Sony’s new Active series of headphones are designed to stay on your noggin, but that all depends on how well you wear them. We put our eardrums on the line, so you didn’t have to....

A nice idea, particularly for PSP owners, but it’s ultimately too restrictive to be considered a must-have item.

It may be early days for the technology, but it's still interesting to look at Sony's Blu-Ray drive under the microscope.

The first Blu-ray drive to actually BE available in Australia. The massive price should fall quickly.

Two features step into the ring, and take each other out. It's a nice concept though.

Here's a monitor that would look at home on an executive desktop.

While it's not the fastest memory key we tested, the Microvault USM128B has scored impressively high for all of our rankings.

Another high-priced memory key from Sony that is saved from the gallows by impressive speed and features.

Sony’s SDM-HX73 was an extremely attractive TFT with plenty of features and performance for your buck. The specifications that set it apart from the rest were the dual RGB D-Sub connector for two analog inputs, the 400:1 contrast ratio and the 400cd/m² brightness ratios, a combo that’s impressive indeed.

If you're space conscious or limited when it comes to your PC set up then no doubt you've already looked at the TFT display option at some point. We've got three new TFT offerings from three companies in the Labs this month, which should give you a good idea of the state of play of the TFT market at the moment.

One of only two external DVD writers submitted for testing this month, this multi-format drive has you covered for all your archive and burning needs.

Boasting two D-Sub and two audio ports along with DVI-D, the Sony SDMX72 presents a range of features that even surpasses the winning BenQ FP791.

Consistently competent in every test, the Sony SDM-S81R was an instant contender for an award in this category, but its price/performance ratio was what sealed it as the winner.

For a brand synonymous with higher-end audiovisual equipment, the Sony SDMS51R managed to rank just above average, and is sandwiched between the AOC LM520 and CTX S500, which both cost around $200 less

Bundled headphones may not be up to your exacting standards and certainly none cater for listening on planes or trains, so why not consider upgrading to noise-cancelling headphones?

The Sony SDM-X82B was one of the most consistent performers in this Labs, gaining clean passes in 16 out of our 19 test screens.

The Sony offers a comprehensive bundle, although it omits such niceties as IDE and audio cables.

When it comes to CD-RW drives, both the Sony models in the Labs this month represent top quality and performance.

The Sony CRX85U external USB 2.0 is even smaller than the Plextor and the Iomega Predator models, and given its square shape and thin profile, as well as the top loading pop-up lid for the CD, you could be forgiven for thinking that this CD-RW drive was just a DiskMan.

Sony has always placed a strong emphasis on style, and the Sony range of TFT displays are no exception.