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Test Bench: Torches

Dave Pollard drowns, drops and dissects six of the toughest torches on the market and still they keep shining

Test Bench: Flash-based laptops

Solid-state notebooks use electronic memory rather than a disk drive, making them lighter and faster to start up

Compact camera reviews

Six innocuous cameras, each packing a high-tech secret. But are the hidden powers worth seeking?

Test Bench: Electronic translators

Translator are smaller than phrasebooks, contains several languages and can speak them for you. We fire tongue-twisters at six

Test bench: iPhone vs touchscreen rivals

Touchscreen mobiles are growing in popularity, thanks to Apple’s iPhone. Here we preview the new 3G version alongside five rivals

Test bench: Movies on demand

With digital film downloads growing in popularity, we pit six systems against a rental DVD from a local shop

Test bench: HD camcorders

As HD-ready TVs grow in popularity, high-definition camcorders are falling in price. We give six a screen test

Test bench: Budget sat navs

Sat nav quality is improving fast, with better features and reliability, even in cheaper models. We navigate six models

Test Bench: Emergency rechargers

If you're running our of power while away from a socket, these small rechargers may just save your bacon

Test bench: Lifestyle computers

No longer are computers too big and ugly for the living room – now they’re swish media centres. We’ve picked six of the best Upgrade...

Test bench: iPod docks

The latest docks can turn your iPod into a versatile home hi-fi. We lend a critical ear to six

Test Bench: Broadband providers

Making sense of all the deals that promise to get you surfing fast and cheap can be hard. We show you how

Test Bench: All-in-one printer reviews

A printer that is also a scanner and photocopier is a godsend for home workers. We run the rule over six of the best

Test Bench: Snowboards

Going downhill is easier on a board than skis, so let us help you pick the right one

Test Bench: Kayaks

With a kayak you can take on rivers, lakes or even the sea. Here we test six of the best

Test Bench: MP3 players

Okay, so most mobiles now play music. But for audio quality and ease of use, standalone players still come out best. Here are six for all budgets

Test Bench: Telescopes

Stargazing can be easy. We trial the home instruments that open up the night sky