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LaCie Starck Mobile

LaCie clearly spent a lot of time designing the look and feel of the Starck Mobile Hard Drive, but it trips up on the basic essentials like weight, ease of use, cost per gigabyte and transfer speed.

Tough products you can take outdoors

Check out our round-up of ruggedised phones, cameras and laptops that have been built to last in tough environments.

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Reviews

  • Olympus Mju Tough 6010

    The 6010 does exactly what it says on the tin and takes photos in extreme circumstances. It's unfortunate that they're not the best photos they could be.

  • Denon AVR-1910

    The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.

  • Mio A430

    It may be a frill-free zone, but the Mio A430 offers plenty of screen girth for the money. Pity then that the camera and school zone warnings are nigh on useless.

  • Samsung B2700

    If the two main features you need in a phone are a decent media player and convenient calling, then the B2700 won't disappoint.

  • Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7

    The Toughbook CF-W7 isn't bad. It's designed for a specialised niche, and if you're constantly exposed to water we'd say it'd be a good choice. We'd expect more for our money though, and would otherwise be more tempted to pick up a Thinkpad for general ruggedness.

  • Canon PowerShot D10

    Canon's first attempt at an underwater camera is pretty impressive. There are a couple of areas to improve on like its video implementation and overall design, but for the most part the PowerShot D10 gets it right.

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

    For a camera that can cope with everything you throw at it, from a pool party to a safari, the Lumix DMC-FT1 is rather good at its job. Expect excellent quality HD video and great photos, if you can look past the slightly slow performance times.

  • i-mate 810-F

    Though able to withstand extreme conditions, the i-mate 810-F doesn't have a design that makes you feel like you have to carry it in a large backpack and, best of all, it is meant to be easily available to the regular consumer.

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Features

  • Which Nikon digital SLR?

    Which Nikon digital SLR is right for you? Take your pick from our comprehensive round-up.

  • Best mobile phones for Father's Day

    Whoever your dad is we have him covered in our best round-up of mobile phones for Father's Day.

  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    Face it -- roses, chocolates, and yes, diamond rings, have been done before. If you really want to impress your sweetheart, surprise him or her with a tech present that will have them remembering you the whole year through.

  • Take great pet pictures

    Once you get started, it may be hard to stop snapping your pet pictures.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Handhelds buying guide

    Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost.

  • Wi-Fi the right way

    Tips for getting the most out of your wireless notebook - how to easily find an available network and once found, how you can extend it with an antenna.

  • DIY: 10 tips for better home theatre sound

    We've assembled this checklist to help you quickly improve the sound of your home-theatre system.

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