Support for latest video formats and a batch-media encoder, but supporting apps have seen little upgrading.

AVCHD support and some useful new effects keep this as the leading entry-level video editor.

Find out why your AVCHD camcorder has been given a breath of fresh air and which company to thank.

One beautiful camera, with one awful flaw.

There’s so much to like about this package that it might just be worth switching operating systems to get hold of it.

A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack

Video support isn’t the best, but the PS3 remains a superb piece of kit

If you're looking for a Blu-ray player with the lot, LG's YouTube-enabled BD370 could be the one for you.

Now that Blu-ray has won the format war and recorders are hitting the shelves, Panasonic's DMR-BW500 HDD/Blu-ray recorder with twin HD TV tuners is looking mighty nice indeed. For high-def buffs this is one with the lot.

The marker has been laid down. Sony's pulled off another AVCHD stunner that will be hard to beat this year

The first Corel-branded VideoStudio adds one exciting new tool and lots of little improvements.

A great entry-level video editing app, but Montage is the only major addition unless you go for the Ultimate edition

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

If you don't care about recording to disc, you'd be better off with a TiVo. If you're looking for an all-rounder to tide you over until Blu-ray prices fall, Panasonic's DMR-XW300 has a lot to offer.

We rolled up our sleeves, put on our boots, and trawled the halls of IT's massive trade expo in Sydney looking for tasty tech delights.

We've got the official list of the new Panasonic line-up for 2009. It's a mixed bag of low energy LCD and plasma, some spiffy wireless units and a very pretty ultra thin model that will knock your TV-loving socks off

Another big improvement, but this time it’s enough to make PowerDirector a worthy alternative to its mainstream rivals

Refocusing on disc-related features makes Nero the top choice for optical disc authoring.

You still get a lot for your money, but HD optical burning only extends to data discs

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