Apple

MP3 players

Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB

The iPod Shuffle keeps it simple – and it’s brilliantly effective

MP3 players

Apple iPod Nano 8GB

Ultra-portable, sounds superb but still a tad pricey

Apple iPhone

Apple iPhone 4S

No game-changer, but still one of the most talented smartphones on the planet

Apple iPad

Apple iPad 2 (16GB, wi-fi)

Second iteration of the Apple iPad looks similar, but it's faster, lighter and slimmer

MP3 players

Apple iPod Shuffle (4G)

Apple's Shuffle is back in a user-friendly format that marks a return to form from the unsuccessful third generation player

MP3 players

Apple iPod Nano (4G)

The new Apple nano is an improvement on the old in some ways, but it's not the all-rounder that we'd like it to be

Music servers/clients

Apple TV

Simple to use and fine for Apple fans, but too limited in other regards

MP4 players

Apple iPod Touch 32GB (4th gen)

Retina display, LED backlighting and improved battery life make the 4th generation Touch an even more enti

Apple iPhone

Apple iPhone 4 32GB

Sounds great, with a fine interface, but rivals are now chomping at its heels

Apple iPad

Apple iPad Wi-Fi 16GB

The latest head-turner in the Apple stable, we found the iPad a versatile and accomplished performer that's a joy to use