For those who want an ultra powerful notebook that can handle almost anything, the M1710 is a great choice. Just keep in mind high performance commands a high price tag.

First in Australia with HD-DVD, the Qosmio G30 is a no compromise notebook from Toshiba.

If you need a notebook that will last for four hours while on the road, and double as a media centre once you get back to base, then look no further.

With a wide array of features and good performance the Travelmate 8200 is a high quality notebook with only a few minor problems.

It's expensive, but the MacBook Pro offers better performance and speed than its predecessors and ships standard with a whole range of intuitive features

One of the best performing notebooks we have tested, the nx9420 is a great buy.

This VAIO is stylish and redefines the meaning of the term ultra-portable. We wouldn't recommend it if you are just looking for a notebook, but if portability is your number one concern, then you can't go past the VGN-TX27GP.

The Tecra A7 may be the wiser option as it offers better performance for a similar price, but it depends on whether you value battery life or graphics performance.

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.