Unless you have been particularly quick off the mark, it is more than likely that your current system, no matter how powerful a speed hog it is, will not be capable of delivering the delights offered by SuperSpeed USB otherwise known as USB 3.0.  This is the technology that promises to increase data rate transfers by as much as ten times over the previous version as well as offering simultaneously sending and receiving data through its duplex ability.  While the USB 3.

Unlike the netbook, which immediately gained popular acceptance, the panel PC has struggled by comparison when trying to ingratiate itself into the public consciousness.  But maybe the arrival of the iPad, backed by Apple’s usual high profile marketing hype, could help kick-start this particular notebook concept.

Naturally this latest version of Roxio’s flagship product comes bearing the Windows 7 logo and supports a wide range of import/output formats for video, audio and photos.  Installing the product seemed to be a little quicker than the Nero product on the same system although I neglected to take precise timings to prove this and have to rely on my perception.  However both products fire up in 10 seconds to present the user with a front-end.

In the past I have played numerous games that were firmly entrenched in the Hidden Object genre.  I can honestly state that each one of these games was based on a storyline of some sort that would lead the player through a series of scenes requiring items to be located with some mini-games mixed in to add some variety.  Often the mini games would have little to do with the encompassing story.

Now part of the Cisco family, the latest Flip device to enter the ever-growing pocket camcorder market is the Flip Mino HD.  As its title suggests, this camcorder is capable of capturing content in 720p high definition mode.  The new model, with its brush metal body and reflective black front plate, comes with 8GB of internal memory that will allow you to record up to 120 minutes of video content. With a weight of 4.

My original review was based on the 250GB model while the highest capacity available at that time from the company was 500GB.  Since then iStorage has added to its range of external drives.  One of the new models is the 640GB diskGenie which is currently attached to my computer system.  The actual drive is encased within a black rubberised substance with added protection comes from the 16-point, omni-direction shock mounting system.

The Nokia 6700 Slide is, as its title indicates, a Nokia handset (what else) and of the slider variety.  This 3G handset is available in a variety of colours that should appeal to different types of users.  Those looking to make a fashion statement can choose from Pink, Petrol-blue, Red, Lime or Purple while, I feel, the greater majority will opt for the aluminium model such as the review unit I have been trying out recently. In its closed state the handset’s dimensions are 95.

Described as “the last game without MMORPG features, shaders and product placement”, Hamlet is a new game from Alawar.  Developed by MIF2000, this version of Hamlet takes Shakespeare’s dramatic tale of murder and betrayal as the basis for a cartoon game that consists of a constant stream of puzzle presented in a retro style that need to be solved in order to make progress to the next scene.

As the product’s title indicates, this speaker set comes in the form of a tube.  Measuring 140mm in length and a diameter of 75mm, this black tube features speaker grills at either end plus a diagonal cut running round the middle section of the tube.  Following a firm twist, the tube separates into the two speaker units at the point of the diagonal cut.  The sloping end of the two speakers enables them to be positioned so that any output is directed upwards at an angle.

When is an expansion pack not an expansion pack?  In the case of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Soulstorm (now there is a title to sink your teeth into), it is when you do not need the original title in order to play this strategy war game (originally launched in 2004).  Set in the 41 Millennium, this battle to the death extravaganza now has two new armies, namely the Sisters of Battle and the Dark Eldar, to throw into the mix of death and destruction.

The Cygnett Micro is a rechargeable mini speaker unit for use with any device with a standard 3.5mm headset socket and not, as some might think, a new computer brand (“Micro” seems to be used less these days as a contraction of micro-computer).  Described as allowing hours of ear bed-free music, this small unit can be connected to a range of devices including the iPhone / iPod family, MP3 players, PMPs or even your computer.

Unpacking this device could be a little disconcerting especially if you were expecting to find a reasonable sized Getting Started / User Guide.  There is one there but it is small enough for it to escape your attention.  Once located this concertina style booklet provides the brief instructions required for connecting the device to a Mac, PC or iPhone.

I have to admit that this is the first game that I have come across that features a pre-nuptial agreement.  As a result of this agreement Lynette finds that she has been cheated out of her family hotel business following a marriage that collapsed after just a few months.  Determined to regain control of this family business and its sentimental attachments, Lynette plans to set up a rival chain of hotels with the eventual aim of being able to buy back her original property.

Bringing together the functionality to record, store and play all your multimedia content with wireless LAN capabilities is the designated aim of Verbatim’s MediaStation HD DVR product.  This kit consists of a black box, various leads, remote control, and a CD containing Nero Move It Essentials, transcoding software plus the User Manual in PDF format.  You also get and some Getting Started documentation but this is minimal rather than comprehensive.

Available on the Avanquest GSP Click & Play label, Trapped: The Abduction is a GoGii developed game.  Described as a “dark and mysteries hidden object adventure game”, Trapped: The Abduction places you in the role of a young woman named Helene.  The dark and mysteries side of the game is obvious right from the start as your character discovers herself trapped inside the trunk of an old car.

One of the earliest examples of popular computer gaming genre was that of platform games.  I can remember spending many enjoyable hours playing games such as Commander Keen and Duke Nukem (this was before the character was turned into a first person shooter) with plenty of running, jumping and avoiding the various nasties to keep me occupied.

Combining its expertise gained in the areas of scanners and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software, IRIS has come up with a solution to transfer and convert handwritten notes into ext that is editable.  The procedure takes the content from an ordinary piece of paper to a computer system.  This solution is IRIS Notes 1.

As its title indicates, CyberLink Media Suite 8 Ultra brings together a number of tools designed to work with your digital content.  Entering the same territory covered by products such as Nero Reloaded and Roxio Creator 10, this CyberLink software opens with an interface that categorises its functionality into the areas of Music, Movie Player, Data Photo, Video, Copy & Backup plus a number of utilities represented by icons running across the bottom of the screen.

In the game of Settlement: Colossus you take on the role of a 300 year old emperor who was once honoured by the Gods and who ruled his people wisely.  However events turned against him and he lost his true love as his kingdom was laid to ruin by his enemies.  He was forced to lead his loyal band of followers in a search for a new homeland.  After many years of fruitless searching, a ripe, uninhabited location was discovered.

With the appearance and popularity of various basic camcorders, such as the and , manufacturers of more mainstream kit have needed to look to their laurels especially with regards to any additional features offered by their products.  One interesting approach, adopted by Sanyo, can be seen with the company’s camcorder. This is sometimes referred to as a dual camera because of its capability to capture both movie clips and still images in a single session.

Now available as part of the Focus Multimedia extensive catalogue of titles, Sherlock Holmes Nemesis is a first-person perspective adventure game that is set in the year 1895 and located in London.  The story brings together the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle characters of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson with the French fictional cat burglar, Arsène Lupin who was created by Maurice Leblanc.