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Panda Antivirus Platinum 7.0
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AlphaSmart Dana
Take an operating system designed for handhelds (Palm OS), and put it into a roughly A4-sized casing. Add a few neat features such as dual SD card support and a wide screen, and throw in a little ‘software stretching’ to take advantage of the width. Out of this mix of hardware and software features comes AlphaSmart’s Dana, a system that, the company says, is a true alternative to the notebook.
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Nokia 7650
The 7650 is Nokia's breakthrough product, offering an integrated camera, a large colour screen and multimedia messaging service (MMS), among other high-end features. With this phone, Nokia is selling more than a handset -- it's evangelising a new way of using mobiles.
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SatDrive
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Sony CLIE PEG-NX70V
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Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth
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NEC Versa P440
NEC’s Versa P440 is a silver machine, with a slightly grainy metallic finish that lacks the gravitas of black or anthracite. However, it does help to make large notebooks like the Versa P440 look a little less imposing. Even so, with its 32cm by 27.1cm (W x D) footprint and 2.9kg standalone weight, this system should be regarded as a desktop replacement rather than an ‘anytime-anywhere’ portable.
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Xara X
Xara X, a substantial upgrade to CorelXara, makes it easier than ever for experienced designers to create impressive illustrations for desktop publishing, professional printing or the Web. For one thing, Xara's familiar interface and speedy rendering can save learning and drawing time. And at less than £100 (ex. VAT), Xara X won't break your bank -- dedicated illustration applications, such as Adobe’s Illustrator, can cost hundreds more. For newcomers, Xara X takes some getting used to. Still, Xara X is a fine choice for those who dabble in both print and Web graphics. If money is no object, Adobe’s LiveMotion is a more sophisticated choice for serious artists who deal with Flash animation.
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TomTom Navigator
TomTom is a strangely inappropriate name for an in-car navigation system. Mine was quickly re-christened ‘Topsy’ -- after the little girl who, when she was good, was very, very good, and when she was bad was horrid. Topsy is also a better match for the Navigator's female persona who keeps you on track by delivering excellent spoken instructions in a clear and confident manner.
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Compaq Evo N800w
Power-hungry mobile users need look no further than Compaq's Evo N800w, which is the fastest notebook we've tested to date. Aimed at CAD users and multimedia content creators, the Evo N800w is the first notebook to feature ATI's new Mobility Fire GL 9000 graphics accelerator, an OpenGL-optimised version of the excellent Mobility Radeon 9000.
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Toshiba Pocket PC e330
Since its first Pocket PC device appeared towards the end of 2001, Toshiba has pursued the market assiduously. The company now has devices at a variety of price points that are innovative in design and share a certain style. But what can the new e330 -- an upgrade to the e310 -- add to the mix?
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