3.5in SATA hard disks
If your PC is lacking storage space then give it some extra room with these four internal hard disks.
A tale of two desktops
Why do GNOME and KDE compete for the Linux desktop?
Acronis True Image 10
For those who don’t own version 9, a few improvements should put this at the top of your shopping list.
AGP Graphics Card Roundup
Breathe some life into your old PC in time for a Vista upgrade with these budget AGP video cards.
April Product Brief -- Part 1
Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.
April Product Brief -- Part 2
Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.
Asus DRW-1814BLT
Lite-On’s DVD writer was our A-List choice for almost a year. At the time we said it was practically perfect – offering compatibility with every format, plus Lightscribe, for a bargain price. But Asus has managed to trump it.
Batteries: their past, present and future.
Battery capacity has proven to be a serious barrier to true mobile computing. Tim Dean looks at how the technology is evolving.
BattleStations Midway
In the ocean of World War Two action games currently available, this is one release that swims above the school.
Buffalo LinkStation Pro
Great performance, near-silent running and the FTP server make the Buffalo a great alternative to the Maxtor.
Canon Pixma Pro 9000
Expensive but solidly built – a fast way to get superbly vibrant A3 prints.
Clean, green alcohol
Fuel cell power technology seems to hold great promise. We ask what fuel cells would be like to live with.
Dell UltraSharp 2707WFP
Great quality, great features, great price.
Desktop Speakers
Want great sound but not the cable mess of a 5.1 system? A stereo or 2.1 set is what you need.
Enspire Lightspeed XLC 680i
Custom design watercooling and some judicious overclocking make for a showstopping performance and price.
Freecom FSG-3 WLAN
Plenty of features for such a small box. If you don’t already have a wireless router, this is a fantastic choice.
Fujifilm FinePix S9600
Attractive styling and a long lens will tempt some, but we recommend spending more on a real SLR.
Fujitsu LifeBook N6420
A decent multimedia notebook, but it’s not exciting enough for the price.
HP Photosmart C5180
An excellent all-in-one, particularly when it comes to photo quality, but it’s possible to get more features elsewhere.
Iomega StorCenter
Not the fastest or quietest here, but it does offer some unique business benefits.
Maxtor Shared Storage II
Superb performance, quiet running and excellent value for home use, especially if you want to stream media.
Microsoft Zune
Stacks of potential, but current hardware is underwhelming and the client software a mess.
Network attached storage drives
Share and back up music, photos, video and documents on your network with a high-capacity NAS drive.
Nikon D40
Good performance and handling, low price and far better quality than any digital compact.
Pacstar Elite6300
A great combination of power, features and downright value.
Pacstar Eragon Quad Core 2007
Quad-core makes it powerful and good value at the price. Noise and stability suffer though.
Palm Treo 750
Palm has embraced Microsoft, creating a neat 3G business phone in the process.
PCI DVB-T TV tuners
Add a TV tuner and you can make the most of Media Center, which is bundled with Vista Home Premium and Ultimate.
Ricky Ponting International Cricket 2007
Relive the joy and excitement of the Cricket World Cup or a fast One Day International.
Samsung SyncMaster 225BW
The height-adjustable stand and good image quality make it a worthy rival to the best 20in models.
Synology DiskStation DS-106e
Packed with features, and with great performance, the only disadvantages are the price and the short warranty.
Tandberg Data RDX QuikStor
Tandberg delivers an innovative hard disk-based alternative to tape for small-business backup operations.
Webcams for Vista
Not all webcams will work in Vista, so we examined three Vista-ready models to find the best.
Western Digital NetCenter
One of the cheapest 500GB drives here, but this is reflected in the lack of features and slow transfer speeds.