Software and hardware reviews

Sandisk Sansa slotMusic Player

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
Sansa seems to be turning back the clock with the release of its slotMusic Player. Does the world really need new music delivered on microSD?

Fujitsu LifeBook S6520

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
The Fujitsu LifeBook S6520 is a rare system that weighs less than 4 pounds and houses a 14-inch widescreen.

Apple MacBook 13-inch (Aluminum)

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
Are a tweaked design and upgraded manufacturing process enough to make the new MacBook a must-have?

Apple Macbook Pro 15-inch (Dual Graphics)

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
Apple's MacBook Pro is a design marvel, but you can find better features elsewhere for less.

OpenOffice.org 3.0

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
OpenOffice.org is the first and only suite that can be seriously considered as a substitute for Microsoft Office.

Falcon Northwest Mach V (GTX 280 SLI)

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
For $10,000, you'd expect this Mach V to be the best gaming system ever--but it's not.

Jeep GPS Navigator RT-300

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
Amax's Jeep GPS branded underwhelming—you get get much more for the same price elsewhere.

Motorola Krave ZN4

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
Verizon's new touch-screen TV phone is a testament to slick looks and cool engineering, but its software is underwhelming.

Fujifilm FinePix Z200fd

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
Fujifilm's FinePix Z200fd delivers fashion and features, but not image quality.

Virgin Mobile Shuttle

PC Magazine Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
The Shuttle is the first phone to merge Virgin Mobile and Helio services.

Storage Appliance Corporation - Clickfree Portable Hard Drive

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
USB hard drive for automatic backup: The story goes that the airbag was invented as an automatic alternative to the seat belt, because freedom-loving Americans couldn't be persuaded to Clunk, Click, Every Trip - if only they'd had Jimmy Saville fronting the...

Roxio - Creator 2009

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
all-in-one media burning solution: Roxio's Creator suite has been many people's digital media creation and authoring tool of choice for some time now, and is regularly updated to stay in touch with new developments. The 2009 edition has undergone a...

Freecom - Mobile Drive XXS 250GB

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
smallest 2.5-inch external hard drive on the market: Freecom has had 15 years to build up its reputation as an external storage specialist and was the first manufacturer to develop and sell external CD-ROM solutions. It's therefore not surprising that the company has now...

Samsung - CLP-315

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
small, inexpensive colour laser printer: Colour laser printers have been getting smaller and cheaper for a while, but Samsung's CLP-315 breaks both records, with The Smallest Laser Printer In The World costing just 125 at Internet prices. This matte and gloss...

HP - Pavillion dv7-1000ea

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
you won't believe it's from HP: A couple of years ago, HP's PSG (Personal Systems Group) came up with the marketing slogan The Computer is Personal Again', under which a whole raft of interesting and stylish PCs and notebooks were launched. Now...

Ricoh - G600

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
waterproof, knock-proof and dust-resistant digital camera: If you're on the lookout for a slim, stylish, compact digital camera you can stop reading this review now, because the 10-megapixel Ricoh G600 isn't for you. Weighing in at 260g (excluding battery and memory card)...

Canon - PowerShot SX110 IS

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
powerful 'Super Zoom' digital camera: Canon's PowerShot range of digital cameras has a deserved reputation for reliability, versatility and high quality images and the latest model is no exception. The SX110 IS is a straight upgrade replacement for the popular SX100...

Wacom - Bamboo Fun Tablet

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
small graphics tablet with fun software: Wacom is probably the best-known manufacturer of graphics tablets, and its range extends from A6 up to A3 and larger. The Bamboo Fun tablet is an entry-level device, available in A6 and A5 sizes and aimed...

Canon - SELPHY ES30

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
compact portable printer: Maybe it has something to do with the rise of social networking websites, but there's been a surge in the number of compact photo printers available recently, targeted principally at youngsters who want a party printer...

EA - Spore

IT Reviews - Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:17
Will 'The Sims' Wright gets all evolutionary: Will Wright was the mastermind behind The Sims, the best selling computer game of all time. So naturally, his next big project was going to cause quite a stir in the gaming fraternity. Spore is another...
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