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

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Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.

Iomega insist on doing things its own way, but usually hits the mark.

Not very competitive on price, but there’s plenty of scope for performance

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

Some interesting technology, married with superb performance – and a huge price tag.

Excellent support for PDF files, an intuitive user interface and a low price make Readiris the best choice for the majority of people.

A decent compromise between OCR value and features – especially as you can upgrade from the Sprint version.

A useful little NAS box with plenty of features and a compelling price.

Superlative quality is let down by slow scan times and unintuitive driver software.

Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.

Dell’s first foray into using AMD processors is a modest performer, but fair value.

A bargain printer that’s well worth considering if you only need occasional colour.

An impressive attempt at a good-value portable PC, but the ergonomics let it down.

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Superb build quality and performance make this a worthwhile upgrade for serious amateurs.

Slim, good-looking and affordable – and you can even work outside in sunlight. Just note the niggles.

A great choice for offices that need to recognise batches of documents, with its only real weakness being poor automatic zoning on complex documents.