This first of a new generation is only a little faster than the old, but its potential is clearly huge

Slim and stylish, this isn’t the most powerful quad core we’ve seen, but it’s by far the cheapest.

Quad core at this price is fantastic, but it’s not as fast as it should be.

A fast, quiet, good-looking PC that's great value.

Fantastic hardware. The GPS software is mediocre, but you can buy your own.

An interesting concept But performance is determined by drivers and ultimately it smacks of gimmick.

Can Intel steal Phenom's performance thunder with this top-end quad core chip?

There’s so much to like about this package that it might just be worth switching operating systems to get hold of it.

Palm has embraced Microsoft, creating a neat 3G business phone in the process.

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

The XDA (January 2003, page 41) and the XDA II have both done well in PC Authority reviews before, but our main complaint has been one of size: the XDA's are normal PDAs, but big phones. The XDA IIs still keeps a large touchscreen, but the unit is slightly slimmer and thinner than the previous models.

The key differentiator with the PDA2k over other PDAs is the whopping 128MB of RAM in-built for media and files. On top of this there's a separate 64MB ROM for the OS and an SD/MMC slot for further expansion.

Fantastically engineered, but a bit too bulky for comfort.

A superbly packaged do-everything mobile workhorse that will appeal to business users and gadget freaks alike.

An easily managed appliance for small offices. Performance is modest, but it offers useful remote access features

A tad pricey but a well-built desktop DAS appliance with plenty of fault-tolerant storage and top performance

Great performance, fantastic value and near silent operation makes this our new A-List mid-range PC winner.

The HP Pavilion s5180a punches above its weight and provides a welcoming entry point for a starter or low-end upgrade system.

Expensive, but the features are packed in. Just note the lack of Wi-Fi and some strong iPaq competition.