The Compaq Presario M2000 is a well-rounded home laptop for users who don't care about sleek looks.

With its great screen, notable multimedia features, and robust configuration, this LifeBook can help you achieve a nice balance between work and fun.

The HP Compaq nc6220 is a durable lightweight notebook with good performance. While it is outperformed by its nearest rivals it holds its own with a host of unique features.

A good notebook, backed up by a one-year, on-site, parts and labour warranty.

This is a value-priced power notebook that's well geared towards multimedia use.

This is an interesting and well-constructed notebook from Pioneer.

Stylish and powerful, the Satellite M40 has some great multimedia features, but is let down by minimal battery life.

A great value multimedia machine, the 5z70 provides a DVD writer, wireless networking and graphics grunt at a competitive price.

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

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

We quite liked the N100 and while its performance wasn't spectacular it was consistent with what we expected for a machine with these specifications.

The NEC Versa P8210 is an interesting notebook sitting on the fence between productivity and gaming.