HTC yesterday announced three new Windows Mobile-based smartphones, and we got hands-on time with them

Handset giant shows off Snap Mobile platform.

Adaptec could offer a higher storage capacity for the price, but the 650 certainly delivers on performance and features.

It’s business as usual, but this consummate all-rounder continues to grow in power and value.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

What can you expect from the current crop of digital cameras? The simple answer is 'a lot'. Lots of functionality, too much to shake a stick at in some cases, and lots of expectations that won't be re

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Ad spat will not sour $300m deal.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

The first PC Direct machine we've tested features an eye-catching black anodized case with custom stealth drive face plates on all drives and front USB and audio connectors. Easy access via the tool-less snap panels takes this case the extra mile.

Price: Monogram $255.; Taiga $280 Both are beautifully designed for the Palm V, these are a very stylish alternative to the ubiquitous black leather found on most Palm cases. The M

After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

Vegas has a huge array of editing features for the money, plus powerful bundled DVD authoring.

The Canon EOS 500D is capable of great results, but a wallet-draining way of getting HD video on a DSLR.

FreeHand has had a long, distinguished career since its launch 15 years ago, but time has caught up with it. While Macromedia concentrated development on its Web-oriented MX applications, FreeHand was put on the back burner and fell seriously behind its main rivals CorelDRAW (see issue 60, p54) and Adobe Illustrator (see issue 51, p88). So, is this latest release evidence of further decline, or has FreeHand finally risen to the challenge?

Vector graphics

An inexpensive audio interface that lifts the podcasting fidelity bar out of the world of cheap plastic microphones.