We like our RAM like we like our women - fast and cheap

Does an elaborate cooling system mean better performance?

If you're in the market for speed, A-Data's got you covered

A-Data has really upped the ante with the packaging for its Vitesta Extreme Edition memory – if nothing else. The sticks themselves sit in a pair of foam boxes resembling luxurious coffins.

The more traditional type of memory stick, the PD18 is neat andcompact, with one small innovation that is rather pleasing: it comeswith a rubber bung on the keyring

The latest in a neat line of shrinking storage devices, this little chap from ADATA fits an impressive 2GB of space into its diminutive shell. Hook it up to a lanyard or stick it on your keyring and you'll barely know it's there.

Compact flash cards don't normally come into our arena of examination, given that they're generally only for use with high-end digital cameras, but as we had the chance to play with this one, we though we'd include it.

As Flash storage continues to get smaller and more affordable, the A-DATA PD17 is one of the most compact and usable devices we've seen. Available in a choice of gold, red or blue, it clips neatly on to a keyring or lanyard and offers up to 4GB of storage