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Is your PC’s hard disk getting cramped? Invest in an external hard disk and never again worry about running out of room.

For those who don’t own version 9, a few improvements should put this at the top of your shopping list.

A new design and a fantastic new graphics chip, but this latest offering is as flawed and overpriced as ever.

Great design and build quality are coupled with a stunning nine-hour battery life, and it’s affordable too

Great performance at an entry-level price and stylish to boot

New wizards make it easier to use, and the range of operations is impressive for such a reasonable price

An improvement over the Eee PC 900, with longer battery life and sleeker looks – but its rivals are catching up

A beautifully designed LCD, but at a big premium.

The same excellent software under a new interface, but worth the price only if you didn’t buy it last year.

Yes, it’s fast, but is that enough anymore? Poor drivers and a high price tag are enough to put us off.

Fantastic quality, a flexible stand and a raft of features make the Philips worth every cent.

Fine image quality and a perfect panel guarantee make this a superb choice at this price.

Nvidia’s long-awaited 3D kit finally arrives and when it works, it’s every bit as good as we’d hoped it would be.

From Celerons to Core i7s, Semprons to Phenom IIs, David Bayon tests Mainsteam desktop processors and finds the best budget, mid-range and enthusiast (gaming) choice for you.

The 19" LCD fits now represents outstanding value for money, and is so much nicer to use than a 17" screen. We round up and test the best.

This case has nice clean lines, but the value's not market-leading.

From movies and games to sporting events and even pornography, David Bayon explains why 3D displays are the next big thing.