Reviews round-up: Windows 7

Windows 7

Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 Advanced Server

Deduplication it's the storage buzz word of the moment, you know. Dave checks our Acronis Backup & Recovery and finds that while it does what it should, performance isn't all it could be.

HP StorageWorks D2D4000 review

See, it's deduplication again. HPS's StorageWorks D2D4000 is a 2U rack storage appliance that thanks to some cleverer LBR tech, can reduce the amount of data sent over WAN links. It certainly impresses Dave, and that's the main thing.

Head to head: iPhone 3GS vs Palm Pre

In our latest head-to-head, the iPhone 3G takes on the Palm Pre it's the biggest battle in mobile of all time, so click to see the sparks fly.

Windows Server 2008 R2 review

If you're thinking about moving to Windows 7, many of the benefits for businesses can only be had if you upgrade the back end too. Jon Honeyball explains why he thinks Server 2008 R2 is the most important server release for Microsoft ever.

BlackBerry Bold 9700 review: first look

We get a close up look at the Blackberry Bold 9700 to see how far RIM has managed to move things on since the Bold 9000, that so impressed us last year.

Apple MacBook refresh review: first look

This review is not titled correctly strictly, as not only do we get to look at the new improved MacBook, but we also get to try out the new iMac its accompanying touch sensitive Magic Mouse, and the new Mini server. It's all new and shiny, just how we like it.

Microsoft Windows 7

I'll be honest, most of us on IT PRO find it hard to actually get that excited about Windows 7 as we either use Macs most of the time, or have had it on our machines since the beta come out in January. To be fair though, it's a good solid OS, and the best from Microsoft since XP. What was the one in between called again?

NEC MultiSync LCD4215

The final review of the week is NEC's MultiSync LCD4215, which comes with software for users to create their own AV content for attracting attention in a retail environment or providing information in a corporate setting. John Archer investigates its finer details.

Benny Har-Even

Benny Har-Even is a twenty-year stalwart of technology journalism who is passionate about all areas of the industry, but telecoms and mobile and home entertainment are among his chief interests. He has written for many of the leading tech publications in the UK, such as PC Pro and Wired, and previously held the position of technology editor at ITPro before regularly contributing as a freelancer.

Known affectionately as a ‘geek’ to his friends, his passion has seen him land opportunities to speak about technology on BBC television broadcasts, as well as a number of speaking engagements at industry events.