A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.

A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.

Awesome power and features at a Reasonable price – but keep it plugged in.

Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.

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.

A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.

Poor coverage means the Zyxel isn’t a bargain.

Decent features and speed, but still lacking in this company.

Great speed for a wireless router, but lacking features for the price.

A business-orientated router with average performance

Mediocre value for the features and performance on offer.

Packed with great features and offering decent coverage, the DIR-655 is a winner at this price.

Excellent speed, both wired and wireless, but this comes at a hefty price.

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.

It lacks the frills of others here, but the Toshiba is ideal if you want a 17in screen at the lowest price.

A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.

Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.

A huge screen and an affordable price, but it doesn’t rival a desktop PC where power is concerned

Solid, but not flashy. However, a great price and decent battery life give it an edge.

Great design, great photos and some clever features, but it struggles to justify the high price.