If you've ever wondered what the difference would be between a system you buy off-the-shelf, and the same system overclocked, Trinity International Computers sent us two systems that answer exactly that question

Powerful, well price and a worthy addition to the A-List. The PacStar Core i7 is a PC we wouldn't be unhappy to take home and spend the weekend gaming on

We are not saying you need them for a deserted island, but these incredibly useful gadgets are among our favourite PC essentials.

The HP Pavilion s5180a punches above its weight and provides a welcoming entry point for a starter or low-end upgrade system.

Part laptop and part nettop, the Gigabyte Booktop M1022M is the first netbook we’ve seen that overcomes the ‘3 USB problem'.

It's very, very thin, and very light. MSI’s X340 somehow manages to be sleek, sexy and undesirable all at the same time.

Incredibly powerful laptop system, with a few small issues that hold it back from true glory.

Lightweight but perfect for heavy duty business, this ultraportable is sure to impress.

Its longlife 24-hour battery makes it significantly less portable, but this laptop is classy in every sense of the word.

Long-lasting battery, enough power to go, and a lightweight design: this has it all in a small package

The Vostro may look like a netbook to the inexperienced eye, but its more powerful processor gives it more flexibility and speed

It's not widely available, but with this battery life on offer the BenQ Joybook Lite U101 should be

Google is bringing out an operating system - Chrome OS. But how will it fare against the likes of Windows?

Topsy is a new search engine that sees the Internet as a "stream of conversations". You get the ability to search tweets as easily as the rest of the web

HTC yesterday announced three new Windows Mobile-based smartphones, and we got hands-on time with them

It’s not cheap, but it’s powerful and cleverly constructed to make the most of the components.

Not quite the consumer/business crossover it aims to be, but there’s a lot to like in this clever mix of old-style business laptop and feature-packed modern machine

Asus's model may not look like the bee's knees, but if you're after features, it's worth a look

Belkin's new line of Belkin Netbook bags are perfect for business travellers, seeking a light, functional and stylish fit.

Need another reason to buy a plasma TV? If the footy season hasn't already convinced you, perhaps the addition of a Nintendo Wii might tempt you.