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LG BD390

Review In 2009, it's not enough for a Blu-ray player to just play movie discs. With the ubiquity of online media streaming services, such as YouTube, consumers already expect such players to offer up a wide variety of instant-gratification online media options to complement their HD experience. Its...

Canon Digital Ixus 95 IS

Review With camera manufacturers throwing an increasing number of features at consumers, it's very easy to skip over simple models such as the Canon Digital Ixus 95 IS. Its specifications are basic and shooting options minimal. Also, its photo quality and performance, while very good for its class, are...

Fujifilm FinePix Z30

Review If you are looking for a fun and colorful camera, the Fujifilm FinePix Z30 shouldn't be far off your radar. While its playful aesthetics may appeal to the younger crowd, shutterbugs who want good image quality and quick performance will have to give this point-and-shoot a pass. Users who want an...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Review Camera manufacturers seem to have chosen megazooms as their latest battlefield. Thankfully, the fight isn't just about who's got the biggest lens. In this case, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 incorporates several technologies from the Alpha dSLRs. In theory, the combination should deliver better...

Denon AVR-1909 A/V receiver

Review Setting up an A/V receiver isn't for the faint-hearted. Stripping speaker wire, multitudes of cables, inputs and outputs, confusing configuration--even the most grizzled A/V nerd is likely to make at least one mistake during the process. And even after you've completed the installation, the...

Canon Digital Ixus 100 IS

Review Stylish cameras have always been a staple in most major camera manufacturers' lineup. In the past, these shooters looked good on the outside but not all performed up to par. With the rapid advancement of digital imaging technology today, we are seeing more stunning point-and-shoots that deliver...

Pioneer VSX-1018AH-S A/V receiver

Review Just a few years ago, HDMI connectivity was a major step-up feature on A/V receivers; now, it's standard for all but the least expensive models. That's mostly a good thing because although HDMI can be finicky, its one-cable simplicity makes it much easier to set up. The Pioneer VSX-1018AH-S...

Sony Ericsson R306

Review Ever been out and about and developed a sudden, desperate hankering to listen to talkback radio? Neither have we, but if your wireless predilections include stations in the AM frequency range, you have a new, compact option for listening on the go. Sony Ericsson's R306 is a budget clamshell...

Verzio Duplii

Review Announced in December 2007, the Verzio Duplii is supposedly the world's first 3G dual-SIM phone. The company Verzioworld, which is headquartered in Singapore, also has concept stores and customer care facilities in the Philippines. Given that it's still a relatively new startup, the range of...

Casio Exilim EX-FH20

Review The Casio Exilim EX-FH20 is a 9-megapixel superzoom that doesn't hang about: Its selling point is its blisteringly fast speed. But after its even faster predecessor--the record-breaking 1,200fps Exilim Pro EX-F1--proved to be more gimmicky than useful, we're determined to see past the impressive...