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• 12 April 2012

• Buying Advice: Best tablet for photos, video and music

  Entertainment is one of the cornerstones of tablet use, but which platform is the best for photos, videos and music? We find out.

• Buying Advice: Best tablet for email

  Email is integral to tablets - and BlackBerry has at last added an email client to the PlayBook. We look at how different tablets handle email.

• Buying Advice: Which is the best tablet: iPad, Android, or BlackBerry?

  Investing in a tablet can be a confusing business. We test out various tablets to find out what they're like to use in the real world in order to help you make the right choice.

• Buying Advice: Buying advice: Windows 8 tablets

  Windows 8 tablets will start appearing soon. Should you hold off buying an iPad? Read on to find out.

• Buying Advice: Tablet vs laptop: which is best?

  A common question we're asked is: should I buy a laptop or a tablet? Read on for our verdict.

• Buying Advice: Best tablet for typing

  Most tablets rely on an on-screen keyboard as a substitute for physical keys. But what are they like to use? We investigate.

• 05 April 2012

• Buying Advice: How to choose a PC for gaming

  Gaming PCs are all about raw graphics power, with a big dollop of machismo thrown in to the outward design for good measure.

• Buying Advice: Buying advice: all-in-one PCs

  Rather than buying PC, keyboard and display, all-in-one PCs offer convenience and style. Here's our guide to choosing an all-in-one PC.

• Buying Advice: 12 features to look for when buying security software

  Every PC and laptop needs antivirus, antispyware and a firewall. But what constitutes 'good' security software? Here we outline what to look for when selecting your desktop or laptop's defensive arsenal.

• 15 March 2012

• Buying Advice: New iPad price round-up

  Apple will start selling its new iPad at 8am tomorrow morning. But if you haven’t pre-ordered one and aren’t sitting in the queue already then you might be wondering what your options are.

• 08 March 2012

• Buying Advice: New iPad: is 16GB enough storage?

  Apple's third-generation iPad is available in the same 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities as iPad 2, with no possibility of storage expansion via removable memory.

• 02 March 2012

• Buying Advice: How to choose a smartphone

  With scores of new handsets being released all the time, it can be difficult to work out which smartphone is right for you. We're on hand to help with our definitive buying guide.

• 01 March 2012

• Buying Advice: Blu-ray buyers' guide: what you need to know

  Everything you need to know if you are buying a Blu-ray Disc drive, or a Blu-ray Disc player.

• 29 February 2012

• Buying Advice: How to choose a flat-panel display

  The screen is one of the most important elements of a PC. Make sure you choose the right one with our comprehensive guide.

• Buying Advice: How to choose a graphics card

  Updating a PC or laptop's graphics card can be a cost-effective upgrade. A graphics card upgrade allows your PC to play games smoothly at higher resolutions, with more special effects, but there are plenty of options and potential pitfalls to consider.

• Buying Advice: How to choose a compact system camera

  What to consider when buying a compact interchangeable-lens camera

• Buying Advice: How to choose a compact digital camera

  Digital cameras cost as little as £50, yet megapixel counts are higher than ever. We explain you how cut through the hype and choose the best camera for you.

• 28 February 2012

• Buying Advice: How to choose your next camcorder

  Before you buy a camcorder, here are the factors to consider

• Buying Advice: How to choose a projector

  Projectors display huge images, but don't take up much room. They're ideal for movies as well as presentations. Our buying guide will equip you with the knowledge to choose the right model.

• Buying Advice: How to choose a tablet

  With the bewildering array of tablets around, it can be hard to decide which is right for you. Whatever your budget, we're here to help you find your ideal tablet.

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