Beautifully engineered and constructed, the Mac Pro is also the fastest PC we’ve ever seen by some margin.

Devices that attach storage to the network aren't new, but until now they've been either very expensive or limited in ability. But this little marvel from Asus changes all that. The WL-HDD can put a hard disk on the network with no drivers or client software required, and it can do this wirelessly via 802.11g.

We never thought we’d see it happen, but now you can run Windows XP natively on a Mac.

For a DSLR that does everything an amateur is ever likely to want, with a terrifyingly cheap price tag, look no further.

The 450D’s superb sensor makes it the best choice if quality is your priority. It doesn't beat the Sony A200 for value, but for the best quality below $1500 the 450D has the edge.

The 915 is an good budget choice, but elsewhere this family is eclipsed by newer offerings.

An expensive board, but a fascintating way of getting a powerful, quiet system, especially if you're prepared to tweak.

In the past, Palm's approach to PDA design has been clear: keep things simple and produce slick devices with adequate specifications for note taking, appointment tracking and contact organisation.

A beautifully tiny computer-on-a-board that you should only consider if you have a specific use in mind

The A330 is a competent, fully featured and easy to use DSLR, but a backward step in some respects.

A cheap, lightweight choice for single-core applications, but you get the performance you pay for.

Sempron offers decent performance at rock-bottom prices for those on tight budgets.

A diverse family including some stellar CPUs and numerous also-rans.

Fantastic looks and comprehensive features Lightroom is a winner for improving workflow efficiency.