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05 September 2013
Buying Advice: Plasma vs LED explained

Can't decide whether an LED TV or a plasma panel is right for you? We lay out the pros and cons of each technology.
11 June 2013
Buying Advice: Xbox One pre-order prices

Microsoft has announced the Xbox One and you want one, so we're here to help. Here's where you can pre-order your Xbox One games console and the price.
Buying Advice: PS4 price in UK

Everything you need to know about the price of the Sony PS4 in the UK.
06 June 2013
Buying Advice: How much should I pay for a tablet?

Tablets are great devices for all sorts of things, but how much should you pay for one? We take look at the tablet market and what your money can get you.
04 June 2013
Buying Advice: Netbook vs tablet

If you're wondering whether to buy a netbook or tablet, wonder no more. We'll explain which is best, and what to avoid.
22 May 2013
Buying Advice: Wireless speakers buying guide

Whether you're buying a portable or a mains-powered wireless speaker system, it's important to know what to look for. Our buyer's guide explains all you need to know about AirPlay, Bluetooth, Apt-X and more.
01 May 2013
Buying Advice: Mini PCs buying advice

Tiny computers look good, fit into the smallest of spaces, and usually offer cooler, quieter operation and lower power consumption than their desktop counterparts. Here's some solid Mini PC buying advice for you.
20 March 2013
Buying Advice: Make your next PC an all-in-one PC

Make your next PC an all-in-one and you can dispense with your PC, TV and set top box.
22 January 2013
Buying Advice: How to choose a cloud storage service

Cloud computing could form an important part of your technological life, but you have to know what you're looking for. Here are some tips on what to look for in a cloud storage service.
10 January 2013
Buying Advice: What is an OLED TV?

OLED is the future for TVs. It’s still early days, but here’s everything you need to know about how it works, why it’s better, who’s making and selling OLED TVs and more.
25 December 2012
Buying Advice: Media Centre PCs: what you need to know

Give yourself a front-row seat with a home-theatre PC that can hold all your music, films and photos, and even double as a PVR for recording and pausing live TV. Here's what you need to know when buying a media centre PC.
21 December 2012
Buying Advice: Best apps for new Nexus 7

If you have just got your Nexus 7, you may be wondering what apps to get first. Here then, is our quick guide to the best apps for the Nexus 7.
12 December 2012
Buying Advice: Sandisk Extreme SSD 120GB/240GB review: too little too late?

With these Extreme SSDs, SanDisk has proven it can make quality SSDs with reasonable performance. Unlike the SanDisk U100 SSDs from its OEM division that perform more like USB sticks in 2.5-inch format, the Extreme SSDs do perform well. And when an important party like SanDisk enters the consumer SSD market, that's only good news for both competition and innovation.
Buying Advice: ASUS MX279 review: 27-inch design monitor

ASUS announced its new 'Designo' monitors several months back, and we recently managed to get our hands on one of them. We tested the 27-inch MX279H, a monitor with a striking design. It has an elegant base and aluminium frame, and has several similarities with the recently tested and excellent LG IPS277L. It will be interesting to find out how the two compare.
10 December 2012
Buying Advice: Synology DS-413 review: versatile 4-bay NAS

Synology NAS devices are very popular, and with good reason. They generally perform really well, and have lots of features, but their main drawback is always their price. In this review we will take a closer look at the DS413, a NAS which is similar to the DS213+, except that it can fit four disks instead of two.
05 December 2012
Buying Advice: Iiyama ProLite XB2485WSU vs XB2380HS review: 1920x1200 vs 1920x1080

There are those that swear by monitors with a resolution of 1900x1200 pixels, and feel that an extra 129,600 pixels make all the difference. Of course there's something to be said for a little additional vertical space. We were therefore excited to hear that Iiyama has not abandoned this segment yet, when it announced the ProLite XB2485WSU. Hardware.Info tested it to find whether the Dell U2412M has a new competitor.
03 December 2012
Buying Advice: Nintendo Wii U review of reviews

Nintendo's latest games console is upon us in the form of the Wii U. Here's our Wii U review of reviews.
29 November 2012
Buying Advice: Eizo Foris FS2333 review: serious gaming monitor

Eizo, known for making high-end professional monitors for graphical designers and office use, proves it can also make an outstanding gaming monitor with the Foris FS2333. The Eizo Foris FS2333 is a very stylish monitor, with sleek lines and sharp corners.
23 November 2012
Buying Advice: Logitech UE Mobile Boombox review: temple of boom?

For its small size the Mobile Boombox sounds very good, even with the volume maxed out the sound doesn't distort. The volume doesn't go very high, however, and the sound is very directional. Like most Bluetooth speakers, the Boombox sounds better when you hook it up with the 3.5 mm jack instead of Bluetooth.
21 November 2012
Buying Advice: Best place to buy LeapPad

Where's the best place to buy the LeapPad 2, one of the hottest kids' tablet gifts this Christmas?