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We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

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

Superlative quality is let down by slow scan times and unintuitive driver software.

A great piece of hardware, backed up by BlackBerry’s legendary services.

The appealing price and form factor can’t hide some serious usability issues, but there’s a good system underneath.

Not very competitive on price, but there’s plenty of scope for performance

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

An excellent all-in-one, particularly when it comes to photo quality, but it’s possible to get more features elsewhere.

Both of these systems offer immense flexibility and decent value for money, although the Intel version wins out.

It doesn’t do anything apart from simple music streaming, but the price and ease of use make this a good choice for getting music from one room to another wirelessly.

The FF1 is well featured and comes with some useful accessories. Picture quality isn’t perfect, but it still has a range of practical uses.

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Washable, rugged headphones perfect for sports and work-outs, these just might be the perfect addition to your mp3 player.

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

A great choice for offices that need to recognise batches of documents, with its only real weakness being poor automatic zoning on complex documents.

A high capacity, low cost per gigabyte drive, with performance that will make it perfect for media PCs.

Two features step into the ring, and take each other out. It's a nice concept though.

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