Acer's TravelMate C312XMi is a great device if you're after a notebook first and tablet PC second. The relatively low screen resolution impedes its handwriting recognition.

Fujitsu's flagship tablet has a number of clever features to help it appeal to the mobile crowd. A long warranty and good battery life make it ideal for a road warrior, but it's a little slow for the demanding power user.

The ThinkPad X41 Tablet has excellent security and battery life, and is very mobile.

The ASUS has big application performance and a sleek physical appearance.

If you consider battery life and light weight the most important laptop criteria, give the LifeBook P7010 a close look. You could probably live with this 1.5-kilogram unit's less-than-perfect keyboard and screen.

The Acer is a powerful notebook, capable of operating as a media centre PC.

The overall performance of the W1 is pretty much on par with its competition, but its design and value-added features make it stand out from the pack

With its extra-high-resolution screen and terrific built-in speakers, the Inspiron 6000 would be ideal for getting work done or watching movies.

A great laptop well worth the price point. A longer warranty would be nice.

The 9300 delivers a big 17in screen, mid-weight and great performance - particularly on the graphics front.

A great notebook for someone looking for high performance on the move while also acting as a great desktop replacement.

A notebook that any multimedia buff would love.