Adobe Premiere Elements 4
A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack
Asus Eee PC 900
More storage and a bigger screen address the main issues that arose with the original, but the price has risen too.
Asus MK241H
Vivid colours and some interesting extras make this the perfect entertainment-focused LCD
ATi Radeon HD 3850
It had little competition at this price, and it knocks Nvidia 8600 cards out of the race, but Nvidia’s 9600 GT trumps it.
AVG Internet Security 8
A quantum leap in usability over the previous version, although malware protection could still be better
Carbonite 3.5
A few new features add to an already superb utility, and the price remains as low as ever
HTC Cruise
A stylish update to a phenomenal phone, but battery life and the bundled GPS software weigh it down
HTC Shift
HTC’s long-awaited Shift is finally here, but despite valiant efforts it fails to revitalise the UMPC template
Intel Core 2 Duo
A diverse family including some stellar CPUs and numerous also-rans
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
Superseded by both Nvidia’s new 9600 card and ATi’s excellent HD 3800 series
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX
Fast but disappointing card that delivers only small benefits over its predecessors for a significant price premium.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Key improvements over the SD5 make this a still more enticing pocket HD camcorder prospect
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
An above-average all-rounder that adds 720p recording to an already attractive mix
Sony VAIO VGN-TZ36GN/W
This impressive ultraportable fills a narrow but significant niche between the MacBook Air and Lenovo X300
STM Small rogue
A laptop backpack that's touch, water resistant, and good enough for hiking or walking around town.