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.

The best of the bunch we reviewed, this is a document editor worth checking out.

A wonderful return to form, leaving the disappointment of the 8600 GT as just a distant memory.

Lite-On’s DVD writer was our A-List choice for almost a year. At the time we said it was practically perfect – offering compatibility with every format, plus Lightscribe, for a bargain price. But Asus has managed to trump it.

Another minor revision, but the addition of privacy functions further extends its impressively wide focus

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