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Iomega Super DVD 4x Internal drive review

Iomega Super DVD 4x Internal drive review

Review Iomega's Super DVD drive offers competitive performance for a reasonable price -- perfect for anyone who wants five-format flexibility.

Rating: 8.0 Editors' Rating


Sony DRU-530A: a first look

Sony DRU-530A: a first look

Preview Sony has taken its already impressive DRU-510A multi-format DVD writer and given it a performance boost in the shape of the DRU-530A.


TEAC Vendotto Wall NS-80 review

TEAC Vendotto Wall NS-80 review

Review TEAC's Vendotto Wall NAS box is a good idea, poorly executed. The firewall is very good, but the server side is fairly feeble by comparison.

Rating: 6.3 Editors' Rating


DVD drives that do it all

DVD drives that do it all

Buyer's Guide Multi-format DVD drives are burning up the charts. New drives add DVD-RAM to the mix.


LG Electronics GSA-4040B review

LG Electronics GSA-4040B review

Review LG Electronics’ GSA-4040B is the first drive on the market to support all five DVD formats -- and it's a good performer to boot.

Rating: 7.8 Editors' Rating


LGE GSA-4040B

LGE GSA-4040B

News Looking for a DVD burner that handles every available media format? You'll want to check out LG's forthcoming LGE GSA-4040B.


Sony’s next-generation DVD writer: a first look

Sony’s next-generation DVD writer: a first look

News The DRU-510A from Sony is the first rewritable DVD drive to burn DVD+RW media at 4X; this multi-format drive also supports DVD-RW media at 2X.


Plextor PX-504A review

Plextor PX-504A review

Review If you're interested in working with DVD video, then this well-priced and well-specified +R/+RW drive will serve you well and won't break the bank.

Rating: 7.8 Editors' Rating


SnapAppliance Snap Server 1100 review

SnapAppliance Snap Server 1100 review

Review If storage is all you need, especially if it has to fit into a wider network, the Snap Server 1100 will do the job very well, although the price is high for what you get.

Rating: 7.7 Editors' Rating


Evesham NAS-2108R review

Evesham NAS-2108R review

Review This is a cost-effective choice if you need a router for your DSL-connected network that can be a RAID-based file server, wireless LAN access point, firewall and much besides.

Rating: 8.0 Editors' Rating


Panasonic LF-D521 DVD Burner II review

Panasonic LF-D521 DVD Burner II review

Review Panasonic's LF-D521 is a well-priced DVD writer that can record DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW media. It's not the fastest drive on the market, but support for several DVD formats at a good price make it an attractive deal nonetheless.

Rating: 6.0 Editors' Rating


Philips DVDRW228 review

Philips DVDRW228 review

Review With its easy setup, fast write speeds and good software bundle, the Philips DVDRW228 is a good buy for digital video enthusiasts.

Rating: 7.5 Editors' Rating


Sony DRU120A review

Sony DRU120A review

Review Although it's fast, this DVD+RW drive's quirky software bundle is a liability. For now, we recommend HP’s DVD200i.

Rating: 6.8 Editors' Rating


HP DVD-Writer DVD200i review

HP DVD-Writer DVD200i review

Review Although the compatibility of DVD+Rs with other hardware is still unproven, the DVD200i is a fast all-in-one optical drive that’s excellent for backing up your system and for mastering DVDs.

Rating: 7.4 Editors' Rating


Sony DRU110A review

Sony DRU110A review

Review Although it has some flaws, Sony’s DRU110A is a good value DVD+RW drive, and it's a fine choice for families or budding video-editing enthusiasts.

Rating: 7.5 Editors' Rating



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New Products

ecoquiet RM ONE 50: a first look

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 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

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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