Emil Larsen, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 7 January 2009 at 17:15:00

What's the point of putting a screen on the front of a PC's case?

Shuttle’s D10 is unique in being the only desktop computer we’ve ever seen that has its own monitor built in....

Gavin Stoker, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 6 January 2009 at 17:56:00

High-quality movies combined with a long zoom lens

There are plenty of digital camera users who are bored with their snapshot cameras but who don’t want to move up to a bulky, expensive SLR....

Gavin Stoker, Computeract!ve, Monday 5 January 2009 at 17:31:00

The fastest digital camera around

Resembling a small digital SLR in looks and layout, Casio’s EX-FH20 Exilim differs by having a large zoom lens attached to its front....

Emil Larsen, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 16 December 2008 at 16:23:00

When one screen just isn't enough

With lots of 22in monitors available, it can be difficult to choose one over others. Samsung’s Syncmaster 2263DX literally stands out from the rest by including an additional 7in side...

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Monday 15 December 2008 at 15:36:00

Make streaming music easier

The Squeezebox Boom is a departure for Logitech. Previous Squeezeboxes needed to be plugged into an amplifier or a set of speakers, but the new Boom contains a pair of...

Ben Rockbird, Computeract!ve, Friday 12 December 2008 at 16:18:00

Keep a whole bookshelf under a single cover

Electronic books have been talked about for years, but it's only recently that manufacturers have come up with technology that can come close to matching the feel and comfort of...

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Thursday 11 December 2008 at 16:35:00

Webcam design moves on

Microsoft's Lifecam Show is a webcam that can be used either on a desk or on the move. The main camera unit is a small lozenge-like shape that attaches to...

Andrea-Marie Vassou, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 10 December 2008 at 17:50:00

Small and light but not quite a mini-notebook

This has been the year of the mini-notebook, with several released at a price of less than £300. There have been plenty of larger notebooks in that time, too, but...

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 10 December 2008 at 16:37:00

The longest zoom around makes this camera a powerhouse

Bewilderingly, Canon currently has five similarly named Powershot cameras, all of which have 10x optical zoom lenses or better. The 10-megapixel SX10 offers a huge 20x zoom, with a focal...

Paul Allen, Computeract!ve, Monday 8 December 2008 at 16:25:00

A lightweight case for laptops

More people than ever carry a laptop around these days, whether for work or study. Even with the price of portable computers falling, no-one wants to risk damage to a...

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Thursday 4 December 2008 at 11:00:00

This laptop offers style and substance, but at a cost

Zepto's Nox A15 is quite a stylish number, with more than a little of the Apple Mac about its design....

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 3 December 2008 at 17:53:00

Power your devices from one source

Most gadgets come with their own power packs, which can be a problem: if you lose one, it can become impossible to charge your device....

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 3 December 2008 at 17:31:00

Radio needn't be limited to standard broadcasts

Pure's digital radios have long been among the best around, but the Evoke Flow is the company's first foray into internet radio....

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Monday 1 December 2008 at 10:36:00

Show off your pictures at their best

There are plenty of cheap digital picture frames these days, but in our opinion it's worth spending the extra money on a quality frame such as the DPF-D70 from Sony....

Simon Williams, Computeract!ve, Saturday 29 November 2008 at 10:00:00

A notebook computer for more than just answering emails

Laptops now come in all shapes and sizes; at one end of the spectrum are humble mini-notebooks, and at the other is the all-singing desktop replacement, such as the HP...

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Friday 28 November 2008 at 10:00:00

Need super-size home prints and scans? Read on

The Brother DCP-6690CW is a multifunction device so it includes a scanner, copier and printer, but its important feature is that it can do all that on A3-size paper....

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Thursday 27 November 2008 at 17:35:00

One way to get a Blu-ray reader for relatively little

Blu-ray, the so-called next generation disc format, hasn't really taken off yet. For computer users it offers huge capacities (25-50GB) on a disc, which is great for backup, and for...

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 25 November 2008 at 10:00:00

No photos, but this device does pretty much everything else

We're big fans of laser printers: if you don't want to print photos, they're fast, efficient and cheap. The Brother MFC-7320 combines a black and white A4 laser printer with...