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A decent notebook but too expensive for the features on offer.

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A decent machine with plenty of power, but it’s not earth shattering in terms of features and value.

Small but perfectly formed, the D420 has hours of battery life and loads of features and great ergonomics.

Windows SideShow is a fascinating distraction, but even without the supplementary screen the W5fe is impressive.

Dell’s first foray into using AMD processors is a modest performer, but fair value.

A bargain printer that’s well worth considering if you only need occasional colour.

A remarkably tough machine that will endure almost anything thrown at it, although this comes at a price.

A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.

Excellent support for PDF files, an intuitive user interface and a low price make Readiris the best choice for the majority of people.

A good first stab at the semi-ruggedised laptop market. It isn’t up to the tough standards of others, though.

Some interesting technology, married with superb performance – and a huge price tag.

A superb screen that excelled in our tests, but you can get the same performance for less.

A versatile and compact tablet PC with stunning battery life, but we do have a few usability complaints.

Great design and comprehensive features make it a truly great Media Center PC. Only the price lets it down.