Laptops/PCs/Apple

The last time I looked at Saitek kit it involved speakers but this time it is a different type of beastie.

Play your ipod through your car radio via an FM channel. Still illegal in this country. But only just.

With USB dominating connectivity issues, extra ports will always prove useful.

When you realise that Lindy Electronics started life making petrol lamps in the 1930s, it is not surprising the company’s latest offering has a glow.

If you feel your computer does not appreciate you then perhaps you need to add a glow to the relationship.

So much talk about the next Windows operating system, so why not delve a little deeper with the help of one of the Dummies series, also everything you have ever wanted to know about web site visitors.

Continuing to push the boundaries of keyboard/mouse functionality, Logitech has come up with a VoIP enhancement.

Whether it is video conferencing or live Web video content, you do need a webcam.

In my last piece I covered reasonably small units, here a little larger in size – still small enough to fit in a pocket – and a lot larger in storage capacity.

Missing from today’s laptops, the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive could make a comeback with a product from Gizoo.com.

Size isn’t everything. On the one hand small is important with regards to physical dimensions but then large also has its advantages when capacity enters the equation as with a portable storage device.

This small notebook is powerful and is packed with loads of extras including some very useful Acer software utilities that make adjustments a breeze.

From analogue and tape to optical and digital media is made a simple process with a new product from Pinnacle.

For those out there old enough to remember when a floppy disc was all the external storage you ever needed, some of the capacity figures mentioned today are mind blowing.

Ultra Thin MXT Flat Panel Technology speakers for laptops, MP3 players and anything with a standard headphone socket.

Continuing his report on Acer, Michael Fereday takes a look at some of the company’s less high-profile products.

Michael Fereday joined journalists from around the world to hear about Acer’s latest results and new products. More to follow.

Yes the title is right, as some may know HP now own Compaq and whilst new models come out they are badged HP even though the identity says Compaq NX6325.

This is a cordless keyboard and mouse set from Logitech, however it contains a number of extras within the box.

The Phillips speakers are rated at 50 watts and described as Hi-Fidelity sound. With the sub-woofer tucked away the speakers are small enough to fit into most layouts.

They do say “You can't teach an old dog new tricks.” Of course this is a generalisation that could not apply to you and me – or maybe it could. I decided to put it to the test with myself in the role of the “old dog”.

Multifunctional capability now includes mouse mats and USB hubs among its range of devices.

Strange how some things pass you by, HP made a big thing of the ability to write on CD’s or DVD using lasers, not that long after all HP CD and DVD drives are being made by Lite-On.

An alternative to the 'big name' PC manufacturers, we've been very impressed with this laptop from UK supplier Novatech.

This is a very powerful notebook with a reasonable sized screen, put the two together and the weight is not gigantic. Add the ability to work in Media Centre mode and it should suit most.

Whether still or on the move, this mouse basks in its own light display.

Glowing Input was my original title for this next product but a mouse's liking for dark places finally held sway.

Notebooks often tend to overheat and when they are used on the lap that heat can go to places best not mentioned before the watershed.

Better known for its storage media, Verbatim has introduced a Travel Pack for laptop users.

On the face of it a device that most of us could have made use of at sometime or other, however is it all that it seems to be?