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Vista desktop PCs

Reviews Windows Vista is here and we've got the first batch of desktop PCs that use the new operating system. Does Vista's presence make it any easier to make a purchasing decision? At the moment, when buying a PC, you'll need to look at the badge on the...

26 January 2007, 14:11

Sony Vaio VGN-UX1XN review

Reviews Sony has achieved something very exciting by squeezing a full version of Windows Vista on to a tiny computer that's much smaller than even the teeniest ultra-portable laptop. But the thrill of seeing Vista running on such a small machine soon wears...

Editor's rating   6.2

Tags: sony, ultra, slot, stylus

26 February 2007, 16:02

OQO model e2 review

Reviews On the flipside, a fast 1.6GHz chip means the e2 can use Windows Vista Ultimate edition as standard. It sports several enhancements over its predecessor including a faster CPU, Windows Vista as standard.

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: oqo, ultra, hard drive, windows vista

7 November 2007, 16:08

Widescreen monitors

Reviews This is good, because Windows Vista, the replacement for the ageing Windows XP, has portions of its user interface that are designed specifically for widescreen displays, and it's likely that some hi-def videos won't play properly, or at all...

2 February 2007, 14:00

Shuttle XPC G5 3300M review

Reviews There's another memory slot available for expansion but 2GB is plenty for Windows Vista Home Premium. Basically, it's a Shuttle SG33G5M with a Core 2 Duo E6750 processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a TV tuner and a GeForce 8600 GTS graphics card running on...

Editor's rating   6

Tags: shuttle, windows vista, ports, mini

2 October 2007, 16:28

Dell Latitude XT review

Reviews Dell has been circumspect about the format, but saw the building of Tablet PC functionality into Windows Vista and Intel's low-power Santa Rosa platform as key features in prompting entry to the market.

Editor's rating   7.6

Tags: dell, section, charge, stylus

1 July 2008, 11:50

Sony Vaio VGN-TX5XN review

Reviews It's fully Vista capable, so you don't miss out on the fancy extras in Microsoft's new OS, and at around £1,500 it's not exorbitantly priced. The TX5XN is fully capable of running Vista's flashy Aero interface and you also get an assortment of...

Editor's rating   8.3

Tags: sony, slot, care, edge

30 March 2007, 18:01

HP 2133 Mini-Note PC review

Reviews You'll find two main versions of the 2133 on sale: one that uses SuSE Linux, and one that uses Windows Vista Business edition. The Windows Vista version is available to buy for around £415, while the Linux version is available for around £360...

Editor's rating   7.2

Tags: hp, linux, brightness, sale

28 May 2008, 13:48

Razer DeathAdder review

Reviews Both Windows XP and Vista recognised it without asking us to install any software. The DeathAdder's box even claims Vista support, which makes this omission particularly irritating. Like other hardware vendors, Razer is working on Vista drivers.

Editor's rating   8

Tags: razer, windows vista, dedicated, adjust

6 March 2007, 15:01

HP Compaq tc4400 tablet review

Reviews Increasing the tc4400's RAM to 1GB is worth the investment, especially if you intend to upgrade to Windows Vista at some point. That said, the HP Compaq tc4400 makes sense for businesses that want to complement their existing fleet of HP laptops...

Editor's rating   6.6

Tags: hp, windows vista, ram, productivity

30 January 2007, 16:16

Logitech USB Desktop Microphone review

Reviews We were able to immediately use the mic with Sound Recorder on Windows XP and Windows Vista, as well as with GarageBand on a Mac. We also tested it with Windows Vista's speech recognition software. Likewise, the microphone proved less than ideal...

Editor's rating   6.7

Tags: logitech, pick, windows vista, recognition

13 March 2007, 14:37

Asus Lamborghini VX3 review

Reviews Adding to the automobile effect, when powered on, the laptop briefly flashes the Lamborghini logo and plays a sound effect of a car engine revving -- even if the speakers are muted in Vista. Because the included 32-bit version of Windows Vista...

Editor's rating   7.1

Tags: asus, air, windows vista, battery life

3 June 2008, 14:23

Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA review

Reviews This works well for launching applications, general navigation and text input, thanks to Vista's handwriting recognition abilities. It uses an 800MHz Intel CPU, 1GB of RAM and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition -- although it's also possible to get it...

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: samsung, ultra, adaptor, sim

4 February 2008, 10:28

Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook P7230 review

Reviews Other interesting features include a 1.3-megapixel camera built into the upper portion of the screen bezel, a couple of shortcut keys next to the power button, and twin (array) microphones, which can improve the accuracy of Vista's integrated...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: fujitsu siemens, bbc, signed, iplayer

23 July 2007, 17:53

Acer Aspire 3693WLWi review

Reviews FeaturesAs with most budget machines these days, the Apsire is loaded with Windows Vista Home Basic, the entry-level version of Vista. Half a gigabyte of RAM is fine for Windows XP, but Vista is very memory-hungry and as a result, the laptop's...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: acer, mark, budget, windows xp

3 May 2007, 19:15