With the free products on our new cover DVD, you need never buy software again. So why do we still keep paying?

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

Despite the improved specifications, the Q1-SSD is anything but mobile computing nirvana.

Carry your favourite applications, Windows settings, emails, data and more with one of these 2GB USB flash drives.

Custom design watercooling and some judicious overclocking make for a showstopping performance and price.

With such a vast range of portable applications, which ones should you install? And are any worth paying for?

The best convertible tablet we’ve seen great performance and great design at a decent price.

Despite some welcome additions and good components, this Acer notebook is left wanting.

Luxurious extras and design make this a highly desirable machine. It’s ideal if space is at a premium at home.

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

The n35 is a complete navigation kit comprising a capable PDA with integrated GPS receiver (that folds down flush into the back), CoPilot Live 5 software, a sturdy windscreen mount and a cigarette lighter adaptor. At this price, it’s noticeably the cheapest PDA on test.

Not great value for money, but the XPS 700 offers plenty of power and striking looks.

Garmin is a brand that’s been synonymous with GPS navigation since the days when only mariners were using it. So it’s somewhat disappointing that the iQue 3600 doesn’t compare well to the competition here.

If you don’t have a car with built-in satellite navigation, the most cost-effective way to add it is by opting for a handheld device with a GPS receiver.

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A great-quality widescreen panel for a surprisingly low price.