We have products from both ends of the size spectrum this week. In the 'large' corner are Apple's desirable 23in. Cinema HD Display and Acer's gargantuan 7kg Aspire 1714SMi desktop replacement notebook. Meanwhile, representing Lilliput, there's a new ultraportable VAIO from Sony, plus handheld/smartphone announcements from O2 and Nokia.
Charles McLellan, Reviews Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOP REVIEWS THIS WEEK: -- Apple Cinema HD Display (23in.) -- Acer Aspire 1714SMi -- Sony VAIO T1 series: a first look -- Your biggest fan -- Maxtor OneTouch 160GB -- O2 announces two new xda devices -- Nokia 9300: a first look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *************************** ADVERTISEMENT *************************** Telecoms Leadership Forum 21st September 2004, 6pm-9pm, London Join leading industry experts in the telco space to explore the breadth of innovative opportunities the ever-developing technologies offer. The panel will discuss a variety of topics including convergence, security and mobility solutions. Speakers include Gordon Smillie, MD ICT, BT; Royston Hoggarth, UK MD, Cable and Wireless; Margaret Rice-Jones, Corporate VP, Motorola and more. Apply today for a complimentary invitation: http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/33100/1427290/12875/0/ *********************************************************************** Apple Cinema HD Display (23in.) Apple's 23in.Cinema HD Display is low on extras and high on price. Still, one look at this gorgeous LCD, and you'll be sold on it. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/33100/1427290/12879/0/ Acer Aspire 1714SMi The 3.4GHz Pentium 4-based Acer Aspire 1714SMi is a good choice for those who want desktop performance in a notebook form factor. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/33100/1427290/12880/0/ Sony VAIO T1 series: a first look The successor to Sony's VAIO TR, the T1 series, seeks to pack more power into a thinner package. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/33100/1427290/12881/0/ Your biggest fan Modern computers run hot, even when they're standing still, and a lot of the engineering in a powerful PC simply keeps it from melting. But do you really need to spend so much time and money on cooling? http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/33100/1427290/12882/0/ Maxtor OneTouch 160GB With its single-button backup, Maxtor's 160GB OneTouch drive not only makes avoiding PC disasters easier, it's also fast. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/33100/1427290/12883/0/ O2 announces two new xda devices O2 has unveiled two new devices that aim to build on the success of the popular xda II handheld/mobile phone. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/33100/1427290/12884/0/ Nokia 9300: a first look The well-featured Nokia 9300 is a portable office in the palm of your hand. Check out our preview. http://newsletters.zdnetuk.cneteu.net/t/33100/1427290/12885/0/ . . . . . . . . . . READER RESPONSE OF THE WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . 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