Hardware Reviews

MSI Wind: a first look

Preview MSI is the latest to join the ranks of would-be ASUS Eee challengers. Here are our first impressions of the forthcoming 10in. Wind notebook.

Google Mini review

Review The Google Mini just keeps getting better. It's not the cheapest way of searching your content, but it's probably the simplest to get working, yet highly capable and configurable.

Nokia E90 Communicator review

Review It won’t appeal to everyone, but the E90 is a worthy successor in Nokia's Communicator line, despite the fact that there are now many keyboard-equipped mobile devices available.

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Photos: Technology Showcase at IDF

Photos The Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in Beijing includes a Technology Showcase highlighting some of the new ideas — some sensible, some striking, some plain strange — that will be emerging over the coming months and years.

Medion UMPC RIM 1000: a first look

Preview Medion has launched a second-generation Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) featuring a neat slide-out keyboard.

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Intel's 2010 roadmap

Tech Guide From hardware-accelerated AES encryption via 32nm manufacturing to GPU integration and six cores, Intel's CPU roadmap holds great promise. The chip-maker's upcoming Larrabee 3D graphics processor remains short on detail though.

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HTC Shift review

Review The HTC Shift is not without interesting features, but its sluggishness under Windows Vista and high price will rule it out for many mobile professionals, who now have a range of attractive alternatives to choose from.

Apple MacBook: a first look

Preview Apple's new MacBook ditches its plastic shell and Intel chipset for a solid aluminium chassis with an Nvidia chipset, and serves up a multi-touch glass trackpad, LED-backlit display and mini DisplayPort.

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Photos: Apple's new Mac Pro & Xserve

Photos Apple has unveiled its fastest Mac ever, and doubled the power of its Xserve server.

T-Mobile Ameo review

Review The Ameo is a well-specified and generally usable Windows Mobile 5.0 device with a large screen and an attachable keyboard. But despite all its built-in functionality, which includes HSDPA and GPS, we suspect that few mobile professionals are likely to replace their notebooks with one.

Toshiba Portégé R500-10U review

Review Nothing beats the Toshiba Portégé R500-10U for sheer lightness. It lets itself down slightly due to its flimsy feel, and the battery life could be a bit longer, but it's still an astonishing product.

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Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n) review

Review Don't pick up a new, 802.11n-enabled AirPort Express if you're looking for superfast wireless networking performance. You should consider it, however, if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network.

BlackBerry Curve review

Review Although it doesn't have Wi-Fi or 3G support, the BlackBerry Curve offers a best-of-breed design and a well-rounded set of features to make it an attractive device for consumers and mobile professionals alike.

Sony VAIO VGN-TZ11XN/B review

Review The svelte VAIO VGN-TZ11XN/B is a real eye-catcher of an ultraportable. However, its integrated graphics prevent it being an all-round performer and it lacks built-in 3G connectivity. It's also rather expensive.

Apple MacBook review

Review 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.