A credible contender, but F-Secure Internet Security 2009 is neither the lightest nor the most effective security suite for your PC

Symantec’s latest offering is lighter than ever and an extremely effective security package. And get this, a RAM footprint smaller than Kaspersky

The same excellent software under a new interface, but worth the price only if you didn’t buy it last year.

Lighter than ever, but its all-round performance isn’t quite first class.

A suite with some nice features but slow startup times made us disappointed with ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

A dreadful performer in almost every regard.

An improvement on last year’s package, but sadly still flawed.

A comprehensive package, but not the most usable or effective

A capable package, but McAfee Total Protection 2009 is conspicuous and expensive.

A well-featured package with some unusual tricks that falls just short of a first-rate performance.

More approachable than ever, with excellent malware detection in an affordable package

Our former champion loses its crown but remains a strong contender.

A broad and likeable package, but needs better malware detection.

The next Google phone will be Kogan's Agora and it's looking to be much more understated, but perhaps sensible, design than the flashier T-Mobile G1.

We've been impressed with Norton 360 - security for those who want something simple but effective. We're also impressed with the changes in Norton Internet Security 2009. So how does Norton 360 version 3.0 stack up?

As you can see from the performance table, Core i7 is still a safe bet in terms of sheer speed, though the case for AMD is not as simple as that.

A convenient all-in-one media package, but many of the applications can be had for nothing elsewhere

While Intel is rolling out new designs, AMD's focus is on getting the most out of its existing Phenom II process. The AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black edition is just what the doctor ordered.

So, the last big name has fallen. HP gave out in April 2008, and both Dell and Toshiba's resistance crumbled by the autumn. But it's taken Sony until the middle of 2009 to produce what it confesses to be a netbook, the VAIO Mini W Series.

Nvidia’s long-awaited 3D kit finally arrives and when it works, it’s every bit as good as we’d hoped it would be.