Ginger6 G6i5GTS250 review A reasonable package, but corners cut on the monitor, hard disk size and graphics card make the Ginger6 PC average value.
£800
RL Supplies Modula Performa review The Modula Performa may have a Core i5 processor, but it's surrounded by underspecified components that would demand instant upgrades.
Mesh Matrix II 925 HD review It's not the most powerful PC here, but its well-rounded specification makes it a versatile PC for the whole family.
£650
Eclipse Solar Crossfire i575R487 review The Solar Crossfire is a good-value gaming system, but the cheap case and monitor are outclassed by the rest of the PC.
£650
PC Specialist Fusion 945 review Despite a reasonable specification, the Fusion 945 doesn't have the power, or the features required, to really stand out.
£649
Mesh Matrix II 620 HD review A solid PC with a massive hard disk and excellent monitor, but with rather limited upgrade potential and an underpowered graphics card.
£500
Eclipse Matrix A255R487 review The A255R487 has a good specification, but its monitor is mediocre and its flimsy case should be avoided.
£500
Arbico Value 9650XL review This quiet, well-built PC has a decent 19in monitor, but it's underpowered and is overpriced.
Mesh Edge 15 M870R CS review Mesh's Edge 15 has great performance, and the Blu-ray drive is great for entertainment. It's fantastic value and wins our Best Buy award.
£800
Lenovo ThinkPad R500 review Lenovo's ThinkPad R500 has surprisingly long battery life, but it otherwise failed to live up to our expectations, and is also expensive.
£760
Toshiba Satellite L550-113 review An impressive laptop with a high-resolution screen, comfortable keyboard and good 3D performance, but battery life isn't great.