Intriguing styling makes this near-silent media-centre PC stand out, but it has its foibles

A complex but powerful tool that’s made simpler by its new Dashboard interface

Support for new file types and platforms plus improved 3D rendering, but director is yesterday’s tool – and it shows

With unusual styling that looks like it came straight from a 1970s sci-fi series, Maxtor’s OneTouch Plus is a distinctive but not unattractive product.

LG’s dual-format drive is ideal for those who invested in HD-DVD before Blu-ray romped to victory in the HD wars.

If it’s a Blu-ray equipped desktop replacement you’re after, the 8920G is a fine choice.

If you’re not bothered about 3G and want a fully-featured WM6 device it makes a bargain choice, though you can save even more cash with Palm’s Centro.

Graphics card manufacturers’ obsession with multi-GPU boards continues this month. The Asus HD 3850 X2 brings to market the novel formula of two ATi Radeon 3850 GPUs on one card.

GPS is about far more than in-car navigation. Join us as we get running and cycling with seven of the latest recreational satnav marvels

A good price for an HD camcorder, but poor design makes it awkward to use

With so many factors to consider, choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering exercise. We put 11 models through their pace to find the ultimate in performance, flexibility and value

A simple board that struggles to justify its price

All the options you could want, although it’s pricey

An uninspiring board with no strong selling point

A capable little package at an attractive price

A slightly bare but affordable media-centre board

Cheap, but there’s not much here to cheer about

A feast of features for those willing to pay

A high-end board bristling with great ideas

Plenty of connectors, but not much pizzazz