Nothing incredible in terms of design, but it’s an impressively cheap way to get quad-core in your PC.

A stunningly powerful card that tops the last generation’s best dual-GPU monsters.

The best value heatsink we’ve tested for all sockets and systems.

Strong performance and noticeably quieter than its predecessor. The Barracuda 7200.12 1TB is more than good enough for an OS drive, but also good bottomless storage for your movies and music

A surprise return to form for Nvidia, as this card matches ATI’s latest for both performance and value.

ATI’s 40nm GPU is an exciting development and takes over from the 4850 as the best mid-range card.

ATI does it again with its latest GPU, combining superb performance with a reasonable price

The ATI HD 4800s hit a sweet-spot of performance and price. If you're after high-end performance at a few hundred dollars less than the 4870, then this is your card

Fast, great quality prints at a decent price – the only real competition for the other Canon

A tiny, fast personal laser printer with a temping price and great quality.

Superb image quality and design at a good price

Lightning quick, top-quality prints and the running costs are as low as the price tag

A wonderful return to form, leaving the disappointment of the 8600 GT as just a distant memory.

Great picture and an impressively high resolution at a good price, but with few features

A great media-centre card with some nice features – and at an affordable price

The 9600 GT redefines the mainstream graphics market, offering high-end power at a mid-range price. At this price we want one.

Easy to use and great value for digital imaging enthusiasts

An affordable way to get excellent frame rates.

A dinky AVCHD camcorder, with respectable video performance and a reasonable price.

A brilliant performer, particularly in terms of photo image quality. It’s superb value, too.