?

29th Aug 08 16:18 | lifestyle

Powerbar: the ultimate home chin-up workout?

The innovative Powerbar promises a simple but effective upper-body workout at home. We put it to the test.

Wall-E

20th Jul 08 10:01 | lifestyle

Wall-E

The latest animated adventure from Pixar Animation Studios tells the tale of a remarkable and lovable little robot. Is this one of Pixar's best?

Iron Man

8th May 08 10:26 | lifestyle

Iron Man

Iron Man kicks off the summer of superheroes with a bang, is this an early contender for superhero flick of the year?

The Other Boleyn Girl

14th Mar 08 11:32 | lifestyle

The Other Boleyn Girl

Gorgeous costumes, nefarious behaviour, and intrigue in buckets

Cloverfield

6th Feb 08 15:08 | lifestyle

Cloverfield

Cloverfield, produced by JJ Abrams and directed by Matt Reeves, carried a marketing campaign that had the Internet buzzing for months. Having premiered in UK cinemas last week, ...

CoolerMaster's Cosmos chassis now under £100 AND under the lights!

9th Jan 08 09:59 | tv

CoolerMaster's Cosmos chassis now under £100 AND under the lights!

Winning a HEXUS.eXtreme Recommended award 'straight out of the gate', back in July, was pretty impressive. The latest price drop makes the Cosmos more attractive than ever - so ...

Philips 7FF1AW Digital PhotoFrame

10th Aug 07 08:10 | lifestyle

Philips 7FF1AW Digital PhotoFrame

Day-tripper John Hill wants to enjoy some of the photos currently stuck in an electronic shoe-box (his PC's hard disk) and checks out how they look on the Philips 7FF1AW Digital...

Five FM transmitters for iPods and personal players

26th May 07 10:47 | lifestyle

Day-tripper John Hill climbs into his automobile, his baby beside him at the wheel, to check out five FM transmitters for use with iPods and other music players

Griffin & Porta-Charge iPod mains chargers

24th Apr 07 07:34 | lifestyle

Want to be able to charge your iPod when away from the home - or without having to switch on your PC when back at base? John Hill investigates some of the options

iMainGo combi iPod case and speakers

22nd Mar 07 13:40 | lifestyle

Portable Sound Laboratories iMainGo portable active speaker system for iPods

Lost Planet : Extreme Condition review

13th Feb 07 11:56 | tv

Lost Planet : Extreme Condition review

In Lost Planet, human snow pirates navigate VS (Vital Suits) through hostile ice-covered environments, fighting against the indigenous Akrid creatures for the precious thermal e...

Corsair Flash Voyager 8GB USB2.0 drive

24th Jan 07 09:02 | lifestyle

Corsair Flash Voyager 8GB USB2.0 drive

Evesham Freeview personal video recorder PVR160

13th Oct 06 20:52 | lifestyle

Evesham Technology's PVR160 is a £150 twin-tuner personal video recorder for Freeview digital terrestrial TV that's fitted with a 160GB hard disk and rather nice to use

Compro VideoMate H900 TV Tuner

22nd Aug 06 07:33 | lifestyle

The H900 is a PCI card rather than a USB tuner. Secondly, it's an analogue tuner. "What?" I hear you shout. You read correctly, no DVB-T in this review, we're afraid. That will ...

Low-cost webcam - MSI StarCam 370i

5th Jul 06 23:43 | lifestyle

Can any webcam costing little more than a couple of pints and a pie be anything other than pants? We check out MSI's oh-so-affordable StarCam 370i to find out

Apple Mac mini - Core Duo

22nd Jun 06 01:35 | lifestyle

There's something almost sinfully attractive about Apple's ultra-small Mac mini. This in-depth review - covering Mac OS X and Win XP - makes clear how the mini can indulge your...

Apple Boot Camp Public Beta

13th Apr 06 10:57 | lifestyle

HEXUS.community stalwart Gordon Handley (Gordy) gets down and dirty with Apple Boot Camp Public Beta - the utility that let's Intel-based Macs dual-boot between Windows XP and M...

Panasonic unveils full product line up

15th Mar 06 21:41 | lifestyle

This week, Panasonic is showing UK retailers its line-up for the coming season, with new and recent products ranging from ice-cream-makers to in-car entertainment

HEXUS.lifestyle editorial needs a digital-home die-hard

21st Feb 06 01:06 | lifestyle

HEXUS is inviting applications from would-be web journalists who want to be paid to live and work at the bleeding edge of digital-home technology and go hands-on with all the co...

Adobe Creative Suite Production Studio preview - Pt1

23rd Jan 06 09:41 | lifestyle

In a two-part, hands-on preview, Bob Crabtree gets down and dirty with a beta of the Adobe Production Studio Premium bundle. Part one kicks off with an overview of Adobe's three...

Intel Digital Home Capabilities Assessment Tool

21st Dec 05 09:57 | lifestyle

Check out our preview of the Intel Digital Home Capabilities Assessment Tool (IDHCAT) - a benchmarking program intended to allow system builders and professional reviewers to ca...

HEXUS.gaming sofa - Wolfenstein Xbox 360 Review

21st Sep 09 14:17 | tv

HEXUS.gaming sofa - Wolfenstein Xbox 360 Review

HEXUS.gaming's Steven Williamson sits down with Nick Haywood to discuss the latest incarnation of the Wolfenstein series

HEXUS.tv :: Keen eye for the home spy

17th Dec 08 14:50 | tv

HEXUS.tv :: Keen eye for the home spy

If James Bond wanted a pen, the Pen Cam by Swann is probably the scribbler with which Q would kit him out. This is no ordinary biro, because concealed in the clip is a colour ca...

