Lack of online content and copy-protected music are problems, but no HDMI is a major headache

The IN78 looks every bit as enticing from the outside, but its performance has slowly been surpassed

Meet the new office: same as the old office, but with prettier outfits.

Stunning image quality and colour reproduction, plus some innovative features

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Our pick of the low-cost office suites has had a much-needed overhaul, and now battles Microsoft in terms of features, not just price.

Improved interface and drawing capabilities, new photo matching and hand-drawn effects – and it’s still free

An improved working environment and ground-breaking colour handling make Illustrator fresher than ever.

Photoshop moves beyond photo editing to conquer completely new territory.

Non-destructive image processing and creative filters feature in this comprehensive upgrade to the market leader.

New effects enable richer design results, while a host of other improvements boost productivity.

A new interface delivers significant improvements, but the bundling of separate apps for related tasks raises concerns.

Improved interface, object and layer handling, plus integrated 3D painting add greatly to power, usability and value

New realism for bristled brushes and automatic painting that approaches manual quality give Painter X an edge.

For a new release, Snapfire already looks old-fashioned and unexciting, but at least the basic version is free.

Moving in the right direction, but it isn’t easy teaching an old dog new tricks.

Best-of-breed photo management, editing and sharing with great usability and value.

Best-of-breed photo management, editing and sharing with great usability and value.

With its enhanced interface, support for transparency and new collaboration features, it’s the best release in years.

A simplified interface, strong photo-to-art Focus and the low price make painter essentials a great buy.