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

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

Anyone who used the IXUS 40 mightwonder how Canon could possiblyimprove on it, but that’s precisely whatit has done.

Video support isn’t the best, but the PS3 remains a superb piece of kit

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.

A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.

A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.

A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.

Play your video, photo and music files on your TV from a networked PC. We put five network players to the test

A superb camera that takes fantastic pictures, and offers excellent portability and versatility

A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.

Some interesting new features, but they’re too niche to justify the price.

Taking great photos in most situations, the DSC-W50 is a bargain at this price.

We put six sub-$500 pocketable cameras to the test

The L2 has limited shooting controls, but it’s capable of producing some great-quality shots.

Not the fastest or quietest here, but it does offer some unique business benefits.

The wide range of features and a degree of HD-readiness are welcome, but the DLP rainbow effect can spoil things.

Offering good quality images, this highly compact camera is a fine alternative to the award winners.

The Ixus 60 delivers superb image quality and is beautifully designed and built.

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.