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Shuttle XPC mini X 100 review

Reviews The XPC mini X 100 has more in common with laptops than it does with desktop PCs. The mini X 100 can be positioned flat on its belly or propped upright on its side. The XPC mini X 100 series is the smallest and sleekest range Shuttle has produced...

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: shuttle, mini, silver, optical

14 September 2006, 15:31

Apple Mac Mini (1.25GHz) review

Reviews True to Apple's styling, the top of the Mac Mini displays the simple Apple logo, and on the front there's only a slot-loading CD/DVD drive and a small white power light. Application performanceUsing an older, slower G4 processor, the Mac Mini...

Editor's rating   6.9

Tags: apple, bars, high end, configurations

1 February 2005, 23:52

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 review

Reviews And even though there are not many surprises in the £299 Inspiron Mini 9 (previous leaks revealed the system's design and features), it's still exciting to see a major player back the mini laptop concept in a big way.

Editor's rating   8.8

Tags: dell, ram, row, hard drive

11 September 2008, 16:37

Vista desktop PCs

Reviews Discerning media freaks will want to go for the Evesham Mini PC, which also ships with Vista Home Premium Edition. Bear in mind the Mini PC is 'only' Vista Capable -- so if you want a bit more power from your Media Center you should opt for the...

26 January 2007, 14:11

Microdrive MP3 players: cute but capacious

Reviews If you like to carry around a small library of music, then a flash-based MP3 player just isn't going to do it for you. You're going to need something with significantly more storage capacity. Microdrive players, like the contenders lined up below...

20 July 2005, 13:53

Desktop PCs for under £600

Reviews Media junkies with an eye for style should also consider the Evesham Mini PC, a tiny unit that's about half the size of a cereal box. If you're a PC user and you're feeling adventurous, you could take a stab at using Apple OS X, which is included...

27 April 2006, 15:41

T-Mobile MDA Vario review

Reviews Following in the footsteps of the O2 XDA Mini S and i-mate JAM, T-Mobile's MDA Vario is a small but highly usable handheld. DesignThe MDA Vario is based on the HTC Wizard, the inspiration for many handsets, including the JAM and the Mini S.

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: t-mobile, dedicated, handset, shortcut

14 February 2006, 23:00

Denon S-81DAB review

Reviews Capitalising on the recent surge in popularity of audiophile-grade mini systems, the S-81 is Denon's competition for the more expensive Arcam Solo. So, will the Denon S-81 leave you similarly impressed, or are mini systems still the monkey to the...

Editor's rating   8.5

Tags: denon, mini, clip, speakers

6 December 2006, 16:42

Panasonic SC-EN9 review

Reviews Bang & Olufsen has a lot to answer for in the world of mini hi-fi. SetupYou'll feel completely at home with the SC-EN9 if you've set up a mini system before -- there are very few connections to make on the unit.

Editor's rating   5.5

Tags: panasonic, material, speakers, speaker

6 December 2005, 16:27

Samsung YH-820 review

Reviews Impressively, the Samsung YH-820 is smaller than the iPod Mini and weighs in at a mere 85g. The player's 41mm (1.6-inch) colour screen is also a theoretical step up from the iPod Mini's monochrome effort.

Editor's rating   6.6

Tags: samsung, mini, microphone, pad

15 June 2005, 16:07

Arcam solo review

Reviews Popular with teenagers and students, mini systems are often shunned by the audiophile. Although we have the technology to overcome many of the technical problems a small, integrated mini system presents, the stigma attached to them has remained.

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: arcam, volume, mini, speakers

5 July 2006, 14:20

Panasonic VDRM70B review

Reviews DVD camcorders such as Panasonic's VDRM70B are great until you realise that mini-DVD-R/RAM discs are still very expensive and that you can't just pull the discs out of the camera and stick them into your set-top DVD player.

Editor's rating   6.7

Tags: panasonic, camcorders, camcorder, delay

13 October 2004, 20:02

Archos Gmini XS200 review

Reviews The Archos Gmini XS200 is a digital audio player that's clearly gunning for the likes of Apple's iPod Mini and the Rio Carbon. At 79 x 23 x 69mm and 170g, it's a bit wider and stockier than the iPod Mini, but it's also shorter, so it's just about a...

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: archos technology, mini, hard drive, media player

6 December 2004, 23:45

Creative Zen Micro (5GB) review

Reviews The arrival of Apple's iPod Mini has spawned a rash of competing micro hard drive players. It was only a matter of time before Creative improved upon its existing 4GB and 5GB MuVo2 line by releasing the Zen Micro, which is available in ten...

Editor's rating   8.3

Tags: creative, dedicated, media player, microsoft outlook

12 November 2004, 23:48

Archos Gmini XS 100 review

Reviews Watch your back, iPod Mini -- the Gmini XS 100 is nipping at your heels. The Funky Pink XS 100 alongside the 4GB iPod Mini Once we'd spent some time with the eye-catching, lightweight and easy-to-hold XS 100, the iPod Mini wasn't looking so mini...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: archos technology, charge, mini, song

22 August 2005, 15:15