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Jim Martin

Jim Martin is an editor at IDG UK and holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Kent. Known for his product reviews and testing, Jim’s portfolio includes Tech Advisor and Computer Shopper.

Recent articles by Jim Martin

Garmin nuvi 2460LT
Garmin nüvi 2460LT review
Sat nav

An easy to use navigator, but it lacks live services. The ecoRoute feature is only great if you add the £100 attachment.

£176 inc VAT
Technika STBHDH2010
Technika STBHDH2010 review
PVRs

Standard definition video quality isn't the best, but thanks to the HD channels, the STBHDH2010 is excellent value.

£30 inc VAT
Q-Waves Quicklink HD
Q-Waves Quicklink HD review
Media streamers

An expensive niche product, but it works well enough.

£122 inc VAT
ViewSonic VA2448-LED
ViewSonic VA2448-LED review
PC monitors

A basic 24in monitor that delivers where it matters most - in its great image quality.

£145 inc VAT
New Ford Focus
New Ford Focus review
Car accessories & equipment Technology

An impressive array of technology makes the new Ford Focus an attractive car for those that love their gadgets, but some packs are better value than others.

Parrot Minikit Smart
Parrot Minikit Smart review
Mobile phones

A very clever piece of kit, but the speaker is too quiet and call quality wasn't as good as we were hoping for.

£100 inc VAT
Genius Kids Designer Graphics Tablet
Genius Kids Designer Graphics Tablet review
Technology

Sounds like a great idea, but the software could be a lot better.

£35 inc VAT
iPad 2 selling like hotcakes on eBay
Apple iPad 2 sells out everywhere, except on eBay
Tablets

Huge demand for Apple’s latest gadget has left people paying over the odds to win auctions

Sony BDP-S380
Sony BDP-S380 review
Blu-ray players

Improvements over the Sony BDP-S370 are few and far between, and it's disappointing not to see iPlayer in HD

£120 inc VAT
Ebay
Selling gadgets to cost less on eBay from May
Technology

Reduced final value fee and lower listing fees for electronics