Recognising that the Linux desktop market is only going to grow, and that there's money to made in the corporate arena, Sun's Java Desktop 2003 is squarely aimed at companies looking for a cheap, easy, and compatible alternative to Microsoft's (often expensive) dominance.

Small but solid. The Ixus 75 is perfect for holiday snappers – just watch out when the sun goes down

HTC's new Blackberry killer arrives on our desk, and it's every bit the showoff we thought it would be - and that's mean as a compliment.

Wants Windows Mobile without all the bells and whistles? This cheapie is under $500

The cheesy tough guy is back, and how we’ve missed him.

Designing Web Usability

Tiny, intuitive and a great performer, the IXUS 85 is the ideal carry-anywhere camera

Easy to use and capable of good results, the superb range of manual modes makes this a good choice for enthusiasts.

Cheap meats effective in this scalable, rackmountable, professional KVM switch.

Look ma -- no hands! Looking cool, but does Jabra's BlueTooth hand free phone speaker enhance your life?

A tiny, fast personal laser printer with a temping price and great quality.

No match for Sony’s SR12 on features, but incredibly easy to use and an ideal ‘my first HD camcorder’

If you can afford one and can find one, don’t think twice about it. If not, rent one from a specialist outlet for phenomenal results

An expensive and unusually poor Sony product.

If you only play one game in 2006, make it Oblivion.

We've put both mini-notebooks through their paces, and while Linux fans may disagree, the winner is clear.

More tools and good support options are just some of the highlights of this server package.

Hitachi VM-D965LE Video

If were to believe the hyperbole, this technology will do for digital technology what the invention of the parachute did for skydiving.