A decent enough addition to the legendary EOS range, but there are too many competitors at this price.

For a DSLR that does everything an amateur is ever likely to want, with a terrifyingly cheap price tag, look no further.

The 450D’s superb sensor makes it the best choice if quality is your priority. It doesn't beat the Sony A200 for value, but for the best quality below $1500 the 450D has the edge.

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There may be two main CPU manufacturers, but picking the right processor is anything but simple. We put 51 CPUs through their paces

A range of cut-down Core 2 Duo processors that are fine for everyday tasks.

A diverse family including some stellar CPUs and numerous also-rans.

A cheap, lightweight choice for single-core applications, but you get the performance you pay for.

A smartly engineered processor, but for today’s applications it’s lacking in bang per buck.

An old standard, but one that still provides decent performance at a great price.

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A significant overhaul and a great camera. At this price it’s the best all-round package on the market

Fast but disappointing card that delivers only small benefits over its predecessors for a significant price premium.

A superbly easy-to-use and feature-laden compact camera that’s well worth the price.

A superbly easy-to-use and feature-laden compact camera that’s well worth the price. Same titanium shell as before, with a lowlight ability.

David Fearon introduces 3D models and rendering

Canon’s SLR fails to make the enormous splash of its predecessors, but it’s still a great camera in its own right.

We've put AMD and Intel’s new processors to the test, and there's one clear winner.