Stories about: Apus

As price points for decently configured PCs drop to sub-$1000 levels, it's only natural to start wanting more from machines closer to $1500. This new offering from APUS delivers mid-range performance using mid-range components and it's convenient to use, too.

In the January 2006 issue of PC World, available now:
Extreme PCs - the super systems of today that you'll be using tomorrow; Hottest camcorders - the top 10 camcorders in real-world testing; Christmas tech gift guide - what the experts want under the Christmas tree; Big drive backups - securing your data easily and effectively.
Best Buys charts - head-to-head comparisons at a glance detailing the latest and best PCs, notebooks, TV tuners, DVD burners, wireless routers, 19in LCD monitors, inkjet multi-function devices and motherboards.
Buys report cards: APUS Universe Pro 3500A9-64, Apus Universe 3200 A64-939 R3, TI Computers AMD VALUE 1000, Hello Computers Mercury, Pioneer Dreambook Slim 800, Modtech Civic Z7100, BenQ Joybook R53 V14, Samsung Writemaster SH-W162C/RSWN, LG GSA-4167B, ASUS DRW-1608p2s

PLUS, on the cover DVD: FULL report cards from all Best Buys categories; Four free full versions of LP Recorder, OpenOffice 2.0, Surf Trail Washer and TweakMaster; Free - 10 high-res photo images, worth $250; Exclusive test footage from our 10-camcorder comparison; Giant game demo: Peter Jackson's King Kong; Free: over 80 Windows add-ons; Free full distro: Breezy Badger - Ubuntu Linux 5.10; Cinema and DVD film trailers.

In the September 2005 issue of PC World, available now: Software Supercharge - 50 add-ons to get more out of your software On the hardware side of things - We test the latest dual-core motherboards and ready-made PCs as well as giving some latest devices the rough treatment to find out how tough they really are. PC in a browser - We show how to get access to (and control) your PC anywhere via a Web browser. PLUS, Expanded Best Buys charts, Sweet Spot and the regular sections of News, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here's How, and Backbytes. PLUS Best Buys report card: ASUS A4L.

On the two cover CDs: NEW - full report cards from all Best Buys categories; Free full version: GhostSurf Pro - stealth surfing; Free version: Audiograbber - recording software; Free version: Google Earth - planet-wide searching; Game demos: Cricket 2005, and Q'bicles; Exclusive video: Dell interview, and notebook torture test; DVD and film trailers; the latest Web browsers; Repair Kit utilities; PC Essentials, Web Essentials, Patches and Updates, HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

In the August 2005 issue of PC World, available now: Spyware stoppers -which ones can really give you peace of mind? Head off hack attacks; E3 explodes! - the low-down on next-generation PC games and killer consoles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo; In the Test Centre - 19in LCD Monitors - 10 top-brand monitors go head-to-head. PLUS, Best Buys reviews of PCs and Notebooks, Sweet Spot and the regular sections of News, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here's How, and Backbytes.

PLUS, on the two cover CDs: Free full versions - FloorPlan3D 6.0 and Koolmoves Lite; Free full game: Nexuiz 1.0; Exclusive video tutorial series - Adobe Photoshop Part 4; Exclusive Back To Basics video tutorial on CPU upgrades; Spyware defence tools collection; DVD and film trailers; the latest Web browsers; Repair Kit utilities; Plus PC Essentials, Web Essentials, Patches and Updates, HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

In the July 2005 issue of PC World, available now: Battle of the PC brands - how the top brands stack up against each other for quality and value; The future of gaming; 64-bit Windows. In the Test Centre -- Digital TV tuners for your PC. PLUS, Best Buys, reviews of PCs and Notebooks, Sweet Spot and the regular sections of News, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here's How, and Backbytes.

Also, fill in the PC WORLD READERS' SURVEY COMPETITION and win a ThinkPad X41t Tablet from Lenovo - worth $3999!

