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Tushar Kanwar

In Small Packages… (22 Nov 2008)
The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is a sleek addition to the burgeoning pile of netbooks already out in the market, writes Tushar Kanwar.

Get On To The Right Platform (14 Nov 2008)
So, you've decided to buy a new smartphone, have you? Rather likely too, given that you can buy into the smartphone segment for as little as ten-grand these days, and they just...

Not Really Dream Phones (07 Nov 2008)
It's a tough job being a phone these days. Gone are the days you could fit in some fancy piece of kit, push in one of...

Honey, They Shrunk The PC! (31 Oct 2008)
Shrinking economies, shrinking pay hikes, shrinking living spaces – it'd almost seem like the world is on a 'shrink-and-spin' cycle these days.

Thin is in, Again (13 Oct 2008)
This one is a stunner, every which way you look at it, writes Tushar Kanwar on iPod Nano.

Convergence Champ (03 Oct 2008)
More evolutionary, less revolutionary — Nokia's answer to the iPhone, the N96 has all the bells and whistles in place for a premium, high-end multimedia phone. Tushar Kanwar deconstructs the device.

Celebrate With Gadgets (26 Sep 2008)
From the new slim iPod to a GPS navigation aids, Tushar Kanwar lists out gadgets that make for wonderful gifts this festival season

Master Of The Universe (22 Sep 2008)
Online game Spore is your personal universe in a box, waiting for you to play God, says Tushar Kanwar

Shiny New Chrome (12 Sep 2008)
Tushar Kanwar lists out the perks of Google's new internet browser.

Pick Your Apps (05 Sep 2008)
You may not have realised it yet, it could hardly even be heard over the din of the iPhone 3G launch. Forget the iPhone 3G, it's what Apple launched along with the 3G...

Expensive, But Efficient (29 Aug 2008)
Asus M930 and P320 has scored in both quality and design, writes Tushar Kanwar.

Taking On The iPhone (29 Aug 2008)
Every rival is preparing an iphone killer. Tushar Kanwar checks out some of the offerings

The Killer Looks (17 Aug 2008)
Something unusual is afoot. Gone are the days when business phones were uninspiring grey bricks picked up by suits...

Capable Little Netbook (11 Aug 2008)
One can only thank Asus for basing the 1000H on the Windows XP platform, and avoiding the temptation to install Windows Vista, which would kill the poor machine.

The Tech Basket (05 Aug 2008)
Tushar Kanwar tries out the latest desktop speakers from Bose, compact camera from Canon and a wireless mouse that also keeps your USB port free of receivers.

Seeing Red (30 July 2008)
Do we have a winner in LG's Scarlet, or is the beauty merely skin deep? Tushar Kanwar has the answers.

More Than A Thousand Words (21 July 2008)
There's a lot to like about the Nikon Coolpix S600 but middling performance keep it from getting a higher score, says Tushar Kanwar

The Right Touch (14 July 2008)
HTC's newest phone will be a worthy competitor to the iPhone, says Tushar Kanwar

The Secret Unveiled (5 July 2008)
On the whole, the Secret is a fun phone to use, however, one can't help but wish the touch screen implementation was more complete, writes Tushar Kanwar

Figure It Out With Wii Fit (30 June 2008)
Turning the whole 'game consoles are for games' notion on its head, the Wii Fit 'game' has special hardware that is at the core of this innovation.

Swimming Against The Tide (24 June 2008)
Look past the bulk, and the 8920G is a rather eye-catching laptop, and that's despite the fact that it sits on a rather large chassis.

The Lambo Spirit (13 June 2008)
Spot quiz: What do the Devil, the valiant, a legendary bull and a verbal equivalent to a wolf whistle have in common?

Slide Show (06 June 2008)
LG KF510 is a very sleek and fashionable phone, but scratch the surface and there isn't anything new under the hood, says Tushar Kanwar

The Zoom Power (30 May 2008)
The P80 is great on paper, but performance leaves a bit to be desired, says Tushar Kanwar

Titan-ic TyTN II (23 May 2008)
Sticker shock is now a commonplace commodity in the smartphone segment, and the TyTN II impresses in what's under the hood.

Travel With Your SoundDock (16 May 2008)
Having a portable set of speakers to your iPod is a good idea. However, save enough to invest on this iPod accessory.

Notebook Is Personal Again (9 May 2008)
Tushar Kanwar not only loves the new look of HP, he also says HP Pavilion dv3000 series are the most user-friendly ultra portable notebooks.

Single Point Agenda (2 May 2008)
In the world of gadgets that multitask, a standalone inkjet printers from the Canon stable is a welcome change.

Subtle Class (25 April 2008)
Dell's XPS M1530 notebook builds on its successful ultraportable sibling M1330, says Tushar Kanwar.

Telling Better Stories (04 April 2008)
Packed to the gills with high-end imaging features in the traditional candy bar form factor that Nokia's known for, is the N82 another nail,says Tushar Kanwar

Epson EMP-DM1 Review
With Epson's EMP-DM1 – a projector, DVD player and speaker system all in one. It's really that simple - setting up the EMP-DM1 was a breeze. , says Tushar Kanwar

Light and solid -MacBook Air (21 Mar 2008)
The MacBook Air is a series of compromises made to fit an entire Mac into a package as delightfully small as this , says Tushar Kanwar

Lenovo's IdeaPad Y510 review (14 Mar 2008)
Does the 40D do justice to the legacy of its predecessor and the king of the midrange SLR hill, the 30D? Let's find out., says Tushar Kanwar

One For Your Desk (07 Mar 2008)
Logitech’s Alto Cordless can change your laptop experience. But it’s not for the road.,says Tushar Kanwar

Rich Heritage-Canon 40D dSLR(03 Mar 2008)
Does the 40D do justice to the legacy of its predecessor and the king of the midrange SLR hill, the 30D? Let's find out., says Tushar Kanwar

You've Got Company (22 Feb 2008)
The Eee PC is a sub-1-kg travelling companion for anyone interested in basic office productivity, Wi-Fi and web access, says Tushar Kanwar

Pocket-sized Punch (15 Feb 2008)
Tushar Kanwar on why portable media players like the Archos 605 Wifi PMP can challenge the iPod. And why it may not...

The Multi-Purpose Must-Have (08 Feb 2008)
Canon Pixma MP520 is a cost-effective, space-saving solution to mangled mess of wires, especially if you work from home, says Tushar Kanwar.

Click, Capture, And Make Calls Too (25 Jan 08)
A phone slapped on to the back of a digital camera. That's Viewty, says Tushar Kanwar in this weekly gadget review.

Nikon's D300 Delivers The Best Shot
Tushar Kanwar reviews latest gadgets and gizmos in this new, weekly column.