We must admit the title of this post is a bit of a mouthful but the subject is certainly not large and fortunately neither is its price tag. The My Passport Essential HDD from WD measures a slim 4.3 x 3.3 x 0.7 inches and weighs a meagre 7.2 ounces. Ideal for those of us who need to carry around a whole one TerraByte of data. And for the more fashion consious amongst the data transporters, the unit comes in four colors, black, silver, metallic blue and metallic red. Back on more technical themes, the My Passport Essential sports 3.0 USB connectivity for speedy data transfer, up to 3 times faster than good old 2.0 connectivity according to the marketing blurb. Here’s a fuller list of the bits and pieces on the My Passport

* Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
* Connectivity today; speed for tomorrow
* Up to 3x faster transfer rates with USB 3.0
* WD SmartWare™ software - Automatic, continuous backup
* Hardware encryption, password protection
* USB-powered
* Uses recycled material
* Compatibility - Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X Leopard®, Snow Leopard™

The model scores 4 stars out of 5 on Amazon customer reviews with size, capacity and transfer speeds being positives and issues with the backup software as a negative. So if you’re after a small compact external HDD that will fit in your pocket but aren’t fussed about backup software, then the Western Digital My Passport Essential SE may just be what you are after.

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Today we’re taking a close look at Lenovo’s slimline H320 desktop. The H320′s small form factor (SFF) means the unit measures 4 inches wide, 11.5 inches high and 15.2 inches deep, allowing it to fit in spots that ‘normal’ sized desktops can’t. Other features include an Intel Core i3-550 dual core processor, 1 TB of storage and a 7-in-1 card reader. Here are the full list of specifications on the Lenovo H320 slimline desktop.

* Intel® Core™ i3-550 Dual Core processor
* Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bit
* Intel® Integrated HD graphics
* 4GB DDR3 memory, 1TB HDD storage
* 7-in-1 card reader, Front-mounted USB2.0 connectors for easy access
* Integrated DVD drive
* Space-saving, compact design -2x smaller than a standard tower PC
* Lenovo Rescue System for quick and easy data recovery with antivirus protection
* OneKey AntiVirus
* OneKey Recovery
* Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7

Check out some more information on the Lenovo H320 40411JU Desktop

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The Pandigital Novel digital book reader is a 7 inch colour, wi-fi enabled, multimedia ereader. The unit sports a built-in 1 GB of memory, a USB 2.0 port, speaker and weighs around 1 kg (2.2 pounds). The Pandigital Novel also sports a price tag that is slightly under the Kindle’s and NOOK’s with Amazon selling the Novel ereader currently for $140. Reading around the net about the Novel, whilst the price tag is a hit with most, there are some comments about a slow performance from the unit. The Novel is integrated with the Barnes & Noble bookstore and is powered by Android. The unit measures 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches, and supports your favourite media formats, MP3, AAC, WAV, JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, MPEG4 along with eBook formats EPUB and PDF.

Pandigital Novel eReader Reviews

Reviewer	Rating	Pro	Cons
Amazon	3/5
CNET	2/5	E-book reader with color touch screen; built-in Wi-Fi; access to Barnes & Noble eBook store	Resistive touch-screen is problematic; extremely sluggish performance; interface could be more intuitive
PCWorld	2.5/5	Tied into Barnes & Noble’s e-bookstore	Heavy to hold, Abysmal screen quality

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It’s been a while since we’ve checked out an Ideapad from Lenovo, in fact the 3D Y560d was the last one back in July. Today we spotted the S10-3t Ideapad and thought we’d delve a bit deeper. This 10.1 inch netbook from Lenovo is a touch tablet with 180 degree screen rotation, fingertip touch screen technology and is only an inch thick. Great battery life and integrated connectivity features also are pluses.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Netbook Features

* Touch tablet with 180 degree screen rotation
* Ultra-slim design - just over an inch thin, and only 2.76lbs
* Long battery life
* Integrated high-speed Wi-Fi
* Intel Atom N450 processor technology
* Genuine Windows 7 Starter
* 10.1 inch LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
* Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel - responsive fingertip touch screen technology
* Stereo speakers with Dolby Headphone surround sound
* More storage for multimedia files: 250GB HDD storage
* Integrated 1.3M web camera
* Integrated Card Reader & USB2.0 connectors for external media devices
* Active Protection System protects hard disk drive from shocks
* DirectShare - easily synchronize your files with another notebook without connecting to the internet
* Lenovo NaturalTouch - a range of touch-optimized multimedia applications
* Get online in seconds with Quick Start 2.0 ‘instant on’ function
* OneKey Rescue System for quick and easy data recovery with antivirus protection
* VeriFace facial recognition technology - a fun way to log in to your PC
* VeriTouch touch-based log in system

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Netbook Reviews

Reviewer	Rating	Pro	Cons
Amazon	3.5/5	Flexibility Better than an IPad	Screen crack issue
CNET	3.5/5	Great design easy-to-rotate screen better-than-average Netbook specs	Poor battery life touch screen is laggy at times
LaptopMag	3/5
ComputerShopper	7.5	Attractive design easy-to-rotate screen robust specs for a netbook roomy keyboard	Short battery life tiny touch pad subpar speakers mediocre benchmark-test scores

So whilst the Lenovo Ideapad S10-3t has some great specs for a netbook, it appears to let down by battery life. It’s the usual story in the netbook world with the spec trade-off against battery life. The price tag is still pretty good though, marked at $500 from Amazon.

