A daisywheel printer from Hal Computers (0252 517171) is due to make its first UK appearance at the Which Computer Show next week. The KDC WP 550, printing at 14 cps and offering densities of 10, 12 or 15 cpi, will cost £399 - this is the one-off end user price. RS 232C or Centronics interfaces, and cut-sheet or fan-fold paper are among the options.

Ice (01-290 6044) has added the larger devices that it promised when the original members of its Microcube range were launched (Issue 39). These are 21 and 42Mb storage units built around Rodime's 5.25" Winchesters. Like the other Microcubes, they are intended to be used with Apple systems, the IBM PC, Sirius, and Epson QX-10. Intec (01-761 5999) has launched the Intec 505, a removable Winchester built in the UK but designed in the US where it has been in use in 6,000 installations. Early attempts to produce removable Winchesters were dogged by reliability problems and it is worth noting that, according to Intec, not one of these 6,000 sites has reported a head crash. The unit is designed specifically for Apple systems.

Microcolour Graphics, the Microvitec subsidiary, is launching three new models designed primarily as terminals for larger computers. They are the M2000, M2080 and M2150. Sony has come up with a 14" colour television that it says is ideal for home computer users. The Trinitron KV1430 costs £249.