Supplied with Adobe Photoshop Elements it features direct printing, scanning, email and Web quick launch buttons.

The test images taken at maximum quality and resolution show that the FinePix is quite capable of producing solid images

Producing a PC for under a thousand dollars will inevitably lead to compromises – do you go for a better screen or more processing power?

ATI Radeon HD 2600 and 2400 cards unveiled.

An excellent all-in-one, particularly when it comes to photo quality, but it’s possible to get more features elsewhere.

Another big name brand PC gets a cutting-edge, all-format, high-def optical drive capable of playing Blu-ray and HD DVD.

It’s not quite an office grade product, but the MFC-7840W is a great choice for a busy home office.

A bargain printer that’s well worth considering if you only need occasional colour.

The attractive looks are undermined by average image quality, although it remains good value.

While HP’s strength in photo printing is once again proved, mono prints take too long and the scanner is poor.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

It doesn't seem likely that one device could be all things to all people, but the Canon PIXMA MP780 is the closest thing we've seen yet. It has a feature set that would leave few wanting, and is capable of professional results. Not only that, but this is by far the quickest inkjet in this roundup.

Epson has gone all-out on their digital photo flagship -- it has eliminated all office-centric features to deliver an enthusiast's juggernaut with film scanning, a six colour ink-tank, and plenty of memory card slots.

Finishing a point above average overall, Canon's PIXMA iP5000 was unlucky to miss out on our coveted recommended award, pipped at the finishing line by Epson's PictureMate small format printer. Canon's five individual ink cartridges is a great system that allows you to replace only the inks you need without needing to replace a whole colour cartridge as is the case with the HP PhotoSmart 8150 printer.

A great media-centre card with some nice features – and at an affordable price

The 2,400 x 4,800dpi Astra 6700 offers good core functionality without many special features.

Who says PC Authority doesn’t have the authority to get things changed? Just a day after we post a story comparing the relative value of the iMac against desktop PCs, Apple’s announced a refresh of the iMac.

Dell has been quick to embrace the emerging EPEAT environmental standards, with their Optiplex desktop system scoring the coveted gold rating.

A capable little package at an attractive price

An old standard, but one that still provides decent performance at a great price.