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WIN: 17-inch Acer Aspire laptop

Alex Bentley — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:03:55 +0100

With the summer holidays approaching, what better way to keep the kids busy and ready for school, than with a brand new laptop, and we have a fantastic Acer Aspire 7520 to give away to a lucky reader. read more »

Issue 126 - on sale NOW!

Alex Bentley — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:37:41 +0100

Issue 126 - on sale NOW!

Sub-£399 Laptops
Four of the best laptops for less than £400
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HTC Magic review - an in-depth hands-on

Philip Barker — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:49:00 +0100

We’ve had HTC’s Magic for a little while now, and have had the opportunity to get to grips with all its features, warts ‘n all. read more »

T3 Gadget Awards 2009

Philip Barker — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:20:42 +0100

Fellow gadget publication T3 has opened the voting for its annual awards, letting you vote for your favourite toys from the past year, while also offering several lucky readers the chance to win some great gadgets. read more »

Asus Eee PC Seashell 1101HA - hands-on review

Philip Barker — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:54:42 +0100

Along with the opportunity to dribble over cars costing more than our houses, this morning’s Asus Lamborghini launch also gave us the chance to play with the Taiwanese company’s latest Eee PC netbook – the Eee PC Seashell 110 read more »

Asus UX30 - hands-on review

Philip Barker — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:39:38 +0100

Today's Asus product launch in South Kensington saw more than just the official launch of the Lamborghini VX5, with the ultraportable Asus UX30 also released. read more »

Asus Lamborghini VX5 - hands-on review

Philip Barker — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:25:39 +0100

Following on from the success of previous Lamborghini-branded laptops, Asus today launched the latest – the Lamborghini VX5 – at the exclusive South Kensington Lamborghini showroom. read more »

HTC Magic smartphone - first-look review

Philip Barker — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:55:35 +0100

HTC’s Magic finally arrived in the What Laptop office today, following hot on the heels of the Palm Pre. First impressions are favourable, with a hugely positive reaction among the team – it’s a lot smaller than it looks in photographs, and is both stylish and well made. read more »

Palm Pre review - full hands-on first look

Philip Barker — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:21:30 +0100

We’ve been waiting to get our hands on Palm’s hotly anticipated Pre smartphone for a little while now, with UK samples proving rarer than hens teeth. We finally managed to get hold of one yesterday, and it’s a great little phone. read more »

The best budget laptops - 4 of the UK's finest sub-£499 laptops reviewed

Philip Barker — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:25:28 +0100

With budgets being squeezed for every penny, it's more important than ever to get the most from your money. With this in mind, we've taken an in-depth look at four of the best entry-level laptops you can buy, offering reviews with everything a first-time buyer will need. read more »

Acer Aspire 3810T laptop review

Philip Barker — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:24:28 +0100

The Aspire 3810T is the second laptop we’ve seen from Acer’s Timeline series. As with the Aspire 4810T, this machine features a compact and slim design, and aims to offer all day battery life. read more »

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook review

Philip Barker — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:34:59 +0100

Dell entered the netbook market last year with the 8.9-inch Inspiron Mini 9 and has since released a range of increasingly larger models. The Inspiron Mini 10 (£300 inc. VAT) is its 10.1-inch system and strikes a great balance between mobility and usability. read more »

MSI X340 hands-on review

Philip Barker — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:57:38 +0100

We’re seeing more and more emphasis on portability and design on laptops are these days, with the likes of Apple’s MacBook Air and Samsung’s X-series leading the way when it comes to ultra thin models. MSI’s X340 is the latest laptop to offer an incredibly thin design, but undercuts its rivals on price. read more »

Netto offers cheap and cheerful netbook

Tommy Melville — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:57:08 +0100

Netto, the discount supermarket chain, is now selling the 8.9-inch Hercules eCafé across its range of stores. The netbook comes in at an entry level price, but packs an impressive specification. read more »

Alienware M17x released

Philip Barker — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:44:27 +0100

In its most prominent release since being acquired by Dell back in 2006, gaming laptop manufacturer Alienware has unveiled what it calls the most powerful 17-inch gaming laptop in the world - the M17x. While this may seem like a bold claim, it may well prove to be the gamer to beat. read more »

Canon EOS 500D digital SLR camera review

Philip Barker — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:14:58 +0100

Canon is looking to build on the success of its entry-level EOS 450D and 1000D digital SLR cameras with the introduction of the EOS 500D. read more »

Google Android Acer netbooks due in Q3

Tommy Melville — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:46:53 +0100

Acer has become the first netbook manufacturer to confirm that it is to ship machines with Google’s Android operating system implemented, although Windows XP will still be included in the package. read more »

WIN: Proporta Aluminium Lined Leather Case (Apple iPod Nano 4G)

Philip Barker — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:59:12 +0100

Apple’s iPod Nano 4G may be one of the smartest iPod’s currently available, but the fragile screen and aluminium build are easily scratched. It makes sense to get a protective case then, and thanks to Proporta, we’ve got three of their most stylish offerings – worth £20 – available to give away. read more »

RIM Blackberry Curve 8900 smartphone review

Philip Barker — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:00:42 +0100

We’ve had RIM’s Blackberry Curve 8900 for around a month now, and have had the chance to get to grips with all its features. It’s a smart looking handset, like a mini-me version of the Blackberry Bold – similar QWERTY keypad, chrome highlights, and high quality finish. read more »

Acer Aspire One 531 hands-on review

Philip Barker — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:24:18 +0100

While Acer has led the way at the budget end of the netbook market, there’s little to distinguish the company’s more expensive offerings. The Aspire One 531 looks set to change this, offering a highly desirable design and good quality. read more »