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HP RDX Removable Disk Backup System
Reviews This is an excellent backup solution for small businesses, and more cost-effective than tape at this end of the market. Performance could be better, but that's our only real concern.
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Cartridge, Backup, Microsoft Windows Explorer, HP StorageWorks, performance, VAT, backup system
Asus Eee PC 1008HA
Reviews Asus has reinvented its iconic netbook in the shape of the slim, attractive Eee PC 1008HA. It's a bold experiment that largely works.
Tags: Battery, system tray, USB, Touchpad, ASUS, keyboard, VAT, data storage, Ethernet, LCD
Seagate FreeAgent Go
Reviews Seagate's FreeAgent Go is our favourite portable hard drive to date, earning it an Editors' Choice award. The drive is well designed and fast, and you won't find better value for money.
Tags: Seagate Technology LLC, mobile hard-disk, USB cable, FreeAgent Go, phone, external hard drive, hard drive, VAT, USB 2.0, Web Site
Acer launches first business netbook
News The PC manufacturer has tailored its Aspire One netbook for the corporate crowd, adding greater storage and XP Professional.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Business, 3G (Third Generation), Microsoft Windows, Battery, Acer Inc., IEEE 802.11n, Aspire, 3G, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
EU proposes further roaming price cuts
News The European Commission has proposed that text-roaming costs be cut by 60 percent, and that measures be introduced to prevent data-roaming "bill shocks".
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Mobile, European Parliament, Telecommunications, Europe, phone, VAT, European Commission, agency, spokesman
Samsung preps 'antibacterial' Netbook
News As well as silver ion-coated keys, Samsung's first Netbook will also have a 10.2-inch screen, full-sized keyboard and durable casing.
Tags: Windows XP, Notebooks and tablets, Keyboards and mice, Webcam, ASUS, processor, subnotebook, keyboard, Microsoft Windows XP, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
Apple Mac Pro
Reviews Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your configuration options, especially for 3D design. But otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen.
Tags: Apple Mac Pro, Apple Inc., CPU, Apple Macintosh, 3D, Apple Power Mac, Exterior, Number System, DivX Video Codec, Default Plan
HP Color LaserJet CP2025n
Reviews Although its black print speed could be quicker and it lacks USB-direct printing and wireless, HP's Color LaserJet CP2025n shines in output quality, while the software provides plenty of useful help.
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Cartridge, Graphics, LaserJet CP2025n, HP CP2025n, laser, printer, software, printing, VAT
Apple MacBook Pro
Reviews Apple's new 15in. MacBook Pro has a redesigned aluminium body, a new touchpad with expanded functionality and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance. However, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13in. mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
Tags: Apple Inc., Apple MacBook Air, NVidia Corp., Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, GPU, Notebook, Settings Menu, Pro, VAT
Dell Adamo
Reviews Dell's high-end Adamo is a 13in. notebook for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.
Tags: Battery, Hewlett-Packard Co., Intel Corp., Apple MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Notebook, Dell Adamo, keyboard, VAT, Intel Core 2 Duo
Apple MacBook
Reviews Apple's redesigned 13in. MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15in. Pro line. With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the plastic model it replaces.
Tags: Battery, Apple Inc., Intel Corp., CPU, Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, Graphics, Notebook, VAT, Intel Core 2 Duo
HP EliteBook 8730w
Reviews The workstation-class HP EliteBook 8730w's performance, superb DreamColor screen and excellent build quality make it a pleasure to use. It would suit any power user requiring a top-notch graphics subsystem.
Tags: Battery, Hewlett-Packard Co., Intel Corp., Graphics, Notebook, Keyboard Area, Fascia, FU471ET, FeaturesAs, RAM
Dell Latitude E6500
Reviews The Latitude E6500 is an attractive 15.4in. notebook, not least because you can configure it to closely match your needs. The backlit keyboard is well executed, and we also like the auto-adjusting screen brightness.
Tags: Battery, Intel Corp., Dell Latitude, Graphics, E6500, WEI, Latitude E6500, performance, Wi-Fi, keyboard
Sony Vaio VGN-BZ11MN
Reviews The Vaio VGN-BZ11MN is a cost-effective 15.4in. Centrino 2 notebook. It's solidly built if somewhat uninspiring, and you may want to opt for its £100 more expensive stablemate to get a higher-resolution screen.
Tags: Intel Corp., Google Inc., Lid, Graphics, Notebook, Screen Resolution, Touchpad, VAIO VGN-BZ11MN, Hinge Mechanism, BZ11XN
HTC Touch Pro
Reviews HTC's Touch Pro fixes many of the problems with the Touch Diamond and adds a superb keyboard. It remains neat and compact, while battery life is improved (if still not perfect).
Tags: Battery, Mobile, HTC Touch, Microsoft Windows Mobile, HTC Touch Pro, Touch Pro, Backplate, TouchFLO 3D, Touch Pro TV-Out Cable, Windows Mobile Today Screen
