Advantages: Incredible range of resolutions to choose, perfect for anything - especially games
Disadvantages: Big (expected from a CRT) and very, very heavy

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Advantages: Bass, Ease of Use
Disadvantages: Lacks Features

...The Philips FW730C hi-fi incorporates a 3 disc CD changer, double cassette, FM Tuner and AV/DVD setting. Sound is very good especially the three level bass and 'incredible surround' settings. There are also rock/classic/jazz/techno and optimal sound settings. Switch on all 3 bass levels and rock and you've got some bass! It is relatively easy to use, with all the functions controlled by a 'magic menu'. The FM tuner has a RDS feature, letting you know what you are listening to and what type of programme it is, complete with scrolling text messages. The 3-disc CD changer is easy to access with a 'direct play' feature. Dubbing onto cassette is made easy thanks to the magic menu. Function-wise the Philips is lacking. It could do with more features to play around with, but picking it up for £190 I could not complain (wholesale price... Read review

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Advantages: Ought to gain promotion this season...
Disadvantages: ...from League 2

.... Hartlepool 0 - 1 Swindon Swindon 2 - 1 Barnet Swindon 1 - 0 Rochdale Above are their first 3 results...hardly awe-inspiring victories, but that is irrelevant at the moment, as Swindon need to churn out as many points as possible to guarantee a return to a higher flight of English football. An oddity here...in their first game, new Slovakian goalkeeper Petr Brezovan, who replaced last season's Fan's Player of the Year Rhys Evans, managed to save two Hartlepool penalties, and yet, during Swindon's 1-0 victory over Rochlade, they themselves missed two penalties...thankfully they didn't lose though! Here's the current squad for this season: 1 GK Petr Brezovan 2 DF Jack Smith 3 DF Jamie Vincent 5 DF Jerel Ifil 6 DF Adrian Williams 7 MF Gareth Whalley 8 MF Aaron Brown 9 FW Christian Roberts 10 FW Lee Peacock 11 MF Andy Monkhouse 12 FW Ricky... Read review

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Advantages: The best for web graphics, vector and pixel orientated/
Disadvantages: Expensive upgrade, not many filters

...to them are extremely useful too. If you use Dreamweaver then it integrates itslef with Fireworks and you can export code from fireworks sliced imaged. If you are making a graphical content page, you can do virtually all the work in Fireworks and just link and clean up the code in Dreamweaver. I did this on my last web site (www.gobichart.com) and it would have been impossible to do without Fireworks. The latest version, 4, is a big change from the previous versions in that it has the contraversial layers panel taken from Photoshop. This is really very useful when working with a large quantity of merged layers and text. I think it is woth upgrading from FW 3 if you want to have the best control of your work. Another plus of FW 4 is that the effects are all in the tab where drop shadow was so you can remove blurs and colour alterations at any... Read review

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Advantages: touchscreen, walkman player, adjustability
Disadvantages: I've listed a few

... Sony Ericsson W960i One of the newest Sony Ericsson cell phones on the market, a great promise, but what's inside for real - can SE live up to its promise, can't they or do they give even more? I've upgraded to W960i after years of using W800i and a brief Nokia E51 experience. Quick summary The phone takes about a minute to start and you can select among switching on the phone or a flight mode - safe to use the device on board or in hospitals as a music player only. It plays music and video files, allows you to listen to radio and browse the internet, take photos and videos as well as record sounds and keep all your important notes and agenda in one place. It runs on the UIQ 3 system, which is a big change from Symbian, as it's not so intuitive and actually it's rather like a little computer than a cellphone. It... Read review

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Advantages: easy to use, nice looking
Disadvantages: none

...We have just purchased the Philips FW-C83 Mini Hi Fi system from Curry's for £199.99. This is a very non-technical review, so techies - please don't laugh!!!! We have found it brilliant. It has w00x speakers, which (in non technical terms) brings all the little thumping and thudding noises out to the fron and really adds to the sound. It has a 3 CD changer, auxillary so we can connect it to the TV and the sound comes out of the speakers to make it sound better, all sorts of sound options (Virtual Environment Controls), Jazz, Cinema, Disco, Hall, Concert, Arcade etc. 40 preset radio channels has RDS so you can get any news or traffic announcements. Has various clocks and timers, and can be connected to CD writer, DVD player, laser disc etc. Has a nice chrome finish and the buttons are not as chunky than on some systems we looked at... Read review

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Advantages: Price, looks, Performance
Disadvantages: None Really

...The Creda w200fw washing machine. We bought this machine online a cost of £196.94 plus £15.00 delivery. An excellent buy. We got ourselves a fantastic looking washing machine which offers a lot for its price. Here is my review: We taken delivery of this washing machine on the Monday at 9am and within about two hours we had it unpacked and working. The instruction booklet is very good; it covers everything you need to know. Basically a step by step instruction. Good for the people who have never owned or worked a creda washing machine before. The machine is stylish in looks and has a easy to use dial and buttons So what does this machine offer you: 1000rpm. this is good enough speed for us as a small family however there are times when we take the washing out and we think it still feels a little wet. This is easily sorted; we... Read review

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Advantages: Reliability, Riding Position, Longevity, Good Pillion Seat
Disadvantages: Slightly down on power

...I have not owned a bike for about 30 years (my last machine was a Z900 Kawasaki). I decided last year to take the plunge and get back in the saddle. I read all the road tests available on every sports bike going, and after numerous test rides I bought a 1998 CBR600FW. This machine has been a revelation. It is nothing like the Z900, which was an ill handling and sluggish beast. The CBR600 is absoultely perfect for anyone new to the world of sports bikes, or thinking about buying a performance bike. It can be docile and is easy to ride in town yet on the track (i.e. track days)it can mix it with the best. The riding position is an excellent compromise between commuting and open road blasting. The the machine is totally reliable, and totally predictable in terms of handling. Finally, the build quality is the best in its class. Although... Read review

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Advantages: Malkovitch, Dafoe, cinematography, concept
Disadvantages: Izzard

...The film is based on the premise that the 1922 silent film classic Nosferatu gained its acclaimed realism from the use of a real vampire. It is a known fact that Max Shreck, the actor who played Nosferatu was never seen on the set out of character or make-up, and from this little germ of truth an edifying fiction is created. One of the joys of the film is seeing John Malkovitch (as director F.W. Murnau) and Willem Dafoe (as the vampire) at the top of their game. Both actors have taken on parts in the past that have made their committed approach to performance seem contrived, but here they shine. In agreement with another reviewer, I think the melodramatic requirements of the film conspire to give Eddie Izzard a half-believable role, but I don't think he should abandon stand-up just yet. The film looks great, the shift from fiction... Read review

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Advantages: Looks great, quiet noise, and a godsend to our family home
Disadvantages: none found as yet

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