Vanguard Alta+ 204AP Tripod Review

The Vanguard Alta+ 204AP Tripod offers up a very compact high end solution for supporting a compact camera, camcorder or larger digital SLR. It achieves this at a very competitive price. Check out how it performs in this review.

Supplied by: Vanguard Inc.

Sena Premium Stand Case Review

The Sena Premium Stand is suitable for the 2nd or 3rd generation Apple iPod touch. Not only is it made of high quality leather, but it also neatly stands up for easy movie viewing.

Supplied by: Sena Cases

1Password Software Review for Mac OS X

1Password is a password manager (and generator) for Mac OS X. It is a beautifully designed user interface and a joy to use. There are a lot more features than I have covered here, so plenty for you to explore and use to save yourself valuable time. For example, a feature is the ability to fill in credit card information for purchases straight from the browser with 1-click. Creating two or three identities makes quick work of filling various web forms, whether personal, work, or contest-type entries. Well enough of me, check out the video review.

Publisher website: Agile Web Solutions

Bento 3 Review - Database Application for Mac OSX

If you need an easy to use, yet powerful way of organising your data on Mac OSX then you should check out Bento 3. It integrates with some existing Mac applications too. Check out the review.

Supplied by: Filemaker UK

Netgear ReadyNAS Duo RND2000 Review

Being able to store your files in a central location has a lot of benefits. In this video I show you how to set-up the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo RND2000 and also offer up some opinion on just how well it performs.

Supplied by: Netgear UK

Dante's Inferno PS3 Review

It is not often I resort to typing up a review, but when playing Dante's Inferno on the Playstation 3 it soon became apparent that I would have to edit most of the video out, due to the adult rated content. So, the 18 Rating is pretty much spot on, not only are some of the scenes very violent and bloody, but they also contain sexualised nudity. You have been warned, or perhaps prepared in advance for what can only be described as the most graphically captivating game I have played in a long time.

Firstly, let me set the scene with a brief excerpt from the publisher Electronic Arts…

EA’s Dante’s Inferno tells an adapted story that focuses on delivering a blockbuster 3^rd person action game experience while bringing Alighieri’s depiction of Hell to the medium. Players assume the role of Dante, who descends into Hell after returning home to find his beloved Beatrice murdered, with Lucifer seducing her soul into the underworld. Dante sets out on a rescue mission to save Beatrice, but he soon realizes he is also in Hell to face his own demons and ultimately to redeem himself.

Players will take Dante through nine unique circles of Hell as mapped out and described by Alighieri: limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery.  Each circle will showcase its own distinct look, with demons, monsters, damned and geography that are crafted straight from the poem’s vivid descriptions.

To take down the demons of Hell, Dante is outfitted with two primary weapons: the Scythe he takes from Death and the Holy Cross given to him by Beatrice, which has spiritual powers that will help Dante collect souls and spells from the creatures he defeats on his journey. The game also features a deep upgrade system so gamers can customize their abilities to their specific gameplay style, something they’ll need as Dante comes face to face with Hell’s fiercest beasts and bosses. If successful, Dante will be able to tame certain beasts, exacting their will and turning Hell’s punishments back on itself.

On with the review… The game leads you into each scene in the storyline with such vigor, that you really do find yourself drawn in. The graphic presentation of the cut scenes is nothing short of awesome. Detail is depicted exceptionally well and the special effects are wonderful. Once the scene is set, the battle ensues and you have great control with quick or power attacks with your choice of two weapons. You can also pick up your enemy and fling them into oblivion. Along the way, you also have access to various magical powers. The familiar 'big boss' pops up now and again, they vary in difficulty of course, but all take multiple hits and avoidance to defeat. I was quite surprised that so early on in the game my eyes were diverted from the fast paced action by my loved one shown baring her flesh for all to see (though I was the only one in the room, er game). It would be nice if the blood and nudity had an option to tame it down, as now I can only grab time on this game when the kids are in bed.

That said, Dante's Inferno impressed me. The control method is pretty much spot on. In some of the battles you don't have to be very accurate with your hits, though further in you will discover that you have to mix things up a little and learn how to block. The fluid action, coupled with the powerful soundtrack and sound effects certainly will capture the serious gamers attention, however, for the casual gamer it may prove too much. This is one game you have to dedicate some time to and I am certain that it will not disappoint.

Game Title: Dante's Inferno
Platform Reviewed on: Sony PS3
Supplied by: Electronic Arts 

b@TV on the Nokia X6

The b@TV service on the Nokia X6 allows you to stream Live DJ Sets to your Mobile. If you are into the club scene, DJ's, or music in general then this is going to be good. Streaming of over 230 of the world's top DJ's & artists to your Nokia X6 is sweet in itself, however, there will always be something new. b@TV are going to add up to 20 new sets each and every week. The more I use the service, the more I like it... check out the video where I look at both the in-phone experience, as well as the internet browser layout where you can use b@TV on your Mac or PC.

The b@TV Service is exclusive to the Nokia X6 at Phones4U

Mobile Phone Manufacturer: Nokia

Acer Aspire Revo R3610 PC - The Review

In this video I show the performance of this tiny PC along with my opinion on how it performs.

Supplied by: Saveonlaptops
Manufacturer: Acer

SWAP Signature Mobile Phone Watch Review

Is it a watch or is it a mobile phone, well, it's both in the form of the SWAP Signature Mobile Phone Watch. Check out the video review to see how it performs.

Supplied by: SWAP Watch

QDOS JetPlay Gaming Case Review

The QDOS JetPlay gives you some decent grip when playing games on the Apple iPhone & iPod touch. Check out how it performs in this video.

Supplied by: QDOS Sound

Cygnett Micro Mini Rechargeable Speaker Review

The Cygnett Micro Mini Rechargeable Speaker really is very small indeed, this could be an excellent choice to carry around with you everywhere. Check out the review.

Supplied by: Cygnett

Canon EOS 550D - Part 7 - Improving performance

In this video I test the performance of Verbatim's Pro Series HD Video SDHC memory card.

Supplied by: Verbatim Europe