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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.

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.

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.

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.

Dell Inspiron 9100: a first look

Preview Dell's latest desktop replacement notebook is a hefty 4.1kg system with an attractively priced base specification and plenty of options.

Toshiba Portégé M200: a first look

Preview Toshiba's latest Tablet PC adds Centrino technology and other enhancements to an already-successful design.

Acer Veriton GT range: a first look

Preview Acer's new range of business PCs features an appealing design, useful management and security tools, and an eye-catching entry-level price.

Acer Aspire 1500: a first look

Preview Are you a power user or an early adopter in search of a notebook? Check out our first impressions of Acer's Athlon 64-based Aspire 1500 range.

IBM ThinkPad X40: a first look

Preview IBM's ultraportable notebook drops to 1.22kg and gains powerful rescue and recovery tools. Read our initial impressions.

Nokia 7600: A first look

Preview Nokia's second 3G phone has an unusual design, and lacks support for video calls.

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ecoquiet RM ONE 50: a first look

Intel is talking up its new Atom processor as a basis for low-cost, low-power 'Netbooks' and 'Nettops'. Here, we examine RM's education- focused ecoquiet ONE 50.

MSI Wind: a first look

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.

Apple Time Capsule: a first look

With Time Capsule, Apple blends high-bandwidth wireless networking and automated system backup in one tidy-looking package.

Apple MacBook Air: a first look

The MacBook Air is not quite an ultraportable, but it is exceptionally thin. Retaining the same 13.3in. display as the current MacBook line, it tapers from 1.94cm thick to just 0.4cm. Apple calls it the 'world's thinnest notebook'.

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Fully equipped: the mobile professional

Do you spend a lot of your working life out of the office? If so, check out our selection of the best kit to take out on the road.

Mobile devices: a buyer's guide

Businesses going mobile need to consider whether to buy notebooks, handhelds, smartphones or other mobile devices. Then there's the various wireless connectivity options, and the extra management burden on the IT department. We take a look at some of these issues.

Buyer's Guide: smartphones for business

Want to work on the move but don't want to lug a laptop? You'll need a smartphone of some kind that lets you do email, open business documents and browse the web, among other things. Here are ten recent contenders.