Group test: Home cinema soundbars

Setting up a home cinema needn’t be a hassle: if you want to avoid a mess of cable that makes your lounge look like a plate of spaghetti from your local Italian, and a load of hulking speaker boxes that make you feel like you’re in a night club, then you can opt for an all-in-one soundbar. Read more

Gaming laptops group test

Once upon a time you’d need a fully blown desktop the size of a desk and an epic CRT monitor to run the latest games. How times have changed. Nowadays, you can get top notch graphic cards, multi-core processors and high def screens all tucked away inside a machine that only needs one plug. Read more

Hi-Def projector group test

Hi–def projectors are the kings of home cinema gadgets. If you’ve got a dedicated room for watching the latest Blu–Rays, then you’ll need one. We’ve pitched five of the best HD projectors in the listings against each other to see which one is the best pick for you. Read more

Vacuum cleaner group test

Few household appliances vary more widely than vacuum cleaners. After Dyson shook up the whole floor care market with its Cyclonic wunderkind, department stores are full of cylinders, uprights, bagged, bagless and handheld vacuums of all shapes, colours and sizes. It’s no longer enough to simply wheeze along gathering fluff until your bag needs changing. Now a vacuum cleaner needs power, practicality, efficiency and reliability to survive in the competitive market. Read more

Coffee maker group test

In the last few years, buoyed by the success of Starbucks et al, coffee has overtaken Bovril and Horlicks as Britain’s favourite drink. Oh, and tea. Read more

Premium DAB radio group test

While FM is still very much alive and kicking, those looking to take their radio listening to the next level should seriously consider investing in a DAB radio. Capable of receiving digital broadcasts, they can tune into far more stations (the likes of Planet Rock and BBC 6 Music) than analogue radios. Read more

Group test: Netbooks

When you talk about netbooks, you’re really after a few specific criteria: a laptop so small it won’t crush your thighs; a laptop that costs so little that it won’t rinse your bank account; and a laptop that’s so laden with features you wouldn’t know it was a netbook. Read more

Group test: Digital photo frames

It’s not good to keep your images trapped on your PC. Like a fine wine that’s been bottled up for 40 years, they need to breathe. And the best way to do that is through a digital photo frame. Read more

Music streamer group test

The meteoric rise of MP3 has made it easier than ever to build up a huge music collection. Back in the day you’d need acres of shelf space for your LPs or CDs, but now you can stuff thousands of hours of digital tunes onto your computer – and it’ll even sort everything into alphabetical order for you! Read more

Washing Machines group test

The usually sedate world of washing machines has seen some exciting innovation of late, triggered by a need for greener machines and a desire for more style and time saving features. It all means more choice and better value for us.

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