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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

Freetalk Everyman HD Webcam
Freetalk Everyman HD Webcam review
Home office Webcams

Good image quality, and the autofocus works well, but the price is too high considering there's no microphone.

£61 inc VAT
B&W Zeppelin
B&W Zeppelin review
PC speakers TVs

The Zeppelin is one of the best-looking and best-sounding iPod docks around. However, its remote control isn't great and it's expensive.

£390 inc VAT
Innergie mCube Pro
Innergie mCube Pro review
Technology

It’s a useful piece of kit, but it's the high price that ultimately holds the mCube Pro back.

£105 inc VAT
Philips Fidelio
Philips Fidelio DS9000 review
PC speakers TVs

Not quite as beautiful as the B&W Zeppelin, but audio quality is on a par. The only niggle is the lack of a bass control to tame the low frequencies.

£361 inc VAT
BenQ VW2420H
BenQ VW2420H review
PC monitors

Excellent contrast and great viewing angles, but colours are a little cold and power consumption isn't as low as other LED monitors.

£175 inc VAT
Codemasters F1 2010
F1 2010 review
Gaming Software

F1 2010's realistic dynamic weather is outstanding and this level of realism extends throughout this excellent racer. It's a must for any F1 fan.

£30 inc VAT
Mio Navman 470
Mio Navman 470 review
Car accessories & equipment Sat nav

An excellent budget satnav that's supremely easy to use and has more features than you might expect at this price

£99 inc VAT
Sumo Gamer
Sumo Gamer review
Home appliances

It isn't for small living spaces, but it will impress your friends and is very soft and comfortable.

£159 inc VAT
ViewSonic VX2250wm-LED (front)
ViewSonic VX2250wm-LED review
PC monitors

Good image quality, but the design isn't particularly attractive and it costs a little more than the competition.

£138 inc VAT
Samsung SyncMaster BX2240
Samsung SyncMaster BX2240 review
PC monitors

We’ve no major complaints about image quality, but the BX2240 isn’t outstanding in most respects

£158 inc VAT