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

From personal printers to home office colour, we put 12 lasers through their paces. Some are lightning fast; others produce dazzling colour. Some are tiny, and some are surprisingly cost-effective.

When it comes to getting real work done, there’s still nothing to compete with a laser printer’s combination of quality, speed and economy. We tell you how to choose a busines laser, plus review 3 examples.

Fast colour output, great network tools and reasonable print quality

After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

A versatile, high-quality printer with a wide range of features

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A fierce protector when it comes to web threats, but merely middling elsewhere

Very cheap to run, but poor print quality badly lets the side down

Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.

With so many factors to consider, choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering exercise. We put 11 models through their pace to find the ultimate in performance, flexibility and value

An uncompromising monochrome laser that gets the job done with speed and precision.

AMD’s next generation of CPUs brings 45nm technology and higher clock speeds - but is that enough to compete with Intel’s latest and greatest?

There may be two main CPU manufacturers, but picking the right processor is anything but simple. We put 51 CPUs through their paces

With peerless detection capabilities, this well-conceived package is a joy to use.

A fast printer let down by high running costs and few features

Top-notch print quality makes this a contender, but it isn’t fast

Beautiful double-sided prints, but it takes its time

Very much a case of average performance for an average price

A dreadful performer in almost every regard.