Stories by Jenneth Orantia

HP iPAQ rx4240

Pitched as a 'Mobile Media Companion', the iPAQ rx4240 is HP's latest attempt at breathing new life into the increasingly flagging PDA market. With portable media player sales booming, it makes sense for HP to push the rx4240's multimedia capabilitie...

Fujitsu LifeBook P1610

Gracing the scales at a mere 997g, the LifeBook P1610 is the flyweight of laptops, but it still packs an impressive punch for its weight class. Its convertible form factor gives it an edge over other ultra portables, as does a range of features typic...

Plantronics Voyager 510-USB

If your next phone call could just as easily come from your VoIP service as it could your mobile, Plantronics has the cure for what ails you. The Voyager 510-USB Bluetooth headset can be connected to your mobile phone and PC (using the supplied USB a...

LG TU500

A brushed metal face, matching metallic keypad and sleek, clamshell construction give LG's latest mobile phone an attractive yet conservative appeal. The TU500 forms part of Telstra's Next G-compatible handset lineup, and as such offers high-speed ac...

Dopod P800W

The Dopod P800W is leading the charge as one of the first smartphones to offer GPS, and we're pleased to report that it doesn't add extra bulk to the handset.

Western Digital Passport 160GB

External hard drives aren't exactly sexy, but you'd never know it by looking at the WD Passport. A glossy black finish gives it an appearance more akin to a desk ornament - while it's particularly prone to fingerprints, it also brings a touch of eleg...

Olin Om200 (Miniplayer)

The Om200 is a 2GB portable media player that bears a more than passing resemblance to the first generation Apple iPod nano. In fact, its design is very similar, save for being slightly wider due to the larger screen and with a touchpad instead of a ...

Palm Treo 680

It's been a year and a half since Palm released the [[prodid:65]] smartphone, and aside from a few aesthetic tweaks, nothing much has changed in the Treo 680.

Astone Xinc Ultra

Barely larger than a box of matches, the Astone Xinc Ultra is a surprisingly full-featured portable media player. In addition to the expected photo and music playback, the Xinc Ultra also throws in video support, an FM radio, voice recorder, and even...

iRiver Clix

iRiver is a well-respected name in the portable audio space, and the Clix is a product that cements that position. Offering a great screen, intuitive menu and excellent sound quality, it is a great option for those looking for a fully-featured portab...

Fujitsu LifeBook A6010

The Fujitsu LifeBook A6010 is a solid all-round notebook with more than enough grunt for day-to-day office tasks. However its good-sized 15.4in LCD and large footprint makes it better-suited for in-house use than on the road computing. This is made e...

Apple iPod shuffle

Is an LCD display essential for a good MP3 player? That's the challenge Apple tries to answer with its latest screen-less wonder, the second generation iPod shuffle. A 1GB capacity gives it room for around 240 songs, and like the larger iPods, it syn...

Nokia 5300 XpressMusic

Another day, another music-playing mobile phone. This latest one, the Nokia 5300 comes under their new 'XpressMusic' sub-brand, with a sporty design that should appeal to the funky, style-conscious user on a budget.

HP iPAQ rx4540

Pitched as a 'Mobile Media Companion', the iPAQ rx4540 is HP's latest attempt at breathing new life into the increasingly flagging PDA market. With portable media player sales booming, it makes sense for HP to push the rx4540's multimedia capabilitie...

Dopod 595

If you're spending close to a thousand dollars for a mobile phone - especially from a relatively unknown brand like Dopod - it's important to feel like you're getting your money's worth. The 595 smart phone certainly provides this reassurance, both i...