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Seagate Expansion external portable drives are compact and perfect for on-the-go. Instantly add more storage space to your computer and take large files with you when you travel. Set-up is straight forward, simply connect a single USB cable and you are ready to go. The drive is powered from the USB cable, so there is no need for an external power supply. Plus, it is automatically recognized by Windows operating system, so there is no software to install and nothing to configure. Saving files is easy too, just drag-and-drop. It’s not just easy to use, but it’s fast and energy efficient too. Enjoy fast data transfer speed with USB connectivity and 5400RPM drive performance. Built-in power management ensures energy efficient operation.

* Massive 1TB portable drive provides plenty of room
* 5400RPM speed and USB 2.0 interface
* Built-in power management ensures energy-efficient operation
* Simply drag-and-drop to save files
* Two year limited warranty

# Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 6.8 x 2.2 inches ; 1 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
# Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
# ASIN: B003CJTJ94
# Item model number: ST910004EXA101-RK

Four out of five stars at Amazon

Also comes in 750 GB, 640 GB, 500 GB, 320 GB and 250 GB capacities

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The Razer Naga is the ultimate Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming mouse that shifts the balance between keyboard and mouse by putting an unprecedented number of in-game commands in one place. A multi-button thumb grid and Razer’s MMO game interface add-on combine to place every command in the palms of your hands. The Naga’s ergonomic form factor maximizes the ease of use and lets you game in comfort for hours on end. With the Razer Naga, you will Get Imba.

Razer Naga specification

* 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Laser Sensor
* 17 MMO-optimized buttons (including 12 button thumb grid)
* Optional MMO-specific software AddOns
* 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
* Unlimited character profiles with AddOns

Razer Naga reviews

Bjorn3D - 6.8 out of 10
Amazon - four stars out of five

Razer Naga video

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Stay in touch more than ever—and save! Imagine owning a printer that seamlessly connects to your favorite mobile devices, and saves you a ton of money on ink. The KODAK ESP 7250 All-in-One Printer can receive pictures from your iPhone and iPod touch, or photos and documents from your Wi-Fi enabled BLACKBERRY Smartphone, and print them in an instant—helping you keep up, without ever slowing down. And with the lowest ink replacement cost in the industry, you’ll get high-quality photos and documents at a fraction of the price. With its amazingly simple Wi-Fi setup and intuitive control panel, you’re ready to share your life at a moment’s notice. Bring affordable printing into your daily routine with the KODAK ESP 7250 All-in-One Printer.

Kodak ESP 7250 specifications

Print speed

* borderless KODAK Lab-Quality 4 × 6 in. photos in as little as 29 seconds;
* documents up to 32 pages per minute in black and 30 pages per minute in color

Print sizes

* standard-size borderless photos up to 8.5 × 11 in. (US letter size), 216 × 279 mm (A4 size);
* standard-size documents up to 8.5 × 14 in. (legal size), 216 × 356 mm

Connectivity

* Built-in Wi-Fi, 802.11 b/g/n;
* Network-enabled for iPhone, iPod touch and BLACKBERRY Smartphones;
* 10 Mbps Ethernet;
* USB 2.0 High Speed, USB EKPTP;
* BLUETOOTH 2.0 (optional accessory required);
* PICTBRIDGE, DPOF

Supported Memory Card Formats

print without a computer using memory card slots—SECURE DIGITAL (SD)/SECURE DIGITAL HIGH CAPACITY (SDHC), COMPACT FLASH I, II, MULTIMEDIA CARD (MMC), MEMORY STICK (MS)/MEMORY STICK PRO (PRO), xD-PICTURE CARD
Paper capacity

two paper trays—includes auto-engaging photo paper tray which holds 40 sheets of photo paper and a general purpose document tray which holds a maximum of 100 sheets (20 lbs)—minimum paper size 4 × 6 in. to a maximum paper size 8.5 x 14 in.
Display

2.4 in. LCD (color)
Ink cartridge compatibility

KODAK Black Ink Cartridge (10 Series), KODAK Color Ink Cartridge (10 Series)
Scan and copy specifications Scanning

* 2400 DPI optical scanner (CIS), 24-bit 9600 interpolated DPI;
* scan multiple pictures simultaneously and software will create separate image files automatically;
* scan documents and photos up to 8.5 × 11.7 in.;
* scan and edit your documents with optical character recognition

Copying

* document copy speed 27/26 cpm (black/color);
* up to 99 copies at a time on a 10–500% scaling or fit to page range

Kodak ESP 7250 customer reviews

Amazon - 3.5 out of five stars

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