In a world filled with gorgeous Sony, Apple and even Dell laptops, a sober, matte black machine aimed at consumers has to be truly special to turn heads. The IdeaPad Y430 is a well-built Centrino 2 machine that lacks nothing in the way of features, speed or value

A wireless music player that performs audio magic through its LCD enabled remote control. It’s easy to use, quick to setup but lacks video functionality. But we still really liked it.

Lightweight but perfect for heavy duty business, this ultraportable is sure to impress.

A slight speed boost and a new curvaceous shape keep Canon on top of the inkjet pile.

Expensive, but the features are packed in. Just note the lack of Wi-Fi and some strong iPaq competition.

A fine combination of remote management, all-round fault tolerance and top build quality

The scanner is the only minor weakness in an otherwise near perfect home all-in-one

A Media Center Extender, upscaling DVD player and great games console

A high end DVD-based camcorder for quick and clean shooting.

Good looking and easy to use, the Squeezebox is also well featured. The only downside is the price.

Feel the power of 256 computers connected to your fingers.

We’ve had some great competitors knocking on the mid-range A-Listed door, but TI’s all-rounder wins through.

Big screen HDTVs are beautiful, but if you’re looking for an upgrade at the moment, you will have come across the killer question: LCD or plasma?

Vivid colours and some interesting extras make this the perfect entertainment-focused LCD

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

It doesn’t do anything apart from simple music streaming, but the price and ease of use make this a good choice for getting music from one room to another wirelessly.

The best Canon home all-in-one yet, with flawless quality and an impressive feature list.

The HP Officejet Pro 8500 is one of the best office inkjet alternatives for under $350. Being feature packed, small businesses may be tempted to try this over the latest expensive laser printer.

The best convertible tablet we’ve seen great performance and great design at a decent price.