Reviews

iOS 7.1 A sleek-looking update that makes iOS easier to use and puts settings in more convenient places

Synology DS415play It's expensive, but this 4-bay NAS is quick and will transcode media on the fly

Aorus X7 v2 This stratospherically powerful and remarkably thin SLI gaming laptop is unsurprisingly hot and loud

HTC One Max A huge phone with a great screen, but the camera is poor and performance only middling for the price

Panasonic Viera TX-42AS650B Mid-range 42-inch TV has decent image quality and design, but passive 3D is disappointing

Philips 55PFS6609 Good-value TV with great image quality and superb black levels, but its fiddly menu and online content disappoints

Viewsonic VP2772 This sturdy 2,560x1,440 monitor excels in image tests but is more expensive than its rivals

Tracktion 5 Sophisticated recording software at a breakthrough price, but its quirky interface won't be to everyone's taste

Mesh Matrix Inspire - CS A very capable budget PC, which has a quality 24in monitor and large hard disk

Alienware X51 R2 The Alienware X51 R2 makes a decent living room gaming PC although it is a bit pricey

Gladiator Intel Pronto Pro Excellent gaming performance thanks to the dedicated graphics, but application performance was poor

Nikon School review A great way to get to grips with your DSLR and banish the auto mode forever

Grid Autosport Possibly the most immersive console-based racing game you'll play this year