Plug and Save: 15 Hard Drive Enclosures and Adapters Reviewed

Published on December 6, 2004 to Notebooks and Laptops

You don't have to spend a lot on external hard drives and other storage devices. A new crop of enclosures and adapters offers hard drive backups for less money. We surveyed 15 devices to find out how cheap and easy backing up your PC's data can be. Read more

Quick and Easy Laptop and Notebook Diagnostics

Published on May 22, 2006 to Notebooks and Laptops

Ultra-X's first professional diagnostic card designed for MiniPCI slots is supposed to make identifying laptop errors a whole lot easier. We took a closer look to find out whether or not it lives up to the vendor's claims, and to see what else the device can tell you about your laptop. Read more

AOpen's MVP Plays Video and Audio Fast and Light

Published on September 17, 2004 to Home Theater

The fanless MVP Player from AOpen offers photo, audio and video file playback, while weighing in at only 8.8 oz. Add a PC hard drive, and you can watch your movies on your TV or listen to music anywhere you go. Read more

Sleek, Black and Storing More: 8 GB Players From LG and Sony

Published on August 17, 2006 to Home Theater

Mary Branscombe looks at two 8 GB players from Sony and LG and finds one a clear winner on sound, the other on versatility. Read more

Cute and Colorful 1 GB MP3 Players from Sony and JVC

Published on August 8, 2006 to Home Theater

As small as an iPod Shuffle and as powerful as an iPod Nano, both of these players have potential. Mary Branscombe looks at Sony's NW-003 and the JVC Alneo XA-F107. Read more

Altec Lansing CS21 and Klipsch ProMedia GMX A-2.1 Sound Better and Cost Less

Published on May 26, 2004 to Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous

High-end PC stereo systems complete with subwoofer speakers are finding their way into the mainstream. THG looks at the Altec CS21 and the Klipsch ProMedia GMX A-2.1, which offer high-end sound for less than $200. Read more

Dad's and Grads

Published on May 10, 2007 to Digital Life Style

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How We Test Laptop and Notebook Computers for Home and Office

Published on July 19, 2005 to Notebooks and Laptops

We describe our latest methods for mobile computer tests featured on TG Publishing's Web sites (Revised 10-03-05). Read more

LaCie And Western Digital Bring You Stylish and Sturdy Storage On the Go

Published on April 7, 2005 to Notebooks and Laptops

The latest portable hard drives are designed with a focus on style and robustness. How do the LaCie Mobile Hard Drive and Western Digital's Passport stand up when put to the THG test? Read more

Dads and Grads Buyer's Guide: Part 3

Published on June 4, 2007 to Digital Life Style

We end this year's series of dads and grads buyer's guides with a bang by including 15 products that are sure to please your favorite honoree this month. Read more

Fast And Furious: Notebooks vs. Battery Life Drain

Published on October 31, 2003 to Notebooks and Laptops

Notebook hard drives with top speeds of 7200 rpm offer noticeable performance gains - but at a cost. Does the performance boost compensate for shorter battery life? Our THG benchmarks speak for themselves. Read more

Seagate and IOGear's Mobile Hard Drives: Different Form Factors, Different Prices

Published on January 25, 2005 to Notebooks and Laptops

Seagate wants to get some of the USB flash drive market with its 1" 5 GB hard drive. IOGear claims its Combo 1.8" Ion Drive with 40 GB of capacity is what the mobile professional really wants. Are either of these devices what you really need for data dumps from one PC to another? Read more

Dads and Grads Buyer's Guide Part I

Published on May 14, 2007 to Digital Life Style

In Part 1 of our annual guide to May and June celebratory gift giving we feature everything from a Ferrari (Acer notebook) to a speech-to-text grocery list organizer. Come join the fun. Read more

Symbiosis Between PC And Hi-Fi Device: Pinnacle ShowCenter

Published on December 5, 2003 to Home Theater

Why has the PC not managed up to now to gain acceptance as a high-end multimedia device for stereo-quality sound and DVD video? The reasons vary, between fan noise and lack of compatibility with big-screen TV screens. But now, Pinnacle has launched a silent player that imports videos, music and photos from the PC to the TV with or without wires. Appropriately called the ShowCenter, the system was designed to fit stereo cabinets. Do we even have to say it comes with a remote-control unit for couch potatoes who can't be bothered? Read more

Corinex AV200 Powerline And CableLAN Set The Pace For Alternative Home Networking

Published on March 24, 2006 to Networking

While the timing of HomePlug AV's arrival remains unclear, DS2's rival powerline networking technology is gaining momentum. Tim Higgins finds out why. Read more