Ben Pitt
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CyberLink PowerDirector 8 Ultra review
Software
Ambitious users will be frustrated by the occasionally clumsy controls, but smooth previews make it a good choice for editing HD on slower PCs
Eye-Fi Pro X2 review
TechnologyA clever way to get pictures from your camera to a PC, but it's expensive and not compatible with all cameras
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 review
CamerasFantastic controls, a massive zoom, lots of fun features and excellent low-light performance make this the best ultra-zoom camera we’ve ever seen
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 review
CamerasNot as luxurious as the TZ10, but delivers high quality photos and videos, a big zoom and a pocket-friendly design at an extremely attractive price
Nikon Coolpix S8000 review
Cameras Compact camerasKeenly priced for a stylish camera with a fantastic LCD screen, but photographic options are limited and image quality is below average
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7 review
Cameras Compact camerasLuxury like this doesn’t come cheap, but if dependable photo quality is good enough, the TX7’s other talents are worth splashing out on.
Olympus SP-800UZ review
CamerasIt may have a massive 30x zoom, but basic controls and poor results at telephoto zoom settings mean the SP-800UZ is one to avoid.
Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0 review
SoftwareThe core editing tools are as good as ever, and with more tracks, Blu-ray authoring and some fantastic new effects, it’s an unbeatable package.
Pentax Optio H90 review
Cameras Compact camerasThe design looks elegant but is functionally unremarkable, but the H90 costs less than we’d expect
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS review
CamerasA classy camera that puts in a solid performance, but lacks the stand-out features to push it into the lead