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Asus Transformer Pad TF300T

Asus Transformer Pad TF300T

The Transformer Pad implements a number of cost-saving measures and consequently lacks the sparkle of the Eee Pad Transformer Prime. Still, the Pad is significantly cheaper than the Prime, so you may well be prepared to accept the trade-off. Read more

22 May, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Dell Vostro 3555

Dell Vostro 3555

Despite a number of drawbacks, the Vostro 3555 could be a good buy if you're looking for a low-cost business workhorse. It's also the first business notebook we've seen with three USB 3.0 ports. Read more

8 May, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Toshiba AT200

Toshiba AT200

Toshiba's AT200 impresses with its slimline design and light weight, but better value for money is available elsewhere. For example, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime — complete with keyboard, Android 4.0 and quad-core processor — can currently be had for a similar outlay. Read more

1 May, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
HTC One X

HTC One X

HTC's flagship One X is a large yet stylish Android 4.0 handset with a stunning 4.7in. screen. Its cutting-edge specification, headed by a quad-core CPU, will appeal to power users, but the lack of storage expansion and poor battery life are disappointing. Read more

25 April, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Photos: Kindle Touch

Photos: Kindle Touch

Five months after its US launch, Amazon's touchscreen Kindle is available in the UK. Still no sign of the Kindle Fire, though. Read more

24 April, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook

Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook

Dell's XPS 13 Ultrabook looks stunning, and has a good keyboard. However it's short on ports and connectors, and the display's resolution and vertical viewing angles could be better. Read more

3 April, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
NComputing M300

NComputing M300

NComputing's M300 thin client/virtual desktop infrastructure solution is straightforward to set up and manage, and also extremely cost-effective. Schools, small businesses or other budget-strapped organisations should consider putting spare desktop PCs or servers to work hosting this well-designed VDI system. Read more

28 March, 2012 by Charles McLellan
Sony Xperia S

Sony Xperia S

The Xperia S is a large and somewhat ungainly smartphone with a superb screen and some high-end features. However, it's severely let down by its lack of storage expansion and sealed-in battery. Read more

23 March, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Dell Latitude XT3 Tablet PC

Dell Latitude XT3 Tablet PC

Dell's convertible Latitude XT3 tablet has some neat features and a good choice of configurations. However, it lacks USB 3.0 and an optical drive, battery life is disappointing and it's relatively heavy for a 13.3in. notebook. As a result, we'd hesitate to recommend it for everyday use. Read more

20 March, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Unboxing the 'new' iPad

Unboxing the 'new' iPad

If you're an Apple diehard, you're already queuing for, or gloating over, your 'new' iPad. If you're still considering it, here's a glimpse of what's on offer. Read more

16 March, 2012 by Bonnie Cha
Lenovo ThinkPad T420s

Lenovo ThinkPad T420s

Much of this ThinkPad's design — and particularly the excellent keyboard — is traditional, but it packs plenty of up-to-date specs too: Core i7 CPU, hybrid discrete/integrated graphics, solid-state drive, USB 3.0 and a high-quality multimedia subsystem. All this makes for an expensive notebook, but it's one we're happy to recommend. Read more

15 March, 2012 by Charles McLellan
HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation

HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation

The EliteBook 8560w is a well-built 15.6in. mobile workstation that can be configured with top-notch components, making it ideal for CPU-, GPU- and memory-intensive workloads. It's not especially portable, though, and battery life is among its least impressive features. Read more

13 March, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Photos: Apple's 'new' iPad

Photos: Apple's 'new' iPad

Apple's third-generation iPad delivers a Retina Display, 4G, quad-core graphics, new cameras, iPhoto and 10 hours of battery life. See it for yourself in our gallery. Read more

8 March, 2012 by Jessica Dolcourt and Josh Lowensohn
Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 91z

Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 91z

The ThinkCentre Edge 91z performs well, although a discrete GPU option would be welcome for graphically demanding workloads. We'd also appreciate dual-band Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 support, a less glossy screen, a slot-loading optical drive and a better keyboard. Read more

7 March, 2012 by Charles McLellan
HP Folio 13-2000

HP Folio 13-2000

The HP Folio 13 is a neatly designed business ultrabook that's solidly built and has a comfortable keyboard. However, there are only two USB ports, the screen is unimpressive and storage capacity is limited. Read more

28 February, 2012 by Sandra Vogel

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