The HP Officejet Pro 8500 is one of the best office inkjet alternatives for under $350. Being feature packed, small businesses may be tempted to try this over the latest expensive laser printer.

Very good image quality, some stylish curves and a bargain price make this a strong home contender.

Existing export capabilities and new support for dynamic components make this a must for professional users

Script triggering and interface changes headline an upgrade that’s good for developers and users alike

A solidly built thin client with a good hardware specification and features, including a classy remote management act

Script triggering and interface changes headline an upgrade that’s good for developers and users alike

A good demonstration of the benefits of 802.11n, and a good choice for offices requiring a basic router.

Very compact and incredibly cheap for an A3 all-in-one, but speed and print quality are only average

A more mature version, taking it from sound cleaning and score creation to a powerful soundtrack composition tool.

Accurate speech recognition, a flexible control system and a good price – for those in need, Dragon delivers.

Great design, but average performance lets it down.

Quick, cheap and light: the best 3.5in drive in the group.

Western Digital MyBook Home Edition

Lacklustre colour quality, but good speed and value for money make the K8600 a contender if you like blowing things up to A3 size

It’s not quite an office grade product, but the MFC-7840W is a great choice for a busy home office.

New image editing tools and a more powerful library mode makes Lightroom 2 compelling. It's also compatible with Vista 64-bit.

High resolution stills and laudable quality for the money, but image stabilisation isn’t the best

Stunning living-room style, great image quality and a price thatwon’t break the bank

No high-speed internet or bells and whistles, but an easy-to-use and pocketable email phone nonetheless

Hugely powerful for such a reasonable price, it’s far more appealing than a GTX or an Ultra