logitech quickcam deluxe laptop caQuickCam Deluxe

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 23 Aug 2007
Adding live video capability to your notebook can be as easy as attaching a USB device to your system
This is a slim sleek looking 20 inch panel however maybe not all is as it should be even if the image it gives is clear and crisp even at the end of a long day.

hp touchsmart iq770 computeHP TouchSmartPC IQ770

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 8 Aug 2007
This must be considered to be a cross between a desktop and a tablet PC with the built in touch screen being the part like a tablet. However overall it is certainly not a mobile offering. The Vista speed rating is 4.6

bendi board flexible keyboarBend those Keys

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 2 Aug 2007
It never ceases to amaze me the number of innovations that have been added to the standard computer keyboard. For example
This is a widescreen panel that is also a dock for your iPod allowing you to charge and or play it while working at your PC. Just like the Swiss army knife this has more much more.
This device shaped like a letter ‘Y’ is a two port USB hub but – and here’s the difference - it is also a 2GB stick/pen drive, so data can be stored on it from the PC or from the devices you connect to the Yego.
This is a rather special USB cable with some rather clever software that over the coming months and years is likely to be in much demand as people realise they have information on their PC’s that needs to be transferred to another.
Putting aside my usual keyboard and mouse gave me the opportunity to check out some new devices from Kensington.

Kensington Si750 Wireless Notebook Laser mousA Mouse for Charity

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 11 Jul 2007
It is not often that I get the opportunity to introduce a new product while promoting a worthy cause. This is one such occasion.

kensington notebook expansion huIncreased Connectivity

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 9 Jul 2007
As more and more connectivity options become available, your laptop might struggle to cope.

mcafee site advisor logInvolving Mind Games

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 6 Jul 2007
Not wanting to sound too much like a prophet of doom, it is important to be prepared when dealing with the various forms of Internet interaction to avoid possible pitfalls.

kensington 7 port USB huUSB Expansion Solution

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 4 Jul 2007
Recently a silver, dome shaped device has been sitting on my work space to help cut down on any cable switching.
It's almost impossible to buy a new computer without a keyboard and mouse - and so here I review the latest contribution to my keyboard/mouse mountain.
Adding a television tuner capability to your computer has never been easier thanks to USB but the viewing results can be disappointing.
A new operating system and a vastly revamped product. Surely now is the time to start learning again and these two books from Apress give the insight it may take you years to learn on your own. Both the books are subtitled ‘Beyond The Manual’

kensington Si30Laser Enhanced Mouse

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 19 June 2007
According to the nursery rhyme, there were three mice and this is the third one from Kensington.

DAB on the Computer

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 6 June 2007
Adding DAB radio features to your computer sound great but some problems still exist.
How many leads do you expect to get with a monitor or panel? A power lead and a signal lead, maybe two signal leads if like this it is both Analogue and Digital, here however you get those and more, much more.
Kensington continues to add to its portfolio of mouse products with an optical wireless model.

acer aspire 950Acer Design Launch

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 25 May 2007
The Bayswater, Queensway and Lancaster Gate area of London used to be my old stamping ground and was also the location for a product launch from Acer.

usr mini cam for skypUSR Mini Cam for Skype

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 24 May 2007
While the camera itself is tiny the headset that comes with it is of a conventional size. If you want to see the other party while talking on Skype – video conferencing – this could be for you.

kensington mouse Ci2A 5-button Optical Mouse

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 23 May 2007
We take a look at a new addition to Kensington’s range of optical mice.

verbatim store n go 12Time to Store 'n' Go

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 21 May 2007
Adding to its range of “store and go” devices, Verbatim can now offer 12GB of storage capacity.

kingston datatraveler 2Memory Sticks

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 6 May 2007
I cannot think of anything recently that has had so many names for a USB device, Pen Drive, Stick Drive and USB Stick to name but three, now with Vista utilizing them names like Ready Boost and Ready Flash are added into the mix.

aquariuPC Aquarium Deluxe 4

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 6 May 2007
Screensavers were originally designed to save the CRT screen from being burnt with a static image. The aquarium was a great idea highjacked by virus writers but here have a wonderful safe soothing environment.

usr mini cam for skypSkype Video Calls

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 2 May 2007
Adding a face-to-face capability to Skype calls requires a web cam such as the one from US Robotics.
Adding an optical media burner to your system has never been easier when the device is external and uses USB connectivity.

evesham solar mx10Evesham Solar MX100

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 24 Apr 2007
This PC has taken longer to review than normal simply because not only did I have a PC to review but also the operating system it was installed with. Yes Vista is supplied with Evesham’s Solar MX100.
No longer satisfied with just controlling your cursor, the modern mouse has designs on your search and zoom facilities
Data in your pocket use to mean a floppy disk but now we have USB flash devices larger than my original hard drive.