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We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

Is your PC’s hard disk getting cramped? Invest in an external hard disk and never again worry about running out of room.

Superb performance in one of the sturdiest and best-looking gaming laptops we’ve seen – the Alienware M17x is worth the expense.

Very compact and incredibly cheap for an A3 all-in-one, but speed and print quality are only average

An HD screen, Blu-ray drive, TV tuner and competitive price result in an excellent-value entertainment laptop.

A popular and fast top-end option, but it’s losing its grip to new competition from both sides.

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

A superb small laptop that offers plenty of features, power and value for money

Classy looks and light weight make for a fine ultraportable, but it’s got some tough competition.

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

It had little competition at this price, and it knocks Nvidia 8600 cards out of the race, but Nvidia’s 9600 GT trumps it.

The design is impeccable, the build superb and the screen extraordinary, but the price is a huge barrier. We ponder the icon that is the Macbook Pro 17in

Revolutionary features and stunning power: for anyone lucky enough to have the cash, the Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds is the ultimate mobile workstation

A stunning screen, generous specification and good performance combine with superb results for the Dell XPS 16

Thin, but short on features and not particularly cheap either.

Impressive performance for an affordable card, but the 9600 GT treads on its toes.

An affordable and stylish option that provides decent quality, but at a leisurely pace.

Looks and feels great, but a hefty price – once you’ve tweaked its specs – means that rivals offer better value