that provides more pixels. These extra pixels actually make focusing a lot easier, and you have to have to swap to an SLR with a pretty decent optical viewfinder to find something better. Nevertheless, there are still two problems, even with an advanced viewfinder...

• -Pentax K-m

for these products as was decided for the 1000HE. The quality of the screen is very slightly up on the 1008HA on two points: the contrast ratio is up to 270:1 and max brightness to 173 cd/m². These are nevertheless poor scores. In terms of the other test components...

however, the new micro four-thirds format has opened the way for Panasonic and Olympus to produce less imposing cameras which are nevertheless equipped with sensors that are larger than those found on the majority of compact digital cameras.  The first models...

higher than the current Android spec. And here’s the kicker: The Archos 5 IT cannot therefore run any of the official Google apps, or access Android Market, which was nevertheless played up a great deal when it was presented! The applications it does have...

BD-P1400, this remote control is solid and reliable. It would have been even better if the glowing buttons on this model were replaced with full-on backlit buttons. After the entry-level BD-P1500--which was nevertheless a pretty powerful player...

on your teammates.Far Cry 2Very good again, we prefer the 3D to the 2D version of the game. Once you’ve had a taste of the 3D with glasses, it’s difficult to go back. There are nevertheless a few things that need correcting. The main problem is how the...

very bright. If you showed them side by side in a show, the Mitsubishi would certainly gain the favour of the general public. I do nevertheless have a weakness for the Sanyo. Sure, it has a less flattering image and the whites are not as bright, nevertheless...

• -Mitsubishi HC5500

battery, which increases the Envy’s thickness and weight. At 5.18 pounds, the Envy is lightweight, despite its 15.6” display. It’s .31 pounds lighter than the 15'' MacBook Pro. However, the HP Envy 15 is .094-inches thicker. Nevertheless it’s still...