A no frills site that does the job but doesn’t stand out in any way.

A fairly straightforward site focused on savings, but it functions well.

There is something totally decadent about playing your favourite PC game on a 30-inch LCD monitor with stereo sound from two banks of speakers - one on each side.

Straight forward site that handles all the basics and includes some innovative security.

Not terribly pretty, but good security and features shine through.

Great if you have foreign accounts to manage, but only average otherwise.

A clean and fast interface, plenty of features and strong security make it a winner.

It’s business as usual, but this consummate all-rounder continues to grow in power and value.

One day Microsoft might realise that forcing its customers to have a Bill Gates issued 'passport' to use services on the internet sticks in people's gullets like a jagged fishbone. In the case of Microsoft Money you need a passport if you want to take advantage of its online banking services, but once you do sign up you find that it is the one area of an otherwise excellent program that does not work properly.

The 845PE was supposed to be Intel’s mainstream desktop DDR chipset, although the e7205 (the Granite Bay), and now the 865 and 875, have stolen much of its thunder with dual-channel DDR.

A solid, general-purpose pedestal server with good storage and a classy management act – plus it’s quiet as a mouse

The first of the new breed of IBM rack servers, delivering superb design and a wealth of new features.

Comparatively pricey, but IBM delivers a quality rack-server package.

It might seem unfair comparing MYOB’s best selling single user product with Quicken’s multi-user small business accounting package, but the key difference between the two is number of licences and not the functionality.

A well thought out site with plenty of features, including SMS alerts.

Plenty of features and strong security complemented by a clean interface.

Noise-cancelling earphones that won't break the bank, but the ANC7’s tend to warm your ears so much, you’re going wish for in-fan cooling.

A rough, tough laptop with serious attitude, but its keyboard proves an Achilles heel.

Lightweight, resilient laptop with reasonable performance at a price tag that doesn’t break the bank.