Reviews

Server consolidation: a tech guide

Tech Guide Many modern datacentres are so full of equipment that it's impossible to add anything new without first making space for it. One way to free up valuable real estate is by consolidating existing servers into virtual machines or blade systems.

Screenshots: Windows 7 RC

Photos As the Release Candidate of Windows 7 goes public, take a look at some of the key changes since January's Beta version.

Windows 7 Release Candidate: a first look

Preview After four days assessing the RC of Windows 7, what's our verdict on Microsoft's latest milestone?

Acer DX900 review

Review If you want a Windows Mobile device with dual SIM support, then Acer's DX900 is the only available option in the UK. It does its job of handling two SIMs well, providing usable tweaks in the provided applications.

vOptimizer Pro 2.1 review

Review This suite automatically reclaims over-allocated and under-utilised storage in Windows virtual machines. With SAN storage costing around £10/GB, Vizioncore's vOptimizer Pro could quickly pay for itself.

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 review

Review Although Seagate's BlackArmor 440 is not the easiest NAS server to set up and use, it's a good choice for small businesses and advanced users.

Samsung B2700: photos

Photos If your work or home life is of the outdoor/active type, you'll need a mobile phone to match. Samsung's B2700 has a number of appealing features, including excellent battery life.

Toshiba Portégé A600-122 review

Review The Portégé A600-112 is a well specified ultraportable with particularly good wireless connectivity. However, the build quality seems a touch flimsy in places, including the keyboard.

Pixelar e-Reader: photos

Photos E-book readers have yet to take off in a big way, but if you're an early adopter there's a reasonable choice of devices. Here's a tour of the latest one to hit the market.

InFocus IN3106 review

Review This WXGA-resolution DLP projector delivers excellent image quality and has a good range of inputs, including HDMI and USB-based DisplayLink, with wireless as an option.

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook T5010 review

Review The Fujitsu Siemens T5010 is a well-made convertible Tablet PC with a sturdy casing and a comfortable keyboard. It's a little heavy for extended use in tablet mode, but benefits from a 13.3in. screen and decent performance.

Exchange 2010 beta: screenshots

Photos Chances are that your corporate emails are handled by a Microsoft Exchange server. Here's a tour of a beta version of the upcoming Exchange Server 2010.

HP Color LaserJet CP2025n review

Review 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.

HP EliteBook 8730w review

Review 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.

Dell Adamo review

Review 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.