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Episode 3.2: Why the wait for solid state?
Dialogue Box | 18 March 2008
In this episode of ZDNet.co.uk's Dialogue Box, Rupert Goodwins and Charles McLellan revisit solid-state memory a year on from the last time and ask 'Where are our 64GB drives?'. They explore the reasons why solid-state drives are not yet available and show the differences between standard flash memory drives and multi-level cells. Do they find the answer to their question? Click the player above and find out...
Jaguar XKR Portfolio: Who's in control?
Car Tech | 14 March 2008
Ladies, geeks, petrolheads – we're proud to present a video of the most technologically advanced car we've ever driven. Meet the Jaguar XKR Portfolio edition, which literally drives itself. Just point it in the right direction and its Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically brake and accelerate for you. Not only that but its sound system is also the best we've heard in any non-modified car. And boasting 0-60 in just 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 200mph, it doesn't hang around either. All this for a mere £75,597...
Episode 3.1: Another fine Mesh...
Dialogue Box | 11 March 2008
In the first in this new series of Dialogue Box, ZDNet.co.uk's zany tech show, Rupert Goodwins and Charles McLellan examine three low-power laptops: Asus' Eee PC, the Intel Classmate PC and the OLPC XO. Not content with the constraints of the studio tests, however, the adventurous duo head out into the wild to perform a test of Mesh networking... and find themselves in familiar territory.
Gadget Reviews | 10 March 2008
Apple's new laptop, the MacBook Air, may not be a true ultraportable, but it still easily breaks new ground for small laptops. At just 19mm at its thickest part, Apple's so-called 'world's thinnest notebook' includes most of the usual MacBook features, plus a multi-touch touchpad that uses innovative gesture controls.
Ford Focus CC-3: Voice-controlled car-bot
Car Tech | 06 March 2008
Meet the Ford Focus CC-3, the Optimus Prime (well, maybe Bumblebee) of cars you can actually buy. Not only does it transform from coupe to convertible like some crazy metallic origami gadget on wheels, but pretty much everything inside it can be controlled by your voice. Want to skip CD tracks, change the radio frequency or set the precise temperature in the cabin? Just hit the voice-activation button, say the words, and the Focus CC does the rest...
Gadget Reviews | 25 February 2008
The Cowon A3 is the most capable video player we've looked at to date. It has the best screen we have ever seen on any media player. Playback for most videos is smooth and glitch-free and audio quality is close to perfect, supporting multiple codecs, making it a killer for its price of £250.
Peugeot 308 S: Even diesels can rock
Car Tech | 12 February 2008
The Peugeot 308 S may be a diesel but don't let that put you off – it comes with bucket-loads of cool gadgets to mess around with. Our favourite additions include an electronic speed-limiting system that prevents you from going above whatever speed you set it to. Then there's the in-dash MP3 system, integrated iPod connector, an eight-speaker sound system with optional subwoofer, and the coup de grace: a panoramic sunroof with an electrically sliding cover.
Peugeot 207 GTi THP 175 Octane: White-hot hatch
Car Tech | 31 January 2008
The Peugeot 207 GTi THP 175 Octane edition is one of our favourite 'whips' to date. It's a hot hatchback with more high-tech gadgets than CES and more performance than is good for the state of your licence. It boasts rain-sensitive wipers, a 30GB hard drive for stashing your music, a sat-nav, auto-directional headlights and an in-dash mobile phone system. It even has its own sunglasses, or as Peugeot would say, an athermic windscreen to reflect UV light. Take a look...
London black cab races sat-nav
Crave TV | 22 January 2008
Ever wondered how well a cutting-edge sat-nav would perform against a seasoned black cab driver with the Knowledge? CNET.co.uk's Andrew Lim challenged experienced cabbie Steve McNamara to a race along the winding streets of London town to find out. Andrew had the state-of-the-art TomTom Go 520; Steve had the Knowledge and years of experience. Would Steve's grey matter prevail over modern technology? Watch and find out...
CES: The attack of the MP3 taser
Crave TV | 18 January 2008
Do you have serious concerns about your personal safety? Taser International has developed an MP3 player with a built-in taser, guaranteed to instantly transform a potential attacker into a writhing, crippled heap on the floor. Don't believe us? See it here – CNET.co.uk's Rory Reid manages to persuade one brave guy to volunteer to be tasered on the show floor at CES in Las Vegas.
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