We already know you want an Eee PC 901 -- everybody does. But you also want the Acer Aspire One, don't you, you Internet-loving netbook fiend? We happen to have them both in the house, so we thought we'd stick them side by side and write a few words that'll help you choose which is right for you.

The Eee PC 901 has already wowed us. Its 8.9-inch screen, 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and 20GB solid-state hard drive -- plus 20GB of free online storage -- is pretty much perfect for this sort of product, as is the 4+ hours of real-world battery life from the 6600mAh battery pack. The £319 price tag isn't bad either. » Read the rest of the entry..

As it inevitably had to do, Sony today announced the flash-memory version of its HDR-SR11 hard-disk-based HD camcorder, replacing the older CX7. A tad smaller than the CX7 by one or two tenths of an inch in every dimension, it uses the same 12x zoom lens and 5.6-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor that drives the SR11 (and its line mates, the SR10 and SR12). Since it's smaller than the SR models, it uses the same 2.7-inch LCD as its predecessor. » Read the rest of the entry..

In an effort to improve upon the light sensitivity characteristics of its prosumer AVCHD camcorders, Panasonic has switched to a new three-chip MOS system dubbed "3MOS" for its newly announced HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 models. The company claims the new sensors provide about twice the photo-sensitive area as the CCDs used by its last-generation model, the HDC-SD9. However, Panasonic did not indicate the resolution of the chips; it's likely relatively low, as most three-chip solutions tend to be. As I guessed, the chips are fairly low resolution--520,000 pixels for 16:9 video--and they're tiny, 1/6-inch versions. The new models also have a new 12x zoom lens, extended over the 10x zoom in the SD9. (Since most of our complaints about the SD9 revolved around the lack of sharpness and poor low-light quality, I'm quite curious to see how the new models fare.) » Read the rest of the entry..

From here on in, the Spurs Engine will be known as the Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor, and it'll star in a range of new Qosmios, namely the 15.4-inch F50, the 18.4-inch G50, and 17-inch X300 gaming rig.

The Toshiba Quad Core HD system is essentially a co-processor consisting of four separate Cell CPUs -- the PlayStation 3 uses a single one, although slightly different -- working alongside the main CPU. Whereas graphics cards are dedicated to moving polygons around, Quad Core HD is dedicated to handling video. One of its uses is to turn standard-definition footage from a DVD or an MPEG file into high-definition 1080p. It does this by upscaling the video, applying proprietary "video-manipulation technology" to reduce artefacts, and interpolating it to fill in any gaps. » Read the rest of the entry..

The Asus U2E Deluxe Edition (32GB solid state) improves on its springtime sibling by adding a 32GB solid-state hard drive. The result of the SSD is improved battery life and better performance. While you won't be gaming on this ultraportable, it's still great for day-to-day tasks.

How many dead cows does it take to make a laptop? In the case of the Asus U2E deluxe edition, it's at least one: it comes with a leather finish on the lid. It does also have some interesting stuff going on inside, thanks to its solid-state hard drive, which distinguishes it from the U2E we reviewed earlier this year. If you're tempted, it'll set you back the not inconsiderable sum of £1,300.

Strengths The first thing you notice about the U2E is its quirky styling. Instead of the shiny black chassis we've come to expect from pricey ultraportables, this one is decked out in brown leather. The leather is used not only on the lid, but also inside surrounding the keyboard and trackpad. The finish may not be to everyone's taste, but one thing you can say for it over more glossy designs is that at least it doesn't show fingerprints. » Read the rest of the entry..

The Eee PC 901 is the latest iteration of Asus' mini laptop series and it's faster and better than its predecessor. Coming in Linux or Windows XP versions, it now boasts Intel's Atom N270 CPU, made especially for mini laptops to improve performance and battery life.

The Eee PC 901 is here. Its mission: to re-establish the Eee brand as the number one in the netbook space. It's based largely on the hugely successful Eee PC 900, but has several improvements, including a more stylish chassis, a better mouse, better battery life and more powerful components.

Asus says it'll go on sale on 1 July. Windows XP and Linux versions will be available for the same price -- £319 -- although the specs will vary slightly.

Design The 901 is approximately the same size as the 900. It's 100g heavier, thanks to some new additions like a 6600mAh battery, but the 1.1Kg chassis is still barely noticeable in your bag. » Read the rest of the entry..

Time was, a MiniDV camcorder would set you back $300 minimum. Now you can scoop up a JVC GR-DA30 for a measly $119.99 (plus 10 bucks or so for shipping). It's a manufacturer-recertified unit with a less-than-stellar warranty, but it's also a pretty impressive camcorder for the money.

The GR-DA30 features a 30x optical zoom (!), a sliding 2.4-inch LCD on the rear of the body (!), and a battery JVC says will give you 115 minutes of shooting time (again, !). It also promises video-noise reduction in low-light environments, though I'm skeptical about that: I've yet to see a single-CCD camcorder that didn't produce considerable noise when the lighting is dim. » Read the rest of the entry..

HP's Voodoo PC brand has unveiled its answer to Apple's skeletal MacBook Air -- the Voodoo Envy 133, available only to rich North American folk thanks to its starting price of $2,099 (£1,080).

Measuring in at just 18mm, the Envy 133 is a 13.3-inch LED screen-toting performance laptop with instant-on capabilities which, over a lifetime, might save you enough time to read War and Peace. » Read the rest of the entry..

We've seen our fair share of Internet video cameras in our time, and the one thing they all have in common is the fact they're all either rubbish, broken in some way or just plain ... sucky.

One Internet video camera that doesn't fall into any of these categories is the Y-cam. Not only is it flippin' gorgeous and built like a brick house, but it's also packed with features and extremely easy to set up--something rival camera manufacturers should note. » Read the rest of the entry..

Part of the company's new Gemstone Blue series of entertainment-focused laptops, the Acer Aspire 6920G is a stylish machine that's great for watching films. It sports a Blu-ray drive and a plethora of media controls. As an excellent performer, this desktop replacement is very appealing.

The Acer Aspire 6920G is part of the company's new Gemstone Blue range of entertainment-focused laptops that all sport Blu-ray drives. There's more to this machine than simply Blu-ray, though. It also boasts a speedy graphics chip, innovative touch-sensitive media controls and Dolby Home Theatre virtual surround sound. You can buy it online from laptopsdirect.co.uk for £880, but has it really got what it takes to be a top entertainer?

Strengths Like its brother, the Acer Aspire 8920G, the 6920G is certainly an attractive laptop. The lid is finished in glossy piano black and the Acer logo in the centre lights up when the laptop is turned on. Open up the laptop and you'll find a spacious keyboard that's flanked on the left by Acer's CineDash console. » Read the rest of the entry..