Reviews
Reviews of currently available products that have been tested by our labs and our editorial staff are grouped together on the following pages. By default, product reviews are sorted by score, with five-star products appearing first. If you don't have the time or the patience to sort through all our reviews, click on "Buyer's guides" to see three to six of our favourite products of the moment.
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Reviews: Video Projectors
Pierre-Jean Alzieu - Video Projectors - 22/05/13 13:31Whether you're looking for a Full HD projector for the ultimate home cinema set-up or a pocket pico-projector for use on the move, you'll find all of our projector reviews in this section of the site....
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Computer Mice Reviews
Alexandre Botella - Computer Mice - 22/05/13 09:16You may not have noticed but you spend a lot of time with a mouse in your hand. A high quality model produces less strain, has gains in precision and reactivity as well as automating the most common tasks. In this arena, the competition between Logitech, Microsoft and the others is ferocious....
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Digital Cameras: SLR, Micro 4/3 and Interchangeable Lens Reviews
Renaud Labracherie / Morgane Alzieu / Arthur Azoulay / Bruno Labarbere - Digital Cameras - 21/05/13 14:01Looking for an SLR, a mirrorless camera or a compact with a large-format sensor? With an SLR you get comfortable handling, advanced controls and speedy reactions, but these bulky cameras won’t exactly fit in your pocket. On the other hand, an interchangeable lens compact or certain other hybrids with large-format sensors can offer SLR-style image...
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Digital Camera Reviews: Choose the Best Compact Camera
Renaud Labracherie / Morgane Alzieu / Arthur Azoulay / Bruno Labarbere - Digital Cameras - 21/05/13 09:03Performances are on the up in compacts and bridges, with more powerful zoom lenses and new sensors boosting sensitivity in low light. However, there's still plenty of room for improvement on things like battery life, screen quality, design, handling, etc....
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Monitor Reviews: 22''-30'' LCD Displays
Alexandre Botella - LCD Monitors - 20/05/13 12:00Monitor sales have been falling in line with the increasing popularity of laptop computers, which have built-in screens. Still, that doesn't mean that monitors are on their way out. They're still essential hardware for desktop computers, and stand-alone displays can be handy for running a laptop in a multi-screen set-up or for working on a...
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Laptop Reviews: Compare PC and Mac Laptops and Netbooks
Alexandre Botella - Laptops - 17/05/13 14:43It's hard to define the perfect laptop. In fact, there's no one 'right model' as it all depends on what you plan on using your notebook for. Some users look for portability while others prioritise performance. There are also things like battery life, gaming performance and screen quality to consider....
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In-Ear Headphones Reviews
Tristan François / Guillaume Letoupin - Headphones - 15/05/13 11:12We've said it before and we'll say it again: you need to replace the headphones or earphones that come with most MP3 players and mobile phones! In-ear headphones are an increasingly popular option, and have three big advantages: their fidelity, audio insulation and small size. ...
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SSD Reviews
Vincent Alzieu / Pierre-Jean Alzieu - SSD - 13/05/13 09:04Solid State Drives (SSDs) are slowly starting to replace traditional hard drives. They're two to four times faster than mechanical HDDs, they're quieter, use less power and they don't get as hot. However, quality can vary from one model to the next....
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Reviews: Gamepads and Controllers
Fabien Pionneau - Game Controllers - 10/05/13 09:03More compatible than joysticks and much easier to handle, gamepads are the ideal interface for sports simulations, first person shooters and all sorts of other PC games, especially for converts from the world of console gaming....
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Phone Reviews: Mobiles and Smartphones
Florence Legrand - Mobiles & Smartphones - 09/05/13 09:13As multitasking work/life organisers, portable multimedia entertainers and full-on pocket computers, smartphones have soon become a mainstay of our daily lives. With manufacturers updating ranges regularly, make sure you compare several models before you buy to ensure you pick the smartest choice. ...
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Single-Function Laser Printer Reviews
Marine Goy - Printers - 08/05/13 11:35Once strictly reserved for business users, laser printers now make a good alternative to inkjets for some consumers and households—particularly those who only print the odd office document from time to time, as the ink doesn't dry up in the machine during long periods of inactivity....
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SD, Micro SD and Compact Flash Memory Card Reviews
Pierre-Jean Alzieu - Memory Cards - 07/05/13 09:00The sensors in digital cameras are getting bigger, and so are the size of files captured onto memory cards. The type of memory card you use can often be as important as the camera itself—especially if you don't want to spend ages moving your photos around....
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HD TV Reviews (32" and Above)
Pierre-Jean Alzieu - TVs - 06/05/13 12:12Competition in the television market is fierce, with dozens of LCD TVs, plasma screens and LED TVs to choose from in a range of different sizes. Our detailed TV reviews will help you pick the best television for your budget....
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Camcorder Reviews
Edouard Maire / Renaud Labracherie - Camcorders - 03/05/13 13:14With growing competition from digital cameras and smartphones, stand-alone camcorders are keen to flaunt their more comfortable handling and advanced stabilisation systems. Plus, sports-oriented models are proving increasingly popular among daredevils looking to post their exploits online....
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Touchscreen Tablet Reviews
Romain Thuret - Tablets - 03/05/13 11:23The touchscreen tablet is the latest big thing in the consumer tech world, sometimes credited with reviving the IT market or with creating a new and revolutionary form of portable device. As an extension of typical smartphone territory, the tablet is today heading towards maturity with dozens of new models arriving every few months....
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Headphones Reviews
Tristan François / Guillaume Letoupin - Headphones - 02/05/13 09:02The headphones that come with today's portable MP3 players are usually not much more than satisfactory. Our headphones and earphones reviews should help you get more out of your music while you're on the move....
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Multifunction Inkjet Printer Reviews
Marine Goy - Printers - 01/05/13 11:17Multifunction printers are an all-in-one solution, combining inkjet printing with a built-in scanner, colour copier and sometimes even a fax. In fact, printers now come packed with all kinds of extra functions....
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Graphics Card Reviews
Régis Jehl - Graphics Cards - 29/04/13 14:00A graphics card is essential for smooth 3D gaming, but choosing the right model isn’t always easy, with 3D performances, power use heat and noise output to consider....
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Reviews: Media Centres
Régis Jehl - Media Centres - 26/04/13 09:00Using a media centre is supposed to be easy: fill it with music, movies and photos, plug it into your TV, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. But with so many models available now, it's hard to know which will suit you best. Do you really need HD? And what about connecting to your...
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A3 Printer Reviews
Marine Goy - Printers - 24/04/13 11:12Printing photos at 10 x 15 cm or A4 size is all very well and good, but why not go for something a bit bigger? After all, A3 is nicer to look at, and it looks better on your wall......
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