Previous DaySony VAIO PCG-GR215SP
Review A fast, well-equipped and elegantly designed notebook that'll handle demanding applications with aplomb. But there are cheaper alternatives that perform as well or better.
Labour wades in to delayed IR35 appeal
News As the postponed appeal over the controversial tax rule approaches, MPs appear to be taking a keen interest
Via launches faster Pentium 4 chipset
News New chipset will boost DDR memory access for Pentium 4 systems, making for faster overall performance
UK hit by nationwide ADSL crash
News BT's helpdesk is jammed as a fault on its network brings ADSL to a halt across Britain. Users are left unimpressed by the Colossal inconvenience
German government opposes software patents
News Germany adds its voice to those who oppose software patents in Europe, on the grounds that they could kill innovation. Will it make any difference?
Open-source approach fades in tough times
News Some open-source companies are finding that revenue isn't coming in from selling support rather than software, and changing to a closed model
Time's up for secret surfing
News SafeWeb is to take down its free service designed to ensure anonymous Web surfing, but may relaunch as a subscription service
'Hitchhiker's Guide' catches final ride
News Douglas Adams' final novel has been found on his computer's hard drive and will be published next year
UltraSparc III to break 1GHz barrier
News Sun has updated its UltraSparc III processor to take it over the 1GHz barrier using an improved compiler
GameCube arrives in North America
News Nintendo releases the highly anticipated GameCube console in the US
UK 'unlikely' to meet online target for SMEs
News The British Chamber of Commerce has advised the government to scrap its goal of having all small British businesses trading online by 2002
HP: Firing saboteur boosted Superdome
News The Superdome is performing better in key performance measures since the sacking of an HP employee accused of sabotaging the previous tests
Sony adds colour to remote-control Clie
News Japan will get a colour version of the Clie PEG-T415, but when will it come to Europe?
UK buyers fume over copy-protected CD
News BMG has been forced to issue replacement CDs after copy protection on the latest Natalie Imbruglia causes problems for consumers
HP Color Inkjet Printer cp1160
Review If you've got the space for it, the cp1160 is a good general-purpose printer for homes and small businesses.
