Sony Cybershot T700

Sony Cybershot T700 *****
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Fancy a light snapper to take on your holidays, or just for everyday pictures? The T700 could be right up your street.

Packing a mammoth 4GB storage, there's plenty of room. And the 10 megapixel sensor means you will get some great printouts. But there's more, a 3.5 inch hi-res touchscreen brings it well into this century. Features include: Face recognition, smile shutter and blink detection. 4x optical zoom.

Colour choices come in silver, red, grey or pink. Not a bad cam that looks swish.

Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900)

Samsung Omnia - A truly all-in-one phone.
£Free W/Contract

Network/OS/Display
HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, EDGE/GPRS. Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. 3.2" WQVGA TFT LCD (240 x 400)

Camera
5 Megapixel, Auto Focus, Image Stablizer, Geo-tagging, Auto-Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, WDR, Face Detection.

Video
DivX/Xvid/WMV/MP4. Video recording. Video editing: Trim Video, Audio dubbing, Live dubbing, Add Subtitle, Image capture.

Audio
FM Radio with RDS. MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA/OGG/AMR. Bluetooth Stereo Headset.

Value added Features
3.5 Ear Jack. GPS with Navigation. TouchWiz UI. MS Office Document Viewer, Advanced PIM Apps, Push E-mail, Auto Rotation, TV Out.

Connectivity/Memory/Size/Battery
Bluetooth 2.0/USB 2.0/Wi-Fi. 8GB/16GB Flash + External Memory Slot : microSDHC (up to 16GB). 112 x 56.9 x 12.5 mm. 1440mAh battery.

Review
Well what a brilliant, feature packed phone this is. I love the design, I love the features, I love the way it all fits together. The side bar widgets drag and drop system is excellent, enabling you to select what widgets you need on the home screen. It incorporates the Samsung menu and Windows menu, which work well together.

The touch screen is quite sensitive and works well. I especially like the optical mouse cursor, that gives you an extra way of controlling the phone. Or alternatively there's the stylus for those hard to reach areas. So plenty of ways to navigate through your Samsung Omnia.

Clicking "Main Menu" from the home screen brings up all the features and apps, access to media etc. I quite like that there's an Opera browser installed for internet viewing, alongside Internet Explorer. A nice 5 mega pixel camera on the reverse takes stunning pics, for every situation. And there's many features to try out with the camera. Spend a good few days searching through the phone, alot to see. And still so much to find.

Overall, truly stunning. Forget the iPhone, the Omnia is my choice. Feature packed, future proof, elegant design. What more do you need.

Which digi cam?

If your new to digital, or just want to upgrade then one of these cameras should be right up your street. See our low, medium and high range, then pick the one that's right for you.

Low: Vivitar V3720 - This camera is a true bargin, for the beginner. With 3mp sensor, 1.5" LCD screen, 8x digital zoom and video mode. All for 27.37, from ASDA Electronics.

Medium: Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ5 - Want to upgrade? Then you can't go wrong with the Lumix range from Panasonic. You get 6mp, 2.5" LCD, 6x optical & 4x digital zoom, 14mb internal memory and movie mode. Full of features for 129.99, from Jessops.com (hurry, sale price only, was 249.99!)

High: Nikon Coolpix P5000 - For those of you who love your pixels, then this is for you. 10mp sensor, 2.5" LCD, 3.5x optical & 4x digital zoom, 21mb internal memory, VR (Vibration Reduction), Hi-Definition photos plus much more it't well worth it's price at 209.00 (5 pound off w/ Pricerunner code) Get this now from Pixmania.

One of these compact digital cameras should fit your taste and needs, Let's see the pics.

Waterproof Camera anyone?

If you want a waterproof digital camera then this is the one to get.

This is the Pentax Optio W30. With up to a depth of 3 meters for a maximum of 2 hours you can take all of your underwater snaps without a clumsy outer shell.

It's got 7.1 megapixels, anti refection LCD, shake reduction, movie mode, 3x optical zoom and 1cm macro photography.

Performs well and not bad for the money, but it only performs well under water, and not so well out of water. Price: 190

More info? Visit the Pentax Website.

Nikon D40: Ups their game!

Price: 600 w/18-55mm lens

Nikon steps it up a level with introducing the D40x. The original D40 was the baby camera to the D80 (reviewed below), But it was feeling a little left out to it's rivals only having 6 mega pixels, whilst the others had anything up to 10 mega pixels.

Now the D40x has upped to 10 mp to get one over on it's rivals. Coming in cheaper than the Canon EOS 400D (reviewed below), it's sure to turn some heads when it's released on the 22nd March, just over a week away.

But we must feel sorry for those people who bought the D40, and now wishing they'd held out a little longer for the D40x to surface. Although it does cost 500 for the original with two lenses and 600 for the new model but with only one lens. Bit of a price difference but your budget can only decide which one to go for.

In a nutshell, I'd pay that little extra for the D40x to take advantage of the stronger sensor or any other touching up Nikon has made. But most of all to show Canon users just what Nikon can pull out of it's hat, and laugh at them as your camera was cheaper, and would be more than happy to match the spec of the Canon.

Review: Nikon D80

Features Include:

• - 10.2 megapixel sensor
  - 2.5" TFT LCD Screen
• - SD Card ready
• - USB 2 transfer
• -Compatible with Nikkor F Lenses

Price: 700

The D80 features a 10.2 megapixel sensor with a high level of resolution and sharp detail. The 10.2 megapixel sensor allows you to get the best and largest prints you require. With a start up time of 0.18 seconds you will be ready for action in a click.

This camera takes one of the most popular forms of storage, SD Cards. And the 2.5" TFT LCD screen will enable crystal clear viewing.

To find the best price for this and other cameras, try Pricerunner, located in our Links section. Or vist http://www.nikon-d80.com/

Review: Canon EOS 400D

• Features include:
• - 10.1 Megapixel sensor
• - EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• - 2.5" LCD
• - 9 Point wide-area AF
• - Plus many more...

Price: 720

This camera has a 10.1 megapixel sensor, so your prints will be crystal clear. Each time you start the camera up, the integrated cleaning system comes into action and shakes off dust from the sensor.

The 2.5" LCD screen makes viewing your pictures easier, so you know if you've got the right shot.

The 400D is compatible with an array of lenses and accessories. And it's lightweight and durability makes it your perfect partner.

For more information visit http://www.canon.co.uk/