Intel’s three new CPUs promise Core i7 power in an economical and efficient package. We put them through their paces to see whether small really is beautiful

From Celerons to Core i7s, Semprons to Phenom IIs, David Bayon tests Mainsteam desktop processors and finds the best budget, mid-range and enthusiast (gaming) choice for you.

The Nehalem-based xeons are a landmark release, with exceptional performance married to great power.

The first wave of Centrino Duo notebooks has arrived in Australia. We show you which ones deserve your cash.

There may be two main CPU manufacturers, but picking the right processor is anything but simple. We put 51 CPUs through their paces

We test three of the latest ultra-portable laptops

We put every current model from ATI and NVIDIA through its paces to find out which offers the best performance and value.

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.

With so many factors to consider, choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering exercise. We put 11 models through their pace to find the ultimate in performance, flexibility and value

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.

We put seven NAS drives from the likes of Maxtor, Netgear, Synology, Thecus, Western Digital and Iomega to the test to find out which is best for storing your files

For many small businesses or home offices, a wireless router will be a core component of your network. We've looked for routers from Linksys, Netgear, D-Link, Netcomm and others.

Out with the inches, in with the speed. PCA puts nine of the best LCDs through their paces.

Portability is key for these light laptops. We test six featherweights from just $1486 to more than $2500.

The results of the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Small Business Survey were released earlier this year, and they contain some interesting facts about IT and small business in Australia. In Ju

Jonathan Bray and Alex Bradner put 12 high-end handsets through our gruelling tests to find the best one for you.

Benchmarking PCs is a tricky business. You need to ensure that you stress the systems, but also that the results you get will be relevant in the real world. Previously we have relied heavily on BAPCo's SYSmark2002 for simulating home and office use, with programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and web content through Adobe Premiere and Macromedia Dreamweaver. However, due to SYSmark's history of instability as well as the sheer length of time it takes to complete a run, we have put it on the backburner in favour of PCMark04 for this Labs.

Mike Jennings tests a selection of laptops that offer stunning power and fantastic features in a dozen luxurious packages

All the current chipsets from both the big gaming guns – ATi and Nvidia – tested, reviewed and rated.

We test 11 keyboard-based smartphones to find the best tools for staying connected on the move