PC Pro has named Mesh Computers’ Pulse 8400 PC as the best desktop machine on the market for under £500.

The desktop has been awarded the PC Labs Winner title ahead of the Eclipse Zenith i82n98GTX, which has also been highly recommended.
Mesh’s 8400 features a 3GHz processor and a Nvidia GeForce 9000 series graphics card.

The PC was also commended for the inclusion of a set of Logitech S220 speakers and its monitor which offers "crisp detail and lots of brightness".

Mike Jennings, reviewer for PC Pro, said: "The Mesh is one of the better performers this month and a well-rounded system, thanks to the quick processor and excellent graphics card.

"The roomy hard disk and speakers also add value to an excellent all-round package. It’s a worthy Labs champion and deserving of your £500."

PC Pro also named Dell’s Inspiron 1525 as the number one laptop which costs under £300.


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Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-W300 has been described as a "cracking little camera" in a recent review.

Neil Bennett, of Digital Arts online, said the pocket-sized camera was "small considering its functionality" and due to this two of the buttons on the reverse of the device were "hard to get to".

"The W300’s 13.6 megapixel sensor produces very detailed images and the SuperSteadyShot image stabilisation system is excellent," wrote the reviewer.

He added: "The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300’s output is among the very best of the pocket-sized cameras we’ve looked at recently."

The camera uses a Memory Stick Pro Duo unlike most manufacturers who use SD cards, which Mr Bennett described as "inconvenient" because the former cost much more than SD cards.

Computer Active recently said that Sony’s A350 digital camera was "highly recommended" for consumers that wanted a camera that "does the job from the get-go".



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A company best known for its ultra low-cost notebooks have revealed a new "monster" laptop.

PC manufacturer Asus has announced its M70 laptop which boasts a 1TB hard drive and has been described by the company as "the ultimate portable high definition laptop".

The M70 features an Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor, with a ATI HD3650 graphics card and sound delivered by four built-in speakers and a subwoofer.

Asus claims that there is enough hard disk space to store over 350 full length movies with can be played on the device’s light sensitive 1,920 x 1,200 2.3 million pixels screen.

The company adds: "A 17-inch high-definition screen responds to ambient lighting to deliver the best possible experience and avoid eye strain."

Last week Asus released two new monitors featuring Displaylink technology, which can connect to a PC using only a USB cable.

Technological website Crave reported that the VW223B and VW202B will both be available in July.



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Office products manufacturer Brother’s DCP-7045N has been described as a "very down to earth but effective" multifunction device.

Robin Morris from PC Advisor says that the printer comes with some "very decent" management software so that its usage can be monitored when used on a network.

The DCP-7045N can hold up to 250 sheets of paper and prints at an average of 17 pages per minute. The writer did commend that the text quality was "cleaner and sharper" than many other printers on the market.

Mr Morris also praised the scanner function on the device, saying that the reproductions were "reasonably faithful".

"The Brother DCP-7045N isn’t so great on graphics, and while it’s fine for presentations, photos lack detail. That shouldn’t perhaps be too surprising though, and few users will buy a mono laser for graphics work," the reviewer added.

Brother has recently announced its first Professional Series of colour inkjet multifunction printers, which are aimed at small businesses and office environments.




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Electronics firm LG is planning to increase its investment in the European market over the next two years.

The company, which produces flat-screen TVs and mobile handsets, plans to rapidly transform its European development programme.

Vnunet.com reports that millions of dollars are to be invested in its marketing and design strategies to increase the 19 per cent of overall revenue which Europe currently generates for LG.

Yong Nam, LG chief executive, told the website: "Europe is the ultimate test-bed for our new approach due to its diversity, the education and engagement of its consumers, its highly competitive markets and the fast-pace of change and adoption of new technologies."

Earlier this week, LG opened its new European Design Centre in London.

The facility, based in Covent Garden, was opened by HRH Prince Andrew. The new design centre aims to "create European designs based on European consumers’ requirements", according to LG.



