The most recent Gadgets articles from Computeract!ve

Review: Kodak M1020 digital picture frame

Paul Lester — 2008-06-19T16:49:00.000Z

Paul Lester, Computeract!ve, Thursday 19 June 2008 at 16:49:00

Show off your pictures as well as videos

We had mixed feelings about the last Kodak photo frame we reviewed, which added convenience in the form of wireless access but let itself down on the performance front....

Review: M-Audio X-Session Pro peripheral

Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-06-17T18:00:00.000Z

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 17 June 2008 at 18:00:00

Become a superstar DJ

The X-Session Pro is a clone of a DJ's mixing desk, which comes with software allowing users to play the bedroom DJ....

Review: Mogo Dapter peripheral

Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-06-13T17:14:00.000Z

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Friday 13 June 2008 at 17:14:00

The tiniest Bluetooth adapter we've seen

The Mogo Dapter is one of the smallest peripherals we've ever reviewed – it's a tiny device, no bigger than the end of a thumb, with a USB plug at...

Review: Oakley Split Thump sunglasses and music player

Paul Lester — 2008-06-02T10:00:00.000Z

Paul Lester, Computeract!ve, Monday 2 June 2008 at 10:00:00

Finally a pair of high-tech glasses that look good?

There have been plenty of attempts at combining clothing accessories with technology, but they nearly always fall by the wayside by being, well, far too techie-looking....

Review: Neverlate Executive alarm clock

Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-05-30T10:00:00.000Z

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Friday 30 May 2008 at 10:00:00

Like it says, never wake up late again

The Neverlate Executive alarm clock is probably the closest clock we've seen to a computer. It can't help you write a letter or play Simcity, it's true, but it has so many...

Review: Laprest notebook accessory

Tim Smith — 2008-05-20T16:48:00.000Z

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 20 May 2008 at 16:48:00

Don't get burnt when using a notebook

As notebooks become more popular they are in the process of moving, as a rule, away from desks and on to chairs and sofas, where they rest on the laps...

Review: Magellan Maestro 4200 satellite navigation

Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-05-19T14:15:00.000Z

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Monday 19 May 2008 at 14:15:00

Thin and light navigation

Magellan's new range of satellite-navigation products is being sold on the line that they're the slimmest such devices around. We can believe that – the 4200 looks great, with unspoiled...

Review: Clocky alarm clock

Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-05-13T15:33:00.000Z

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 13 May 2008 at 15:33:00

This will get you out of bed in the mornings

An alarm clock with a difference, Clocky has, in addition to the time display on its front panel, a pair of large wheels attached to either side of its main...

Review: Myhome247 service

Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-05-13T15:14:00.000Z

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 13 May 2008 at 15:14:00

Keep an eye on your home

Myhome247 is an attempt to put together a home security kit for a price that's reasonable for most homeowners. At £250, Myhome247 costs more than basic network cameras or the...

Review: Topfield TF5810PVR personal video recorder

Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-05-12T14:47:00.000Z

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Monday 12 May 2008 at 14:47:00

Watch and record Freeview, and do much more

Personal video recorders that can receive Freeview, relatively rare only a year ago, are now so popular that the prices are dropping substantially....

Review: Ion iED05 USB Digital Drum Kit

Tim Smith — 2008-05-10T10:00:00.000Z

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Saturday 10 May 2008 at 10:00:00

Learn to play the drums without disturbing the neighbours

While the drums are certainly a fun instrument to play, a conventional kit takes up a lot of space and is too loud for discreet practice....

Review: Ion LP Dock peripheral

Cliff Joseph — 2008-05-09T15:27:00.000Z

Cliff Joseph, Computeract!ve, Friday 9 May 2008 at 15:27:00

Copy vinyl records straight onto an iPod

It is almost two years since we first reviewed the original USB Turntable and the manufacturer has now come up with a new model that can copy music directly to...

Review: Intempo Rebel digital radio

Cliff Joseph — 2008-05-08T14:24:00.000Z

Cliff Joseph, Computeract!ve, Thursday 8 May 2008 at 14:24:00

A radio that can record music files

In some ways, the Intempo Rebel resembles a conventional FM radio. In addition, though, it has some built-in memory that allows it to record around 40 songs and convert them...

Review: Firebox Video Watch portable video player

Simon Williams — 2008-05-06T15:35:00.000Z

Simon Williams, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 15:35:00

Videos, music, photos and even the time, all in a wristwatch

Portable video players have plummeted in price recently and advances in technology such as cheaper full-colour displays and cheaper memory have encouraged manufacturers to consider new styles of product....

Review: Kodak EX1011 digital picture frame

Anthony Dhanendran — 2008-05-01T16:41:00.000Z

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Thursday 1 May 2008 at 16:41:00

Email your pictures straight to this photo frame

At first glance the Kodak EX1011 looks like a very impressive photo frame. It's much larger than most similar frames at 10in (smaller versions are available) and it can connect to a...