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  • Acer reads Palm for signs of change

    Translating the Palm OS into thousands of Chinese characters by the end of the year is a big challenge, but it is probably not the biggest one facing Taiwanese electronics giant Acer.

  • Vertical PDAs: On the road again

    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two— Palm OS or Pocket PC—but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what’s coming up soon.

  • Wireless power puts new gloss on mat

    A new wireless power technology tucked inside an oversized mouse-mat might mean an end to multiple chargers and cables everywhere.

  • Red hot laptops

    If you're going to have to lug it around, you might as well get a laptop that will make business colleagues green with envy.

  • Asia heats up for handhelds

    Handheld computer sales may be slowing in the States, but opportunities for growth elsewhere are in full bloom, according to a new report from market researcher IDC.

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  • Vertical PDAs: On the road again

    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two— Palm OS or Pocket PC—but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what’s coming up soon.

  • Red hot laptops

    If you're going to have to lug it around, you might as well get a laptop that will make business colleagues green with envy.

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market.

Reviews (29)

  • Acer takes a bet both ways

    Acer's PDA strategy sees it releasing both Palm and Pocket PC based PDAs. Does the fence-straddling strategy pay off in the final products? Read our Australian review.

  • Acer n30

    Acer tempts handheld users with the n30, a thin and light Pocket PC that doesn't break the bank.

  • Vertical PDAs: On the road again

    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two— Palm OS or Pocket PC—but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what’s coming up soon.

  • Acer Aspire 5920

    Though it's bulky, the Acer Aspire 5920 makes a great choice for buyers who want both a media-friendly laptop and a portable HD DVD player that plugs into their home theatre.

  • Acer Ferrari 4000

    You'll pay a bit of a premium for the prancing horse logo, but Acer has once again delivered a solid and speedy notebook.

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