This Acer notebook is worth considering if you need a 64-bit processor and plan to move to Windows Vista in the near future. The superior build quality is also a plus.

Phenomenal performance for its price, yet it still has all the features to justify it as a powerful, secure and durable business machine.

The Sony Vaio SZ15GP/B is a great entry level unit for people who want to get mobile but don't need a monster laptop.

A well priced notebook that should do the job and do it quite well – even if it is graphics intensive.

Good for its price if you are using it for productivity applications. However, try typing on it before you buy, as you may find the trackpad hampers your input.

We couldn't find a weak point - and believe us, we put the Acer through its paces. With a WorldBench score of 90, it'll breeze through most tasks. If you're looking for something powerful with great entertainment potential then look no further than the Acer Aspire 9504WSMi.

Although Dell's build quality is once again a winner, the Inspiron 9400 is lacking in other areas, mainly looks and graphics.

Alienware takes a nice step out of the high-power desktop world into the ultraportable market with the Sentia m3200

The Fujitsu LifeBook P7120 is an attractive and cleverly designed notebook with all the bells and whistles of some much more expensive models.

An ultralight tablet PC that is a little weak on character recognition, and too high on price.

An ultralight tablet PC that is a little weak on character recognition, and too high on price.

Focused improvements and better useability make the Tecra S3 a good pickup