The Canon EOS 500D is capable of great results, but a wallet-draining way of getting HD video on a DSLR.

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

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

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

The appealing price and form factor can’t hide some serious usability issues, but there’s a good system underneath.

A superb screen that excelled in our tests, but you can get the same performance for less.

Camcorder, still camera and portable media player all in one sleek package.

UMPC-like features and a spacious hard disk make the Archos appealing, but it’s only good for entertainment.

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Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.

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

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

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

Not without its impracticalities, but the touch is a simply brilliant marriage of software and hardware

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

Dell’s first foray into using AMD processors is a modest performer, but fair value.

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

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

An attractive design, but several core flaws keep the Mini 10 far from the top of the netbook pile.

Internet everywhere, for affordable prices. Dave Stevenson investigates the claims, tests the speeds and delivers a verdict on the best plan for your mobile dollars.