http://www.tomshardware.co.uk en 10 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:58:27 +0100 http://m.bestofmedia.com/i/bestofmicro/design/groupe/logo_toms_uk.jpg http://www.tomshardware.co.uk http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/s242hl-bid-u2412m-t24a550,review-32313.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/s242hl-bid-u2412m-t24a550,review-32313.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:10:00 CET Another batch of monitors just landed. This time, we're sampling 24" screens. If 27" is too big (and too expensive), and 23" is too small, this round-up is just what you need. We put three screens through the usual paces to find a definitive winner.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/tridef-stereoscopic-3d-gaming,review-32285.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/tridef-stereoscopic-3d-gaming,review-32285.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:10:00 CEST It’s about time that someone performed a meaningful comparison of 3D-enabled games using Nvidia’s 3D Vision and AMD’s HD3D. We put 18 different titles under the microscope to determine which technology gives you the most playability, most often.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/inkjet-printer-ink-paper,review-32265.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/inkjet-printer-ink-paper,review-32265.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:10:00 CEST The subject of printing has the potential to be super boring. But it's fun to break technologies down and explore how they work. If you're a true techie, you'll dig the tests we're performing to get the best quality out of our inks and printer paper.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/usb-graphics-adapter,review-32262.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/usb-graphics-adapter,review-32262.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:10:00 CEST Would you like to add another monitor, but find yourself out of display outputs? DisplayLink's technology employs the USB bus to extend your screen. The current implementation isn't perfect; we're more excited about the USB 3.0 hardware it has planned.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/ultrasharp-u2711-ds-277w-multisync-pa271w,review-32250.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/ultrasharp-u2711-ds-277w-multisync-pa271w,review-32250.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:10:00 CEST Many of you asked for a round-up of 27" IPS-based displays, and here it is. Although these screens feature similar specifications, you might be surprised at how much they differ, both in performance and price. Which of the three is right for you?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/s22a350h-st2220l-e2241s,review-32230.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/s22a350h-st2220l-e2241s,review-32230.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:10:00 CEST We're back with another roundup of 22" LCD displays from the likes of Dell, LG, and Samsung. If you're in the market for a new monitor, be sure to look at our benchmarks because all TN-based screens aren't the same. There are some major differences.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mechanical-switch-keyboard,review-32205.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mechanical-switch-keyboard,review-32205.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:10:00 CEST Today's we're venturing into the world of mechanical-switch keyboards, which are oh-so-satisfying to use. We'll present five different models and offer an educational exploration of the technology. At the end of the day, these are all a pleasure to use.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/best-inkjet-paper,review-32194.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/best-inkjet-paper,review-32194.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 26 May 2011 06:10:00 CEST Do you own an inkjet printer? If you are concerned with the quality of your prints, you will want to read this article. We go over the technical differences between paper from Brother, Dynex, Epson, HP, and Kodak, and why one gets our recommendation.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/ccfl-led-backlight,review-32178.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/ccfl-led-backlight,review-32178.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Mon, 02 May 2011 06:10:00 CEST With the display market quickly transitioning to LED backlighting, are we losing anything in the move away from CCFL? Sure, LED is supposed to be greener, with richer contrast and colour...but is it? Before you jump to conclusions, check out our review.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/dell-sr2320l-hp-2311x-samsung-px2370,review-32171.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/dell-sr2320l-hp-2311x-samsung-px2370,review-32171.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:10:00 CEST We've spent a lot of time evaluating the performance of graphics cards and processors, but a good monitor is almost every bit as important to gamers and professionals alike. For our first look at monitors in 2011, we are starting out with three 23" LCDs.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/lcd-backlight-led-cfl,review-31973.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/lcd-backlight-led-cfl,review-31973.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:10:00 CEST An increasing number of flat panel displays are based on LED backlighting, and their manufacturers aren't shy about promoting the technology's benefits to power consumption. We checked the claims to see if the promised savings are worth emphasizing.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/10-pc-gaming-mouse-avoid.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/10-pc-gaming-mouse-avoid.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:10:00 CEST Staying on top of your game means having a decent mouse under your palm. But style counts for a lot as well. We take a look at 20 designs that shock and awe, though you'd be lucky if even one of these specimens found its way onto your wish list.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/1-samsung-lcd-factor-tour.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/1-samsung-lcd-factor-tour.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:40:00 CEST Samsung invited Tom’s Hardware for a first-ever glimpse inside its South Korean LCD fab facilities. We walked the gargantuan manufacturing hallways and basked in the glow of every screen imaginable. We’ve seen the future. Now we're giving you a peek.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-peripheral-mouse-keyboard,review-31738.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-peripheral-mouse-keyboard,review-31738.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:10:00 CET Will the right gaming peripherals make you a better gamer? There are a number of high-end mouse, keyboard, and headset vendors out there who'd like you to think that the right $100 add-on will make all of the difference. We put those claims to the test.