Acer Aspire S3

With a bladelike body, bright screen and a Core i7 processor, the Aspire S3 has almost everything you'd want in an Ultrabook. But its big selling point is its price. On the face of it, you get pretty much what you get with the Sony, plus just over a thousand pounds. For the Ultrabook to become the computer of the next decade, there will need to be more laptops like this.

That doesn’t quite tell the whole story, though, because the S3 isn't without drawbacks. Its body is plasticky, and while it may not look cheap, neither does it have the super-sleek design kudos of the Zenbook or Air. Similarly, the screen is decent enough but lacks the pixel density and exceptional colour performance of its peers. 

Compared to almost any other Windows notebook, the S3 would be an out and out winner. But the standard of competition for Ultrabooks is outrageously high already, and things are only going to get better. However, Acer may have one more card to play: right now, the extra £90 for an equivalent Zenbook is well worth paying, but the S3 has fallen in price by £100 in less than two months since launch. If it continues to drop like that it will become a far more convincing proposition.

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Sony Vaio Z

Thin and light often means slow and shoddy when it comes to 3D processing, but the Valo Z confounds that expectation.

It doesn't meet the full set of specs lntel requires to use the Ultrabook branding, but it has something none of its rivals do: a plug- in graphics card that gives it the power of a desktop PC when docked. The dock uses a proprietary connector that combines both the Thunderbolt technology used in Apple's MacBooks and a USB3.0- compatible port. Hook it up and it takes the role of charger, Blu-ray player and graphics card. The AMD HD6550M inside the dock won't run Battlefield 3 in super HO, but it's exponentially better than the lntel HD3000 graphics that feature in the laptop itself (and every other machine tested here), making the Vaio a viable desktop replacer.

The rest of the Vaio is less exciting, however. The carbon fibre body may make it lighter than the metal Zenbook, but it feels flimsy and unstable with it. That might not matter if it weren't so expensive, but you can buy a MacBook Air and a proper gaming desktop PC for less. Which means that, impressive as it is, the Vaio remains off - limits to people with only one house.

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SONY PS3 3D DISPLAY

Around 1% ofPS3s are currently connected to 3D TVs - a travesty that Sony hopes to rectify withthis sleek monitor. But while it does 3D, it's the PS3 3D Display's two player talentsthat piqued our interest.

You get two pairs of active 30 glassesin the box -a hint that this is a screen that you're supposed to enjoy in thecompany of another, using the genius SimuiView tech . The specs are lighterthan earlier Sony efforts, making it easy to forget you're wearing them, andthey're universal, so you can use them with other active sets. Plus they charge quickly: each minute gives anhour of action, up to a maximum of 30hours.

Even without the PlayStation logo onthe front it'd be obvious that this monitor is designed to partner a PS3. Itsdistinctive curved edges and glossy finish looked great next to both our chunkyold testing console and our modern slimline one. The uniform blackness alsomakes the 241n screen look biggerthan it is, and it sucks you into the action effectively. it's a mightyslim unit, too.

Monitors and small TVs rarely havegreat sound, so Sony deserves props for attempting to buck the trend with abuilt-in 2.1 system. The Integrated subwoofer may not fill out audio a hugeamount, but effects and voices emerge dearly, so you'll always hear NathanDrake's witty I annoying quips when playing Uncharted 3.

The PS3 Display has all the specs tomake games look great, especially in 3D. Some high-end displays produceslightly deeper pictures, but the Sony strikes a perfect balance betweendramatic depth and image control, In that there's almost no crosstalk ordouble- imaging.

Price:  705 $

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PlayStation Vita

Your new PlayStation®Vita will change the way you play. And AT&T’s Mobile Broadband Network will change where and how you play it. Discover Near, the app that lets you find out what games are hot and who's playing in your immediate vicinity, or how Gifting lets you anchor items like weapons, treasures and power-ups to specific locations where your friends can find them.

Check the LiveArea anytime for the most up-to-date news, DLC and Tournament invites for the games you own. Use GPS to explore your environment, discover exclusive content and check in at your exact spot with social apps. Stay connected through in-game conversations with voice chat and text messaging through Party. Download new content and features, and explore an exciting array of games wherever you are. And find out how your PS Vita, powered by AT&T's Mobile Broadband Network, can enhance your life with easy access to internet and emails.

With PS Vita's motion sensor technology actively engage with the game like never before as you touch, tilt, and steer your PS Vita. Discover the endless ways to manipulate your environment, engage with your characters, and utilize in game tools.

The multi touch display offers new ways to complete challenges and actions alike, all on a stunning 5" OLED screen.

The rear multi touch pad gives you greater hand control while freeing up the brilliance of the front OLED screen.

Locate, connect and play with friends via GPS and social networking apps like NEAR.

With cross platform play you can start playing a game on your PS3 console, pause the game and pick up on PS Vita right where you left off. You can also join in multiplayer games on your PS Vita and play against players on their PS3 consoles.

Discover a fully immersive first person shooter experience with dual analog sticks.

Claim your PS Vita one week before the official release date. Become one of the first to discover the new ways to play the biggest and best games with the PlayStation®Vita First Edition Bundle. Take on your friends—or the whole world—by connecting to AT&T's Mobile Broadband Network. For a limited time, get the PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi System plus a 4GB memory card, a limited edition case, Little Deviants, and pick up your system one week early.

Features

• Claim your PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi System one week before the official release date.
• Blur the lines between entertainment and reality with breakthrough controls, including back and front multi-touch screens and dual analog sticks
• Change the way you play when you access AT&T's Mobile Broadband Network*
• Protect your investment with an exclusive PS Vita case
• Go wild in the world of Little Deviants -- the addictive new game that makes full use of the PS Vita's unique features.

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Sony NEX VG10

Sony’s latest high-end camera is inspired from the NEX range of pseudo-SLR cameras. Well this is surely a one sexy camera with whom you will definitely fall in love at first site. And for good reason too. It heavily beats any competitors on the market. The NEX VG10 has a 14.6 MP Sony Exmor CMOS sensor, 3inch 921k-dot LCD screen, a 1.1MP view finder, 18-200mm(11x zoom) lens, HDMI, USB2.0, 3,5 mm (headphone, microphone input) connectivity and storage on memory stick.

It is all and even more that we aspected from such a high-name company like Sony and even though the price is a little bit high right now you won’t forget if you decide to buy it.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Nowadays games are as important to a smartphone as any other application, so there is no surprise to see a PlayStation-phone hybrid and the combination sounds like a winner.

Despite games for a new console type are not many. Sony Ericsson has over 50 games available for this model within days. They’re mostly Android created special for the Xperia Play. The games can also be played using the touchscreen

If you done playing the game you can call/text somebody. The phone has a decent call quality and built-in noise-canceling. The virtual keyboard is big enough for fast texting and also has text suggestions for even faster texting.

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