Autodesk Maya 2008 review
As with previous versions, Maya 2008 comes in two flavours: Maya Complete and the Unlimited version, which adds nCloth simulations, Fluid Effects, and Fur and Hair.
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Samsung SyncMaster 305T review
Samsung's SyncMaster 305T combines a bright, high-resolution screen with a fast response rate – though we’re not sure who would benefit from this.
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Fujifilm Finepix F40fd review
Finepix’s new F40fd 8.3mp camera produces better photos than some 10mp models we’ve looked at – with Fujifilm concentrating on the quality of what’s captured, not its quantity.
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HDC-SD1 review
We were sceptical about a camcorder that records HD video onto an SD Card. The HDC-SD1, however, captures exceptional video for a sub-£1,000 model.
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HV20 review
The HV20 records 1920-x-1080-pixel interlaced (1080i) HDV video (or standard DV) footage to MiniDV tapes. It offers a 24p mode to simulate the look of film...
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Cyber-shot T100 review
The latest in Sony’s T-series line of slim digital cameras, the DSC-T100 packs an 8.1-megapixel image sensor, 5x optical zoom and a big 3-inch LCD display on the back.
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After Effects CS3 review
After Effects is the most popular of Adobe’s video tools, as its reach extends to motion-graphics artists, VFX professionals and 2D animators – and from simple Web cartoons to Hollywood blockbusters.
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15-inch MacBook Pro review
The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is the first laptop we’ve seen to use Intel’s new version of its Centrino platform, codenamed Santa Rosa.
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D40x review
No more than five months after we reviewed Nikon’s entry-level six-megapixel D40, the company has released an upgraded version, the D40x.
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World exclusive: Apple's 8-core Mac Pro review
Apple's brand-new 8-core Mac Pro is the first to offer Intel's 3GHz quad-core chips, but what's really impressive about it may surprise you.
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Intensity review
Most video capture cards try to offer as many different connection types as possible, but Blackmagic Design's tiny Intensity has two HDMI ports only.
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StoryBoard Artist 4 review
Storyboard Artist is aimed at creatives who wants to map out motion media from short animations to feature films. It has lots to offer but suffers from a messy interface.
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Maya 8.5 review
This upgrade follows hot on the heels of Maya 8, and adds native compatibility with Intel Macs. However, it’s more than just a compatibility fix...
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xw6400 review
Our review unit of HP’s first workstation to offer quad-core chips is modestly specced and priced – and it’s a lot smaller that other systems we've seen.
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HV10 review
Canon’s HV10 is the company’s first palm-sized high-definition camcorder. It makes a strong debut producing impressive video and it’s easy to use.
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MacBook Pro 15-inch review
Apple’s current upgrade cycle sees new computers appearing two-to-three months after the release of new Intel chips, so it’s no surprise to see the MacBook Pro gaining a dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
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Vegas+DVD Production Suite review
Vegas has an unusual history. Starting life as a multi-track audio-editing tool from Sonic Foundry, it has since reinvented itself as a video-editing package, and was later acquired by Sony’s media software development arm. It’s emerged as a genuine contender in the video-editing market.
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ImageSynth review
ImageSynth is a new Adobe Photoshop plug-in from the most unlikely of sources. Created by Luxology, famed for its 3D modelling application Modo 202, it’s a standalone plug-in that creates high-resolution, seamless images.
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EOS 400D review
The EOS 400D retains the compact and lightweight body of the 350D, but add a new 10mp sensor, a 9-point autofocus system, a larger 2.5-inch screen, and Picture Styles.
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Magnetar QX: the first eight-core workstation review
Armari's Magnetar QX is the first workstation we've seen to include Intel's brand new quad-core Xeon processor, the X5355. It's fast, but its value is debatable.