Articles on Media, Graphics

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 Processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

Review Sony likes to keep its Vaio products aimed at mid- to high-end buyers--much like Apple does--and generally eschews the budget end of the market (although there are a handful of less expensive Vaios we've reviewed favorably). When it comes to Intel-Atom-powered systems, it's no different;...

Samsung NC20 (Via U2250 processor 1.3GHz, 1GB RAM)

Review Samsung's NC20 stands out from the crowd in two very important ways. First, it's one of only a handful of 12-inch Netbooks (the best-known example being Dell's Vista-addled Mini 12). Secondly, it's the first laptop we've tested with Via's Nano CPU, intended as an alternative to Intel's popular...

Acer Aspire 8935G (Core 2 Quad Q9000 Processor 2.0GHz, 4GB RAM)

Review To say we hate the term "cheap and good" whenever we are asked to recommend a laptop does not even begin to describe the depths of disdain we have for that cliche. Most of the time, you can't have it both ways. However, Acer, well-known for offering excellent feature-to-price models, has outdone...

JVC DynaPix HD LT-42Z48 (42-inch LCD)

Review The LT-42Z48 is JVC's entry-level full-HD model within its LCD TV stable. It's also a no-frills panel that lacks value-added features such as onboard multimedia playback, as well as any eye-catching specifications. Having said that, it does have an enticing proposition. Read on if you fancy a...

Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564)

Review Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564)

Dell Studio XPS 16 (Core Duo P8600 Processor 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM)

Review While we're still unsure of what Dell's goal was when it combined the midrange Studio and high-end XPS laptop lines into the new (wait for it...) Studio XPS brand, but at least it means we're finally getting a true 16:9 16-inch laptop from Dell, in the form of the Studio XPS 16. The...

Samsung S3 Slim (4GB)

Review The MP3 player market does nothing but benefit from the decline in flash memory prices. One of many examples can be found in the Samsung S3 Slim, a super slick-looking device that comes in 4GB and 8GB versions for just S$129 and S$189, respectively. The S3 delivers a good value, thanks to excellent...

HP TouchSmart tx2 tablet PC (AMD Turion 64 X2 ZM-82 processor 2.0GHz, 3GB RAM)

Review The HP TouchSmart tx2 stands alone as a rare example of a consumer-focused convertible tablet PC. We're not sure if this is because non-business-related laptop users don't see the value of a touchscreen tablet, but hopefully they'll catch on soon. The tx2 is an evolution of HP's...

LG Arena (KM900)

Review The LG Arena first grabbed our attention with a "leak" on the UK blog ahead of its official announcement at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona back in February. Now that we have finally got hold of a review unit, we can put the new S-Class touchscreen user interface through its paces to give...

HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition (Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)

Review There are a lot of Netbooks on the market which are so similar in terms of hardware and software that manufacturers have to find other ways to differentiate them--usually with aesthetics and design. Although Netbooks started out with custom Linux shells (such as the original Asus Eee PC), the...