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Jim Martin

Jim Martin is an editor at IDG UK and holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Kent. Known for his product reviews and testing, Jim’s portfolio includes Tech Advisor and Computer Shopper.

  • Looxcie LX2
    Looxcie LX2 review An easy to use wearable camcorder, but it's a shame about the uninspiring video quality
    £140
    Jim Martin
  • PCTV Systems Broadway 2T
    PCTV Systems Broadway 2T review An easy-to-use network TV streamer, and it will be even better once the USB ports work
    £170
    Jim Martin
  • recommended
    Western Digital WD TV Live 2011
    Western Digital WD TV Live 2011 review A big improvement on the outgoing version, yet for the same low price. It's a worthy award winner
    £80
    Jim Martin
  • Stig welcome screen
    TomTom Go Live Top Gear Edition review This limited edition will naturally appeal to Top Gear fans, but we'd expect full maps of Europe at this price
    £180
    Jim Martin
  • best buy
    Forza Motorsport 4 intro
    Forza Motorsport 4 review A racing game clearly designed by petrol heads - it delivers everything that fanatical car fans desire, and has massive replay value
    £35
    Jim Martin
  • best buy
    iPhone 4S camera
    Apple iPhone 4S review It's hugely expensive, but well worth it if you can afford it. It's fast, has a great camera (and video capabilities). Siri isn't quite there yet, but in time, it should be an invaluable time saver
    £599
    Jim Martin
  • IOS 5 rich text
    Apple iOS 5 review A huge update to Apple's mobile operating system, and one that you should upgrade to now
    Jim Martin
  • Top Gear satnav on TomTom's website
    TomTom Top Gear satnav banned by BBC Jeremy Clarkson-voiced satnav cancelled, but you can still buy one if you're quick
    Jim Martin
  • best buy
    Driver: San Francisco
    Driver: San Francisco review Thanks to the unique body shifting feature, Driver is a thoroughly enjoyable mission-based driving game
    £27
    Jim Martin
  • Holux TwoNav Sportiva Plus kit
    Holux TwoNav Sportiva Plus review Plenty of features for the outdoor navigation enthusiast, and good on-road guidance with the optional maps. It does have its shortfalls
    £400
    Jim Martin
  • MyWebsite Plus
    1&1 MyWebsite Plus review Great for quickly getting your small business online, but not so great if you want to sell products on the site
    £12
    Jim Martin
  • recommended
    Mio 685 navigation screen
    Mio Spirit 685 review At this price, we can forgive the 685's flaws. It's easy to use and has a larger than average screen
    £100
    Jim Martin
  • Jabbakam
    Jabbakam Starter Kit review The ideal IP camera for technophobes, but you have to pay a monthly charge for the privilege
    £60
    Jim Martin
  • PhotoDirector 2011 Library
    CyberLink PhotoDirector 2011 review A promising low-cost clone of Lightoom. Unless you batch process images regularly Photoshop Elements is more flexible for a similar price
    £64
    Jim Martin
  • Upgrade your PC?
    The relative guide to upgrading We benchmark five, three and one-year old PCs and then apply various upgrades to see what makes the most difference
    Jim Martin