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07 February 2009
Test Centre: Group test: 7 flat-panel monitors reviewed

A larger screen for your PC doesn't just make it more fun for watching DVDs, it can give you more workspace too. PC Advisor assesses seven new models, and offers flat-panel buying advice.
06 February 2009
News: Sharp predicts increased losses

Electronics company Sharp has revealed it expects to lose over $1bn in its fiscal year ending March 31.
05 February 2009
News: 36% of web users want social networking through TV

36 percent of web users want to access social networking and instant messaging functions through their TV, says ABI Research.
News: Video: explore the depths with Google Ocean

Google Earth's new Ocean feature allows you to explore the wonders of the sea bed from the comfort of your desktop. PC Advisor brings you some highlights to whet your appetite.
Video: Google Ocean provides underwater 3D images

Google has launched an updated version of Google Earth that includes historical imagery as well as 3D underwater terrain. Explore the ocean floor with Google Ocean and PC Advisor.
02 February 2009
News: 50 great websites and services for 2009

The internet is a mine of information. But with so much web out there to explore, unearthing new gems has become a tricky task. PC Advisor provides an online treasure map.
30 January 2009
News: Sony and Sharp LCD venture delayed

Sony and Sharp have put a joint venture to produce an LCD screen together on hold.
29 January 2009
Opinion: Demand Five still demanding

Demand Five, Channel Five's online TV-on-demand service, is now available for Mac and Linux users, reports New Media Age. However, it doesn't seem to work in practice.
28 January 2009
News: UK Film Council search engine finds online movies

The UK Film Council has launched a search engine FindAnyFilm.com so that film buffs will be able to find when, where and how more than 30,000 movies are available, including on the internet.
News: Lost is first HD show available on iTunes UK

Apple is finally offering UK iTunes users the chance to download TV shows in high definition, starting with Amercian drama Lost.
24 January 2009
Test Centre: Group test: top 10 laptops reviewed

Whether you want a portable workhouse with a tasty price tag or a powerful system that can play back Blu-ray video in HD, there's a laptop to suit you. PC Advisor rounds up 10 of the most practical portables on the market.
News: The 17 worst computer games of 2008

2008 was a great year for gaming, featuring blockbusters such as Metal Gear Solid 4 and Grand Theft Auto 4. But along with the classics, a number of rubbish games were released. We've rounded up the 17 games you should definitely stay away from.
22 January 2009
Opinion: Arsenal fans get highlights on Sony PSPs

Effete, Gitanes-puffing North London soccer aristocrats Arsenal have come up with a novel way of keeping pitchside fans in touch with their travails - from next season they can watch the Gunners play on Sony PlayStation Portable devices.
News: Toshiba announces 16in multimedia laptop

Toshiba has announced the Toshiba Satellite A350 - a laptop with a 16in, 1366x768 pixel, 16:9 widescreen.
21 January 2009
News: MSN Mobile gets music download service

Microsoft today launched a music download service on MSN Mobile. The MSN service enables users to download pay-for videos and music tracks to their mobile phones.
News: Manx ISP offers unlimited music downloads

The government of the Isle of Man has proposed that residents of the island pay its ISP a one-off fee for unlimited music downloads.
News: Sony: Microsoft Xbox 360 'lacks longevity'

Sony Computer Entertainment chairman Kazuo Hirai has slammed Microsoft's Xbox 360 console for not lasting long enough.
20 January 2009
News: PC more popular than TV for UK children

UK children spend nearly six hours each day in front of a television or computer.
News: Bournemouth to get 100Mbps broadband by March

The first homes in the UK to get 100Mbps broadband access will be connected by March, says H2O.
News: YouTube lets users download clips in MPEG4

YouTube is offering users the chance to download clips as well as stream them from some of the channels on its video-sharing site.