Reviews

Sapphire Edge VS8 review This mini PC has a versatile selection of ports, but its sluggish performance will be a turn off for many

HP Elitebook 840 G1 review Not cheap, but it is powerful with an excellent display and battery life

Hearthstone review A brilliantly-streamlined take on the collectible card game and a free-to-play title that doesn't bog you down in microtransactions

Sony KD 65X9005A review Produces stunning Ultra HD images and unparalleled upscaling for lower resolutions; it’s superb

Dell Venue 11 review A 10.8in Windows 8 tablet that makes perfect sense for business

Chillblast Fusion Vacuum Mini 3 review A powerful and quiet media PC with a useful range of ports, but it's bigger than most mini PCs and very expensive

The Novelist review The stealth mechanics feel a little superficial at times, but this moving exploration of family life is decision-based gaming at its best

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7.5 review Practical workflow improvements and superb new plug-ins keep Cubase Artist on top

Chillblast Fusion Brix review A tiny but mighty mini PC with good graphics performance, but it’s a bit expensive compared to the competition

Octodad: Dadliest Catch review Short but sweet, this hilarious tale of an octopus posing as a human will have you grinning from ear to ear in no time

Apple Mac Pro (late 2013) review Incredible power, excellent value and a stunning case that's as quiet as it is beautiful - the ultimate workstation

Parallels Access review Has promise, and the App launcher is a nice touch, but it’s too expensive

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse review A sound plot, excellent voice acting and great dialogue all help make this mystery one of our favourite recent adventure games