Laptops/PCs/Apple

From analogue and tape to optical and digital media is made a simple process with a new product from Pinnacle.

For those out there old enough to remember when a floppy disc was all the external storage you ever needed, some of the capacity figures mentioned today are mind blowing.

Ultra Thin MXT Flat Panel Technology speakers for laptops, MP3 players and anything with a standard headphone socket.

Continuing his report on Acer, Michael Fereday takes a look at some of the company’s less high-profile products.

Michael Fereday joined journalists from around the world to hear about Acer’s latest results and new products. More to follow.

Yes the title is right, as some may know HP now own Compaq and whilst new models come out they are badged HP even though the identity says Compaq NX6325.

This is a cordless keyboard and mouse set from Logitech, however it contains a number of extras within the box.

The Phillips speakers are rated at 50 watts and described as Hi-Fidelity sound. With the sub-woofer tucked away the speakers are small enough to fit into most layouts.

They do say “You can't teach an old dog new tricks.” Of course this is a generalisation that could not apply to you and me – or maybe it could. I decided to put it to the test with myself in the role of the “old dog”.

Multifunctional capability now includes mouse mats and USB hubs among its range of devices.

Strange how some things pass you by, HP made a big thing of the ability to write on CD’s or DVD using lasers, not that long after all HP CD and DVD drives are being made by Lite-On.

An alternative to the 'big name' PC manufacturers, we've been very impressed with this laptop from UK supplier Novatech.

This is a very powerful notebook with a reasonable sized screen, put the two together and the weight is not gigantic. Add the ability to work in Media Centre mode and it should suit most.

Whether still or on the move, this mouse basks in its own light display.

Glowing Input was my original title for this next product but a mouse's liking for dark places finally held sway.

Notebooks often tend to overheat and when they are used on the lap that heat can go to places best not mentioned before the watershed.

Better known for its storage media, Verbatim has introduced a Travel Pack for laptop users.

On the face of it a device that most of us could have made use of at sometime or other, however is it all that it seems to be?

Several years ago there was a show entitled “Lock up your Daughters”; today that advice might change slightly to “Lock up your Notebook”.

In the past I have been impressed with several Verbatim storage devices but the company’s new 4GB Store ‘n’ Go device proved rather disappointing.

If the idea of a desktop replacement machine that truly has five hours of battery life watching DVD’s interests you then this could well be for you. Yes 3 DVD’s in a row.

We all – hopefully – know the importance of backups. Then why with the majority of PC users only able to use Windows can the majority of backup packages not backup open files?

Acer continues to enhance its range of notebooks. We take a look at its latest innovation.

This really is small, imagine the desk space taken by an average notebook and now divide that in four and that is the desk space taken by this PC.

I have seen several excellent small screen notebooks recently and this certainly does not buck the trend. 10.6inch screen but apart from that everything a bigger cousin might have.

What is round and uses flash drive technology? A FlashDisc of course.

Logitech has taken the desktop set to new levels of functionality with its new diNovo kit.

Sometimes a product passes you by, however a friend has these speakers and his hearty recommendation caused me to ask to look at them.

Forget cables, forget wireless connectivity, there is an alternative that involves the minimum of effort.

Converting content on VHS tapes to DVD media is within everybody’s grasp with a product such as Grabster AV150.