The format wars continue as Blu Ray comes to a monster laptop at a monster price.

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

A hint of things to come, but the first HD DVD and Blu-ray combo drive is very expensive.

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

Some substantial new abilities, including support for the new wave of high definition optical discs.

HD DVD support is the big new feature, but the automated ad-removal tool and enhanced menu customisation make this a great app for the money.

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

Asus's model may not look like the bee's knees, but if you're after features, it's worth a look

A stunning screen, generous specification and good performance combine with superb results for the Dell XPS 16

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

Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.

Despite some odd feature choices, this is an affordable powerhouse of a laptop. A great value mid-range Centrino 2 laptop, as long as you're not worried about battery life.

A Media Center Extender, upscaling DVD player and great games console

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

The design is impeccable, the build superb and the screen extraordinary, but the price is a huge barrier. We ponder the icon that is the Macbook Pro 17in

Powerful, well price and a worthy addition to the A-List. The PacStar Core i7 is a PC we wouldn't be unhappy to take home and spend the weekend gaming on

Looks and feels great, but a hefty price – once you’ve tweaked its specs – means that rivals offer better value

An extremely well built and comfortable machine, blessed with striking looks and a great price.

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