http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:17:45 +0000 editor@expertreviews.co.uk (Expert Reviews) technical@expertreviews.co.uk copyright Dennis Publishing Ltd. http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/images/logo.jpg http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Zend_Feed en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking/276157/netgear-launches-500mbit-s-powerline-networking-kit http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking/276157/netgear-launches-500mbit-s-powerline-networking-kit Super-fast networking over your power lines thanks to Powerline AV]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:18:59 +0000 Netgear launches 500Mbit/s powerline networking kit http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/275743/zoom-model-4501-3g-wireless-n-desktop-router http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/275743/zoom-model-4501-3g-wireless-n-desktop-router If you're looking for a cheap way to share a 3G data connection, this router's for you.]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Zoom Model 4501 3G Wireless-N Desktop Router http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/gadgets/275572/virgin-mobile-7-2mbit-s-mobile-broadband http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/gadgets/275572/virgin-mobile-7-2mbit-s-mobile-broadband Virgin Mobile's 3.6Mbit/sec service was too pricey, but has its recently released 7.2Mbit/sec service allayed those concerns? Read on to find out.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:01:00 +0000 Virgin Mobile 7.2Mbit/s Mobile Broadband http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/general/275482/conservatives-promise-super-fast-broadband-by-2017 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/general/275482/conservatives-promise-super-fast-broadband-by-2017 Tories promise 100Mbit/s for majority of homes.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:03:43 +0000 Conservatives promise super-fast broadband by 2017 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/275392/zoom-model-4501-3g-wireless-n-desktop-router http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/275392/zoom-model-4501-3g-wireless-n-desktop-router Looking for an affordable back up for a patchy broadband connection at home? It's worth giving Zoom's 4501 3G Wireless-N Desktop Router a closer look.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0000 Zoom Model 4501 3G Wireless-N Desktop Router http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking/275368/devolo-dlan-200-avplus-starter-kit http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking/275368/devolo-dlan-200-avplus-starter-kit Powerline networking kits are aplenty in 2010, but what does Devolo's kit offer that others don't? Read on to find out.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0000 Devolo dLAN 200 AVplus Starter Kit http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/275311/bt-announces-superfast-40mbit-s-broadband http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/275311/bt-announces-superfast-40mbit-s-broadband BT has announced its Infinity service, which promises broadband speeds of up to 40Mbit/s – twice as fast as its existing 20Mbit/s ADSL broadband service.]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:58:31 +0000 BT announces superfast 40Mbit/s broadband http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/275260/vodafone-rebrands-3g-boosting-service-as-sure-signal http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/275260/vodafone-rebrands-3g-boosting-service-as-sure-signal Says you'll get a better signal in your home, but offers no other incentive]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:57:33 +0000 Vodafone rebrands 3G boosting service as Sure Signal http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tvs/274984/cisco-prepares-for-home-telepresence http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tvs/274984/cisco-prepares-for-home-telepresence CES 2010: Cisco reckons that your HD television is about to become a hub for everything from domestic video calls to remote consultations with your GP.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:44:28 +0000 Cisco prepares for "home telepresence" http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/274936/skype-comes-to-hd-tvs http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/274936/skype-comes-to-hd-tvs The future has officially arrived: you can now make video calls from your HD TV.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:51:07 +0000 Skype comes to HD TVs http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ip-cameras/274306/solwise-sec-c1002-ir http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ip-cameras/274306/solwise-sec-c1002-ir Keep an eye on your house and deter theft with this powerful outdoor internet camera.]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0000 Solwise SEC-C1002-IR http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/274303/linksys-wag320n http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/274303/linksys-wag320n Linksys's WAG320N is the first ADSL router we've seen to come with dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi.]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000 Linksys WAG320N http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking/274825/solwise-introduces-homeplug-adaptors-with-wireless-networking http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking/274825/solwise-introduces-homeplug-adaptors-with-wireless-networking 802.11b/g and Homeplug 200 AV are combined in a single device to make it easier than ever to get online.]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:20:00 +0000 Solwise introduces Homeplug adaptors with wireless networking http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/274673/wireless-router-buying-guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/274673/wireless-router-buying-guide Find out all you need to know about choosing the right wireless router.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:45:11 +0000 Wireless router buying guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/media-streamers/272770/western-digital-wd-tv-live http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/media-streamers/272770/western-digital-wd-tv-live We reviewed Western Digital's first media player, the WD TV, almost a year ago.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:14:22 +0000 Western Digital WD TV Live http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/network-storage/272710/hp-mediasmart-ex490 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/network-storage/272710/hp-mediasmart-ex490 A Windows Home Server (WHS) is an alternative to a network-attached storage (NAS) device for sharing files among all your networked computers.