Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 review The LS85 is just what we look for in a low-cost camera, cutting back on frivolous extras but delivering on design, performance and image quality.
Canon EOS 500D with 18-55mm lens review The 500D is a worthy successor to the 450D, but the video mode is disappointing and the large sensor is let down by the kit lens.
£658
Magix Xtreme PhotoStory on CD and DVD 8 review If all you want to do is make DVDs of your photos, Xtreme PhotoStory does the job, but we'd prefer to be able to create attractive online galleries too.
£30
Cyberlink MediaShow 4 review A polished slideshow package with great DVD authoring, although there's little else here that isn't available with the free Picasa.
£25
Magix Movie Edit Pro 15 Plus review There are a few rough edges, but this is a capable editor that gets the basics right and offers plenty of entertaining diversions.
£46
Microsoft Live Mesh (Beta) review First impressions of this synchronisation service are excellent. Humyo Premium is more flexible, but Live Mesh is an appealing free option.
Bullguard Backup 8.5 review If the local backup is useful and the 10GB online storage is sufficient, this is a solid choice for anyone with two or three PCs.
£30
Pro Softnet iBackup for Windows 9.5 review Its design and plentiful options may please experienced users, but iBackup is expensive and its ability to recover older versions of files is limited.
Olympus X-890 review Stylish design isn't sufficient to compensate for this camera's poor image quality and performance.£99
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 review The LS85 is just what we look for in a low-cost camera, cutting back on frivolous extras but delivering on design, performance and image quality.£94
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 with 14-140mm lens review Sublime ergonomics, superb photo quality and peerless videos - the price may be hard to stomach but it's easy to justify.£1199
Canon EOS 500D with 18-55mm lens review The 500D is a worthy successor to the 450D, but the video mode is disappointing and the large sensor is let down by the kit lens.£658
Magix Xtreme PhotoStory on CD and DVD 8 review If all you want to do is make DVDs of your photos, Xtreme PhotoStory does the job, but we'd prefer to be able to create attractive online galleries too.£30
Cyberlink MediaShow 4 review A polished slideshow package with great DVD authoring, although there's little else here that isn't available with the free Picasa.£25
Magix Movie Edit Pro 15 Plus review There are a few rough edges, but this is a capable editor that gets the basics right and offers plenty of entertaining diversions.£46
Microsoft Live Mesh (Beta) review First impressions of this synchronisation service are excellent. Humyo Premium is more flexible, but Live Mesh is an appealing free option.
Bullguard Backup 8.5 review If the local backup is useful and the 10GB online storage is sufficient, this is a solid choice for anyone with two or three PCs.£30
Pro Softnet iBackup for Windows 9.5 review Its design and plentiful options may please experienced users, but iBackup is expensive and its ability to recover older versions of files is limited.£100
Samsung ST50 review£149
Ricoh CX1 review£280
