tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-247691972012-01-27T10:43:22.229ZLinks to online reviews by IT journalist Sandra VogelSandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-3443737052990272382012-01-27T10:43:00.001Z2012-01-27T10:43:22.243Z

The Samsung Omnia W is a relatively low cost Windows Phone. But does it do enough? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-36666432114770632612012-01-20T12:29:00.000Z2012-01-20T12:29:19.430Z

The Toshiba Portégé R830 updates an older model with new features, but the chassis remains unchanged. Can this thin and light business notebook survive the Ultrabook onslaught? ZDNet.co.uk has published my thoughts here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-2809166550105860232012-01-20T08:50:00.000Z2012-01-20T08:50:09.644Z

The Toshiba Portégé Z830 is an impressive business ultrabook though one or two things let it down. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-41436514937988391512012-01-16T11:04:00.004Z2012-01-16T11:04:43.404Z

Does the Orange San Francisco II live up to the great expectations its predecessor set it up for? TechRadar has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-17021852903085940682012-01-13T10:05:00.004Z2012-01-13T10:05:53.999Z

The Xoom 2 from Motorola updates the original device quite considerably. But it has a serious problem. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-32323796191069550642012-01-11T07:11:00.000Z2012-01-11T07:11:05.806Z

The HTC Radar is HTC's middle of the road Windows Phone smartphone. How well does it stack up? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-33547570925270125002012-01-06T08:33:00.001Z2012-01-06T08:33:38.353Z

The HTC Radar is another Windows Phone handset from HTC, but with nothing particularly special on offer. ITReviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-41268893350560800222012-01-05T08:01:00.000Z2012-01-05T08:01:08.878Z

The Samsung Galaxy Note is either a super large mobile or a super small tablet - or both. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-25040884859322049812011-12-09T11:29:00.001Z2011-12-09T11:30:06.387Z

The Samsung Galaxy Y is a low cost Android handset. But does it come up to scratch? Tech Radar has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-70279674195709679222011-12-02T14:59:00.001Z2011-12-02T15:02:26.327Z

The Kobo Vox is an Android based eReader that is available in WHSmith stores. How well does it perform? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-71404156199217590512011-12-02T10:06:00.001Z2011-12-02T10:07:03.734Z

BBC Webwise has published my tips for doing Christmas shopping online. Read them here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-49676689166229206002011-11-29T13:11:00.001Z2011-11-29T13:11:26.620Z

A workshop on attracting and engaging Twitter followers Published by PC Advisor here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-75701680739959886092011-11-25T07:13:00.001Z2011-11-25T07:14:37.523Z

After the critical acclaim of the Eee Pad Transformer Asus releases another keyboarded Eee Pad - the Eee Pad Slider. I've had a good look. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-87098877668210227432011-11-24T08:31:00.001Z2011-11-24T08:31:39.802Z

A short BizGene article offering some advice for keeping control of business email. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-44088460909029497392011-11-23T08:39:00.001Z2011-11-23T08:40:37.476Z

The BlackBerry Curve 9360 is the latest smartphone from RIM and brings the new OS7 to the Curve range. ITReviews.com has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-49827371684293633852011-11-23T08:38:00.001Z2011-11-23T08:38:52.542Z

The Motorola Pro+ is an Android handset with a small qwerty keyboard and some features that push it firmly towards business users. ZDNet.co.uk has published my thoughts here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-66261036928277451712011-11-21T08:10:00.001Z2011-11-21T08:12:28.570Z

This Bizgene article looks at ten challenges businesses have to face in the near future. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-28703824355706052232011-11-17T08:54:00.001Z2011-11-17T08:56:10.570Z

This BizGene article is an interview with Mark Squires Director of Communications and Media Relations at Nokia. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-37924984621179247322011-11-17T08:45:00.001Z2011-11-17T08:45:58.835Z

HTC's latest Windows Phone smartphone has a huge 4.7 inch screen. Is this a good or a bad thing? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-80482325405369464282011-11-11T11:53:00.001Z2011-11-11T11:54:26.730Z

Nokia's first Windows Phone smartphone sees the light. Is it a game changer? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-21353170034986561542011-11-11T07:19:00.001Z2011-11-11T07:20:51.780Z

This BizGene article is an interview with Simon Stanford, Samsung Managing Director UK and Ireland. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-28613273329023183042011-11-09T07:37:00.003Z2011-11-09T07:37:50.411Z

My six of the best Android apps for fitness and health are now at ITReviews here

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-51242682014374443662011-11-04T08:39:00.000Z2011-11-04T08:39:06.160Z