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:05:48 +0000 HP MediaSmart EX490 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ip-cameras/272686/y-cam-black-sd http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ip-cameras/272686/y-cam-black-sd Y-Cam's original Black IP camera won our Best Buy award in Labs, Shopper 249, thanks to its easy configuration, outstanding image quality and excellent infrared night vision.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:42 +0000 Y-Cam Black SD http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/272683/netgear-wndr3700 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/272683/netgear-wndr3700 Netgear's WNDR3700 is an expensive wireless router with some enticing features, including dual-band wireless networking, a USB port that lets you use the router as a network storage device and a wireless guest network, so visitors can access the internet but not the rest of your network.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:57:01 +0000 Netgear WNDR3700 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/270808/first-look-hps-new-windows-home-server http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/270808/first-look-hps-new-windows-home-server Windows Home Servers (WHS) are an alternative to network attached storage (NAS) devices for sharing files amongst all your network connected computers. They're basically modified PCs running Microsoft's Windows Home Server operating system instead of a standard version of Windows. They've also been more expensive than a NAS though with little additional benefit and so haven't caught on. HP's latest WHS, the MediaSmart EX490, has several intriguing features that makes it much more attractive than previous WHS models we've seen.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:42:37 +0000 First Look HP's new Windows Home Server http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/270751/novatel-mifi-2352 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/270751/novatel-mifi-2352 Routers that let you share access to mobile broadband dongles are becoming ever more common, but we've never seen anything truly portable until now.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:10:03 +0000 Novatel MiFi 2352 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/270748/dynamode-br411nt http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/270748/dynamode-br411nt Modern routers are often packed with extra features such as dual-band wireless networking, built-in USB storage servers and mini status displays, but these often come at a high price.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:04:31 +0000 Dynamode BR411NT http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/269068/bt-mobile-broadband http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/269068/bt-mobile-broadband BT's Mobile Broadband package for consumers should get you online from anywhere in the UK - ideal for when you need internet access on the go.]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:02:36 +0000 BT Mobile Broadband http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/269062/vodafone-access-gateway http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/269062/vodafone-access-gateway Despite swish new handsets and increasing cheap 3G data, mobile phone networks still struggle with one perennial problem: the poor reception many people suffer in their own homes.]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:57:46 +0000 Vodafone Access Gateway http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/268987/sitecom-launches-new-dual-band-wireless-router http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/268987/sitecom-launches-new-dual-band-wireless-router Sitecom has announced a new wireless router, which employs a dual-band radio for the best possible performance.]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:15:11 +0000 Sitecom launches new dual-band wireless router http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/268318/wi-fi-standard-approved-at-last http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/268318/wi-fi-standard-approved-at-last The IEEE has finally ratified the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard, seven years after it was first proposed and several years after wireless device makers including Apple began implementing it.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:53:46 +0000 Wi-Fi standard approved at last http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/268297/802-11n-is-finally-a-standard http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/268297/802-11n-is-finally-a-standard The IEEE has finally ratified the 802.11n wireless networking standard, seven years after it was first proposed.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:48:48 +0000 802.11n is finally a standard http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/267013/802-11n-finally-due-to-be-an-official-standard-in-september http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/267013/802-11n-finally-due-to-be-an-official-standard-in-september The 802.11n wireless networking standard should finally be ratified this September, more than three years after the first 802.11n products were sold in 2006.]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:20:27 +0000 802.11n finally due to be an official standard in September http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/266419/aastra-6731i http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/266419/aastra-6731i Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services are a cheap alternative to using a landline or mobile phone.]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:57:23 +0000 Aastra 6731i http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/266410/smc-barricade-n-smcwbr14-3gn http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers/266410/smc-barricade-n-smcwbr14-3gn Mobile broadband is a great way to get online when you're out and about, but it's also a decent alternative to a regular broadband connection.]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:45:21 +0000 SMC Barricade N SMCWBR14-3GN http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking/266131/solwise-piggy6 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking/266131/solwise-piggy6 We've reviewed Solwise's Piggy6 before, but liked it so much we had to include it here, as it's one of the most useful powerline networking adaptors we've seen.]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:19:14 +0000 Solwise Piggy6