Top-quality photos at fast speeds, along with a good design and low running costs. Only text lets it down

Light yet powerful, gorgeous yet practical, the Sony VAIO VGN-Z56GG/B is the best all-round ultraportable Sony has produced to date

WITH Luscious looks and great performance, this is an i7 laptop to drool over, but battery life lets it down

Some great features and the best Live View mode on test make the A330 superb value at this price

Core i7 for laptops looks set to change the face of portable computing forever

Nothing incredible in terms of design, but it’s an impressively cheap way to get quad-core in your PC.

A stunningly powerful card that tops the last generation’s best dual-GPU monsters.

Small, sleek, easy to use and capable of producing excellent results, no matter where you are.

A digital notetaker that records sounds, meetings, interviews and the like - for later transcription. Perhaps the best dictation gadget you're likey to find on the market.

The best value heatsink we’ve tested for all sockets and systems.

Strong performance and noticeably quieter than its predecessor. The Barracuda 7200.12 1TB is more than good enough for an OS drive, but also good bottomless storage for your movies and music

Comprehensive, competent and configurable protection at a good price. This is the best security suite out there

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

A huge capacity, classy specification, plenty of business-related storage features and lightning performance

More approachable than ever, with excellent malware detection in an affordable package

Fast performance, slick design and excellent software, all at the right price

Superb image quality and design at a good price

With its futuristic design, the WRT310N could live just as happily in your front room as it could next to your PC – at just 34mm high it’s easy to hide. If you already have an ADSL modem, this is the pefect wireless router companion.

An absolute steal at this price – great performance and superb value make this a must for next-gen WiFi junkies

This recommended broadband tool earns our respect and takes labs honours.