The Nokia 700 has some interesting features, but Symbian really struggles to keep up with the likes of Android and iOS in some respects. Know Your Mobile has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-23664268781631509922011-11-04T06:50:00.001Z2011-11-04T06:50:32.131Z

Motorola's dust and water resistant DEFY+ updates a year old model by bringing the insides up to scratch while retaining the same solid shell as the older model. Does the combination work well? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-80133151697241212572011-11-01T08:43:00.003Z2011-11-01T08:43:39.107Z

This BizGene article is an interview with James BlackMan the Huawei Device PR Manager for Western Europe. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-82267059492219029332011-11-01T08:38:00.000Z2011-11-01T08:38:45.235Z

The vertical market-oriented Motion CL900 is quite heavy, but the trade-off is a rugged build quality that's absent from run-of-the-mill Windows 7 tablets. Lack of performance may be an issue for some potential buyers, but battery life is good and there are plenty of useful accessories on offer.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-4830718738339961922011-10-28T08:58:00.001+01:002011-10-28T08:58:43.386+01:00

HP's ProBook 5330m is nicely made, with a responsive keyboard, integrated mobile broadband and generally good performance. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-60835689427575297392011-10-28T08:52:00.001+01:002011-10-28T08:59:10.868+01:00

A thin, powerful Android handset with a great screen, what could possibly go wrong for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S? IT Reviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-33527044626027202422011-10-26T07:43:00.001+01:002011-10-26T07:43:33.531+01:00

The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman is a low cost Android phone that has music playing as its speciality. But is it special enough? ITReviews.com has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-70631496896530382822011-10-24T12:11:00.003+01:002011-10-24T12:11:47.594+01:00

I've got the new Kindle and the Kobo eReader Touch that WHSmith is selling, and I've compared the two. ZDNet.co.uk has published my thoughts here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-6129873157607822912011-10-24T08:17:00.000+01:002011-10-24T08:17:05.054+01:00

The Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is an ultraportable laptop featuring the usual impressive ThinkPad build quality and exemplary keyboard. If you're seeking a small, portable and relatively affordable notebook and don't mind the absence of an optical drive, the ThinkPad X121e is well worth considering ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-51727089116000641162011-10-21T09:17:00.005+01:002011-10-21T09:17:53.100+01:00

Sony Ericsson seems to have got its mojo going nicely, and the Xperia Ray is a prime example of how. The Xperia Ray is a mid-range smartphone with a very small profile, and its components fit together well. ITReviews.com has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-44396458072485959662011-10-17T08:48:00.002+01:002011-10-17T08:48:41.585+01:00

This BizGene article is an interview with Rory O’Neill, Vice President EMEA Marketing at Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-36064811748677984792011-10-17T08:44:00.000+01:002011-10-17T08:44:12.095+01:00

Although the 3.7in. Torch 9860 is easy to use and responsive, I'm not sure that RIM is best serving the BlackBerry brand by jettisoning the physical keyboard. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-654429819930343532011-10-13T08:01:00.003+01:002011-10-13T08:01:31.677+01:00

This BizGene article is an interview with a CEO of a small business who talks about using mobile communications. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-3806396896866329742011-10-13T07:57:00.000+01:002011-10-13T07:57:10.394+01:00

The Asus U46 is not the most rewarding notebook I've used but it does have excellent battery life, which could mean it is ideal for some people. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-10517147231906011512011-10-11T08:21:00.001+01:002011-10-11T08:21:19.776+01:00

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-53 is built for ruggedness and therefore relatively heavy. Its standout feature is great battery life. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-64000780063977976862011-10-07T08:08:00.003+01:002011-10-07T08:08:58.144+01:00

This BizGene article looks at things your business could be doing in the cloud. It's not all complicated stuff, either. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-63900893317131648472011-10-04T08:11:00.003+01:002011-10-04T08:11:34.909+01:00

The Alcatel OT-990 is an Android 2.2 handset for under £100. Compromises have had to be made to get to the price, but are they acceptable ones? ITReviews.com has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-61021780957719729872011-10-03T09:23:00.000+01:002011-10-03T09:23:12.473+01:00

The ViewSonic V350 has two SIM card slots and is an Android smartphone. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-47109907892145016812011-09-29T08:27:00.003+01:002011-09-29T08:27:32.360+01:00

The BeBook Club S updates an earlier model. Can it survive in the ereader market? ITReviews.com has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-3739662357820864812011-09-27T07:43:00.003+01:002011-09-27T07:43:56.095+01:00

This BizGene article looks at mobile email and how you can make the most of it while on the move. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-87270841887352381382011-09-26T08:27:00.000+01:002011-09-26T08:27:03.514+01:00

