CNET takes the 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport for a spin and surprisingly, it sports technology that’s much better than many would think of Suzuki. While many here in the UK will only know about the Swift (or maybe a few others) by Suzuki, if in the future it included gadgets such as an in dash sat nav that’s as cool as the SX4′s it would definitely raise some good publicity.
Check out the video below…
CNET takes the new Nissan 370Z for a test drive, the new 370Z has a few special feature which Nissan just can’t stop talking about. The most famous one is this six speed gear box which has been modified with a new type of technology (as claimed by Nissan) for use with the 370Z in sports mode. It’s called the low grade rev matching manual gear box, you’ll see it in action in the video below. Is it really that useful and worth talking about? In my opinion not really, not alot of people drive manual cars nowadays anyway (with the exception of everyone in the UK!), secondly, this new gear box may be theoretically sound but actually not really practical at all…
Call it the Bond phone, 007 phone, whatever you like, if you’ve been attracted to the phone after recently seeing it in the James Bond 007 C902 ad, then you don’t want to miss this hands on review of just one of Sony Ericsson’s latest flagships, which will definitely be very popular among gift ideas this Christmas.
So you’ve already seen iPhone and the new T-Mobile G1 battle it out in a comic strip, here is now a video from CNET in which they run a quick and simple test to see which of the rivals actually has the faster 3G speed. Limitation though, the two uses different browsers, they’re from different networks, therefore 3G network coverage is also different – but which do you think will be faster?
Remember photos of the PSP 3000 which emerged in late August? Now CNET have managed to get their hands on one, though no visible improvements, the latest PSP 3000 does have alot more to offer than its predecessor, watch the quick two-minute video below…
If you used to use IBM ThinkPads and its been a while since you laid your hands on one, now could be a time when you consider the latest ultra portable Lenovo ThinkPad X200. It’s been voted as CNET Editors’ Choice and could be a perfect candidate for those who need something lightweight and convenient to carry around anywhere you go.
Here are the typical specs of the X200…
- Width: 11.61 inches
- Depth: 9.2 inches
- Thickness: 0.8-in – 1.4 inches
- Width: 11.6 inches
- Depth: 8.3 inches
- Thickness: 0.8 – 1.4″
- 4-cell battery starting at 1.34 kg / 2.95 lbs
- 6-cell battery starting at 1.47 kg / 3.24 lbs
- 9-cell battery starting at 1.63 kg / 3.58 lbs
Just before the video, let’s first take a look at the main good and bad points…
The good: Record-breaking battery life; strong performance for an ultraportable; comfortable full-size keyboard; wide-screen display with a sharp resolution; WWAN and GPS options.
The bad: Nine-cell battery adds significant weight; lacks an optical drive; includes pointing stick but no touch pad.The bottom line: It lacks some basic features you may require–touch pad, optical drive–but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we’ve seen. With a variety of connectivity options and a roomy keyboard, the X200 makes a great ultraportable for road warriors.
It’s nearly a month since the latest third generation Zune was unveiled and you will probably have seen the video of the portable media player in action in one of our earlier posts. Here what we have is a review of the 120GB version by CNET and here’s the verdict in one quick summary…
The good: The 120GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and maintained enviable features, such as a 3.2-inch glass LCD, friendly interface, exceptional navigation control, audio- and video-podcast support, superlative FM radio, wireless syncing, good audio quality, and a built-in composite-video output.
The bad: Battery life isn’t great; high-quality earbuds are no longer included; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges; and using many of the new features without a Zune Pass music subscription can be disappointing.The bottom line: The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zune’s substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appetites.
While many iPod fans would debate over whether the new Zune is a any better competitor than its predecessor, I’m sure Zune fans will definitely appreciate the new exciting features that Microsoft have put an effort into achieving.
Unfortunately in my view, one thing is for certain, Zune is just Zune while iPod, well there are a range of iPods to choose from, if Microsoft wants to be more convincing and gain that bit more of the portable music player market, they definitely need to put on a few more thinking caps. As right now, I can see that the Zune 120GB has a slight advantage over the iPod Classic 120GB in terms of price and functionality but that’s just one of a shelf full of iPods and when compared to all the other iPods? – Zune just doesn’t stand a chance 
