Reviews Round-up: Bing!
The week started with a ‘Bing’- as Microsoft releases its revised and revamped search engine. We also get a first glimpse of the Palm Pre and a SSD drive that won’t make you compromise on capacity.


Microsoft Bing review: First LookMicrosoft doesn't give up easily, and it's determined to increase its share of the lucrative search market pie. Bing is a bold name, and there's a lot to like about the new look, but are the improvements only surface deep?Easeus Partition Master review: Professional EditionIs this latest addition to disk management worth paying for over the free versions? We're not convinced.Aastra 6731i VoIP handset reviewHaving an VoIP based phone system doesn't mean that you can't have a conventional looking phone. We examine the latest handset from Aastra.Samsung 256GB SSD drive review Solid state drives are finally hitting great enough capacity levels that you won't miss your spindle based hard disk? We compare and contrast Samsung's new 256GB model with a regular hard disk.Palm Pre review: First LookIt's the most hyped phone since the iPhone, and though it's been looking good a lot rests on how well Palm executes on its new smartphone. The Palm Pre has some bells and whistles that even the iPhone doesn't but is it enough to get people to switch?Samsung i8910 HD review: First lookSamsung says that its Symbian based i8910 successfully mixes business and pleasure and from our first look we're inclined to agree.
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Benny Har-Even is a twenty-year stalwart of technology journalism who is passionate about all areas of the industry, but telecoms and mobile and home entertainment are among his chief interests. He has written for many of the leading tech publications in the UK, such as PC Pro and Wired, and previously held the position of technology editor at ITPro before regularly contributing as a freelancer.
Known affectionately as a ‘geek’ to his friends, his passion has seen him land opportunities to speak about technology on BBC television broadcasts, as well as a number of speaking engagements at industry events.
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