Jon Honeyball gets close to the next bona fide beta of Windows, gets in deep with printer ink coverage and still finds time to buy some new computers.

Packed with extras to target some of Vista’s interesting new features, but it isn’t quite the marvel we were hoping for.

The Vista version lacks many of the features of the XP suite, while slowing down the PC noticeably in usage

It's a close race between this draft-n Vista Media Extender and the Xbox 360 for getting HD video to your TV. If you watch video from your Vista PC, read on.

Windows SideShow is a fascinating distraction, but even without the supplementary screen the W5fe is impressive.

A three-PC licence as standard, superb silent interface and effective security utilities make Norton 360 a tempting buy.

A Vista-only release that's merely a port of an Xbox game. The charm's in the gameplay, not its Vista-centric nature.

Dual-core and Windows Vista make it into our A-List’s Value PC category.

Baby steps inch the UMPC concept forward, with the Q1 Ultra the best version yet. But it’s still undeniably niche

Speedy and adequately functional for light use, the UX27– though not perfect – is the best UMPC yet.

You still get a lot for your money, but HD optical burning only extends to data discs

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A superb package for the price, with plenty of power. Only the unambitious battery life lets it down.

Flexible, beautifully designed and reasonably priced. An excellent attempt to attract the masses.

HTC’s long-awaited Shift is finally here, but despite valiant efforts it fails to revitalise the UMPC template

Gorgeous, expensive and exasperating in equal measure, and yet still desirable despite its myriad faults

One of the cheapest Vista SSD notebooks we've seen yet, though we're surprised by the benchmark results.

A good concept, but the on-demand anti-virus scanner lacks real-time email and IM protection.

Refocusing on disc-related features makes Nero the top choice for optical disc authoring.

A great combination of power, features and downright value.