Choosing a CPU for your PC isn’t an easy task. Here are our picks for budget, mid-range and high-end systems.

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

Prepare to say goodbye to the Pentium as we reveal the next generation

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.

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.

Plus, how we work out the ratings.

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

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

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