PreviousWindows Media Player 10 Beta
Preview Microsoft's Technical Beta release of Windows Media Player 10 features a redesigned interface that provides easy access to online media stores. It also syncs better with portable devices.
Orange SPV C500: a first look
Preview Orange has announced its latest smartphone, the diminutive SPV C500, at the recent World Handset Forum in Amsterdam.
IBM's smallest desktop ever
Preview For IBM, small is beautiful as it launches the diminutive ThinkCentre S50 'ultra small'.
Acer launches Dothan and 64-bit notebooks, plus a budget handheld
Preview Acer has refreshed its professional TravelMate series of notebooks and special-edition Ferrari model, and also expanded its range of Pocket PC handhelds.
Sony revamps its mobile range
Preview Sony has launched the feather-light VAIO X505, the businesslike S-series and the well-featured A-series, the latter two ranges using Intel's new Dothan processor. We take a first look.
IBM ThinkPad T42 range: a first look
Preview IBM's ThinkPad T42 range will be among the first business-orientated Dothan notebooks to hit the market. We have the preliminary details.
Opera 7.5 beta 1
Preview Opera's multi-platform browser is receiving an overhaul. We take the beta Windows version for a spin.
Two new Zires from PalmOne
Preview PalmOne has upgraded its popular Zire handhelds, adding faster CPUs, extra memory and more. We preview the entry-level Zire 31 and the mid-range Zire 72.
Gmail: a first look
Preview Google's new Web mail service is free and provides a gigabyte of storage, but also raises privacy concerns. We put the beta version through its paces.
Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra: a first look
Preview Nvidia's GeForce 6800 series kicks off this year's round of the graphics accelerator wars. We have a preview with preliminary benchmarks.
Sony's double-layer DVD burners
Preview The next generation of double-layer DVD burners will write up to 8.5GB (4 hours of DVD-quality video) onto special DVD+R DL media. Sony will be among the first to bring drives to market.
Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition: a first look
Preview Microsoft's updated Windows Mobile 2003 is likely to make its debut soon, in smartphones and handhelds sporting new screen resolutions and orientations.
Windows XP Service Pack 2: a first look
Preview The forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is actually a significant upgrade for Microsoft's OS, delivering much-needed security enhancements. We highlight the key changes.
Sony Ericsson K700i: a first look
Preview The newly-announced K700i phone from Sony Ericsson offers an attractive mix of connectivity, imaging and entertainment in a compact package.
High-resolution cameras for 2004
Preview A crop of new high-end digital cameras offer resolutions from 8 to 14 megapixels.
