A low-cost SSL-VPN appliance that may fit your bill, but sacrifices are inevitably made to hit the sub-$250 price

This new version of PartitionMagic sees the main interface with XP styling, but at the top of the new features list is the File Browser, which allows you to view the contents of hidden and visible partitions and rename, delete or copy files.

This new version of PartitionMagic sees the main interface with XP styling, but at the top of the new features list is the File Browser, which allows you to view the contents of hidden and visible partitions and rename, delete or copy files.

For a laser printer manufacturer, GCC has an unusual history. Formed in 1981, the company originally developed enhancements for coin-operated video games such as Ataris Missile Command and also brought us PacMan.

By sticking with the same intuitive management console, the latest version of Computer Associates' (CA) antivirus software remains notably easy to use, and has increased its coverage by adding new virus-scanning capabilities for PDAs, plug-ins for a variety of gateways, and protection options for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes/Domino. You also get remote browser access and the option to designate secondary signature servers, which clients will use if the primary distribution server fails.

HP’s Opteron MP server delivers an innovative design teamed with high expansion potential and a good price.

Netgear delivers a highly affordable SSL VPN appliance that’s also relatively easy to configure.

A low-cost, managed Gigabit switch with full PoE support on all fixed ports, but the external power supply is huge.

Finjan delivers unique security measures and stiff anti-virus protection in an easily deployed and managed appliance.

A versatile single-socket rack server with a wide range of processor choices, plus a good warranty for the price.

A versatile single-socket rack server with a wide range of processor choices, plus a good warranty for the price.

The easyStore is basic, but it’s good value and its iSCSI capabilities give it an edge over the competition

A wealth of web server load-balancing and traffic-management features; ideal for those on a tight budget.

HP gets the best out of iSCSI with a smart backup appliance that’s easy to manage and good value for small businesses.

A simple wireless hotspot kit well suited to small businesses that want to offer an easy, billed Internet access service.

A huge capacity, classy specification, plenty of business-related storage features and lightning performance

D-Link offers a well-built desktop NAS appliance that looks good value, but for business users it’s short of features

A wireless security system with good roaming support, but it isn’t perfect

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

A fine combination of remote management, all-round fault tolerance and top build quality