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• 15 October 2012

• Buying Advice: Shuttle OmniNAS KD20 review: first time's the charm?

  For a first entry, the Shuttle OmniNAS KD20 certainly doesn't disappoint. It has a solid chassis, a USB 3.0 port on the front and quality trays for the hard disks. The firmware has all the features you expect on a NAS, and the lay-out is well-organised. Shuttle also has practical apps for remote access to your folders.

• 11 October 2012

• Buying Advice: Panasonic TX-L55DT50 review: Panasonic's LCD goes large

  The TX-L55DT50E is a TV from Panasonic with plenty to offer.

• 10 October 2012

• Buying Advice: Loewe Connect ID review: Design TV with many faces

  If interior design is your thing and you want your TV to blend into your modern living room, then the Connect ID range from Loewe should be on your shortlist.

• 13 September 2012

• Buying Advice: iPhone 5 Lightning dock connector: what you need to know

  Apple has announced its iPhone 5 which has brought with it a new Lightning dock connector, so here's what you need to know about it.

• 12 September 2012

• Buying Advice: WD My Book VelociRaptor Duo review: the way Thunderbolt was intended

  The Western Digital My Book VelociRaptor Duo shows what's possible when you combine Thunderbolt with a traditional hard drive, you get an external hard drive with extremely high transfer rates.

• 30 August 2012

• Buying Advice: Buying advice: Mede8er MED1000X3D media player

  The Mede8er MED1000X3D has left us with a mixed impression, which is true for most recent media players that we've reviewed. On the positive side there are lots of features, the menu is well-organised and user-friendly and reacts quickly to input from the remote. The build quality is solid, and it supports most file formats.

• 20 August 2012

• Buying Advice: Synology DS1512+ and DS1812+ NAS review: good performance with lots of disks

  If you're looking for a NAS with room for plenty of disks that's also fast and user-friendly, then the new Synology DS-1512+ and DS-1812+ are two models that should be on your wish list. They come equipped with the very comprehensive DSM 4.0 firmware, with space for either five or eight hard disks. You do have to reach pretty deep into your wallet for these NAS devices.

• 14 August 2012

• Buying Advice: All-in-one PCs buying advice, group test

  All-in-one PCs offer a convenient halfway house between a laptop and a desktop PC, offering great space-saving advantages but also offering a big-screen which can also be used as an entertainment centre – perhaps to replace your TV. Here's our all-in-one PC buying advice.

• 25 July 2012

• Buying Advice: Whats the difference between a MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air?

  If you're wondering what the difference is between Apple's MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air then this is the article for you.

• 12 June 2012

• Buying Advice: Apple MacBook Air UK price and specifications round-up

  All the details you need to know about the 2012 models of the Apple MacBook Air including prices and specifications.

• Buying Advice: Apple MacBook Pro UK price and specifications round-up

  Everything you need to know about the Apple's MacBook Pro 2012 laptops including prices and specifications.

• Buying Advice: Apple MacBook Pro Retina UK price and specifications round-up

  Everything you need to know about the 2012 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display including prices and specifications.

• 14 May 2012

• Buying Advice: Apple TV: useful and simple to use

  If you already use any combination of iPad, iPhone or iTunes on Windows or Mac, Apple TV is a remarkably useful asset. Here's a third-generation Apple TV review.

• 03 May 2012

• Buying Advice: Media centre PC buying advice

  Want a PC to replace your TV in the living room? Read our media centre PC buying advice to find out what to look for when buying a media centre PC.

• 01 March 2012

• Buying Advice: Blu-ray buyers' guide: what you need to know

  Everything you need to know if you are buying a Blu-ray Disc drive, or a Blu-ray Disc player.

• 08 September 2011

• Buying Advice: What's the best student tablet?

  Strictly speaking, if you're a student you shouldn't really be able to afford a tablet. However, that said, they are tempting little fiends so we can excuse you splashing out on a tablet this once. Make sure you heed our advice before you do, otherwise you could end up with a massive credit card bill and a rubbish tablet to boot.

• 28 March 2011

• Buying Advice: Storage buying advice: how to store your data

  We live in a world fuelled by data, and PCs and modern digital gadgets need to store their data somewhere. Data is stored inside a PC, laptop or similar device, and is often expanded with external storage for backups or simply to expand on internal capacity.

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