We like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until it drops in price there’s too much competition.
Part laptop and part nettop, the Gigabyte Booktop M1022M is the first netbook we’ve seen that overcomes the ‘3 USB problem'.
Superb performance in one of the sturdiest and best-looking gaming laptops we’ve seen – the Alienware M17x is worth the expense.
Superb quality, packed with features and cheap to run. A worthy alternative to the Kyocera.
As one of Australia's few locally designed netbooks, the Kogan Agora lives up to some lofty netbook ideals, but it’s sadly ho-hum in too many aspects to be seen as a real netbook contender.
The HP Pavilion s5180a punches above its weight and provides a welcoming entry point for a starter or low-end upgrade system.
It may be costly, but if you need accurate OCR for mass document digitisation, this package fits the bill admirably.
Neither cheap nor beautiful, MSI’s Atom powered nettop is sadly second among equals.
Well made, lots of goodies and an improved interface make this the best touch-only phone from HTC so far.
A simple package whose two detection engines ensure great malware detection, but it fails to inspire in other areas.
It’s missing a couple of key features, but nevertheless, Vegas Pro is highly sophisticated and quick to use for serious video editors.
Ableton’s flair for innovation shows no sign of diminishing. This is the best version of Live yet.
It’s lovely to look at, with a full size keyboard and glorious screen. See why the Benq Joybook Lite U121 is one of the best rated in our latest netbook roundup
A powerful and capable suite with some excellent features, although it isn’t the easiest to use, nor the cheapest around.
The HTC Magic, available through Vodafone and Three in Australia, may be the second Android phone but it's the first worth considering.
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
A powerful and well-equipped touchscreen PC, but is Dell's all-in-one really the future of the home desktop? Read our full review
Stunning design goes hand in hand with fine usability, but the non-replaceable battery and high price count against the Eee PC 1008HA Seashell
A veritable Swiss Army Knife of a NAS drive, the QNAP TS-119 Turbo NAS has every feature under the sun
A cheap and cheerful camera, but short on elegance, quality in low light, and ease of use.