It's a sign of the times when Compaq's Aero 8000 runs Windows CE in a box bigger than a Sharp PC-A250 (reviewed issue 23, p86) running Windows 98. So what's the big idea? Windows CE uses no moving parts, while software in ROM means immediate start-up times, high reliability, and long battery life all highly desirable qualities in a portable.

The battle for position in the palm-sized PC market is set to explode in the coming year, and Compaq is determined to lead

What can a vendor-controlled comparison of notebook technology teach us? Plenty – but not in the way it was intended. Read on as we expose HP’s notebook ‘Reliability Challenge’.

We’ve examined the data from more than 8000 readers to reveal exactly what sort of reliability, customer service and satisfaction you can expect in 2007.

Barry Collins takes a nostalgic look at the biggest mistakes in the recent history of the computing industry.

The look of the HP Compaq NC6000_106 is pure business with its black casing and silver trim. It's also one of the heavier laptops at 2.9kg.

Right now, this is the best bargain to be had in the notebook world.

New 'CQ' image deemed more suited for global use.

Looks, features, value: this is the first nettop we’ve seen to genuinely appeal in all the key areas

The future, they say, is based on the Internet and mobile computing.

Raw computational power is being brought to bear on every stage of genome research from the moment the biologists tip their goo into a sequencing machine...

HP’s latest PC blends power, useful business features and a keen eye for detail

Apple computers from the sweetest to the rottenest

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Impressive quality, considering the bargain basement price. We're talking sub $1000 here.

It’s great value and will tempt some people thanks to its size and multimedia abilities.

A solidly built thin client with a good hardware specification and features, including a classy remote management act

A good laptop for business, with superb design touches but some unfortunate omissions.

Solidly built and packed with features, HP's flagship nx9420 is a very good notebook.