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Olympus’s Mju 1020 digital camera has been described as "delightfully straightforward" in a review.

Katrina Putker, writing for Digital Camera Review, said that the Mju 1020 is a "great option" for consumers looking for a low-fuss compact camera.

The device weighs 135g and features a 7 x optical zoom with 10.1 megapixels.

Ms Putker writes that she had "slight difficulty" balancing the exposure when taking a shot and recommended that users employ the shadow adjustment technology that is provided in the camera to get the best picture.

"In-built technologies ensure that point-and-shoot operation is virtually failsafe so for those wanting to let the camera do the majority of the work, the Mju 1020 is bound to suit," concluded Ms Putker.

Olympus recently launched its new digital SLR camera, the E-520, which features a range of interchangeable lens types.



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Canon has launched a new portable inkjet printer aimed at mobile business people and "busy students".

The Pixma iP100 is the successor to the iP90V and the company claims that it will provide professional-quality documents from any location.

According to Canon, the printer can produce up to 290 documents off one three-hour charge, at a speed of 20 pages per minute for black and white and 14 for colour prints.

The iP100 also has Bluetooth connectivity so prints can be delivered wirelessly from a laptop or mobile phone.

KC Lu, Pixma brand manager for Canon Australia, said: "Flexibility with work and study is now more important than ever, making the Pixma iP100 a valuable printing solution for our busy lives.

"Its sleek design and print quality allows for easy portability and endless possibilities wherever you are, whether at home, hotel room or car."

The Canon Pixma iP2600 was recently described as a "good choice" for anyone needing a "simple, straightforward document printer" in a recent review for the Washington Post.




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A letter sent to Microsoft customers has reportedly confirmed that the next version of Windows will be released in 2010.

The letter, sent by the company’s senior vice president Bill Weghte, was entitled An Update on the Windows Roadmap and explained that research found that customers "want a more predictable Windows release schedule".

It said in the letter that Windows 7 would be delivered approximately three years after the January 2007 release of Vista, which hit the market five years after its XP operating system predecessor.

"You’ve also let us know you don’t want to face the kinds of incompatibility challenges with the next version of Windows you might have experienced early with Windows Vista," added Mr Weghte.

Recent research found that only eight per cent of software developers in the US were currently working on software for Microsoft Vista, reported vnunet.com.



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Electronics manufacturer Ricoh has released details about its forthcoming compact digital camera.

The Ricoh Caplio GX200 is the upgraded model of the company’s GX100 camera, and is a 12 megapixel device with a wide angle optical zoom lens.

Its LCD screen has been increased in size to 2.7 inches with an improved picture resolution of 460,000 pixels.

According to the company, the GX200 benefits from a new image processing engine, the Smoothing Imaging Engine III, which can "dramatically reduce noise".

"It is also now possible to use the bracketing function to automatically change exposure settings when shooting in raw mode," explained a spokesperson for Ricoh.

The GX200 will be on sale in the UK from July and costs £349.99.

It will be packaged with a rechargeable battery, a charger, AV and USB cables and an installation CD-ROM.

Earlier this month, Ricoh showcased a range of its new digital printers at the Drupa 2008 printing convention.



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Lexmark is showcasing its new wireless inkjet printers at the Digital Experience! conference in New York.

The manufacturer is revealing two wireless all-in-one devices, which it claims can help family members to "settle in separate corners with laptops", chat, surf the web, listen to music and "share a printer".

Lexmark’s X9575 Wireless All-in-One is a professional printer which can "respond to the demanding needs of small office and home office", according to the company.

The X4650 is designed for use around the home and Lexmark claims it can "make wireless printing easier and more affordable".

"A wireless printer can handle all incoming print requests from any room in the house, making it incredibly easy to share while saving you time and money," the company added.

Lexmark’s C935DN colour laser printer was recently described as a "curate’s egg" in a review.

Rob Henry from Macworld said that the printer had "a few shortcomings" that needed solving before the printer could be recommended.



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