Despite worrying reports about network congestion, Optus performed well in our tests. Top-notch speed, balanced with keen pricing - if you value network performance above all else this is the mobile broadband to get

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

A laptop backpack that's touch, water resistant, and good enough for hiking or walking around town.

A splendid bit of design that will please the most commited enthusiast, and a godsend for artists on a budget.

We've had an exclusive look at a production prototype of the latest Soundmatters ‘Foxlmb’, a black block-shaped portable speaker worth every inch its geek stripes.

Sound quality is crisp, with a deep, tuneful lower end and, despite questionable looks.

A superb piece of case engineering that costs a lot, but suits top end PCs to a tee.

Easy to use and great value for digital imaging enthusiasts

A well-rounded business phone that’s far smarter than it looks, offering 3G, Wi-Fi and more.

A superbly packaged do-everything mobile workhorse that will appeal to business users and gadget freaks alike.

The mouse from gaming nirvana gets an update.

A fine, fully-featured, high-end desktop set which is decent value at $130.

Why be anything less than perfectly comfortable when using your computer?

What would the ultimate mouse feel like? We don’t know, but we’ve got a feeling that this is pretty close.

Cheaper than ever, and just as compelling.

A stylish, silent well-featured Media Center PC at a decent price.

A minor update to the W800i, this phone boasts a wealth of features and an intuitive interface.

A simple, sleek solution for anybody with two PCs and no space to spare.