Acer TravelMate 3273WXMi
A decent notebook but too expensive for the features on offer.
Albatron 7900 GS
It’s the best-value graphics card for those playing games at 1280 x 1024.
Albatron 7950 GT 512MB
Regardless of the fact that it's stuck half way between value and performance, it's still a good card.
Apple iPod and iPod nano
With new, supercharged battery life, the new iPods offer superb design and performance. But compatibility caveats remain.
Asus A8JP
Very powerful and, with few features missing, it’s good value at the price.
Asus P5NSLI
This early Nforce 570 for Intel board lacks luxuries and speed compared to Intel chipsets, but boasts a good price.
Asus PW201
The glossy screen both delights and frustrates, but this is an impressive entertainment display.
BitDefender Internet Security 10
Excellent value for money, but a few performance glitches.
Blu-ray drives shootout
Blu-ray takes another tentative step towards the mass market, but is now the time to buy?
Compaq Presario V2656AU
Impressive quality, considering the bargain basement price. We're talking sub $1000 here.
Imation Clip Flash Drive 2GB
Internet Anywhere
The future of Internet access is now. The idea of connecting cables to a computer to enable a connection will soon seem as archaic as manually cranking the engine of an automobile. Ed Dawson samples a cross-section of bleeding-edge wireless broadband services and cuts through the hype.
Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 250GB
Superior real-world transfer performance makes it a winner this month.
Iomega REV USB 2 70GB
Iomega insist on doing things its own way, but usually hits the mark.
IRIS Readiris Pro 11
A few usability niggles don’t detract too much from this great-value OCR package.
LG L204WT
Solid performance at an incredible price makes this the best-value 20in widescreen LCD you can buy.
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser
A fine, fully-featured, high-end desktop set which is decent value at $130.
Matrox RT.X2
Excellent features and performance, but it’s pricey and you need a suitably powerful PC to make the most of it.
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2
Huge improvements in speed and a revitalised interface bode well for the future.
Nokia E61
A stylish and rugged business-class smartphone with a huge choice of push-email clients available.
PC Authority issue 109 now on sale!
Mobile broadband, making the most of wireless networking and routers put through their paces this issue
PC Tools Spyware Doctor 4
A great product, but it falls slightly behind its main competitor when it comes to updates.
Sam and Max: Culture Shock
Bite-sized adventure gaming that will leave you waiting for episode two.
Samsung K5-QB
Samsung SH-S182D
Take the ultimate DVD drive and remove one feature. Now up the speed. Now drop the price.
Samsung SpinPoint HD400LJ
A high capacity, low cost per gigabyte drive, with performance that will make it perfect for media PCs.
SandiskCruzer Titanium 2GB
If you’re buying a USB key, buy this.
Slim Devices Squeezebox 3
Good looking and easy to use, the Squeezebox is also well featured. The only downside is the price.
Sony LocationFree
A nice idea, particularly for PSP owners, but it’s ultimately too restrictive to be considered a must-have item.
The practical guide to Wi-Fi
Your wireless network is more powerful than you imagine. Use this guide to fully understand and utilise it.
TI C2D Extreme 6800
Very fast, but the top-end components offer poor value in the face of competition.
TomTom Go 910
The world maps make the 910 good value, but other features seem gimmicky.
TomTom One Regional
The best GPS to have right now, and a steal at $649!
Toshiba Satellite Pro A120
A good, basic notebook that’s specifically designed with the accident-prone user in mind.
Webroot Spy Sweeper 5
The revamped interface and unbeatable performance make this the best option on the market.
Western Digital Passport
The miracle of pocket portable data continues, with more storage in a smaller physical space.