The newest iPod patent says that the “touch” and the “screen” don’t have to go together. The next gen iPod will have a normal display covering the front, and a separate touch surface on the back. Here’s how it’ll work.
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The latest MINI Cooper and Cooper S have earned a reputation built on the driving experience. MINIs last diesel effort, the 88 bhp One Diesel was almost the black sheep of the family. Whilst there was no denying its sharp handling characteristics shared with the rest of the last MINI range, there was a bit of a shortfall in the performance department.
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The iRiver X20 is a trendy contender in the growing range of popular flash-based MP3 players on the market today. With its 56mm (2.2-inch) colour LCD screen, in-line MP3 recording, simple PC software and excellent battery life, the X20 stands to be a tough opponent.
We looked at the 2GB model, but 4GB and 8GB versions can also be bought from advancedmp3players.co.uk.
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Flat-panel TV technology - super-thin HDTVs that you can hang on the wall like a painting - have really taken a prime place in the HDTV-buying field.
There’s a good reason for this mania - flat panels provide a large viewing area with almost no intrusion into your HDTV viewing room. If that was all they did, they’d be pretty cool - but they can offer a very high-quality HDTV picture, as well.
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Single-lens reflex cameras offer powerful features and the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, so you can shoot like the pros. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
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Larger, more luxurious and more expensive than the car it replaces, the new Freelander – or Freelander 2, as it should be called – offers clear evidence of Land Rover’s chasing the money. Freelander 2 is now a premium car: make no mistake.
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Can your old PC run Windows Vista? The answer is a definite “maybe.” Processor- and memory-wise, most mid- to high-end PCs sold in the past few years will probably do the job. But unless your PC has a modern 3D video card, it might not be capable of displaying the new Aero glass interface. If your video card isn’t up to snuff, you’ll be limited to the Aero basic interface — which looks better than Windows XP does, but doesn’t offer all the neat translucent 3D effects.
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