Comdex Las Vegas 2003: Lowered expectations, tightened focus

Published on November 16, 2003 to Networking

The annual rite known as the Fall Comdex show got underway last night with Mr. Gates' usual opening address. But instead of taking over the MGM Grand's 17,000 seat arena, the keynote was held in the Aladdin Casion and Resort's significantly smaller 7,000 seat theatre. Tickets were easy to come by, too, unlike previous years where getting one was a prized as having a winning lottery ticket. Read more

XIMETA NetDisk Office reviewed

Published on May 27, 2004 to Networking

We take a second look at XIMETA's inexpensive alternative for Networked storage and review the NetDisk Office. XIMETA has made some improvements in its NDAS technology, but you may still be faced with an unacceptable tradeoff in order keep more money in your wallet. Read more

Comdex Las Vegas 2003: A Random Walk

Published on November 19, 2003 to Networking

My wrap-up report will cover mostly non-networking related products that caught my eye as I made my way through the small, but surprisingly busy show floor. But first, I wanted to talk about two more WLAN products... A really teeny AP... Read more

Comdex Las Vegas 2003: Waiting for CES

Published on November 18, 2003 to Networking

The first "real" day of Comdex had more activity than I expected. The activity level feels higher than last year's - at least it did today (Monday). But some of this could be due to the show management's decision to have everyone trudge the length of the Convention Center in order to reach the Registration area. Whether things hold up Tuesday will be the real test. Read more

THG 2003 Holiday Buyer's Guide

Published on December 22, 2003 to Desktop Computers

It is the holiday buying season once again and with it comes the angst of what to get. THG certainly offers an abundance of choices worthy of your dollars, but then again we reviewed hundreds of products this year. So to make life easier, we put together a no-brainer gift list that is sure to please. Read more

Acer 2304LCi Notebook Just Right for Home and Office

Published on July 19, 2005 to Notebooks and Laptops

Acer's inexpensive notebook is built for home and office desktop replacement tasks. Read more

The Averatec 5110HX Offers Some Portable Cheer in Office Drear

Published on November 18, 2003 to Home Theater

The 5110HX's specs are impressive: a 15" XGA display, Centrino mobile technology and an integrated DVD-R/RW burner for $1500. But can the device live up to its specs? Read more

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

Review: SimpleTech SimpleShare Office Storage Server

Published on April 15, 2005 to Networking

If you've got about $300, there are plenty of options for adding a few hundred gigs of storage to your LAN. But Jim Buzbee found that SimpleShare's Office Storage Server has some unique features that could land it in your shopping basket. Read more

HeadToHead: 3Com Office Connect vs. NETGEAR Wireless 54Mbps Travel Routers

Published on November 4, 2004 to Networking

Who would have thought that the ability to set up a shared wireless LAN in a hotel room would be so popular? Apparently 3Com and NETGEAR did and turned to a common OEM to produce the first 802.11g miniature wireless routers. We take a detailed look at what sets these two separated-at-birth twins apart. Read more

HP DV1000T Is Happy In The Office Or The Den

Published on April 10, 2006 to Notebooks and Laptops

MobilityGuru takes its first look at a mobile computer with Intel's GMA 950 integrated graphics processor, HP's Core Duo DV1000T laptop. How does the GMA 950 compare with the older GMA 900 technology? And, what's the DV1000T like? Read more

Post-Xmas Shopping: Gadgets for 2003

Published on January 3, 2003 to Desktop Computers

Perhaps you've got some pocket money left over from the past weeks of holiday gift-buying - how about indulging yourself with a geek gadget or some other cool gimmick for your PC at home or in the office? We introduce you to a few products whose high coolness factor makes them the perfect things to treat yourself to at the start of a new year. Read more

Networld+Interop - Vegas 2003 Report

Published on May 2, 2003 to Networking

Yes, folks, there was a Networld+Interop show this week at the Las Vegas Convention center. Smaller, perhaps humbler than in past years, but happening nonetheless. Despite the reduced size of the show (very comfortably housed in half of the LVCC's Central Hall - with lots of room to spare), there was plenty to see and write about, which I'll get to in a moment. Read more