Best Tablets & E-readers

Kobo eReader Touch

November 7th, 2011 - Although the Kobo eReader Touch is missing features we think would make it better yet, it remains one of the best E Ink options available in Australia. 15

• Where to buy? $92 to $108 at 2 stores

HP EliteBook 8560w

November 14th, 2011 - The HP EliteBook 8560w is a beautiful piece of engineering, providing you can afford it.

• Where to buy? $1268 to $1306 at 2 stores

Razer Mamba (2012)

January 25th, 2012 - We have no hesitation in recommending the Mamba if you want no-holds-barred wireless gaming.

Hitachi G-Drive Mini (500GB)

January 23rd, 2012 - The G-Drive Mini is impressive in its performance — doubly so, considering it's only a 500GB drive. Although it may be a tad expensive, it's worth every dollar.

Asus Transformer Prime (TF201)

January 30th, 2012 - Asus' Transformer Prime combined with Ice Cream Sandwich is an excellent tablet. For now, this is the one to get — at least until the TF700T comes down the line. 14

• Where to buy? $25 to $913 at 22 stores

Sony Reader WiFi Touch (PRS-T1)

November 22nd, 2011 - Although there have been a few changes and additions, the PRS-T1 is pretty much the same device as the PRS-650 — only much better value for money. 15

QNAP TS-879 Pro

February 17th, 2012 - QNAP's NAS products are still excellent and incredibly flexible devices. If you're in the market for an eight-bay NAS, then put this one on your list.

• Where to buy? $2164 to $6139 at 30 stores

Alienware X51

February 21st, 2012 - The X51 is a beast in a tiny box. You sacrifice on your upgrade path by getting something this small, but if you're after something tiny that still manages to be a decent gaming machine, this could pique your interest. 3

• Where to buy? $1522 at 1 store

HP Envy 14 Spectre

March 15th, 2012 - HP's Envy Spectre 14 is gorgeous. It's also quite pricey, but in that you get one of the best keyboards, a good touch pad, great battery life and, well, a Windows machine that looks like a MacBook Pro. If you've got the cash, then this one comes recommended.

Synology DS2411+

February 15th, 2012 - While the DS2411+ could do with a little aesthetic tweaking hardware-wise, Synology maintains its reputation in delivering an excellent product, particularly on the software side.

• Where to buy? $1773 at 1 store