Averatec 1000 Series

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 27 Apr 2006
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.

Verbatim FlashDisc

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 24 Apr 2006
What is round and uses flash drive technology? A FlashDisc of course.

logitech dnivo desktop seThe Ultimate Desktop Set

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 14 Apr 2006
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.

A Home Network Solution

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 10 Apr 2006
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.

Lifebook P1510

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 4 Apr 2006
This Fujitsu Siemens unit is truly two items in one case, it is a rather nice small but powerful notebook computer and also probably the best Tablet PC I have used.

lg 1732 s lcd panel monitoFlatron Viewing

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 31 Mar 2006
LCD screens with fast response times are becoming more affordable as can be seen with the LG Flatron L1732P unit.

Acer Duo Core Notebook

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 30 Mar 2006
Strange no one wants a notebook reviewed in January but there is a glut in March! Here I am looking at Intel Centrino Duo processor in an Acer Aspire 5672 notebook.

Pinnacle PCTV USB Stick

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 21 Mar 2006
Turning your computer into a basic entertainment centre is within the grasp of everybody. But are the results what you might expect?

HP DV4277EA Notebook

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 20 Mar 2006
Quite a powerful offering, 1GB of memory and a reasonably sized hard disc tend to make this more of a desktop replacement. However it still works fine on the road.
There are so many mice to choose from that it can be a difficult decision. Here is one that quickly became a personal favourite.

dell x1 laptoDell Latitude X1

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 15 Mar 2006
This is both a small and light notebook, however it has a more than acceptable 1280x768 screen resolution and it is probably small enough to fit in a ‘poachers pocket’
Originally referred to as the Mouse Company, Logitech has let loose a new rodent.
The success of the iPod has seen numerous add-on products enhancing its functionality from companies such as Kensington.

NETGEAR® MIMO

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 1 Mar 2006
There are two things in the computer world that always seem to give me problems and both require non wired connections, recently I have succeeded with both.

Fujitsu Scan Snap

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 20 Feb 2006
Should you need to scan a lot of documents – both single and double sided – then the Fujitsu Scan Snap can do it at 15PPM and this is a true figure I have done it.

Microsoft Keyboards

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 13 Feb 2006
Here I am looking at two keyboards, both from Microsoft, the first the Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 and the second Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Centre.

Seagate 400GB Storage

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 11 Feb 2006
Deciding which data to keep and which to discard should no longer be a problem - especially when 400GB drives are available.
Steve Jobs reveals the new products developed following the recent Apple / Intel agreement.
Mobile phones are not the only devices to benefit from Bluetooth connectivity. The technology can also be used on your computer.
Struggling for more storage space? Then why not consider an external hard drive.

Mice from Microsoft

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 6 Jan 2006
Here I am looking at two rather similar rodents, one for notebooks (smaller) and one for desktops, both are optical (no balls) one is wireless while the other is PS/2 & USB.

HP Pavilion Notebook

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 30 Dec 2005
This is described as a consumer notebook, however I have no doubt that many executives would be quite happy to use this widescreen offering in the office.

Just Store It and Go

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 22 Dec 2005
Flash memory devices are not only appearing with increased storage capacity but also extra functionality. Verbatim’s latest Store ‘n’ Go product is a prime example.

Acer AL2021 Panel

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 21 Dec 2005
Just six months ago I attached this unit to my main work PC, it is normally in use for around ten hours a day. It has also done stints on other systems and even connected to notebooks.

ViewSonic VA702

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 17 Dec 2005
Do you need to increase the space on your desktop? Then why not change your bulky CRT monitor for a slim line LCD screen.

lg GSA 4166B dvLG DVD Burner

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 10 Dec 2005
With different DVD formats available, it can be difficult deciding the type of media to use. Why not opt for a drive that supports all formats.

Mobile Media Centre

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by mfereday on 29 Nov 2005
DVDs, video, music, images and television are the main ingredients of a media centre. They can all be found on a notebook from Acer.

Acer Veriton 7800

Published in Laptops/PCs/Apple by paul_smart on 28 Nov 2005
Not just another bland PC in a tower case, I first saw a pre production sample six months ago, after much nagging from me I got a production model for a short loan recently.