3, our top pick for mobile broadband
Cheap plans, good hardware and excellent results in our speed tests make 3 a deserving winner, in our group test against Telstra Bigpond, Optus, Vodafone, Virgin and Unwired.
Acer Aspire one, reviewed in detail
Acer’s Aspire one makes a splash. A great keyboard, a fine screen and a keen price make for a superb mini-laptop
BigPond
The fastest test results, but the most expensive data packages make BigPond a fall-back only for those with no coverage from other providers
Brother DCP-150C
A dreadful scanner and an overall lack of features make the low price a moot point
Brother MFC-465CN
Interesting design and plenty of features, but it takes an age to produce mediocre results
Canon Pixma MP520
Fast, great quality prints at a decent price – the only real competition for the other Canon
Canon Pixma MP610
The scanner is the only minor weakness in an otherwise near perfect home all-in-one
D-Link DIR-451 3G Mobile
good speed, good features and plenty of flexibility make this a winner
Dell 968
Good, but not good enough: it can’t compete with the winners this month
Dell Studio Hybrid, the full review
Small, funky and fast, the studio hybrid is the pick of the small PCs. You've read our first impressions, now see our full review of the Dell Studio Hybrid.
Dell V305w
Decent wireless printing, but the poor scanning, copying and speed let the Dell down
How to virtualise your PC for free
David Fearon explains how to save energy and hassle by converting your old Windows XP PC to a virtual one that you can run on your Vista machine
HP Officejet K8600
Lacklustre colour quality, but good speed and value for money make the K8600 a contender if you like blowing things up to A3 size
HP TouchSmart IQ508a
A stylish and usable touchscreen PC that’s right at home in the living room. With Windows 7 promising touch-control, this could be the future of desktop PCs.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009, our new A-List pick
More approachable than ever, with excellent malware detection in an affordable package
Kodak ESP-3
Lenovo IdeaPad Y430, top value 14.1 Centrino 2
In a world filled with gorgeous Sony, Apple and even Dell laptops, a sober, matte black machine aimed at consumers has to be truly special to turn heads. The IdeaPad Y430 is a well-built Centrino 2 machine that lacks nothing in the way of features, speed or value
Lexmark X4875
Plenty of features, but printing and scanning results proved average at best
Lexmark X9575
Quality, speed and a huge array of features go some way to justifying the price
Linksys WRT54G3G
Slow speeds and a high price make this an underwhelming offering
Linksys WRT610N, dual-n band networking is here
The arrival of dual-n band networking with 5GHz promises an end to crowded home wireless networks. Speed, range and technology is great, but the price is steep
MSI Wind U100, challenges Eee PC and Acer Aspire One
A startling achievement: a highly capable mini-laptop for under $700. Only mediocre battery life mars its appeal.
Nokia E66
A capable and beautifully designed smartphone, but weaker battery life means it can’t match the E71
Optus
Despite worrying reports about network congestion, Optus performed well in our tests. Top-notch speed, balanced with keen pricing - if you value network performance above all else this is the mobile broadband to get
PC Tools Registry Mechanic 8, does "computer voodoo"
It’s easy to believe that registry cleaners fall into the category of “computer voodoo”. You expect to perform a few ritualistic gestures and gain a faster, less problematic computer.
PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 6
A modular scanning tool that catches most unwanted software – but not quite all
Pinnacle Studio 12
A great entry-level video editing app, but Montage is the only major addition unless you go for the Ultimate edition
Price Watch: getting "cost price" at retail
Our man undercover, the Retail Warrior tested this by shopping for a TomTom Go 720 at four retailers, and found there are extremely good deals to be had, if you're prepared to do some clever leg work.
Printer group test: 9 inkjet all-in-ones tested
We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax
Server 101: Keep server apps running during a crash or maintenance
Leigh Dyer looks at how to get failover redundancy on a shoestring budget
Sony VAIO VGN-SR16GN
Great looks, superb build quality and a world beating software package. It would threaten the A list if it were just a little cheaper.
Steinberg Sequel 2
Nothing revolutionary, but this simple and affordable music-production program feels both mature and modern
Telstra Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway
Good value if purchased with a plan, the telstra’s speed impresses
Top tips to save money on tech
Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.
Unwired
Disappointing speeds in our tests, underwhelming plans and expensive hardware make Unwired a niche choice
Virgin
No excess data charges, a free modem and a good software package make virgin worth a look
Vodafone
A free modem and competitive pricing around the 5GB mark make Vodafone worth a look – but other networks are cheaper per GB