High-capacity desktop drives have never been so affordable. Darien Graham-Smith puts 23 to the test to find the best

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Forty per cent growth in emerging regions, predicts Gartner.

From budget laptops to ultra-tiny netbooks, ultraportables and high performance, we explain the tricks to finding out the ultimate laptop at the right price.

Bluetooth SIG merges with Wibree Forum.

They’re faster than hard drives, and save battery life, but do they last? Intel says yes, and has 80GB and 160GB SSDs on the way.

This well-built compact is a solid point-and-shooter, but it struggles in low light

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

With huge LCDs, underwater capabilities and high resolutions for under $450, now is the time to buy.

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Low-cost version of Windows Server to be pre-installed on entry-level hardware for small firms.

May include Windows and WiMax.

8W, 15W, and 25W models due in the fourth quarter.

We like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until it drops in price there’s too much competition.

Another pretender to the Eee PC’s low-cost throne emerges, but this time with a few twists. If you're after a cheap laptop, keep an eye out for this.

A retrograde step from its predecessor, but a super low price makes this dinky PC very desirable

Solid state 1GB and 2GB drives target low cost computers.