PLUS, on the two cover CDs: Free full version - Vue d'Esprit 3.1 3-D scenery/image generator; Free full version - PDF-XChange LITE PDF converter; Two big game demos - Project Snowblind and Imperial Glory; Exclusive video tutorial series - Adobe Photoshop Part 3; Exclusive Back To Basics video tutorial on motherboards; Free desktop search tools collection; DVD and film trailers; the latest Web browsers; Repair Kit utilities; Plus, PC Essentials, Web Essentials, Patches and Updates, HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

In the June 2005 issue of PC World, available now: Supercharge your PC; Boost network storage with NAS; 5-minute PC fixes; Camera phone tips. In the Test Centre -- Photo printers: we compare the best small dye-sub and inkjet printers. PLUS, Best Buys reviews of PCs and Notebooks, Sweet Spot and the regular sections of News, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here's How, and Backbytes.

PLUS, on the two cover CDs: Free full version - Bullguard 5 antivirus and firewall; Free versions of Privacy Guardian 3.2 secure file eraser, and Spyware Doctor 3.2 (with 20% discount upgrade offer). Exclusive video tutorial series - Adobe Photoshop; hot 200MB game demo - Lego Star Wars; exclusive Back To Basics video tutorial on power supplies; New section: Repair Kit -12 free software tools; DVD and film trailers; the latest Web browsers; plus PC Essentials, Web Essentials, Patches and Updates, HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

In the May 2005 issue of PC World, available now: Accessorise your iPod; Part two of our guide to making your home movie masterpiece; Worry-free wireless; Battling browsers; End your PC woes. In the Test Centre -- DVD burners plus 10 drives tested. Best Buys, reviews of PCs and Notebooks, Sweet Spot and the regular sections of News, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here's How, and Backbytes.

PLUS, on the cover CDs: Free full programs -- Edit Studio 2 Professional video editing software worth $120; Exclusive video tutorial -- Back To Basics shows how to install an sound card and speaker system; 180MB real-time strategy game demo -- Empire Earth II; DVD software collection; the latest Web browsers; plus PC Essentials, Web Essentials, Patches and Updates, HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

In the April 2005 issue of PC World, available now: DV movie magic -- Part one of our Digital Video Special; Centrino notebooks compared -- We put 10 of the latest Sonoma-powered portables to the test; Save big bucks on expensive overseas phone calls by using Voice Over IP! Smart talkers guide-- shows you how to do more with your multi-talented mobile phone. In the Test Centre -- Hard drives: internal and external drives compared. PLUS, Best Buys reviews of PCs and Notebooks, Sweet Spot and the regular sections of News, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here's How, and Backbytes.

PLUS, on the cover CD: Two free full programs -- Internet Business Promoter 4 and Starry Night Enthusiast; Exclusive video tutorial -- Back To Basics shows how to install an optical drive; Massive 430MB game demo -- Star Wars: Republic Commando; Top shareware -- protect yourself online; plus, free phone calls over the internet; plus PC Essentials, Web Essentials, Patches and Updates, HelpScreen, Browsers, Here's How and Features software.

In the March 2005 issue of PC World, available now: Do more with your digital photos; Edit photos for free; Helpscreen heroes; CES-sational show! In the Test Centre -- We test Small form factor (SFF) PCs: what to look for in barebones (mini) PCs. PLUS, Best Buys reviews of PCs and Notebooks, Sweet Spot and the regular sections of News, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here's How, and Backbytes.

PLUS, on the cover CD: Two free full programs -- WireFusion 3.2 and WF-3D 2.0; Free full version -- Advanced Uninstaller SE; Exclusive video Tutorial -- Back To Basics looks at installing a second hard drive; Top shareware -- graphics card toolkit; Four great game demos -- The Punisher, Chaos League, Puzzle Pirates and Scrabble; plus PC Essentials, Web Essentials, Patches and Updates, HelpScreen, Browsers, Here's How and Features software.

In the February 2005 issue of PC World, available now: Notebook overdrive: Boost your notebook's performance; Scam defence -- phishy business; Tech vision: what's new and next; Latest Linuxes: Talking to Windows. In the Test Centre -- Inkjet multi-function devices. Best Buys reviews of PCs and Notebooks, Sweet Spot and the regular sections of News, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here's How, and Backbytes.

PLUS, on the cover CD: Free full version - Camtasia 3; Free software - CDBurnerXP Professional. Top shareware - Printing tools. Latest game demos: Bejeweled 2 Deluxe!; Bookworm; Chess Genius 7.1; Jewel Quest. Plus Web Essentials, Patches and Updates, HelpScreen and Here's How, Features, and Linux software and much more.