My lastest group review of Android apps has been published. It covers time management and to do lists. ITReviews.com has published this article here

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-10677527934056773212011-09-26T08:24:00.001+01:002011-09-26T08:24:35.526+01:00

The Orange E173 mobile broadband dongle is basic but effective. It is easy to set up and simple to use. ITReviews.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-66152429447019915152011-09-23T08:27:00.001+01:002011-09-23T08:27:28.875+01:00

Dell's 13.3in. Vostro V131 looks striking, has a superb keyboard and delivers much-improved battery life over its predecessor. But the lack of an optical drive is annoying and a business-ready configuration doesn't come cheap. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-73596896613053777482011-09-21T08:18:00.002+01:002011-09-21T08:18:28.398+01:00

The Samsung 600B5B is a solidly made notebook designed for toughness while travelling. But does it have what it takes to make it into a business person's bag? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-84345693391062028322011-09-21T08:15:00.001+01:002011-09-21T08:15:59.741+01:00

The Orange Barcelona has a front facing qwerty keyboard and Android. Does the combination work? Can Android be as good as it gets in a smallish screen? ITReviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-71758169044765659562011-09-20T09:02:00.001+01:002011-09-20T09:02:10.527+01:00

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro is a tiny format smartphone with a slide out qwerty keyboard. It works supririsngly well - but are there any issues? ITReviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-26650639844979951372011-09-19T13:01:00.000+01:002011-09-19T13:01:45.223+01:00

The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T is a robust but slim 14in. notebook with impressive battery life. Screen resolution is disappointing though, as is the keyboard. What else is to like and not to like? Read my review. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-43623823903300758822011-09-19T08:36:00.002+01:002011-09-19T08:36:48.515+01:00

The BlackBerry Torch 9810 is a slider format BlackBerry with a touch screen . It runs the latest OS version. But does it impress? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-44563560912189440552011-09-15T11:18:00.004+01:002011-09-15T11:18:54.318+01:00

This BizGene article looks at Sony's new Tablet S and how it can be useful in a business context. Read it here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-71652715366388274062011-09-14T08:22:00.003+01:002011-09-14T08:22:34.847+01:00

The Samsung Galaxy Fit is another lower cost Android smartphone from Samsung. How good is it? Tech Radar has published my review here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-72281655836394582442011-09-14T08:20:00.002+01:002011-09-14T08:20:42.838+01:00

The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R201 is a mobile broadband devices which can provide multiple connections to your mobile devices at the same time. ITReviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-18995868417267913382011-09-13T11:43:00.000+01:002011-09-13T11:43:10.722+01:00

The Orange Monte Carlo is a low cost Android handset exclusive to Orange. How well does it perform? Tech Radar has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-40517872932853993002011-09-12T13:37:00.003+01:002011-09-27T07:40:48.622+01:00

The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a 7-inch Android tablet that is broadly positive. I do have a couple of niggles though. Follow the link below to learn more. ZDNet has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-73507879229675399992011-09-12T08:09:00.001+01:002011-09-12T08:09:35.163+01:00

The internet has allowed the 'crowdfunding' concept to take off in a big way, though its history goes back a lot further. In this post for the BBC Webwise blog I take a look at some of the ways crowdfunding operates online. BBC Webwise has published my post here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-22395614674896590382011-09-12T08:04:00.001+01:002011-09-12T08:09:53.512+01:00

The Microsoft Touch Mouse is an innovative mouse with touch sensors that let you control computer features with single or multiple finger touches on the surface of the mouse. IT Reviews has published my review here

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-65870046796614128662011-09-09T07:51:00.000+01:002011-09-09T07:51:22.070+01:00

Ahead of the final of the Vodafone Mobile Clicks competition, I interview the CEO of finalist ParcelGenie for BizGene. Read the interview here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-23805128505430419332011-09-09T07:48:00.000+01:002011-09-09T07:48:55.871+01:00

The Hewlett Packard EliteBook is a well specified, solidly made notebook. What's not to like about it? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-14287625754698116782011-09-02T18:48:00.000+01:002011-09-02T18:48:10.000+01:00

The ViewSonic ViewPad 10 Pro is a tablet that runs both Windows 7 and Android. It is a clever idea, and could be a real winner. But does the combination work in practice? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-40558209676502347372011-08-31T07:26:00.000+01:002011-08-31T07:26:19.523+01:00

The HTC Evo 3D is the second smartphone with 3D to be launched in the UK following the LG Optimus 3D. Does it stand up to LG's offering, or do anything differently or better? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-4414884003614924922011-08-25T10:15:00.002+01:002011-08-25T10:15:59.651+01:00

