A simple package whose two detection engines ensure great malware detection, but it fails to inspire in other areas.
A powerful and capable suite with some excellent features, although it isn’t the easiest to use, nor the cheapest around.
A very likeable all-in-one – albeit limited in its usefulness beyond basic functions. Read our review of Shuttle's new all-in-one X50
Nvidia’s remix of the popular netbook platform lends Intel’s stripped-down Atom some added Graphical clout. We test the technology to see how it performs
Comprehensive, competent and configurable protection at a good price. This is the best security suite out there
A surprise return to form for Nvidia, as this card matches ATI’s latest for both performance and value.
ATI’s 40nm GPU is an exciting development and takes over from the 4850 as the best mid-range card.
A new behavioural analysis module only adds to AVG’s capabilities, although it isn’t the most elegant marriage
The move to a new platform brings credible new challengers to Intel’s Core 2 processors
Cheap and functional, but rivals perform better.
Impressive Blu-ray performance from the cheapest card on test.
A powerful card at a competitive price – a deserved victory to cap ATI’s remarkable turnaround
AMD’s next generation of CPUs brings 45nm technology and higher clock speeds - but is that enough to compete with Intel’s latest and greatest?
An irritating package without a future.
A solid, usable package with online backup to boot.
A broad and likeable package, but needs better malware detection.
A dreadful performer in almost every regard.
An improvement on last year’s package, but sadly still flawed.
Lighter than ever, but its all-round performance isn’t quite first class.
Our former champion loses its crown but remains a strong contender.