Disk-imaging software can be put to many varied uses, and products like Drive Image prove particularly useful in our labs when upgrading to a new hard disk or for swiftly refreshing a test system.

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.

When Symantecs Norton Ghost 2002 was released last year, it offered few improvements, with support for Windows XP the only significant addition. Not so with Drive Image 2002.

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.

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

Ghost 2003 now offers a similar level of features to that of Drive Image 2002 (August 2002, page 72).

Installation needs to be much more streamlined, but this is a low-maintenance security solution with quality reporting

A disappointingly modest number of improvements, although they’re well integrated into the complete suite.

A compact workgroup laser suited to high-volume colour and mono printing, but delivering average photo quality

Top colour speeds are only achievable in draft mode, but output quality is quite remarkable

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

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

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

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

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.