Halo Wars
VERDICT The best RTS game ever made for a console PROS Sumptuous visuals; atmospheric music; unparalleled accessibility; fun multiplayer CONS Gameplay…
Street Fighter IV
VERDICT Classic 2D gameplay updated with stunning 3D characters & environments PROS Amazing presentation; instantly accessible; new characters &…
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
VERDICT Fantastic upgrade to the EOS 5D, offering superb image quality with HD video capture PROS Stunning image quality; shoots HD video (HDMI output),…
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook
VERDICT Almost everything you want in a mobile companion, but sexy features cost extra PROS Range of colours; bright widescreen display; HDMI output;…
Burnout Paradise : Ultimate Box
VERDICT The best racing game on the PC PROS Excellent graphics & sound; staggering number of events; over 70 vehicles CONS Open-world racing can…
OCZ Vertex Solid State Drive
VERDICT Stunning storage device for speed nuts PROS Lightweight; tremendous performance; shock resistant; low power consumption CONS Expensive; lacks…
Nokia E63 Smartphone
VERDICT Nokia's E63 brings connectivity & messaging together in a sharp & reliable package PROS Good value; easy to use; 3G & Wi-Fi; top-notch…
Warhammer 40,000 : DoW II
VERDICT Raises the bar for RTS games PROS Top-notch presentation; four unique playable races; fully destructible environments; non-linear single-player…
Spotify Digital Music Service
VERDICT Cutting-edge way to enjoy music PROS Simplicity itself; excellent audio quality CONS Requires installation & Net connection COMPANY Spotify http://www.spotify.com/en/ Spotify…
Brother MFC-790CW Printer
VERDICT Convenient all-rounder that's excellent value PROS Compact size; large touchscreen display; corded phone & digital answering machine CONS Middling…
Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse
VERDICT Ludicrously expensive but quality mouse PROS Great looks; comfortable; awesome play & charge feature; interchangeable friction feet; five programmable…
Webroot Parental Controls
VERDICT Effectively filters, blocks, monitors & manages family members’ computer usage PROS Intuitive interface; blocks objectionable sites (browser…
Encyclopaedia Britannica 2009
VERDICT Great family resource that helps put the fun back into learning PROS Excellent value; written by professional historians & experts; clearly presented;…
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0
VERDICT A must-have for the dedicated snapper PROS Uncluttered layout; provides non-destructive editing; excellent search & print tools; multiple…
Creative Vado HD Video Camera
VERDICT Reasonable, but under-featured for the price PROS Small & light; captures 1080i video; HDMi output (cable supplied); removable battery CONS Disappointing…
Archos 7 Internet Media Tablet
VERDICT The best portable movie player around PROS Amazing build quality; stunning display; supports all popular formats; Wi-Fi; Web browser & e-mail…
Lexmark E260dn Laser Printer
VERDICT A compact & convenient desktop partner for everyday monochrome printing PROS Small footprint; easy to use; automatic duplexer; prints relatively…
ASUS ROG Rampage II Extreme
VERDICT The best gaming motherboard on the planet PROS Solid build quality; great looks; excellent layout; fantastic stability at good overclocks CONS Not…
Samsung SpinPoint F1 (1TB)
VERDICT The SpinPoint F1 is hard to beat for the price PROS Impressive performance; large capacity; 32MB buffer; runs cool & quiet CONS Bigger…
AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 940 Black Edition
VERDICT Reasonable choice for building a cost-effective quad-core system PROS Very good price/performance ratio CONS Not a patch on Intel’s Core…
Intuit Quicken Home & Business 2009
VERDICT Tons of features, but Quicken's mix of business & pleasure doesn’t make for a happy and long-lasting marriage PROS Intuitive interface; comprehensive…
Ubisoft Prince Of Persia
VERDICT Too simplistic for hardcore gamers, but a great platform adventure nonetheless PROS Big-budget production; stunning animation; using two characters…
Skype 4.0 For Windows
VERDICT Fantastic upgrade that delivers all-round PROS Slick new interface is even easier to use; built-in bandwidth manager ensure better audio quality…
EIZO ColorEdge CG222W Monitor
VERDICT A wide gamut monitor that’s brilliant for high-end graphics work & digital photography PROS Stunning image quality; hardware calibration;…