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A stunning design backed up by great performance and good value for money.

A selection of briew reviews of a new Canon photo printer, a Microsoft 6000 laser mouse and a 3 phone with extras.

Internet everywhere, for affordable prices. Dave Stevenson investigates the claims, tests the speeds and delivers a verdict on the best plan for your mobile dollars.

750GB of storage. Backups may be problem.

Excellent support for PDF files, an intuitive user interface and a low price make Readiris the best choice for the majority of people.

Slim, good-looking and affordable – and you can even work outside in sunlight. Just note the niggles.

Camcorder, still camera and portable media player all in one sleek package.

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

Sleeker than the original, this BlackBerry continues the messaging workhorse tradition we've come to expect.

A very slim digital compact that’s capable of taking superb pictures. It only just misses out on a Recommended award.

A superb screen that excelled in our tests, but you can get the same performance for less.

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

A useful little NAS box with plenty of features and a compelling price.

Beautifully designed with excellent battery life and generous features – but it’s expensive.

A decent notebook but too expensive for the features on offer.

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

Small but perfectly formed, the D420 has hours of battery life and loads of features and great ergonomics.

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

A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.