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/villagetronic-vibook-adapter,review-31623.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/villagetronic-vibook-adapter,review-31623.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:20:00 CEST Once you've used a multi-monitor setup, it's almost impossible to go back to a single screen. Notebook users likely feel this pain most sharply. However, Village Tronic's ViBook proposes a USB-based solution for the folks looking for more display space.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/htpc-lcd-touchscreen,review-31503.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/htpc-lcd-touchscreen,review-31503.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:10:00 CET We look at three premium LCD touch-screen home theater PC cases: the Moneual 972, the SilverStone CW03, and the Thermaltake DH102. Are they well-built HTPC platforms with many options or are they just flashy cases with a pretty face?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Monitors-Displays,review-29797.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Monitors-Displays,review-29797.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:50:00 CET It’s a great feeling to finally be able to get a good deal on 22 inches, but until now, all those inches haven’t really been Full-HD, a failing that’s no longer an issue with the new generation of 24 inches PC monitors. It’s a pleasant surprise to see...]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/logitech-wireless-ergonomics,review-29783.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/logitech-wireless-ergonomics,review-29783.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:16:24 CET We look at Logitech's latest mouse and keyboard to see if their ergonomics and build quality are up to snuff for the price.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/why-buy-a-gaming-keyboard,review-29601.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/why-buy-a-gaming-keyboard,review-29601.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:08:49 CEST When it comes to video game input devices, the keyboard is probably the furthest from ideal. Let’s face it, keyboards were not designed to serve as game peripherals. However, PC gamers have bent their gaming habits to fit the restrictions of the standard]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Logitech-Replacement-Remotes,review-2399.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Logitech-Replacement-Remotes,review-2399.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:30:05 CEST If you buy a PC with Windows Media Center installed you usually get a remote control with it. But it will be a TV style remote control crammed with buttons, meaning you have to navigate up and down lists of tracks or tap in the name of a folder text mess]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/laser-keyboard,review-2369.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/laser-keyboard,review-2369.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:00:00 CEST While tuning into "CSI" one day I saw this neat little projection keyboard, which supposedly worked with lasers. Alright, I thought, being gadget prone, I’ll bite and see if this thing is useable. So it looks neat, but how does it perform? Installation ]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/four-wide-screen-19-monitors-compared-uk,review-2107.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/four-wide-screen-19-monitors-compared-uk,review-2107.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:06:38 CET Wide-screen 19" monitors are everywhere. They're less expensive than standard-format 19"ers and are becoming the entry-level standard. Why are they so cheap? How good are they?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/microsoft-breeds-four-unique-mice-uk,review-2098.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/microsoft-breeds-four-unique-mice-uk,review-2098.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:35:10 CET Microsoft reacts to regain some of its lead in the race through the rodent technology maze.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/realistically-augmented-2d-uk,review-1873.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/realistically-augmented-2d-uk,review-1873.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:32:26 CEST Gamers have been subjected to mere two-dimensional treatments of their avatars/scenery tracing back to the earliest days of Pong. The iZ3D monitor looks to change the way we see and interact with our artificial environments.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/the-westinghouse-lvm-uk,review-1870.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/the-westinghouse-lvm-uk,review-1870.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:09:17 CEST Can a 47" 1080p LCD display for under $3000 actually be any good? Chris Iannicello found that it certainly can.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/nec-system-on-glass,review-1868.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/nec-system-on-glass,review-1868.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:21:34 CEST http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/canon-toshiba,review-1867.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/canon-toshiba,review-1867.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:20:09 CEST http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/wide-format-lcd-monitors-uk,review-1737.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/wide-format-lcd-monitors-uk,review-1737.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:48 CEST We previously looked at 20" displays in a 16:10 format which have become the de facto standard in retail channels. Regardless, LCDs with diagonal measurements of 19", 21" and 23" also merit consideration.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/xxl-displays-uk,review-1730.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/xxl-displays-uk,review-1730.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:07:49 CEST The new catalogues of many manufacturers are giving a starring role to 20" wide monitors. After 19" models became somewhat of a standard, the trend seems to be toward another increase in size. But are the new 16:10 aspect ratio panels really all that good? Here's our look at three LCD monitors, fresh from the factory.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/a-few-office-keyboards-reviewed-uk,review-1724.html#xtor=RSS-1422 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/a-few-office-keyboards-reviewed-uk,review-1724.html#xtor=RSS-1422 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:40:41 CEST We take a look at a range of office keyboards that offer more than just QWERTY. From back lighting to an onboard calculator, we've got a few options for you.]]>