HP Firebird with VoodooDNA 803

HP's purchase of Voodoo has resulted in the past in an Editors' Choice–winning gaming rig, the Blackbird 002, and the Voodoo Envy 133 subnotebook. The latest system to come out of this union is the HP Firebird with VoodooDNA 803 ($2,099 list). A high-powered gaming desktop, it has some unique attributes. For one, the rig's insides have several notebook-like characteristics, including switchable graphics—the first we've seen on a desktop. For another, its styling is distinctive, yet it has an HP/Voodoo family resemblance. Unfortunately, there are a few issues that could keep it from winning over the hard-core gamer, such as some disappointments with performance and limited upgradability. Still, this is not your father's gaming desktop. And for the more casual part of the gaming market, that's a good thing.

LG FLATRON L1510S 15'' TFT-LCD Monitor

15" Slim Bezel TFT LCD MonitorFlatron TFT-LCD monitors represent the cutting edge in technology and style. As one of the largest manufacturers of monitors, LG brings Flatron TFT-LCD to the market with ultimate efficiencies in design, performance, reliability and value. Flatron TFT-LCD monitors provide bright, sharp and vivid images ensuring stunning displays. The slim design provides a better working and living environment with extra space and cleanliness. The wide viewing technology provides wide viewing angles in every direction to prevent colors and images form deviation. Auto adjustment function automatically sets image position, phase and pitch. A unique feature of the LG's LCD monitor is the ability to mount the display on the wall and arm. Mounting slots on the back allow the LG's LCD monitor to be hung vertically or horizontally - just like a picture. A built-in power brick provides users with reduced desktop clutter from crisscrossing cables, creating extra space and cleanliness. The monitor's transparent OSD background enables users not to be interfered with their work.

Pentium Dual-Core 1.6 GHz 17-inch Notebook

Features/Specifications:Compaq Presario A918CA Pentium Dual-Core 1.6 GHz 17-inch NotebookGeneral Features:Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed w/CoAIntel Pentium Dual-Core T2330 1.6 GHz CPU2 GB DDR2 SDRAM (supports up to 2 GB)250 GB hard driveDVD±RW DL LightScribe driveNo floppy driveIntel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100Integrated audio with built-in Altec Lansing speakers56k modemIntegrated 10/100 EthernetIntegrated 802.11b/g Wireless LANBuilt-in Webcam and microphoneBuilt-in 5-in-1 digital media card readerKeyboard with TouchPad and integrated key pad17-inch WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView LCD (1440 x 900).

Apple iMac (Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

The all-in-one space pioneered by Apple has been dominated by the iMac. While there were single form factor PCs long before the iMac (the Commodore PET, Osborne 1, and TRS-80, to name a few), none survived as long. Looking at the latest Apple iMac (Nvidia GeForce 8400M) ($1,499 list), that history of dominance is not likely to be surpassed any time soon. Last year, the same $1,499 price tag could buy you a 20-inch iMac, which was nice, but now that same amount of money gets you the 24-inch model that you were really lusting for all along.

Sony VAIO VGC-JS130J/P

The all-in-one PC desktop space seems to be evolving as rapidly as the netbook category is doing in notebooks. The Sony VAIO VGC-JS130J/P ($1,099.99 list) is a prime example of that progression. I think it's better equipped for the real world than the bare-bones iMac, and it costs $99 less. It will work as a primary PC for your home, or as the second or third in a multi-PC household.

HP refreshes HP-UX 11i platform

HP has announced updates to its HP-UX 11i high-end Unix environment designed to extend server uptime, along with enhancements to its Serviceguard technology to improve availability in clustered environments.HP-UX 11i v3 Update 4 now enables customers to substantially reduce planned downtime for operating system upgrades by applying changes to a new root partition while the system remains online. Once fully tested and verified, the system can be rebooted with the new environment, the firm said.