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Sony VAIO X505 review

Sony VAIO X505 review

Review Sony's elegant VAIO X505 is an eminently portable notebook with just enough features and performance. But it's too expensive for most people.

Rating: 7.5 Editors' Rating


Editors Choice Award Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P7010 review

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P7010 review

Review If you want a small, lightweight notebook that doesn’t sacrifice anything else in the way of computing power or features, this is the system for you.

Rating: 8.4 Editors' Rating


Rock Tablet T200 review

Rock Tablet T200 review

Review Rock's Tablet T200 is a convertible-style tablet that reduces cost by using Windows XP Home and third-party pen-enabled software rather than Tablet PC Edition. However, its performance and battery life are disappointing.

Rating: 6.9 Editors' Rating


Acer Ferrari 3200 review

Acer Ferrari 3200 review

Review Unless you're looking for a notebook to go with your red sports car, there are better-performing thin-and-light systems than Acer's Ferrari 3200.

Rating: 7.0 Editors' Rating


Sony VAIO VGN-A197XP review

Sony VAIO VGN-A197XP review

Review Sony's flagship desktop replacement system is every inch a premium product: it has a cutting-edge specification, looks great -- and carries a price tag to match.

Rating: 8.0 Editors' Rating


NEC Versa M340 review

NEC Versa M340 review

Review This is a sound general-purpose business notebook with battery life approaching six hours: there are no frills, but it's good value for money all the same.

Rating: 7.6 Editors' Rating


Acer Aspire 1502LMi review

Acer Aspire 1502LMi review

Review The Athlon 64-based Aspire 1502LMi performs very well as a 32-bit Windows platform, and is ready for the new world of 64-bit computing, when it finally dawns.

Rating: 7.8 Editors' Rating


Editors Choice Award Dell Inspiron 8600c review

Dell Inspiron 8600c review

Review Dell's flagship performance-orientated desktop replacement notebook makes full use of its Dothan Pentium M processor and ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics.

Rating: 8.1 Editors' Rating


Tablet PCs: The story so far

Tablet PCs: The story so far

Buyer's Guide Tablet PCs have yet to achieve serious market penetration, but now could be a good time to buy one. Why not check out our recent coverage in this developing area?


Editors Choice Award Toshiba Portégé M200 Tablet PC review

Toshiba Portégé M200 Tablet PC review

Review The Toshiba Portégé M200's successful combination of notebook performance and tablet functionality make it one of the best on the market, despite its mediocre speed.

Rating: 8.0 Editors' Rating


Acer TravelMate 8006LMi review

Acer TravelMate 8006LMi review

Review Building on an already-successful design, the Dothan-based TravelMate 8006LMi delivers an impressive combination of features, performance and battery life. This is an excellent high-end choice for business users.

Rating: 8.0 Editors' Rating


Acer launches Dothan and 64-bit notebooks, plus a budget handheld

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.


Desktop-replacements for your business

Desktop-replacements for your business

Buyer's Guide Expert advice on choosing the perfect business portable -- from size and weight to the right processor for your needs.


Ultralight notebooks for your business

Ultralight notebooks for your business

Buyer's Guide Expert advice on choosing the perfect business notebook -- from size and weight to the right processor for your needs.


Sony revamps its mobile range

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.



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New Products

Apple Time Capsule: a first look

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

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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What to Buy

Fully equipped: the mobile professional

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

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

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.

Buyer's Guide: Santa Rosa notebooks

Buyer's Guide: Santa Rosa notebooks

Which is our current favourite Intel Santa Rosa notebook? Check our Buyer's Guide to find out — and keep checking back to see if it changes.

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