Three: mind the gaps

In today's paper, read an assessment of new network Three, its 3G content and its coverage. The short version is that although the pricing is good and some of the video stuff is worthwhile, the spotty 3G coverage is its downfall.

By definition a mobile phone is not confined to one spot. But like Vodafone's 3G signal, moving around any distance (such as commuting) with Three is likely to result in a loss of coverage. This is not a problem for voice calls (coverage is more like 99%) but the much-vaunted 3G service suffers blackouts even in metropolitan areas.

Of the free video content, Premiership goals is, naturally, a winner but there's little else as compelling. You have to careful, though, because sprinkled in among the free clips is a lot of paid-for content. And it ain't cheap, at €2 a pop.

Also reviewed is Creative's TravelSound 400 speakers, which are handily transportable and a nifty match for any MP3 player when travelling.

In games, Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (PS2/Xbox) breathes delirious new life into the superhero genre, which has been tarnished by the recent likes of Batman Begins and Fantastic Four. Smashing buildings, vehicles and, um, people, is tremendous entertainment.

Resident Evil Outbreak File #2 (PS2) is another tired rehash of the Resi formula, notable again for its clumsy controls and awkward character interaction.

On PSP, World Tour Soccer may not end up being the best football title (the imminent Pro Evo Soccer will see to that) but for now it delivers perfect bite-sized chunks of footy action.