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Considering that McDonalds just bolstered the coverage of Wi-Fi network, The Cloud by some 1,200 restaurants (in the loosest sense for the word) now is a great time for a large company like, for example, the BBC to offer free Wi-Fi access to it's online services. It will surprise few, then, that co-incidentally, the BBC is doing just that.
In a deal with The Cloud, both the BBC website and iPlayer downloads will now be absolutely free anywhere covered by The Cloud's network, which includes 8,500 access points, located in pubs, hotels and restaurants and the entirety of the City of London. In fact, you're better of just checking the site for your nearest access point.
Any Wi-Fi capable device will be able to access the hotspots, however only notebooks will be able to access iPlayer content - hardly a huge sacrifice. So, grab those cracked-for-UK iPhones we in no way endorse you having, head on down to your nearest access point and enjoy.
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Here at TrustedReviews we're always looking for ways to improve things. We're constantly on the look out for new features that will make this publication even more useful than it (hopefully) already is. As such, today we're kicking off two new sections, one dedicated solely to Apple products and related accessories, and the other dedicated to Home Cinema kit.
In the Apple section you will, unsurprisingly, find such reviews as the iMac and of course Gordon's endless stream of iPhone news - the full review will be published tomorrow by the way. Of course it isn't just Apple branded swag we'll bundle in this section, there's the huge array of fruit-flavoured accessories as well, from speaker docks to iPhone headphone adaptors.
Moving along to the Home Cinema area and you'll find a clear distinction between the display part of the equation, like TVs and projectors, which still habituate the TVs section, and the peripherals needed to accompany them, such as Blu-ray and HD DVD players, along with media streamers. Basically, if it connects to a living room display device, you'll find it here.
Hopefully you'll agree with us that the two new sections should affirm our Apple fanboy status make navigation on the site just that bit more logical and, consequently, allow you to find what you're looking for faster and with less hassle. So what are you waiting for? Go check them out!
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Western Digital is most famous for its stupendously good Raptor line of performance hard drives that are generally considered to be the fastest consumer hard drives on the planet. However, it will come as no surprise that it also produces a vast range of other hard drive based storage solutions. And, today I'm looking at probably the cutest one of the lot, a diddy little shiny black portable hard drive known as the Passport
Just like the 160GB Seagate portable hard drive we looked at a while ago, the Passport is based on a 2.5in notebook hard drive that uses a single USB connection for power and data connection. By doing away with a mains power adapter, these drives are small enough to be slipped into a jacket pocket or a small bag and taken with you anywhere. The Passport is available in 60GB, 80GB, 120GB, 160GB, and 250GB versions so there's plenty of options if you're on a tight budget.
Some computers aren't able to provide sufficient power over a single USB connection so the use of a special two-to-one USB cable is required. Unfortunately WD doesn't include one of these with the drive so you have to order one separately if needed. You do get a conveniently sized 30cm standard USB cable as well as a quick installation guide, though.
Western Digital clearly has its finger on the design pulse as the Passport is one superb looking device. The glossy black top surface looks as good as ever - piano black certainly seems to be the flavour of the day with Samsung's current line-up of notebooks and the majority of new TVs also sporting this finish - and the matt finish of the bottom creates a perfect contrast. No matter what the fashion industry tries to tell us, nothing will ever truly be the new black.
The perfect shininess of the top is only interrupted by a subtle etched WD logo in its centre and a small blue ring on one of the sides. When the drive is powered up the ring glows a deep shade of blue and flashes a lighter brighter shade as the drive is accessed. Stylish and subtle seems to be the aim of the game and the Passport is playing a blinder.
On its underside the Passport has four little rubber feet that help prevent the drive from sliding around and consequently prevents it picking up too many scratches. However, while the drive may be protected while it sits on your desk, it isn't likely to hold up to the abuses of a portable life.
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