Adaptec Snap Server 650A Nas appliance with power and capacity to burn

Dual-core AMD processors; fast SAS storage; add-on expansion arrays; flexible Raid options; easy web-based management; file-protection options

The disk carriers are tricky to swap in and out

An easy-to-manage storage solution for small businesses looking for enterprise-class

Excellent performance for the price

Not quite as fast as 8800GTX cards; no games bundled

Almost all the performance of the 640MB 8800GTS at a much lower price

With most people now owning more than one computer, or wondering what to do with an old computer after an upgrade, KVM...

Easy to fit; minimizes clutter; wireless switch

Microphone input would be useful; some USB issues

An extremely useful tool for anyone with more than one computer - the wireless gives it extra convenience

Most of us have, at one time or another, run out of charge on a mobile phone or MP3 player miles from...

Multiple recharges from a single charge; range of adaptors; carry case supplied

A little on the pricey side

The Recharge4 isn't cheap, but it's the best solution for recharging portable devices on the move that's currently available

Making a change from the rest of the systems on test, MV has plumped for ultra-portability. The MV Mobeus has a 13in...

Good battery life; small and lightweight; good screen

Poor graphics

A great effort by MV. Small and compact while being relatively powerful, with good battery life

Like La Cie's Ethernet Disk Mini, Western Digital's Netcenter is an affordable product that provides plenty of extra storage at a very...

Poor cross-platform support; limited security features

The Western Digital Netcenter 500 is a cost-effective network-storage device marred by poor drive-management software

If you've got a wealth of video on your PC (DivX video files, for example) it's not always simple to get them...

Plenty of outputs; solid and reliable playback; good file support; HD upscaling

Not a lot of additional features past file playback

The TVix mini C2000U Lite is one of the most effective ways to watch video files and other digital media on a standard TV

Part of the Sony IPELA family, the PCS-TL30 is a unique all-in-one videoconferencing unit, based on a 17in Sony LCD screen....

Some of the cables required are optional extras; monitor starts in videoconferencing mode; limited height adjustment

The Sony PCS-TL30 brings quality videoconferencing within the reach of the small business without the need for dedicated space or equipment

Logitech's Revolution MX is an attempt at seachange in mouse design. The idea is to make a clean break from the past...

Extremely well designed; fits snugly in the hand; auto-click scroll wheel

Poor battery life; no left-handed model

For serious mouse users, there aren't many devices that fit as well as the Logitech MX Revolution and have as many features

We were almost - but not quite - tempted to give the Matrix2 AM2 5000 a bonus point for the glowing meters...

Strong all-round performance; good audio support and 7.1 speakers

Expansion slots obscured by internal cabling; complex cooling system

: A good performer with particularly strong audio support - and glowing lights on the front