Let's Get Physical

Industries Such As Music, Photography And Even Computing Are Switching Back From Digital To Analogue. Mike Bedford asks If This Is A Short Term Fad Or The Herald Of Better Products For Consumers

Medion

£800.From www.very.co.uk

Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB 240 TT Premium Edition

VERDICTDespite some rough edges, strong performance and easy assembly make this a great CPU cooler

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

VERDICTMicrosoft’s hybrid is as sleek and powerful as ever – we just wish both it and the Type Cover were better value

ACER Predator Orion 3000

VERDICTFlashy looks aside, the Orion 3000’s core components leave it open to being outperformed

TP-LINK Deco P7

VERDICTA smart mesh system with loads of features, but it’s pricey given the performance

SILVERSTONE Precision Series PS15

VERDICTIts small stature might affect your component choices, but otherwise the PS15 is an appealing and affordable microATX case.

Apple iPad Mini (2019)

VERDICTIt might look just like the old model, but the new iPad Mini is a vastly more powerful tablet with an upgraded screen and Apple Pencil support

Quantum Challenge

Mike Bedford explores the latest advances in quantum computing, and how Intel and IBM are working to make an impact in the real world.

Fujifilm X-T30

VERDICT By distilling features from the X-T3 into a smaller, lighter and cheaper body, the X-T30 is everything you need in a travel CSC

Lenovo Yoga Book C930

VERDICT A laptop, tablet and e-reader, the Yoga Book C930 is a 3-in-1 – but master of none

Acer Chromebox CXI3

VERDICT Small, speedy and surprisingly well connected, this is the best-realised Chromebox yet.

HTC U11 Life

VERDICTThe U11 Life provides a cheaper alternative to HTC’s flagship U11, but £349 is too expensive for what you get

MEDION Erazer X5361 G

Another value-minded Medion PC sacrifices its CPU in return for huge gaming horsepower

HP Envy X2

VERDICT One of the first Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered laptops showcases both its limitations and its potential.

Chillblast Fusion Ryzen 2700X Custom

VERDICT Stick to its intended purpose of photo and video editing, and this PC is as good as youll get without spending a lot more.

Thermaltake Versa H18

VERDICTWhile it doesnt entirely escape budget limitations, the Versa H18 is very capable for something so cheap

Epson Workforce WF-7710DWF

VERDICT If you need to print, copy, scan and fax A3 documents, Epsons WorkForceWF-710DWF has you covered

Get Well Sooner

Get Well Sooner Nicole Kobie Investigates How Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence And Robots Are Making Their Way Into Our Hospitals To Support Rather Than Replace Humans.

Make Windows 10 Better

Windows 10 Might Be Microsofts Best Os Yet, But That Doesnt Mean That Its Free From Problems. David Ludlow Helps You Solve The Most Irritating Issues.

Motorola Moto Z3 Play

WEVE ALWAYS LIKED the Moto Z Play series.

The Ultimate Guide To Amazon Alexa

Make the most of Amazon’s powerful voice assistant with our guide to setting up, controlling and customising your Alexa devices. David Ludlow talks you through all the essentials.

Overclockers Kinetic H1M

VERDICT Some aspects are lacking, but its hard to get this much gaming performance for so little cash.

PC Specialist

VERDICT A plush PC that values versatility over the very best performance.

Adata XPG SX950U

VERDICT Nippy and affordable, the SX950U is a sensible SATA SSD even if it isnt the absolute best.

D-Link Covr-C1023

VERDICT Simple and cheap, this mesh system doesnt have the performance to keep up with the best.

Dell XPS 13 (2019)

There’s a new CPU and a new top-mounted webcam for this updated XPS 13, the latest in a line of great Windows 10 laptops

Chillblast Fusion Ryzen 7 RTX 2070 Custom Gaming PC

VERDICTAn accomplished games machine and potent, extensively connected multitasker, this PC gets almost everything right

It Is Rocket Science, Actually

Forty years after NASA took delivery of its first launch ready Shuttle, Nik Rawlinson looks back at the software and systems that made the world’s only viable space plane fly

HP Spectre x360 13 (2019)

VERDICTA competent annual update, but there are better ultraportables available