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HTC One V
HTC One V review
Mobile phones

Great build quality and a fantastic camera, but better-specified phones are available for only a little more money on contract

£225 inc VAT
Xara Web Designer MX
Xara Web Designer MX review
Software

This DTP-style web design package has its limitations, but it's still a friendly and capable introduction to web design

£40 inc VAT
Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi review
PCs

The RasPi is an excellent platform for hands-on technology use, but the learning process starts from the minute it finally arrives

£32 inc VAT
CorelDraw Harmony
CorelDraw Graphics Suite X6 review
Software

The extra applications don't add much value, but CorelDraw is still coming up with new ways to design sophisticated vector graphics

£349 inc VAT
Buddy Backup
Databarracks Buddy Backup review
Software

This free, easy-to-use service turns your network of friends and contacts into a secure off-site backup resource

Snapseed grunge
Snapseed review
Software

Precise colour correction, attractive creative effects and a smart, friendly interface. Small teething troubles keep Snapseed from an award

£13 inc VAT
energyEGG
Treegreen energyEGG review
Home appliances

The energyEGG works well and will help save the planet, but won’t make much difference to your bank account

£40 inc VAT
Samsung HT-E6500
Samsung HT-E6500 review
Blu-ray players Home cinema systems TVs

A well rounded 5.1 Blu-ray kit that’s a little expensive, but packed with great features

£600 inc VAT
Yamaha RX-V373
Yamaha RX-V373 review
AV receivers Home cinema systems

A great entry-level amplifier, with the inputs and features you’d need for a basic home cinema setup

£250 inc VAT
Reason Essentials main
Propellerhead Reason Essentials review
Software

A novice-friendly audio production suite that’s both powerful and easy to use

£85 inc VAT