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A small, classy padlock-style portable drive that's the same size as a Zippo.

A desirable form factor that doesn’t compromise on usability.

A slim Blackberry that doesn't dispose of what makes Blackberries so popular and effective.

A great piece of hardware, backed up by BlackBerry’s legendary services.

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It doesn’t do anything apart from simple music streaming, but the price and ease of use make this a good choice for getting music from one room to another wirelessly.

A good range of business features are slightly let down by the form factor.

The appealing price and form factor can’t hide some serious usability issues, but there’s a good system underneath.

Excellent quality and speed for reflective media, but the V200 makes heavy work out of transparencies

A hint of things to come, but the first HD DVD and Blu-ray combo drive is very expensive.

Sleeker than the original, this BlackBerry continues the messaging workhorse tradition we've come to expect.

A useful little NAS box with plenty of features and a compelling price.

A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.

Diminutive USB storage at the 1GB mark. Be careful, you may accidentally inhale it.

A veritable Swiss Army Knife of a NAS drive, the QNAP TS-119 Turbo NAS has every feature under the sun

UMPC-like features and a spacious hard disk make the Archos appealing, but it’s only good for entertainment.

Camcorder, still camera and portable media player all in one sleek package.

Great design and comprehensive features make it a truly great Media Center PC. Only the price lets it down.