Articles by Rob Mead

10 signs you've become a home cinema extremist

By Rob Mead published 19 December 08

Most people are happy with a telly and two speakers. Not you...

7 amazing (but stupidly expensive) bits of hi-fi kit

By Rob Mead published 16 December 08

Enjoy your music the way it was meant to be heard

Top 10 completely bonkers Mac mods

By Rob Mead published 10 December 08

If you really want to Think Different you need to create a Mac just like one of these...

7 reasons why OLED is the future of TV

By Rob Mead published 2 December 08

Why it's the biggest thing to happen to TV since flat panels

Ditch the cables that came in the box and plump for the Chord Crimson.

10 cheap and easy ways to get better sound from your old hi-fi

By Rob Mead published 26 November 08

Enjoy your music the way it was meant to be heard, with a little help from these tips

All you need to know about buying a sat nav

By Rob Mead published 18 November 08

Want to buy the best sat nav as a present? Hoping to receive one? Here's what you need to know...

802.11v: cheaper, easier, greener Wi-Fi

By Rob Mead published 12 November 08

The paint may be still be fresh on 802.11n, but that hasn't stopped Wi-Fi honchos from touting the next big thing in wireless. Here's what you need to know.

TomTom GO 930T review

By Rob Mead published 10 November 08

TomTom's satnav packs plenty of features - but is it out of innovative ideas? Let's find out

Personal tracking tech puts you on the map

By Rob Mead published 23 October 08

Whether you want to keep track of your loved ones, possessions or pets, the latest personal tracking technologies can help. But do they offer a false sense of security?

7 things you should know about the MacBook's magnificent unibody

By Rob Mead published 16 October 08

How and why Apple came up with its new laptop design

Shure SE102 earphones review

By Rob Mead published 16 October 08

Looking for an alternative to those crappy plastic earphones you get with the iPod?

iPod-friendly films bundled with Blu-ray

By Rob Mead published 14 October 08

Bundling PC and iPod-friendly versions with Blu-ray and DVD movies keeps you and Hollywood happy. What's not to like? Well...

Get blockbuster movies on your iPhone

By Rob Mead published 3 October 08

Commute getting you down? Then why not watch the latest blockbuster movies on your iPhone? Here's how

BT I-Plate review

By Rob Mead published 2 October 08

The BT I-Plate is an add-on to your standard BT telephone master socket that claims to boost broadband speed by cutting out noise on your line.

21 great add-ons for iTunes 8

By Rob Mead published 1 October 08

Get the most out of iTunes with these tasty downloads

Get a stunning LCD TV picture in five minutes

By Rob Mead published 15 September 08

Want better results from your new TV?

IFA 2008: Samsung's show-and-tell in Berlin

Samsung serves up 'seamless experience'

By Rob Mead published 29 August 08

IFA 2008: Goes big on user interfaces and cross-platform integration, Ultra HD too

Beyond 1080p: Toshiba talks up Ultra HD

By Rob Mead published 28 August 08

Toshiba appeared re-energised at its IFA press conference today with ambitious plans for the future that will finally put the failure of HD DVD behind it.