Possibly the last great AGP graphics card, and it's quite the powerhouse.

Good performance and value, plus plenty of media-centre practicality in this silent graphics card

Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.

A useful card for more relaxed gaming, and a quiet cooler to boot.

Not very competitive on price, but there’s plenty of scope for performance

Both of these systems offer immense flexibility and decent value for money, although the Intel version wins out.

An impressive attempt at a good-value portable PC, but the ergonomics let it down.

We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

Still one of the best examples of laptop design in the market, but there are compromises

Incredible design and amazing battery life makes the G118 a tempting mobile option.

A good-looking, ergonomically excellent laptop with a wealth of multimedia capabilities for home users.

Great design and comprehensive features make it a truly great Media Center PC. Only the price lets it down.

A decent machine with plenty of power, but it’s not earth shattering in terms of features and value.

An incredibly light and practical notebook for frequent travellers, but not without its quirks.

Solidly built and packed with features, HP's flagship nx9420 is a very good notebook.

A splendid bit of design that will please the most commited enthusiast, and a godsend for artists on a budget.

A big brash, powerful pc with loads of features and a giant screen. It’s a good thing, because the orange case distracts from the DDR5’s true purpose: performance.

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A versatile and compact tablet PC with stunning battery life, but we do have a few usability complaints.

A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.