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What's New Week ending: 17 October 2008

Computing on the move with a Best Buy laptop

Laptop

Laptops on test - check out our Best Buys

If you're looking for a laptop, we've just made things much easier for you.

Our tests of 20 full-size and mini laptops assess day-to-day tasks, wireless connectivity, comfort, ease of use and versatility, plus we have a rundown of each model's features so you can make at-a-glance comparisons.

We've also got advice on the most important things to look for if you're shopping on a budget - see our full laptops review.

Cool gadgets for Christmas

pleo dinosaur

Fancy this little fellow in your Christmas stocking?

The Pleo robotic dinosaur, which we first saw at the CEATEC show in Japan, is in the running to be this year's number one Christmas present.

The Pleo, made by Vivid Imaginations, is a robot dinosaur that responds to touch. He walks, talks, ‘eats’ leaves, and will move when you stroke or pat him. Feedback sensors under the chin, feet and on the body get him walking and wriggling with glee. 

It's not the cheapest gizmo around, but it is being tipped as a top Christmas seller.

If a robot's not your bag, then how about a Sony ebook reader, which can hold hundreds of novels to read on the move, or maybe one of the next generation iPod nanos.

Keeping a grip on your savings

Money cash hand

How to protect your savings

If you have savings you'll undoubtedly be concerned about keeping them safe in the light of recent financial turmoil in the UK and globally. 

If you've been affected by events surrounding Icelandic internet bank Icesave, we've got advice on what steps you should take and what your rights are. 

Plus our report on protecting your savings has general advice on what to do to keep your savings safe.

Best Buy irons, camcorders, LCD TVs...

Plenty of new results on a variety of products this week, including our first test of own-brand steam irons.

Find out how the likes of Tesco and Argos fared against brands such as Morphy Richards. Plus we have fresh results for both standard and high-definition camcorders, as well as LCD and plasma TVs.

Going on holiday

Cutting your travel costs

Travelling on a budget

There's plenty of belt tightening going on, so we've had a look at the cost of domestic travel and come up with ten top ways to make it cheaper.

We've also got advice for anyone caught up in the aftermath of a travel firm feeling the ill effects of the economic situation - including what to do if you get stranded abroad - in our guide to protecting your holiday booking.