Post PC Device. After months of rumors, leaks, and various other tidbits, the iPad 2 is finally a reality. At a press event in San Francisco, Steve Jobs himself was on stage to announce Apple’s latest device. While we weren’t in attendance in California, Apple had a simultaneous live event at the BBC headquarters in London and we were able to get hands on look at the new iPad 2.

Mini in chrome. Fortunately, only the lid is glossy and not the TFT. Two Atom core not only increase the netbook performance, but also make a six hour battery life possible. However, the workmanship has lost some of its previous Samsung glamour.

Tabula Rasa. Bargain hunters know that without an operating system the actual laptop leaves a much smaller hole in your pocket. The X52F is an all-included FreeDOS system starting at 329 Euro. Is this a sweet deal or are there some downsides to sour it? Find out below.

RAID pancake. A RAID system you can take with you. The Raidsonic ICY BOX RD2262 offers you a good selection of ports and a broad scope of uses for multiple HDDs. Is it convenient for everyday use and does it really perform better than just the sum of its parts? We've got the answers.

Bringin' the Noise. Netbooks, subnotebooks and even full-sized starter notebooks often disappoint when it comes to playing music or producing the audio in films the way it was meant to be heard. TrekStor's mobile solution should lend a hand to bringing the noise, not just in terms of volume, but balanced sound quality as well. Find out whether it goes the whole nine yards or stops short somewhere along the line...

Pro-Consumer. Loosened business characteristics and glossy surfaces don't exactly fit with the good old ProBook style. The 17 inch notebook straddles between an elegant appearance and less than favorably positioned interfaces. Who will this be suitable for?

Elegant office. If you're looking for a good-looking laptop with office qualities, you'll likely find one in the RC510. A matt TFT is brought together with feedback-strong input devices. Moreover: it's economic, quiet and cool – only to name a few additional features.

Drive exchanger. It saves a lot of time and probably also money if hard drives can be quickly exchanged without having to use an external hard drive case. Raidsonics solution uses an eSata interface and can house 2.5" and 3.5" drives. Continue reading to learn how well it works.

Vaio in the land of the dwarfs. A mini-Vaio for everyone. The Vaio-dwarf throws all business ambitions overboard and concentrates rather on the embroidered demands of the masses. Good keyboard, attractive price and a usable battery life.

Snow White and Rose Red. No end in sight for 10-inch netbooks. These diminutive machines with weak single-core processors still enjoy great popularity. This is reason enough for us to take a closer look at the Samsung N145, which can be yours for as little as €235.