Make this year’s biggest games shine with glorious high-detail, thumping sound and the best accessories

From the EyePet to Topfield's Masterpiece HD personal video recorder, here are five gadgets and toys making our hotlist this Christmas

The Vostro may look like a netbook to the inexperienced eye, but its more powerful processor gives it more flexibility and speed

Not quite the consumer/business crossover it aims to be, but there’s a lot to like in this clever mix of old-style business laptop and feature-packed modern machine

Lightweight but perfect for heavy duty business, this ultraportable is sure to impress.

The Canon EOS 500D is capable of great results, but a wallet-draining way of getting HD video on a DSLR.

A very likeable all-in-one – albeit limited in its usefulness beyond basic functions. Read our review of Shuttle's new all-in-one X50

Better HD image quality than you’d expect for such a small camcorder, but the price is still a little high.

Incredibly powerful laptop system, with a few small issues that hold it back from true glory.

More than just a new coat of paint, the new Wind adds mobility with 3G. While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook

Asus' new Eee PC 1004dn steps up in style and features, boasting a DVD-writer, expresscard slot and scrabble-tile keyboard

It's not the new iMac, but it's not too far from it. See our first Look review of Dell's all-in-one Studio One 19

A couple of nifty gimmicks and an extended warranty help give this netbook the boost that its ergonomics don’t.

There are more iPod nano challengers on the market than we’d care to mention, but not many put up too much of a fight, except this one.

Two Kodak cameras and each capable of rich looking 720P HD video. Whether you’re looking for a big zoom or a pocket snapper, these two models have it covered.

It may not be a looker, but in all other respects this Panasonic is a stunning camera

A vibrant gaming LCD, but it becomes jarring in everyday use

No match for Sony’s SR12 on features, but incredibly easy to use and an ideal ‘my first HD camcorder’

The marker has been laid down. Sony's pulled off another AVCHD stunner that will be hard to beat this year

Great video, tons of features, easy to use... if only there was a PAL-friendly version