Acer Aspire 9813WKMi
A huge screen and an affordable price, but it doesn’t rival a desktop PC where power is concerned
AMD Barcelona
We test AMD’s first quad-core processor for both speed and power efficiency
Apple iPod Touch
Not without its impracticalities, but the touch is a simply brilliant marriage of software and hardware
Apple TV
A promising start for Apple’s living-room takeover, but we’re still waiting for the best bits.
ASUS A7S
If you’re looking for a well-featured, great-value desktop replacement, the A7S fits the bill
Asus A7S
If you’re looking for a well-featured, great-value desktop replacement, the A7S fits the bill. Plenty of grunt, a 200GB drive and great features - Asus is looking better and better.
Asus VX2S Lamborghini
There's substance beneath the hood of this fully-featured, stylish laptop. Plus, it’s the cheapest lamborgini you can buy.
Belkin N1 Wireless Modem Router
Mediocre value for the features and performance on offer.
Buffalo Nfiniti WZR-AG300NH
Excellent speed, both wired and wireless, but this comes at a hefty price.
Can you survive on online apps?
Online services are growing smarter by the day – but can they replace desktop applications? We spend a week working online to find out.
Canon EOS 40D
Superb build quality and performance make this a worthwhile upgrade for serious amateurs.
Canon HV20
Canon grabs the crown for the most fully featured HDV camcorder for under $1500
Canon Pixma MP180
It certainly isn’t pretty, but with results like these for such a low price the MP180 is hard to ignore
Clive Barker’s Jericho
You'd have more fun sticking a pickaxe up your nose.
D-Link RangeBooster N 650 DIR-655
Packed with great features and offering decent coverage, the DIR-655 is a winner at this price.
Dell Inspiron 1720
Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.
Dell Inspiron 1720
Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.
Dell Latitude D430
Great for executives on the move thanks to size and decent battery life, but the missing optical drive disappoints
Dell Latitude D430
Great for executives on the move thanks to size and decent battery life, but the missing optical drive disappoints.
Dell XPS M1730
If you want a monstrously powerful laptop, look no further.
Dell XPS M1730
Awesome power and features at a Reasonable price – but keep it plugged in.
Desktop Replacement Laptops
All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.
Desktop Replacement Laptops
All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
Fantastically fun and balanced play, especially if you don't Rambo your way through the game
Epson Perfection V200
Excellent quality and speed for reflective media, but the V200 makes heavy work out of transparencies
FileMaker Pro 9
Welcome enhancements in all areas mean there’s something for everyone – even database novices
Google SketchUp 6
Improved interface and drawing capabilities, new photo matching and hand-drawn effects – and it’s still free
Guitar Hero 3
New songs and a battle mode make Guitar hero III a winner
HP Pavilion HDX9003TX
A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.
HP Pavilion HDX9003TX
A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.
Iliad eBook Reader
An impressive paperback replacement with a remarkable display: it’s only let down by the unintuitive software.
Informatix Piranesi 5
Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves
Keeping people happy
David Kidd investigates why open source software still falls into the same old traps
Kodak EasyShare 5300
Great design, great photos and some clever features, but it struggles to justify the high price.
Lego Mindstorms NXT
The perennial kids’ favourite evolves into an exciting gateway to advanced engineering
Lenovo 3000 V200
Not a stylish machine, but it’s good value, well built and boasts surprisingly impressive battery life
Linksys WRVS4400N
A business-orientated router with average performance
MSI RX2600XT-T2D512EZ
Good performance and value, plus plenty of media-centre practicality in this silent graphics card
NEC VERSA S3300
Solid, but not flashy. However, a great price and decent battery life give it an edge.
NETGEAR WNR854T
Great speed for a wireless router, but lacking features for the price.
Paragon Hard Disk Manager 8.5 PE
New wizards make it easier to use, and the range of operations is impressive for such a reasonable price
Samsung Q1 Ultra
Baby steps inch the UMPC concept forward, with the Q1 Ultra the best version yet. But it’s still undeniably niche
Samsung SyncMaster 245B
It’s accurate, adjustable and stylish, and the price simply beggars belief. An instant classic
Shooting for Film Festivals 101
If you want your film to look good in front of an audience of thousands, these are the cameras you should be using.
Should you buy an iPod Touch?
With the iPhone (presumably) only a few months away, we compare how Apple's touch screen marvels compare.
Sony VAIO VGN-AR49G
A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.
Sony VAIO VGN-AR49G
A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.
The Orange Box
Valve may have missed the point of episodic gaming, but this is one of the best value gaming packs ever released
Tick Tock - 10 years on the Intel clock
Intel unloaded a swag of new Penryn-class CPUs at CES today. Zara Baxter explores the new platform and what it means for your PC.
Tips and tricks for shooting HD video
HD cameras are wonderful, but to wrangle the best out of your camera there are a few things you should know before you start rolling.
TomTom Go 720
The 720’s features make it a winner. But the high price reflects Map Share: which isn’t available in Australia
Toshiba Satellite P200
It lacks the frills of others here, but the Toshiba is ideal if you want a 17in screen at the lowest price.
Trendnet TEW-631BRP
Decent features and speed, but still lacking in this company.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7.1
The Vista version lacks many of the features of the XP suite, while slowing down the PC noticeably in usage
Zyxel NBG-415N
Poor coverage means the Zyxel isn’t a bargain.