2005 Archive

Check out the Q-Be – World’s smallest MP3! More on the impressive cube on our Gadgets page

We’ve added a review of the Pentax Optio SVi – a compact camera with an impressive 5 x optical zoom. See www.consumerdeals.co.uk/pentaxoptio.html

As you may know, Barclaycard has recently pulled out of the Nectar scheme… this makes way for a new credit card that earns Nectar points, the Nectar Credit Card from American Express. You can earn 1000 Nectar points when you first use your card, and earn points when you shop.

In September 2005, we saw British Gas increase their prices by a staggering 14%. If you’re still a customer, for gas or electricity, we urge you to get a better deal – try the impartial advisor from uSwitch today!

Barclaycard’s announced that they’re pulling their Nectar rewards from August 2005. We strongly recommend switching to a card that rewards its customers with cashback – more on this at Barclaycard Nukes Nectar

Impressive Internet speed-ups by using OnSpeed – Find out more at www.onspeed.com

Two new Nectar signings: duluxdecoratorcentre.co.ukwww.beefeater.co.uk More at www.consumerdeals.co.uk/nectar.html

Tiscali has revamped its broadband rates. They’re now offering 1Mbps access for an introductory rate of £15.99 with free connection and a free modem. Full details of this and the other tariffs on offer, see http://www.filesaveas.com/tiscali.html

Property firm Equity Asset Management (featured on our site, and more recently, on BBC Watchdog) has been sold by its parent company Mount Street Holdings – For details of the new owners, see our Johnson Cooper page.