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A splendid bit of design that will please the most commited enthusiast, and a godsend for artists on a budget.

Windows SideShow is a fascinating distraction, but even without the supplementary screen the W5fe is impressive.

Lacks in power, but terrific hardware design makes this an intriguing take on the Eee brand.

The latest initiative to revolutionise your digital media has arrived - this time from AMD

The Canon EOS 500D is capable of great results, but a wallet-draining way of getting HD video on a DSLR.

Well built and with astonishing battery life to boot. It’s pricey but decent value.

An incredibly light and practical notebook for frequent travellers, but not without its quirks.

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

A big brash, powerful pc with loads of features and a giant screen. It’s a good thing, because the orange case distracts from the DDR5’s true purpose: performance.

The A700 has excellent image quality, but is let down by design quirks and the high price.

Not a stylish machine, but it’s good value, well built and boasts surprisingly impressive battery life

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

Still one of the best examples of laptop design in the market, but there are compromises

A versatile and compact tablet PC with stunning battery life, but we do have a few usability complaints.

Blu-ray takes another tentative step towards the mass market, but is now the time to buy?