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Introducing the wallet-sized phone stand for just $4.99. A portable solution for the smartphone set. Buy at www.seskimo.com.
Apple's iWork '09 impresses with its quick export to Word and a new online sharing space, yet struggles with complex MS Office docs. Is it enough?.
AOC's Zifas 2218PH imitates Apple's design at a lower price, featuring HDMI and touchscreen controls, but lacks DVI port and perfect calibration.
Logitech's Harmony 1100i offers slick touchscreen control for any device, but its high price and two-handed design may deter some.
Flash drives are everywhere, and they're pretty cheap – but with cheap comes the spectre of being incredibly fragile.
The 2243BWX features DVI and D-Sub connections, and has a thin bezel that makes the most of the screen space, as it draws the eye in.
ASUS's VK222U dazzles with excellent geometry and colour, but a fiddly base and minor flaws keep it from perfection.
The Toriba 831S+ is budget priced – were it not for the 16-inch ASUS VW161D, it would be the cheapest monitor we looked at.
Acer's 19IN V193WB monitor impresses with its sharp calibration and solid build, though button labelling falls short. Average verdict.
Toshiba's A300 dazzles with performance and style, yet its size and battery life may not suit all. Perfect for desktop replacement seekers.
Altec Lansing's new speakers dazzle with stage-like design but deliver merely average sound, fitting best for those valuing looks over audio quality.
Asus VW161D review: An affordable, compact monitor. Ideal for saving desk space, but compromised on screen quality and connectivity options.
Sucker Punch's inFamous for PS3 asks: hero or self-server? With configurable powers and a vast city, it promises intrigue but lacks originality.
Sandisk's Mobile Ultra 8G excels in mobile data storage, offering user-friendly swaps between phone and PC despite its easy-to-lose size.
Belkin's 7-Port USB Hub impresses with stackable design and solid performance, though its size and adaptor may clutter desks.
PC Tools iAntiVirus reviewed: A lightweight, Mac-specific antivirus tool offering key protections, yet falls short of comprehensive security.
Iolo's Drive Scrubber reviewed: A thorough yet time-consuming solution for securely erasing personal data from various drives.
In stark contrast to this month's netbook roundups (see page 38), Sony's VGNZ17GNB is a premium-priced notebook with all the trimmings and a very slim profile.
Quicken Personal Plus 2009 dazzles with a sleek interface and new tools like a carbon footprint calculator but irks with its activation process.
Google introduces new tools, including Search options for refined query results and Google Earth 5.0 with Historical Imagery, enhancing user experience.
