Desktops

Review: Vista-ready desktop saves on space

The ultra-slim version of HP’s dc7800 can fit behind a monitor and cuts energy use

Price:£499 + VAT as reviewed, L1906i display £149

Group review: Windows XPE thin clients

IT Week Labs put five thin clients running Windows XP Embedded through their paces

Price: £389 to £416 + VAT

Review: Thinspace RWT300XPBA

A neat Windows XPE-based thin client  with its power supply integrated into the unit

Price: £299 + VAT

Our rating: *** (3 out of 5)

Review: HP Compaq t5720 thin client

A high-end Windows-based thin client that blurs the line between terminal and PC

Price: £289 + VAT (An HP LP1965 monitor costs £169 + VAT extra)

Our rating: **** (4 out of 5)

Review: Igel Technology 5610XP Premium thin client

This capable thin client offers enterprise-friendly features such as a built-in smartcard reader

Price: £399 + VAT

Our rating: ***** (5 out of 5)

Review: Wyse V90 Dual-Video thin client

A Windows XPE-based thin client that can support a dual-monitor configuration

Price: £320 + VAT

Our rating: **** (4 out of 5)

Group review: Vista-ready desktop PCs

With Vista reaching general availability this week, we look at a trio of Vista-ready business PCs

Price: £variable

Review: Lenovo ThinkCentre A60

A small form-factor Vista-ready desktop PC from Chinese maker Lenovo

Price: £630 + VAT

Review: Acer Veriton 1000

A compact, legacy-free Vista-ready desktop PC

Price: £499 + VAT

Review: HP Compaq dc5700

A Vista-ready desktop from European PC market leader HP

Price: £449 + VAT

Neoware Eon e300

A stylish and quiet desktop with both PC and thin-client attributes

Price: £722

Our rating: **** (4 out of 5)

HP Compaq d530

Offered in three formats, HP's latest desktop boasts good security and management features

Dell OptiPlex SX260

Dell's smallest PC to date comes with Gigabit Ethernet connectivity as standard and punches above its weight in terms of performance - but expansion options are limited

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