HEXUS.lifestyle :: Gifts for Christmas - Interplay Hovercraft

21st Nov 08 12:13 | tv

HEXUS.lifestyle :: Gifts for Christmas - Interplay Hovercraft

Worried about what to buy for Christmas? Build this amazing hovercraft and enjoy countless hours of fun.

Altec Lansing FX3022 Expressionist BASS - is 2.2 the new 2.0?

11th Oct 08 09:45 | lifestyle

Altec Lansing FX3022 Expressionist BASS - is 2.2 the new 2.0?

A refreshed Altec Lansing is hoping that 2.2 speakers are the way forward, and we put its FX3022 Expressionist BASS to the test.

The Dark Knight

29th Jul 08 08:14 | lifestyle

The Dark Knight

Our number one must-see movie of 2008 is here, and it surpasses all of our expectations.

Scythe Kama Bay Speaker - a £15 solution that does the trick

5th Jul 08 07:02 | lifestyle

Scythe Kama Bay Speaker - a £15 solution that does the trick

HEXUS takes a look at Scythe's 5.25in PC speaker. Can a 1.5 Watt drive-bay mounted speaker suffice?

HEXUS.tv :: Corsair's new HX1000W PSU reviewed

24th Apr 08 07:21 | tv

HEXUS.tv :: Corsair's new HX1000W PSU reviewed

HEXUS.tv takes a look at the Corsair HX1000, which was recently reviewed here by the HEXUS.net review team and ear...

Jumper

22nd Feb 08 14:27 | lifestyle

Jumper

Sci-Fi action thriller, Jumper, had the ingredients upon which an entertaining saga could have been built. Instead, it delivers one of the worst movies of the year so far.

Neuros OSD - one device to organise all of your media

28th Jan 08 16:04 | lifestyle

Neuros OSD - one device to organise all of your media

The Neuros OSD is just the kind of gadget that we like. Its open source nature claims endless possibilities as it aims to organise your home entertainment centre. Does it succeed?

Beowulf

15th Nov 07 09:28 | lifestyle

Beowulf

Robert Zemeckis' latest motion capture event creates a movie going experience not to be missed.

Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 iPod speaker dock

27th Jul 07 07:39 | lifestyle

Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 iPod speaker dock

As we’ve seen with the yet to be launched (in the UK) iPhone, manufacturers will jump on any damn bandwagon they can to launch an extra that you’ll then blindly buy in the q...

Evesham DVD1000 player

9th May 07 06:13 | lifestyle

The current model is average in most respects and, as such, does not deserve an outright recommendation. Flat-panel owners may be tempted by its HDMI connectivity and upscaling ...

Bose TriPort IE inner-ear headphones

13th Apr 07 08:06 | lifestyle

Day-tripper John Hill makes another journey of discovery, this time with a set of Bose TriPort IE earphones

Philips VOIP841 PC-free DECT/Skype phone - world's first review

5th Mar 07 15:14 | lifestyle

We were childishly excited late last week to get the chance to go hands on with the Philips VOIP841 - a PC-free combined DECT/Skype phone

Okami review

9th Feb 07 08:44 | tv

Okami review

Mixing Japanese folklore and a stunning traditional Japanese art style, Okami tells the story of a mythical sun god who sets out to restore a world to its former beauty and glory.

Samsung SE-S184 18x USB DVD burner - world exclusive review

6th Jan 07 02:29 | lifestyle

Samsung's SE-S184 is claimed to be the world's fastest USB external DVD burner. We check out its writing and reading speeds, see how well it works and ponder the need for speed

USRobotics Skype USB Telephone Adapter 9620

28th Sep 06 23:50 | lifestyle

How do you fancy making low-cost or no-cost Skype phone calls over the internet using your DECT phone? Bob Crabtree takes a long hard look at USRobotics' 9620 USB Telephone Adapter

Slim Devices Squeezebox 3 Wi-Fi Network Music Player

11th Aug 06 07:49 | lifestyle

The Slim Devices Squeezebox 3 (Wi-Fi model) can be purchased for around £210. It's not cheap, sure, but it exudes quality in every department, from ease of use to audio quality...

PURE Tempus-1XT DAB radio

1st Jul 06 03:22 | lifestyle

We've had a close look at the Tempus-1XT - a small, mains-powered table radio that sits in the middle of PURE's DAB range - and we're impressed

Sapphire Ivory 512MB Digital Audio Player

22nd May 06 14:02 | lifestyle

Sapphire - a company best know for graphics cards - has entered the MP3 market. We go hands-on with its first offering - the 512MB Ivory Digital Audio Player

Jabra JX10 - is smaller really better?

28th Mar 06 20:35 | lifestyle

Jabra's latest top of the range headset has been designed by the world-renowned Danish designer, Jacob Jensen, but is it a case of style over substance?

devolo MicroLink dLAN Highspeed Starter Kit

12th Mar 06 01:17 | lifestyle

The ideal digital home would have a network port next to every mains socket - and with develo's MicroLink dLAN Highspeed networking kit, that's what you get

Compro VideoMate U3 DVB-T tuner

7th Feb 06 01:01 | lifestyle

If you're going to be sticking with the bundled software, then we think you'll be happy with it. Some of the features don't immediately jump out at you like perhaps they should,...

AVerMedia AVerTV DVB-T USB2.0

18th Jan 06 09:38 | lifestyle

Today we're reviewing a USB digital tuner from AVerMedia - the AVerTV DVB-T USB2.0 – that let's you enjoy all the many Freeview TV and radio stations

WiFi & broadband. The solution to aging-population problem. Oh, really?

13th Dec 05 18:54 | lifestyle

For sure, Intel's chairman Craig Barrett is a hugely intelligent man. Otherwise, he wouldn't be heading up the giant chip-making firm. But in our experience intelligence often d...

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