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HTC P3470 

HTC P3470

by Nick Ross  |  8 Sep 2008  |  Comment now
If you’re not bothered about 3G and want a fully-featured WM6 device it makes a bargain choice, though you can save even more cash with Palm’s Centro.
Nvidia GeForce 8800 Ultra 

Nvidia GeForce 8800 Ultra

by Nick Ross, Dave Bayon, Mike Jennings  |  24 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
It’s incredibly powerful, but recent releases offer similar performance for significantly less money.
ATi Radeon HD 3870 X2 

ATi Radeon HD 3870 X2

by Nick Ross, David Bayon, Mike Jennings  |  24 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
It was all looking good until Nvidia’s new cards overtook it on the final straight.

Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX 

Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX

by Nick Ross, Dave Bayon, Mike Jennings  |  24 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
A popular and fast top-end option, but it’s losing its grip to new competition from both sides.
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT 

Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT

by Nick Ross, Dave Bayon, Mike Jennings  |  24 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
Great performance at an appealing price, although the 9600 GT encroaches on its turf

ATi Radeon HD 3870 

ATi Radeon HD 3870

by Nick Ross, Dave Bayon, Mike Jennings  |  24 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
Impressive performance for an affordable card, but the 9600 GT treads on its toes.
ATi Radeon HD 3850 

ATi Radeon HD 3850

by Nick Ross, Dave Bayon, Mike Jennings  |  24 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
It had little competition at this price, and it knocks Nvidia 8600 cards out of the race, but Nvidia’s 9600 GT trumps it.

Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT 

Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT

by Nick Ross, David Bayon, Mike Jennings  |  23 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
It may be affordable, but we’d rather spend a little more to guarantee some genuine gaming ability
Asus DRW-1814BLT 

Asus DRW-1814BLT

by Nick Ross  |  18 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
Lite-On’s DVD writer was our A-List choice for almost a year. At the time we said it was practically perfect – offering compatibility with every format, plus Lightscribe, for a bargain price. But Asus has managed to trump it.
HTC Cruise 

HTC Cruise

by Nick Ross  |  17 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
A stylish update to a phenomenal phone, but battery life and the bundled GPS software weigh it down
Canon Digital Ixus 80 IS vs Nikon Coolpix S520 

Canon Digital Ixus 80 IS vs Nikon Coolpix S520

by Nick Ross  |  17 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
Two of the best small compacts on the market. Quality differences are on a knife edge, but the Canon wins for superior features and handling.
STM Small rogue 

STM Small rogue

by Nick Ross  |  17 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
A laptop backpack that's touch, water resistant, and good enough for hiking or walking around town.
Computex Final Wrap-up 

Computex Final Wrap-up

by Nick Ross  |  10 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
Covering the massive Computex technology expo is no small feat, and here Nick Ross leaves his final report from Taipei.
Computex 2008 -- Gear, gadgets and booth babes 

Computex 2008 -- Gear, gadgets and booth babes View all Atomic Articles

by Nick Ross  |  5 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
Nick Ross is on the show floor in the Thunderdome of component-land - Taipei. Check out the pics.
Computex 08: more pics, more gadgets 

Computex 08: more pics, more gadgets

by Nick Ross  |  5 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
Nick Ross gets gadget fever on day two - a laptop with a built in projector, Sapphire's latest, the Asus v Gigabyte fight, extreme cooling, 3D monitors, GPS, and the Eee-killing Acer One.
COMPUTEX 08: Gear, gadgets, boothbabes 

COMPUTEX 08: Gear, gadgets, boothbabes

by Nick Ross  |  4 Jun 2008  |  Comment now
Nick Ross is on the show floor in the Thunderdome of component-land - Taipei. Check out the pics.
i-mate Ultimate 6150 

i-mate Ultimate 6150

by Nick Ross  |  21 May 2008  |  Comment now

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510-200, not like a Volvo 

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510-200, not like a Volvo

by Nick Ross  |  5 May 2008  |  Comment now
Like Volvos of old, Lenovo was a solid, reliable and unexciting name. Up until now. The business-masters have turned out a very desirable, stylish and powerful laptop.
eBay: Friend or Foe - Part 1 

eBay: Friend or Foe - Part 1

by Nick Ross, Alex Kidman, Zara Baxter, Stuart Turton, Drew Turney  |  26 Mar 2008  |  Comment now
How did a vibrant palace of bargains and trust turn into a standoff between buyers and sellers? Part one of our major feature.
Acer Veriton L460 

Acer Veriton L460

by Nick Ross  |  26 Mar 2008  |  Comment now
A retrograde step from its predecessor, but a super low price makes this dinky PC very desirable
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