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 features the brand new OS 7. But new OS aside, is it more of a catchup device than something truly new? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-54939826720452956402011-08-23T06:37:00.000+01:002011-08-23T06:37:52.876+01:00

This BizGene article looks at the preparation needed for business trips abroad. Read it here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-30655135538053327092011-08-19T07:53:00.001+01:002011-08-19T07:54:35.374+01:00

This review for BizGene highights how the Nokia E7smartphone can be used in a business context. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-65045138427954551212011-08-19T07:52:00.000+01:002011-08-19T07:52:17.959+01:00

This review for BizGene highights how the Samsung Galaxy S II Android smartphone can be used in a business context. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-9716756287385875782011-08-18T08:19:00.000+01:002011-08-18T08:19:07.838+01:00

This BizGene article looks at the BlackBerry smartphone and pins down why it remains a top choice for business users Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-40831792326509838332011-08-16T08:06:00.000+01:002011-08-16T08:06:15.117+01:00

This BizGene article is all about how to improve your collaboration with clients and colleagues. Read it here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-79227426422759777172011-08-15T08:14:00.000+01:002011-08-15T08:14:16.240+01:00

This BizGene article looks at atitudes towards using commuting time for work. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-68381226345022174022011-08-12T11:37:00.000+01:002011-08-12T11:37:22.453+01:00

This BizGene article gives various examples of how small busienss owners have used Vodafone's One Net Express innovatively in their office. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-62702503792161845992011-08-10T08:42:00.000+01:002011-08-10T08:42:43.358+01:00

This BizGene article gives various examples of how people successfully use the iPad for their work. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-54818093045633830192011-08-05T08:01:00.000+01:002011-08-05T08:01:54.971+01:00

This BizGene article looks at how to use technology to help get the most from a team of co-workers. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-51498972105797415092011-08-04T09:08:00.000+01:002011-08-04T09:08:46.767+01:00

Another in my series of articles for BizGene, this time looking at how Vodafone's One Net Express can help small businesses spend less on communications. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-29582963714180619322011-08-04T09:05:00.000+01:002011-08-04T09:05:47.987+01:00

The Dell Latitude A6420 ATG is a semi rugged version of a standard Dell notebook. There's even an optional carry handle should you want it. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-62722258112622508542011-08-03T08:08:00.000+01:002011-08-03T08:08:53.423+01:00

Another in my series of articles for BizGene commenting on how Vodafone's One Net Express helps small businesses with team communication. Read it here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-26147072840587817312011-08-01T08:55:00.000+01:002011-08-01T08:55:33.454+01:00

One Net Express is an integrated comms system from Vodafone that helps small businesses make the most of their mobile phones. Find out how in my article at BizGene, here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-84407193354367567062011-08-01T08:48:00.000+01:002011-08-01T08:48:58.280+01:00

The Pure Sirocco 550 has a lot going for it. It plays CDs, from iPhones and iPods, from USB, from anything with a 3.5mm headophones socket. It has DAB and FM radios. And it is web connected for internet radio and podcasts via Pure's Lounge. There's even aux in for your record deck. Is it an ideal connected audio device? IT Reviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-73553510107745239992011-07-28T09:02:00.000+01:002011-07-28T09:02:18.525+01:00

If you've got a problem with home Wi-Fi there are a few tricks you can try to help solve it. BizGene has published my tips here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-59055267617287262612011-07-27T08:20:00.000+01:002011-07-27T08:20:38.874+01:00

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo is a neat little Android smartphone, well made and with some nice specifications. Is it good value for money? ITReviews.co.uk has published my review here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-69283609745385913652011-07-26T09:00:00.000+01:002011-07-26T09:00:10.371+01:00

The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is the first Google Chrome OS computer to hit the shelves in the UK. It isn't cheap, and you are stuck if you can't get onto the internet. So, do I like it? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-57101181866148783302011-07-25T16:59:00.000+01:002011-07-25T16:59:57.586+01:00

The Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 is a tablet running Windows 7. This isn't the ideal operating system for the tablet format, and Fujitsu tries to help it along with a little overlay in a sort of smartphone skinning way. How well does that work? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-28803410081053975532011-07-25T11:13:00.000+01:002011-07-25T11:13:35.177+01:00

I've written an article showing how working from home can benifit you, your employer and the wider emvironment. It has been published at BizGene here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-52995293232723020352011-07-22T07:46:00.001+01:002011-07-25T11:14:00.737+01:00

