All those confusing labels actually tell you a lot about a television, but you need to decode the marketing spin. Here's a quick primer to digital tv labelling

If you're buying a flat screen TV, some marketing tactics when it comes to 1080p and 720p can be deceptive. Here's what you need to know

The latest high-tech gadgetry for when you’re tangling with nature

The Canon EOS 500D is capable of great results, but a wallet-draining way of getting HD video on a DSLR.

A step forward in resolution for pocket video cameras, but it’s far too pricey for the features and quality on offer

Cameras and accessories to whet the appetite of photo enthusiasts

Nikon has announced the D3s, the successor to last year's D3, and it comes wading in to the market bragging some pretty impressive specs.

Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-GF1 heats up the micro four-thirds race, by introducing another compact with interchangeable lenses

Slick looks and astonishing battery life make this the pick of the bunch for travelers, especially for the business person on the go.

Acer brings 3D to the masses with a 3D screen on a mainstream laptop

Unmetered download agreements are next the battleground as games consoles follow the Apple TV's lead to support movie download services.

A powerful and well-equipped touchscreen PC, but is Dell's all-in-one really the future of the home desktop? Read our full review

One of the important things you'll be doing with a new flat screen is connecting it to a set top box, Blu-Ray player or PVR like a TiVo. Here's what you need to know

Are you still confused about what sort of camera to purchase? We take a look at some of the differences between stand-alone video cameras and dual-use compacts that promise to do everything. Are video cameras still even necessary? We've got some answers.

It looks eerily similar to the retro 1963 PEN, yet the Olympus EP-1 is bleeding edge. Meet one of the most interesting compact cameras you'll see this year

How important is RAM size to the way we use 64-bit Windows? And are there other ways to get around the problem? We offer a couple of tips to get you through your 64-bit RAM blues.

From the EyePet to Topfield's Masterpiece HD personal video recorder, here are five gadgets and toys making our hotlist this Christmas

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.

Packed with features and closer to Adobe Premiere Elements, CyberLink PowerDirector 8 is close, but still not close enough.

The Olympus PEN E-P1 may look like a throwback to retro photography, but it’s expensive and flawed. However, it's beautiful image quality renders almost impossible to dislike.