Very fast for some applications, but poor gaming performance and strong competition reduces its appeal.

Lacking in some areas, but punches above its weight where it counts.

A very-well designed alternative to big beefy computers which make a lot of noise.

A great smartphone – particularly for ‘voice’ users. But we’d like to have seen the ‘touch’ technology run deeper.

A great ultraportable, but stiff competition just keeps it from the A-List.

Battery life is the only downside to this excellent compact camera.

A very well-built ultraportable that’s great value, but a bit too small.

Good value, but it needs to decide whether it’s a business or consumer notebook.

Looks and feels good, but performance is more super Aguri than Scuderia.

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

Dual-core and Windows Vista make it into our A-List’s Value PC category.

Nvidia’s 8800 GTX graphics card is the crowning glory of this very-fast, great-value, PC.

Expensive, but the features are packed in. Just note the lack of Wi-Fi and some strong iPaq competition.

Some useful features and cheaper than TomTom’s One. But there are some issues.

A great reason to buy into iPod. It’s good value, though its required accessories can add up.

Great ergonomics are let down by a few mediocre components and limited portability. But some features will tempt many.

Fast and good value. Gamers and power users will like it.

Regardless of the fact that it's stuck half way between value and performance, it's still a good card.

Very powerful and, with few features missing, it’s good value at the price.

With new, supercharged battery life, the new iPods offer superb design and performance. But compatibility caveats remain.