I've written an article showing how using a qwerty keyboarded smartphone can be a boon for businespeople. It has been published at BizGene here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-8269583256617170752011-07-22T07:44:00.001+01:002011-07-25T11:14:22.567+01:00

I've written an article offering tips and tricks for iPhone users in a business context. It includes lots of links to useful apps. It has been published at BizGene here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-37858027761123257122011-07-22T07:42:00.002+01:002011-07-25T11:15:23.510+01:00

I've written an article looking at the how the iPhone can be used in a business context and how it might affect the office of the future. It has been published at BizGene here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-53317605616470169432011-07-21T07:50:00.000+01:002011-07-21T07:50:44.379+01:00

The Nokia X7 runs an updated version of Symbian ^3, the touch enabled operating system, called Anna. Does it work better than its predecessor? And what, overall, is the Nokia N7 like? TechRadar has published my full review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-25201630611680611542011-07-20T08:29:00.000+01:002011-07-20T08:29:25.635+01:00

The Motorola Xoom is a nicely made Android tablet with good battery life. How well does it stand up to the current competition? ZDnet has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-11158620841327077342011-07-18T09:02:00.000+01:002011-07-18T09:02:03.423+01:00

The first smartphone with a 3G screen hits town in the form of the LG Optimus 3D. What do I think of the 3D aspect? And is this a good handset all round? ZDNet has published my review here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-3150158949266283712011-07-12T07:42:00.000+01:002011-07-12T07:42:00.592+01:00

The HTC Salsa has a special button for Facebook fans. Does it have anything else special? ITReviews has published my review here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-58918670121632367592011-07-11T08:17:00.002+01:002011-07-11T08:17:31.859+01:00

The HTC ChaCha takes Android and puts it into a BlackBerry style chassis. Does the pairing work? I'm not so sure. ITReviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-43622421071207021862011-07-06T08:06:00.000+01:002011-07-06T08:06:06.236+01:00

The Nokia E6 is one of the first handsets to run Nokia's Anna platform, a new version of Symbian designed for touch. Is it better than ^3? Does Symbian have a chance now that Nokia has announced handsets running Windows Mobile? My commentary is at ZDnet.co.uk here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-88262797045402084302011-07-06T08:01:00.000+01:002011-07-06T08:01:01.327+01:00

The Eee Slate is one of the rarer breed of tablet that runs Windows. Is Windows really approproate for the Tablet format? IT Reviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-72211658586535335252011-07-05T08:03:00.000+01:002011-07-05T08:03:46.085+01:00

The Samsung Galaxy Ace is another mid range Android smartphone. Does it hit the spot for me? Not really. IT Reviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-42656142626085681112011-07-01T08:02:00.000+01:002011-07-01T08:02:18.956+01:00

The CnM TouchPad II is an incredibly inexpensive Android tabet. Is it worth its £99, or is it just an expensive doorstop? www.itreviews.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-53357328569971569902011-06-30T09:59:00.000+01:002011-06-30T09:59:38.103+01:00

The LG Optimus Black is an Android handset with some novel gesture controls and a good screen, but does it do enough to stand out? IT Reviews has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-62807664722399383532011-06-30T09:03:00.000+01:002011-06-30T09:03:25.913+01:00

The Toshiba Portégé R830 updates an earlier, very similar model of high end ultraportable notebook. It is impressive, but does it represent good value for money? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-7269686036535061722011-06-30T09:01:00.002+01:002011-06-30T09:01:42.991+01:00

Livescribe Connect is a new application suite for the Livescribe smartpen range. It lets you share information with others via 'pencasts' opening up the potential for the Livescribe digital pen range. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-16410289115247579482011-06-23T14:15:00.000+01:002011-06-23T14:15:40.282+01:00

The BeBook Live is an Android tablet from a specialist maker of ebook readers. Does it bring anything special to the party? ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here. 

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-6063210415279365992011-06-21T11:03:00.002+01:002011-06-21T11:03:51.873+01:00

The Motorola Atrix is a smartphone with a difference in the shape of a huge number of accessories. It is the model for future smartphones, or a tangential product? Read my review to find out what I think. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-71631666490979337912011-06-20T09:36:00.000+01:002011-06-20T09:36:04.658+01:00

The HTC Flyer is a 7 inch tablet and the first to appear from HTC. How well does it stand up to the competition? Not that well, actually. ZDNet.co.uk has published my review here.

Sandra Vogelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24769197.post-37298671514242947522011-06-10T12:56:00.000+01:002011-06-10T12:56:26.224+01:00

The Vodafone Smart is an own branded Android smartphone and a low cost one at that. But does it really offer services and features worth having? TechRadar has published my review here.

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