Our pick of the low-cost office suites has had a much-needed overhaul, and now battles Microsoft in terms of features, not just price.

Fantastic looks and comprehensive features Lightroom is a winner for improving workflow efficiency.

Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves

Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves

This notebook was designed from the ground up with business and security in mind, and it succeeds.

Not only slightly cheaper than the last version, but now Encore CS3 and OnLocation CS3 are included too.

A comprehensive set of audio-editing tools, but not enough to justify the high price.

Fast, quiet and unbeatable value, the SpinPoint P120 is the clear leader here

Yet another leap forward for After Effects, which cements its status as the leading PC video compositing tool.

One of the cheapest 500GB drives here, but this is reflected in the lack of features and slow transfer speeds.

The revamped interface and unbeatable performance make this the best option on the market.

A few usability niggles don’t detract too much from this great-value OCR package.

Innovation and solid performance in an attractive package make the N1 Vision stand out, but it’s expensive

With peerless detection capabilities, this well-conceived package towers over its rivals.

With peerless detection capabilities, this well-conceived package is a joy to use.

The arrival of dual-n band networking with 5GHz promises an end to crowded home wireless networks. Speed, range and technology is great, but the price is steep

You've got Gigabytes of music on your PC. You have an expensive stereo system in your lounge room. Enter the SqueezeBox Duet.

More expensive than its direct competition, but thanks to its brilliant features the D80 is money well spent.

Packed with features, and with great performance, the only disadvantages are the price and the short warranty.

A useful little NAS box with plenty of features and a compelling price.