Fantastic 3D performance makes the M1730 ideal for gamers – but only those with capacious wallets.

Light, packed with features and with superb battery life: the ideal business notebook.

Superb speakers, a whopping 640GB of storage and decent core components make this a solid choice

Superb battery life and features, but poor build quality and an uncomfortable keyboard scupper the Lifebook

Great performance, but variable quality and poor battery life harm the U6’s business ambitions

A huge 18.4in widescreen, Blu-ray drive and a big hard disk make this a great entertainment laptop

Impressive in several areas, but other laptops offer better features and more performance for less cash.

Eye-catching, but the meagre specification and lack of features harm the Air’s prospects.

Mike Jennings tests a selection of laptops that offer stunning power and fantastic features in a dozen luxurious packages

They may look big and complicated, but a digital slr is just as easy to use and takes far better pictures than a pocket digicam

A brilliantly implemented live-view mode and high specs don’t justify the extra price over its sibling

A feature-rich SLR at a good price. If you can live with the weight and design quirks, that is

Pentax enthusiasts will be more than happy, but others may find it overwhelming

A capable enough performer, but it doesn’t offer enough for the money to come out on top.

Not the pinnacle of image quality, but superbly compact with plenty of neat features

A good camera but not the most inspiring. There’s better value elsewhere.

The aggressive price and Nikon design know-how mean there’s still a place for the D40

If you need professional-class ruggedness on a budget, this is a real option.

A decent enough addition to the legendary EOS range, but there are too many competitors at this price.

HP’s Dragon combines fantastic power, comprehensive features and an innovative 20in screen design.