Alan Lu
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MSI XSlim X600-214UK review
Laptops Ultraportable laptops
MSI's X600 is a light and relatively powerful laptop, but its battery life is comparatively short and it has a mediocre screen and keyboard.
Cowon i9 16GB review
MP3 players TVsCowon's gimmicky i9 isn't a bad portable audio player; it's just there are far better designed models available at similar prices.
Advent Verona review
Laptops Ultraportable laptopsAdvent's Verona is very cheap for an ultra-portable laptop, but it's also one to avoid for its poor-quality keyboard and short battery life.
Pure Sensia
Media streamersPure's Sensia is a feature-packed network audio player, but it's seriously hobbled by its sluggish interface.
Samsung X520 review
Laptops Ultraportable laptopsSamsung's X520 is a bit heavier than we'd like, but its great battery life, comfortable keyboard and large hard disk make it a great choice if you want a comparatively light laptop with a large screen.
Samsung SH-B083 review
DVD/blu-ray drivesSamsung's SH-B083 is a good choice if you want to add Blu-ray playback to your PC.
Lenovo ThinkCentre A58 review
PCsLenovo's ThinkCentre A58 is underpowered compared to the competition, but the three-year onsite warranty offers peace of mind to businesses.
Netgear Stora MS200 1TB review
External hard drives NAS drivesNetgear's Stora MS200 is a good-value NAS. It's fast enough for most uses and has plenty of useful features, but it supports only RAID 1.
PC Nextday Zoostorm Advanced Premium PC review
PCsA decent budget computer, PC Nextday's Zoostorm Advanced Premium PC is quick enough for most jobs. However, faster PCs are available for the same money.
Asus UBoom 2.1 Notebook Soundbar review
PC speakersAsus's UBoom looks attractive, but its poor sound quality means it's not good value.